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[quote=Anonymous]I have both (1 rabbit, 2 Guinea pigs).  I will warn you that I have racked up some hefty vet bills (tooth root abscess for rabbit, cheek abscess for a Guinea pig).  I didn’t know you can get pet insurance for rabbits (and Guinea pigs).  I would recommend that to anyone going forward.  And as mentioned above, you really do need to see an exotic vet (Pender or Stahl’s in Fairfax).  Even if you can find a regular vet who sees these animals, they don’t have the experience for any actual issues that may arise.  Trust me—I drive just over an hour to go to Fairfax; I learned the hard way.

There are a lot of similarities between caring for the two (purchasing vegetables, hay, pellets, and litter).  One difference is having to scoop out just a litterbox for the rabbit, vs the enclosure for the Guinea pigs (though some people have better luck using fleece).  Another difference is the amount of space you need; rabbits need an ex-pen, with someplace outside the pen to exercise.  Mine has an ex-pen in a room the size of a home office.  She is free ranging within this room, but also comes out twice a day for supervised “romps” in a larger area.  The Guinea pigs you just clean, feed, and be on your way.  But, you get more interaction with the rabbit, not unlike a cat or dog.  So mainly think about the time and space you have to dedicate to these animals.

I will warn you, they are both much more work than anticipated.  But I love them all and love having them in my life. [/quote]

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