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guinea pigs and chinchillas
« on: March 25, 2013, 11:25:59 AM »
I am "babysitting" a guinea pig for the next 8 days (see my other post in "Other Pets"). I will be visiting his home 2- 3x a day to feed and play with him. What impact will this have on Snickerdoodle? I will be washing my hands between handling each animal, but do I need to change my clothing between holding them on my lap? The two different animals will not see eachother, but each will probably be aware that I am handling the other. Will this upset Snickerdoodle? The guinea pig seemed fine with it, but Snickerdoodle is picky. Please check out my other post about the guinea pig too; any advice is appreciated!
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Re: guinea pigs and chinchillas
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2013, 12:10:50 PM »
I really don't think the scent of the other animals is going to have a noticeable effect on Snickerdoodle. If he does he'll get used to it. I had cats that got upset when I went to my neighbors house and played with their dog but after a few visits they stopped caring.
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Re: guinea pigs and chinchillas
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2013, 01:53:50 PM »
Thanks!
Is it possible that one of the two carries germs that'll make the other one sick?
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Re: guinea pigs and chinchillas
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2013, 03:05:34 PM »
If you wash your hands before you handle each animal you won't have to worry about that. Any animal can carry parasites or infections that can be harmful to others.
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Re: guinea pigs and chinchillas
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2013, 10:11:13 AM »
I have rabbits, gp, hamster and chinchillas, never had a problem. We just make sure we wash up well to go play with out snake. ;)
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Re: guinea pigs and chinchillas
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2013, 10:29:05 AM »
Quote from: Debbie.nl.ca on March 30, 2013, 10:11:13 AM
I have rabbits, gp, hamster and chinchillas, never had a problem. We just make sure we wash up well to go play with out snake. ;)

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