Your Guinea Pig Won't Make You Sick (If You Do This)

Can guinea pigs make humans sick? In this video, we separate scary rodent myths from the real risks. Learn why hantavirus is not a concern for clean indoor guinea pigs, what rare illnesses they can pass, and the simple Hygiene Triangle that keeps you, your family, and your piggies safe. The mission here at Guinea Pig Facts is to help guinea pig owners keeping their pets healthy and happy and provide educational content about them. 📖 Subscribe to my news letter to Get FREE Guinea Pig Print out: 📖 https://www.theguineapigfacts.com References: Hantavirus Joao Toledo at al., Evidence for Human-to-Human Transmission of Hantavirus: A Systematic Review, *The Journal of Infectious Diseases*, Volume 226, Issue 8, 15 October 2022, Pages 1362–1371, https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiab461 Ringworms Bartosch et al.,Trichophyton benhamiae and T. mentagrophytes target guinea pigs in a mixed small animal stock, Medical Mycology Case Reports, Volume 23, 2019, Pages 37-42, Trixacarus caviae - Guinea pig Mites Donnelly, Thomas. (2004). Pruritus and alopecia in guinea pigs. Trixacarus caviae infestation. Lab Animal. 33. 21-23. 10.1038/laban0704-21.