I'm really mad about this.

[guineapiglover4life]

Since I'm sick today, I can't hold my precious guinea pig Milli as much as I want too. I'm afraid I'll give her my sickness. Do you think she'll be okay if I hold her? I'm not sure...

[BCBlondie]

Uhh... I don't think your guinea pig will get sick from you lol...
I don't see what would be wrong with holding her... :confused:

[swimma253]

hmm... you can give your piggie your sickness... but only if its like the flu... if its just a cold I think she'll be ok.:)

[guineapiglover4life]

I've heard guinea pigs catch the same deseases as humans, that's why they use them in scientific research.

[guineapiglover4life]

Sore throut for me. :(

[carole]

I would not have a clue, I never knew that they could catch the same things as humans, if you are unsure, just wait until you are well again ok. GET WELL SOON!!

[chrissycat21]

Guinea pigs can catch a cold from you, but I'm not sure about a sore throat. Just wash your hands a lot and you should be able to pet her. Hope you feel better!

[guineapiggie13]

Oh, my breeder told me to never hold a guinea pig if you have a head cold because when she did this, she lost two guinea pigs :( . I don't mean to scare you; just take caution.

[Queen of Poop]

I know that ferrets can catch your cold, sore throat, flu from you.

[Karen]

If you are wearing long sleeves, put on some gloves and you can hold her and pet her. Just don't breathe near her face.