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Can my potbellied pig play with rabbits? Is it safe, or can they get sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Pig | Female | unspayed | 27 days old | 6 lbs

I was wondering if it's okay to let my new potbellied pig around my pet rabbits. I'm trying to get them used to each other (my rabbits are a bonded pair) and Panini wants to play with them but rabbits don't play like pigs and I don't want her to accidentally hurt them. And can she get them sick? Like can she give them any parasites or illnesses because she used their liter box today and I cleaned it out right after.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 22nd, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It would be unlikely that she can get them sick though it is always possible. I think it is fine especially if they are all doing well and have been dewormed and everything. I bet they are all adorable! Have a good day!

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