Guinea pigs squeak for various reasons, but usually, it means that they’re happy or excited! Piggies will make wheeking sounds when they can hear their veggies being prepped or know that you’re about to refresh their hay pile. In this article, we’ll discuss why guinea pigs squeak in various situations, and the differences between various…
Guinea pigs make a plethora of sounds that can be difficult to understand, especially if you’re new to caring for them. They wheek when they’re happy, chirp when alarmed, and chatter their teeth when annoyed. There are also certain sounds that indicate a guinea pig is sick, such as wheezing, snoring, or moaning. In this…
Guinea pigs chatter their teeth to assert boundaries or when they’re angry, annoyed, or upset. It’s normal for cage mates to bicker, especially if they’re newly bonded, and you typically shouldn’t separate them unless they injure one another. If your guinea pig is chattering their teeth at you, stop what you’re doing and give them…
Depression in guinea pigs can happen for a number of reasons, including living alone, lacking space in their cage, losing a cage mate, or recovering from illness. Signs of depression in guinea pigs include lethargy, poor appetite, aggressive behavior, and barbering. In this article, we’ll discuss everything there is to know about depression in guinea…
We’ve all heard our guinea pigs squeak when we rustle plastic bags, open the fridge, or even walk into the room. It’s pretty easy to see that this sound means they want something–usually food. But what does it mean when guinea pigs purr? Guinea pigs purr when they’re excited, afraid, happy, or displaying dominance over…
Barbering in guinea pigs is unfortunately common, and typically happens due to underlying health problems or poor living conditions. Guinea pigs may chew their own fur or that of another piggy, and will typically eat it as well. In this article, we’ll discuss everything there is to know about barbering in guinea pigs, how it’s…
If you’ve seen a fluffy little guinea pig, you’ve likely wanted to cuddle them and stroke their soft fur. After all, they’re so stinkin’ adorable! But, do guinea pigs actually like to be cuddled and held? What about petted? I don’t recommend adopting a guinea pig to be a cuddly pet, because many of them…
It’s the worst when your pets aren’t getting along! Even normal guinea pig behaviors can be stressful for humans to watch, as we worry about them feeling sad or getting hurt. Guinea pigs are pretty rough with one another, so behaviors like humping, chasing, and teeth chattering are all normal. Fighting guinea pigs might raise…
Though adorably small physically, guinea pigs do have big, sweet personalities that are so very endearing. As social creatures that typically live in groups of about 10 adults and their offspring in the wilds of South America, they communicate amongst themselves using various behaviors and sounds. Largely docile, aside from the occasional dispute, cavies tend…