Behavior

How To Tell If Your Guinea Pig Is Sad or Depressed (10 Signs and What To Do)

Guinea pigs can sometimes become sad or depressed when they lose a companion, have a big change in their environment, or experience a stressful event. Signs that your guinea pig is unhappy can be quite subtle or more obvious depending on the guinea pig. Below I’ll cover 10 common signs that your guinea pig may…

Guinea Pig Behavior Toward Each Other (What’s Normal, What’s Not)

Guinea pigs communicate with each other using a range of sounds and behavior to express what they want or how they’re feeling. Throughout the article, we’ll cover what’s normal and what you should look out for when your guinea pigs are interacting with each other. Let’s dive in! Normal Herd Guinea Pig Behaviors These are…

Why Do Guinea Pigs Chatter Their Teeth? (Anger, Fear, and Other Reasons)

Teeth chattering is a common form of communication for guinea pigs. Chattering at other guinea pigs is typically a warning to give them space. Chattering at people can mean a few things depending on the volume of the chatter and your guinea pig’s accompanying body language. Why Do Guinea Pigs Chatter Their Teeth At People?…