There are several reasons why your guinea pig could be shaking or vibrating. Some are behavioral, and sometimes there is a medical reason behind them. You can usually determine the cause of your guinea pig’s shaking by the other behaviors or symptoms they are exhibiting. Shaking can be caused by illness, parasites, stress, cold temperatures…
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?…
Baby guinea pigs are super cute and curious, and their noises and behaviors are just as adorable! Perhaps you just brought home a pair of baby guinea pigs, and you’re wondering what’s normal or what it all means. Read on to uncover 10 normal baby guinea pig behaviors and how your young piggy uses them…
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…
Guinea pigs squeak as a form of communication with people and other guinea pigs. A loud squeal often means they are seeking attention or food, whereas a short squeak can indicate discomfort in some form. Why Do Guinea Pigs Squeak Loudly? Also known as squealing or “wheeking” by guinea pig owners, a loud squeak typically…
Purring is a common form of communication for guinea pigs. It can indicate a variety of things, from fear to contentedness. The best way to determine one form of purring from another is to observe the guinea pig’s behavior accompanying the purrs. Guinea Pigs Purr to Communicate Squeaking (commonly referred to as “wheeking”) is the…
Popcorning is by far one of the cutest and funniest things a guinea pig can do. Guinea pigs will often popcorn in different situations, and it may look slightly different for every piggy. However, popcorning is nearly always an expression of joy and happiness. Baby guinea pigs also do it to express excitement and expel…
Chutting or quiet squeaking is something guinea pigs do when they are happy and content in life. Chutting is their way of talking and expressing their happiness or excitement about something. There are many situations where you may hear your guinea pig chutting away to themselves, or to you. Guinea pigs are curious animals, and…
One of the most mysterious noises a guinea pig can make is chirping. This strange sound is quite unusual for guinea pigs, and many will never make this noise in their lifetime. The true reason that guinea pigs chirp is largely unknown, but there are many theories about the cause. What Does it Sound Like…
Guinea pigs are social little potatoes that express their emotions in a variety of ways. When a guinea pig is truly happy and comfortable, you will see so many of their unique and adorable behaviors come out. Guinea pigs may express their happiness in slightly different ways, but there are some telltale signs that most…