You’ll need to work out which item has caused the allergy – so over a period of a few weeks try removing items one by one from your piggys home. Aspen and pine bedding can also cause allergies. Consider whether you’ve changed your Guinea pigs washing powder recently, or if any room scents or deodrants have been used near your piggy. Sneezing can also be caused through allergies. Symptoms can include runny eyes and nose, heavy breathing and coughing, a crackling sound from its chest and half closed eyes. Usually its nothing to worry about, however, if your piggy has signs of a cold you’ll need to get it checked by a vet. Sneezing: A high pitched sound, it sounds just like a sneeze. Hissing: Your piggy will make this sound as a warning sign, and to tell other Guinea pigs or humans to back off.Ĭooing: This is a sign of affection, and Guinea pigs will do it for humans they love and for their babies.

Check for things like physical injury and check its immediate surroundings, in case something nearby has frightened it. Don’t ignore it, because your piggy wouldn’t be squeaking for nothing. Shrieking: This high pitched noise means your piggy is really upset, frightened or scared. Read more: Cat ninja the quest for the magical energy crystals It sounds a little like low pitched version of a record being scratched. However, this isn’t confirmed, and confusion still surrounds its meaning.Ĭomplaining or moaning: It’s thought Guinea pigs make the noise when they want some personal space, or to tell other piggy’s or people to back off. However, the sound is very rare, and is thought to indicate fear. You may find a fighting guinea pig makes this noise, accompanied with the bearing of its teeth.Ĭhirping: This sounds exactly like a bird and could easily be confused with a stray wild bird in your house. The chattering may also sound like a hissing noise. Teeth chattering: This doesn’t mean your Guinea pig is cold, and is in fact a ‘back off’ signal, warning other piggys and people to stay away. Purring may also indicate fear, if it’s very short, and your piggy is motionless. Purring: this can mean your Guinea pig is happy or angry, so you’ll need to look at the context of the situation carefully.Ī contented Guinea pig will make a low purring sound, whereas an annoyed piggy may make a more high pitched purr, with this increasing in pitch towards the end. Rumbling or rumble strutting is a sound that Guinea Pigs will make as part of their mating ritual. Read more: Why does my cat like laying on my chest However, within that time, she’ll only be interested in mating for around 8 hours. Males will make it to attract females and a female will make it to let nearby males know she’s in season.įemales do come into season quite regularly, around every 16 days. Rumbling: also known as rumble strutting and motor-boarding this is a rumbling noise and a mating sound. It generally means that your Guinea Pig is happy going about her daily routine. Your piggy is likely to make the noise when she sees you preparing food for her, or if she knows it’s playtime.Ĭhutting: this sounds a bit like a frog’s croak, but softer. Wheeking or squealing: this sounds like a long, high pitched whistle, or squeal, and usually represents excitement. Here’s our guide on understanding your piggies language! Guinea pigs can make a variety of noises, and knowing what they mean can take some working out. Own a cat or dog? Get pet insurance that covers up to £15,000 in vet fees every year, including dental for illness and accidents with ManyPets. Leaving cats unatered is asking for a lot of trouble!Birth defects can get worse, and the R/A & R/H is genetic! Thumbelina has multiple birth defects due to her congenetal makeup! It's a miracle she is still with me every morning to give me her really sweet nose rubs! P.S.Is your Guinea pig insured? Get a quote for £2,000 of vet fee cover | Insure up to 3 pets per policy | We’ve been insuring exotic pets since 1996 | Check out our customer reviews on Feefo They are both very badly crippled in front limbs, and pretty much walk on their elbows.My other 2 are mildly affected. Willy (rescued from the streets emaciated unaltered, and scared to death), and Kirby who was almost euthanised until I heard of him.

I have two that have radial agenesis (meaning absense of bones in the forearm), and radial hypolasia (means abnormal bending of the radial bone). And second, they are defensless against preditors, and please take them in. My VERY first thought is, please alter these cats to prevent even worse from happening. I have four cats with various degrees of this birth defect.

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