Guinea Pig Supplies

My Guinea Pig Izzy is Not Pregnant...

2010-05-25T20:45:00.000-07:00

Well, I have to report that all the hopes for the patter of tiny claws are now over for the moment!
Izzy is definately not preggers as she would have had them by now. Her body is also so normal sized for a growing Guinea Pig.

I'm about to get her a new Cage, as her old one was only temporary. Joey has a large indoor cage too & I want the two of them to be separate at the momemt.

Joey and Izzy's homes are next to each other, they can get very loud when they are chatting (wheeking) to each other. If we open the Fridge door, they start wheeking for Fruit & Vegetables!

Its been great also knowing that Izzy who is the younger Guinea Pig has been watching Joey. Izzy came to us supposedly weaned off water, but she wouldn't drink from the bottle. So I had to hand feed her the water at first, with lots of cucumber to make sure she was getting her water!

Izzy started drinking but from a bowl I put in her cage. She could see brother Joey drinking from his bottle, and she started to do that too!

Hooray! we cried.
Have fun with your Guinea Pigs....Sarah

HAVE YOU SEEN MY CHILDHOOD? SOUNDTRACK by SAMSONI & MIKKEL (FOR BE2 FLIRT FRIENDS)

2010-05-13T22:03:00.000-07:00

HAVE YOU SEEN MY CHILDHOOD? SOUNDTRACK by SAMSONI & MIKKEL (FOR BE2 FLIRT FRIENDS)

Wow, Listen to this its Awesome!!
Sarah
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Guinea Pig Babies Video

2010-05-07T19:40:00.000-07:00

Here are Some Cuties - Just 4 Days Old!

Your Guinea Pig Needs a Great Quality Diet If You Think She is Pregnant

2010-05-07T17:14:00.003-07:00

If you have found out that your Guinea Pig is now pregnant, either from your Exotic Veterinarian or just from her larger body!

Her Vitamin C amount now has to double. Now your Guinea Pig has to have at least 20-60 Mg's each day, rather than the 10-30Mg's shes used to.

Your Guinea Pig Sow will now eat double the amount she would eat normally. She will also drink a lot more water, so make sure its freely available as she'll go through it quicker - Two water bottles would be great.

If you think that your Guinea Pig may need more Vitamin C, then you can feed them by hand in a liquid form or a Chewy Tablet. But never dilute it in their water as the Vitamin C becomes less strong this way, and you can't guarantee they will drink it all.

Fresh fruit and vegetables are crucial to your Guinea Pigs diet normally. At the time of a pregnant Sow, she;ll need the extra natural Vitamin C from Red/Green Capsicum/Bell Peppers which are one of the highest in Vitamin C. As are Kale,Parsley, Broccoli, Strawberries and Cauliflower, all cut up to aid eating and digestion for her.

Make sure your Sow has more Timothy Hay around her for nutrition and fibre every day, you can keep it in this useful off the ground Hay Rack to fit on the side of your Guinea Pig cage.

Also make sure your Guinea Pig has a large enough place to live for her and her litter. All food bowls must be high off the ground, enough for the food to stay in the bowl. Anything that allows food onto the floor may mean your Guinea Pig and her pups may eat rubbish on the floor which will be upsetting their tums.

Videos Of Guinea Pigs Doing What They Do Naturally...

2010-05-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

Guinea Pig sow giving birth.
Guinea Pig Babies

Signs That Your Guinea Pig is Giving Birth

2010-05-02T23:51:00.001-07:00

One way to tell if your Sow (a female Guinea Pig) is in heat, is that she'll mount they other Guinea Pigs around her, even if they are female! She'll also curve her spine downwards.

When a Sow is Pregnant she be drinking, eating and sleeping a whole lot more than normal. So make sure your children know they have to let her own rest.

A Guinea Pig can get Pregnant when she is having her 16 day Heat Cycle. But she herself will only be interested in the lucky man, for about 8 of those days.

A Sow may have a litter of between 1 and 8 puppies. A first time mum usually has around 1 to 3, later litters have up to 6 or 8 sometimes – so make sure you can find a home for them all! Remember they are able to have unprotected sex and become pregnant at aroud 2 weeks old. So separate your Guinea Pigs around then, if not well before.

When a Guinea Pig Sow is about (in the next 2 days) to give birth her pelvis will start to slowly widen, to over 2.5cms when she is in the hours before they are due. To see this yourself have a look at the genitals & you should see this just in front of them.

There are many different opinions on how long until the birth of the little ones. Some 68 days and others say 75 days. Mostly the confusion is because its not known when she unprotected sex in the first place!

Some Sows eat less than she has been just before delivery, but are fine otherwise. She may also have a show of blood, but if it re occurs please see your exotic Vet immeditely and monitor your Guinea Pig continuously.

There's a grunt when she is about to give birth, and she opens her back legs wide. The Sow will pull the pups out by their teeth with her own teeth. There will be a gap of approx 5 minutes between each Guinea Pig. The pups are in a sac which will get broken by the Sow as the teeth go through it and the Sow will eat the afterbirth – which is a normal part of it all.

The whole process will take from 10 minutes to an hour approximately if all goes well. The baby Guinea Pigs are little copies of their mum & dad, and can walk in a few hours. They are also weaned from their mum from 2-4 weeks on to the solid food – at this point they will weigh roughly 150-200gms. They will still have the Sows milk though for up to 4 weeks approx.

Have a look at this video of a Sow giving birth

Have great fun with your Guinea Pigs... Sarah

Buying a New Guinea Pig After Yours Died

2010-04-27T20:36:00.001-07:00

I have looked after Guinea Pigs for many years now, and consider myself something of an expert on them.

I recently had my Guinea Pig die, I have had the sadness of going through that again. Which seems to be a part of having a pet anyway. Wouldn't it be great if they lived as long as we do? Well maybe?

Or maybe I liked getting my new Guinea Pig Izzy. Holding her in my hands, with her very soft black fur. It's like having a new baby again, at 9 weeks old now.

The best thing about finding a new Guinea Pig is watching her grow and develop. This can wile away many an hour or so if you're lucky!

When you get your new Guinea Pig, it does mean that you stop feeling that sadness for your other piggy. Not forgotten, just moved on. Which I highly recommend doing as soon as you can.

Cavy Sancturies are the best place to buy your Guinea Pig from, we have a growing list of US rescues as well some from the UK & Aus Let me have details of a local rescue to you & we'll put them in our list.

Only buy from a Pet shop if there are no other options for you & you have checked that they are being well looked after & in a decent size cage.Or in freeads online, which is where mine was and it's more local & is usually being looked after well.

Well, my new Guinea Pig may be pregnant, her sister was....and Izzy's belly looks big too! I'll let you know the result of that!

Have Fun with your Piggy!..

Sarah

Mothers Day Deal on CafePress! Sale ends 4/26/10

2010-04-20T21:19:00.001-07:00

CafePress are one of the Hottest Sites around, they have just announced up to 30% off for Mothers Day Gifts. They have Special Mothers Day Gifts

Or get your Mum a Guinea Pig T-Shirt, or Sweatshirt. Or perhaps a Guinea Pig Mug, or Calender, Button, or even a Guinea Pig Mousepad!

Or perhaps a Guinea Pig Clock or for your Mum on Mothers Day,

Mothers Day is a great time to show your Mum just how much you care, if she loves Guinea Pigs she'll love these great quality products from CafePress – Order Now before the Mothers Day Sale ends!

Have Fun with that Guinea Pig of Yours....Sarah

Neutering/Spaying A Guinea Pig

2010-04-20T01:24:00.000-07:00

This Must please be performed by an exotic Veterinarian, one who specializes in small or exotic animals. any Vet cannot do a Guinea Pig neuter.

Exotic vets usually focus on rabbits, rodents (Guinea Pigs), birds, reptiles, and other small creatures,unlike domestic Vets. I would find a Vet who has done quite a few Guinea Pig neuters AND has a high success rate doing them.

Shelters have spay/neuter clinics. They routinely perform neuters on cats and dogs, and usually at low prices. When you are looking at comparing the cost of a neuter for your Guinea Pig, please be very careful about choosing a shelter to do this for you.

Most shelters have a variety of Vets on staff. shelter surgeries cannot afford the latest and best quality equipment needed. Ask the Vet at the clinic, on their personal neuter experience and success as well. This may not be the best one, for your Guinea Pig friend!

The surgery to spay females is invasive, and is more commonly reserved for cases when there is a life-threatening problem involving the Guinea Pig's reproductive system. If you want to keep a male and female guinea pig together, neutering the male is the preferred option.

The Guinea Pig should be at least over 4 months old in any case. They may have more stress than a young Guinea Pig going through surgery. So leave it unless you have to.

I'd also keep the neutered male away from his female buddies for around 4 weeks!

Have Fun with your Guinea Pigs........Sarah

How To Tell the Sex of Your Guinea Pig

2010-04-20T00:00:00.001-07:00

Baby Guinea Pigs become sexually mature in a matter of weeks and-are known as pups.So you'll want to know which to take out when you have babies. Or maybe you're buying an older Guinea Pig and want to make sure you have the right sex to put with your own Guinea Pig.
When they are pups, the boars(males) are likely to have a doughnut-shaped ridge of skin around the rectum. This is where the testicles are. As they grow, you are likely to have much less difficulty getting the penis to show itself.
Both of them have Y-shapes to their genitals. But the male’s genitals are likely to look more like an i the opening looks like the vertical shaft of an i and it’s dotted by a little bump with the tiniest speck in the middle of it.
The female’s genitals are more likely to resemble the traditional Y-shape The boars are a bit larger than the females, and the females have bigger nipples. Those are some ways of seeing the difference between them. You’ve got to examine the underside of the Guinea Pig, between its two back legs, to locate the genital area.
Try pressing gently on the belly just above the genital opening. If it’s a male, you should feel the shaft lying beneath the skin. It’s also likely that when you press downward-again, do this very gently-the penis will pop out a little bit. If the Guinea Pig is heavy or if it’s older, then you might have difficulty getting the penis to pop out, so give it a few goes.
Females generally have smooth genitals with a slightly swollen feel to them. You will, however, notice a bumpy feeling to this area. Try to gently pull the skin to one side; if it’s a female, you should be able to separate the skin folds enough to show a Y-shaped opening.
Most experts agree that if you really want to become successful at sexing Guinea Pigs you need to compare a boar and a sow together at the same time. I think that maybe it would be great to be able to sex your Guinea Pig as sometimes the Pet store, or where ever you buy your Guinea Pig may not be able to do this.
Have Awesome Fun with your Guinea Pigs.....Sarah
This Guinea Pig Handbook is awesome on Sexing your Piggy! and much much more

How to find Yourself a New Guinea Pig

2010-04-19T23:26:00.003-07:00

There are lots reasons why people may be buying or being given a new Guinea Pig. They may just be new Guinea Pig owners, or they may have had their own one die. Some people might see a friend have Guinea Pig babies and get theirs that way - they are VERY CUTE...make sure you're ready to buy, before you go round!

You can find a new Guinea Pig in good local pet shops (make sure they are good though! or mainly in your local Cavy Sanctuary. (Cavy being their shortened technical name) You can also find them advertised online in your local sales pages. Or check the freeads in your local paper, usually they are very cheap to buy, but make sure you are prepared to look after them as they may live to 15 years - Long after your Kids have left home!

Make sure the pet is completely healthy looking, glossy coat and eyes that sparkle are a sign of a good diet. See what they are eating so you can perhaps buy the same Guinea Pig food for them. Thy need to have lots of Timothy Hay in the food., so choose one that has dried fruit etc for the extra Vitamin C they need.

If you are looking to have a buddy for your other Guinea Pig, you'll be better getting a baby of the same sex if male. Two females go well together most times. Introduce them gradually, both with their own cage is the best way. Always be there whilst your two Guinea Pigs are being introduced, to take one out if a fight starts.

You'll need to make sure you have a cage for your new Guinea Pig, with a place for it to shelter, hide and sleep. A nice bedding is Timothy Hay, as they can eat it too, which keeps their teeth at a decent length too. Or use Carefresh small pet bedding as an alternatve.

If you have a cat or a dog or any other animal, make sure they stay away from the cage.

A water bottle is a must, two better for hot times! Food bowl, high sided so the food stays in it ensures that your Gunea Pig is not eating other on the floor things.

Although Guinea Pigs are not supposed to be playful creatures, I put a cardboard box with windows cut out either side in my 8 week olds cage. She went around the box and through the windows just like an assult course!!

Have awesome fun with your piggie!

Sarah

Homeopathy For Guinea Pigs, Pets and Humans

2010-04-17T17:46:00.000-07:00

I was searching for some products for Guinea Pigs, that were Alternative Remedies so that people who were into Natural Remedies themselves could give to their Pets too.

I came across “Pet Alive” who have some great natural remedies for animals. I wanted to make sure that I could give them safely to my Guinea Pigs and they emailed me back saying this:

“Hi Sarah

Thank you for your query. You are to be commended for researching the use of natural alternatives.

Our homeopathic range of products will be fine for guinea pigs however we would advise that you be cautious with the herbal remedies.

Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Warm regards,

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Have fun with those Piggys

Sarah

New Guinea Pig Izzy

2010-04-14T19:58:00.001-07:00

Hi, Just sitting here gazing at our georgous new Guinea Pig, Izzy! We got her a few days ago now, and she's settling in very well in her temporary cage.

She's Black, with a few Brown specks with very soft fur! Her Mum was Brown & her Dad apparently light Brown – I've put her photo here for you to see, and I'll keep it updated as she grows.

Izzy is 8 weeks old now, and it's looking Very Likely that she's already pregnant, so I'm giving extra Vitamin C

Her tummy is getting bigger, which is going to be fun to watch – this is why her cage is temporary!

We put a box for her to hide in, with a couple of holes both sides for windows...she has been running around the cage & jumping through the windows very fast!! Who says Guinea Pigs don't play!! they do.

Have fun with your Piggy!

Sarah

This is Izzy at 6 weeks.

Guinea Pig Glossary

2010-04-10T21:30:00.000-07:00

Here's a useful Dictionary of the Terms used in regard to Guinea Pigs:

Guinea Pig Glossary

Guinea Pig History

2010-04-10T21:21:00.000-07:00

This is a very useful post to see the history behind the domestic Guinea Pig.
Where do Guinea Pigs Come From?

Care of Your Guinea Pig

2010-04-10T21:09:00.000-07:00

Here's a useful list full of information for good care & looking after your Guinea Pig:
Guinea Pigs are so Easy to Look After
Step by Step Daily General Care of Your Guinea Pig
Just What are Your Guinea Pigs Saying?
What I Keep In the Cupboard For Guinea Pig Illness
Guinea Pig ill
Homeopathy and Guinea Pigs, Pets and Humans!
How to Tel the Sex of your Guinea Pig
Neutering/Spaying Your Guinea Pig
Good Quality Diet For Your Guinea Pig If You Think She Is Pregnant
Izzy is Not Pregnant

Photos Of Guinea Pigs

2010-04-10T20:53:00.000-07:00

Here's some great Photos of Guinea Pigs:
Photos of Guinea Pig Breeds
More Photos of Guinea Pigs
More Photos to Show What Guinea Pig Breeds Look Like

New Guinea Pig Owners

2010-04-10T20:30:00.000-07:00

This is a useful list of the Posts I've made for the New Guinea Pig Owner:
Guinea Pigs are So Easy to Look After...
10 Steps TO Choosing the Right Gunea Pig For You
Step By Step Care of Your Guinea Pig
New Guinea Pig Izzy
How To Find Yourself a New Guinea Pig
How to Tell the Sex of Your Guinea Pig

My Guinea Pig Sick

2010-04-01T19:18:00.000-07:00

I know if you've been following my Posts regularly, you'll know my Guinea Pigs are called Chloe and Joey. Well Chloe got sick this week.

I bought a separate cage for her as she was being blocked by Joey, when she went to get her food.
In less than a week she was skin and bones and very weak.

I'd taken her to my Vet, who gave her antibiotics, as she had a secondary infection with guinea pig diarrhea and I drove miles away to get her some food that I could give her by syringe.

I nursed her for three days on this wonderful guinea pig product, and she did seem to be getting better. She was walking for a little way, before she stopped knackered.

When I put her into her hutch last night I thought she was going to get through this as she was doing so well on this Timothy hay based food.

This morning I got all her food prepared to feed her by syringe again.....................and she'd died overnight. The secondary infection had got too much.

I will be getting a new Guinea Pig soon, so watch out in my next post or two....

Have fun with your Guinea Pigs....Sarah
RIP: Chloe

Chloes Guinea Pig Images

Holy Week and Easter Eggs For Guinea Pigs

2010-03-30T19:04:00.000-07:00

Its started again...Holy Week is upon us. Now whether you choose to believe in a certain religious ways or not. Most of us love the Easter Eggs that we get on Easter Sunday or before in my household!

Easter Eggs are a phenomenally wonderful thing for us being chocolate lovers. And I do use the Holy Week to be an excuse to have many chocolate bunnies, or eggs around us.

Unfortunately for our Guinea Pigs there is no equivalent for them yet. I decided to get a Easter Egg plastic mold from one Easter Egg box...that just happened to be free! I put some of the Guinea Pig food mixture into it with some water to bind it in freezing. Stuck it in the freezer overnight and bingo.....Easter Eggs for Guinea Pigs! Make sure they have it in a bowl – or their cage will get wet.

In this Holy Week that comes every year, I am happy that my Guinea Pigs can now join in the Fun on Easter Sunday.

I have an Guinea Pig Apron on when I'm making things for them because its fun to have and great Cafepress Quality as usual!

So I hope you have a great Holy Week and Easter Sunday and get all those beautiful Easter Eggs you're heart desires!

I know I will...mmmm

Sarah

Have Fun!

Did Your Guinea Pig Love “Earth Hour”?

2010-03-28T00:34:00.000-07:00

We have just spent the last hour in the dark, with my love of the Earth Hour for the 2^nd year now.

We sat with Chloe & Joey our Guinea Pigs on our laps and the floor, and they loved it, just getting to spend extra quality time with them, wonderful in itsself.

We turned off everything including the fridge, because it was only for one Earth Hour, and we kept it closed.

No TV, Laptop, Lights. Microwave, Kettle..................Weird??........YES because you kind of get used to those things being on, and fancy a Coffee!

We sat outside, and realised that it wasn't just us doing this anymore. It was pretty dark out there.

Still a lot of people are not even knowing about Earth Hour. Which if you're not sure its the last Saturday in March every year – turn off all the electrical things in your home to save energy.

Our Guinea Pigs loved the extra attention of course! Lots of games through tunnels we played. I'm sure they had better eyesight at night than we did! Huge wonderful sense of smell came in handy for the prizes!

We love Earth Hour, and intend to be participants not just one a year. Why can't we do it – just because we want to anytime!

Have Fun! - Sarah

Things I Keep in the Cupboard For Guinea Pig Illness

2010-03-27T17:51:00.000-07:00

This is a list of useful items that I like to have in my cabinet, just in case you want them for any guinea pig illnesses.
These are everyday things that you can buy over the counter on online I recommend the National Pet Pharmacy for Good Products & Price!
I would put an explanation on it, so its easy to grab when you feel the need to.
There are no antibiotics or medicated eye drops, or prescription medications here. Please consult a Veterinarian before using anything which is medical.

Electrolyte solutions, for any guinea pigs that may have diarrhea or are not drinking adequately. Note that some of these products may have a high-sugar content: guinea pigs can not handle high- or complex-sugar diets. It is best to stick with infant products, such as Pedialyte, which are sugar-free.
Acidophlius powder (with lactobacilli), a probiotic for use as additional Its function is to provide a supply of the natural, intestinal flora that aid in digestion. Some antibiotics can kill off these natural bacteria, leading to diarrhea.
Pediatric simethicone, which helps to eliminate gas, a source of intolerable pain in guinea pigs.
Kaopectate can be given after diarrhea, though you should note that it treats the diarrhea only, and not any potential causes (entiritis, parasites, bacterial infections, etc.).
Hydrogen peroxide is useful for flushing out wounds and abcesses, and can even be used to remove hardened urine and urine stains from the guinea pig's coat. It should be used at a 3% concentration.
Patroleum jelly, for softening the hardened lumps on guinea pigs.
Vitamin C tablets, generally the chewable kind, are for emergencies when large doses of vitamin C are necessary (scurvy, etc.).
Baby food, particularly carrots and bananas, for hand-feeding guinea pigs who can't eat themselves.
Guinea Pig shampoo that is mild and safe for use on guinea pigs,
Guinea Pig Mite Spray: These are for treatment of lice and some varieties of skin mites.
Eucalyptus oil, for the relief of congested breathing. Note that this treats symptoms only, and not any potential causes (respiratory infections, etc.). Also note that eucalyptus oil should not be injested, as it is toxic.
Quick stop. If a toenail breaks, or you accidentally cut the quick when trimming your guinea pig's nails, this product can be applied to the exposed area in order to clot the blood and stop the bleeding.
Eye droppers, for feeding juices or water to a guinea pig.
Open/needleless syringes, in the 1cc and 5cc (or 3 cc) sizes, for administering exact doseages of oral medications. You may need several of these, as the rubber plungers may wear out after a few uses.
Worm RId Keep your guinea pig health, put drops in thier water every few months.

I have a useful Guinea Pig Glossary that may help in some of the Terms that Vet's may use or just to help you understand about guinea pigs.

I also have more Guinea Pig information for you to look at.Differences between the Guinea Pig Breeds which may interest you.

I got this useful idea for my from a list of pet illness I saw on www.beanmakers.com
Have fun with your Piggy!

Where Do Guinea Pigs Come From

2010-03-22T18:12:00.000-07:00

Guinea Pigs are tailless, plant eating mammals of the family Cavilidae that originated in South America. They are actually a relative of the Chinchilla & Porcupine & considered for a long time to be of the rodent family.

In 1991, the genetic classification of the Guinea Pig came into question when an article in 'Nature' magazine seemed to suggest they weren't rodents at all.

Guinea Pigs have no tail unlike rodents. They also carry their young & give birth 3 times longer than rodents at 68 days. Their young are born in an advanced state of development unlike rodents. The young can move around independently of each other soon after birth – unlike rodents. Guinea Pigs also require additional vitamin c unlike rodents.

Guinea Pigs were first domesticated by the Moche people in Peru, who used them as a food source.
They were also used for medical purposes, & as a sacrifice. The Moche began domesticating them between approximately 2500 – 5000BC. An exact date cant be given because of the lack of evidence of fossil remains. But mummified remains & statues depicting Guinea Pigs have been found in coastal Peru indicating a strong presence in the Moche culture there.

Later early Dutch & British explorers bought them to Europe, where they were raised as exotic pets. Queen Victoria I was one of the first to own a Guinea Pig in England.

Relatives of the Guinea Pig can still be found in the wild. They live in the forest edges, Savannah's & swamps from Columbia to Argentina. Small groups live in burrow, eating from the forest floor at night.

A Guinea Pig is sometimes referred to a Cavy, which is a shortened name from its Latin name; Cavia porcellus. Cavia refers to the scientific family & means 'little pig'. How it became 'Guinea Pig' is a little mystery. The pig part definitely relates to the squealing & oinking part, which is a noise Guinea Pigs make from time to time. The 'Guinea' part is maybe because it cost one guinea in England to buy them at the time, or maybe they came from Guyana, a South American country, that once was a Dutch colony & a likely export area. The name Guyana may have been miss spelled & said as 'Guinea”

One thing is for sure & that's that now the Guinea Pig is in almost every continent. They are as loved today as ever by their owners!

Have Lots of Fun with your piggy!
Sarah

Guinea Pig Noises....Just What Are Those Guinea Pigs Saying??

2010-03-22T17:59:00.000-07:00

Every morning without doubt, the chatter is coming from their cage. All sorts of different types. What do they mean, you ask....well let me explain.

Chirrup

This can mean several things to a Guinea Pig,it can mean some kind of disturbance or mild upset to the Guinea Pig or it can be used when they want attention.

Chut

The chat is one of the most common sounds coming from your Piggy, it means he is happy in his home and surroundings. They will chat to one another and to themselves when they are exploring out of cage things and their cage.

Chutter

Chutters indicate a mildly unhappy Guinea Pig which they say to another pig, saying they don't want to be near them. Or when something is slightly upsetting to them.

Drrr

Guinea Pigs drrr when they are startled by a noise, making them freeze in fear.

Purr

Purrs are the opposite of the drrrs. Purrs indicate a very happy contented Guinea Pig that I being petted or in search of a mate. Courting Guinea Pigs purr to one another as they circle ans sway, to indicate their interest in each other.

Scream

The scream is when one of the Guinea Pigs have lost in a fight. Also indicate a frightened younger animal.

Squeal

A squealing Guinea Pig needs attention. He may be in pain or another Guinea Pig may be forcing him out of his favourite spot or treat he has.

Tweets

Tweets are usually reserved for a young Guinea Pig that tweets at their mother, after they have releived themselves after nursing.

Low Wheeck

This is a low wheeking sound means that an owner is in their cage cleaning it and they have been separated from their buddy. They do this until they are re-united.

Wheek

Guinea Pigs will wheek excitedly when they sense their owners are bringing them food or being let out for a cuddle or play time. They also wheek to each other to indicate just where they are in the home.

Whine

Upset Guinea Pigs often follow their chattering with a whine to indicate they are very unhappy with something in their surroundings.

Just an insight into your Guinea Pig Noises - Have Fun....Sarah

Photos to show what the Different Guinea Pig Breeds look like.

2010-03-17T06:06:00.001-07:00

Smooth T/Shell
Sheltie
Self Black
Rex

Texel