Guinea Pig Sounds of Communication
When your guinea pig emits sounds, they must be trying to tell you something. The guinea pig sounds are the animals’ way of communication, not only to you but also to their fellow guinea pigs. As an owner, it is just right for you to learn what these sounds usually are, for you to better communicate and take better care of your pet.
When you hear your guinea pig wheek, it’s telling you one thing: “Master, I’m hungry.” This is their distress call due to their hungry stomach, and its time for you to feed them. If you regularly feed them in a particular time, you will notice that they wheek the loudest when they know its time for them to eat.
One of the usual guinea pig sounds is rumbling. It could be compared to a cat’s purring. Rumbling is usually heard on male species, as it is a mating call. You will usually hear them most during their mating season where, along with their pheromones, they call out to the opposite sex to mate.
Apart from rumbling, guinea pigs also purr. You will usually hear this whenever they are pleased, like when you are petting them or playing with them. Sometimes, it may also mean other things. A short purr for example, may mean that they are afraid or startled over something.
Shrieking, just like any other animals, emits from your guinea pig whenever they are in pain or is afraid. You will usually hear it during a fight or whenever they are to get their regular dosage of injection from the vets.
Guinea pigs can also whine. This means, just like a human’s communication, that they are complaining. You may hear them whine whenever they are disturbed by other intruders.
Finally, chattering teeth may mean that your guinea pig is upset or angry. This may signify a dangerous battle against other guinea pig, warning them to stay away. When you hear this sound, it will be better if you yourself break them off immediately, to avoid a chaotic bloodbath.
There may be more sounds guinea pigs emit, and it’s up to you to discover them, so that you may be able to strengthen your bonds with your pet.
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