What does it mean when a guinea pig bites your fingers?

As already mentioned, guinea pigs are not usually aggressive, but they will bite if they feel threatened, bullied, mishandled or are ill. Of course, all piggies are different, and while one guinea pig might like being cuddled, another won’t.

Why did my guinea pig bite me?

The most common reason why your guinea pig may be biting you is due to the way that you are holding them. Biting or nibbling you is their way of communicating that they feel uncomfortable, insecure or unsafe. Some Guinea pigs don’t like to be petted and giving a lot of attention.

Why does my guinea pig bite the bars of his cage?

A guinea pig that frequently bites on the bars of its cage does so for different reasons. It can happen when the animal is excited, impatient for the arrival of food or simply due to boredom. If loneliness is the problem, it’s advisable to always allow a guinea pig to have a cage-mate companion.

Will my guinea pig stop biting after being neutered?

However there is no guarantee that neutering will stop the biting completely. Dominance is not solely based on testosterone levels. If your guinea pig is biting the bars of its cage, it could mean that the animal is lonely and wants attention. It might not be exhibiting menacing behavior, but calling out for attention.

Why does my male guinea pig bite more than the female?

Non-neutered male guinea pigs may show dominance by biting more than females or neutered male guinea pigs. Consider neutering your guinea pig. However there is no guarantee that neutering will stop the biting completely. Dominance is not solely based on testosterone levels.

What does it mean when a guinea pig tosses its head?

This behavior is characterized by a guinea pig tossing its head back in rapid motions. It may last a few seconds followed by a brief pause and then, continuation of the behavior. Guinea pigs that exhibit head-tossing while being petted are showing annoyance and would like the petting to stop.