Do guinea pigs recognize faces?

Your guinea pig may not be saying what you think. Guinea pigs are intelligent and perceptive creatures. These social animals can learn to recognize faces and voices, placement of objects, the specific treat in your hand, and even the sound of the refrigerator door opening.
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Can guinea pigs recognize human faces?

However, they have also been shown to demonstrate the same enjoyment for socialization with their human family. When we are in their presence, they want to see, smell and hear us. This means that, yes, guinea pigs do recognize their owners.
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How do guinea pigs see humans?

Guinea Pig's Eyes

Guinea pigs have yet another advantage -- they can see 33 images per second. Compared to human vision, which is 22 images per second, this feature prevents blurred vision when a guinea pig turns his head. Guinea pigs can also see color, which allows them to differentiate from red, green and blue.
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Do guinea pigs remember you?

Guinea pigs are very smart animals that have good memories. Their memories usually allow them to identify their owners as well as other guinea pigs. They not only can smell each other, but they also hear and talk to each other.
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Can guinea pigs tell when you're crying?

Guinea pigs do know when you're sad and they usually can tell when you're feeling that way by how you're acting and sometimes even by the tone of your voice. They may even act differently if they notice that you're feeling down and sometimes they might try to comfort you as well.
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Do guinea pigs recognize their pawrents? Signs



Can guinea pigs feel love?

Sometimes raising guinea pigs can seem like one-sided love especially when we would do anything for our guinea pigs. But you should not be discouraged! Guinea pigs love is shown differently from other pets.
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What do guinea pigs love the most?

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  • Crumpled paper or paper bags.
  • Cardboard boxes.
  • Tunnels.
  • Hay or grass chew balls.
  • Chew sticks.
  • Fleece accessories.
  • Stuffed socks.
  • Stuffed tubes with hay.
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Do guinea pigs get attached to owners?

Do guinea pigs bond with their owners? Yes, they do form bonds with their humans, very much like cats or dogs. They're able to recognize certain people according to scent, sound, and sight cues.
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Can guinea pigs miss you?

Yes, of course they will miss you and their normal routine. Our first family piggy back in the 70ies did a big dance of joy every time he came back home after a holiday. Now my piggies always visibly of relax when I come back from a family visit to another country.
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Do guinea pigs like when you talk to them?

The best way to communicate with your guinea pigs is through body language and tone. Guinea pigs rarely enjoy it when you pick them up, since reaching into the cage invokes primal prey responses, but moving slowly and speaking in a soothing tone of voice can help calm things down.
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Do pigs get attached to humans?

Pigs are extremely social animals. They form close bonds with people and other animals.
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Do guinea pigs understand kisses?

Typically, guinea pigs like being kissed if they've formed a bond with a person doing the kissing. It also depends on the personality of the individual guinea pig. Some enjoy swapping kisses (or licks) as a display of affection. Others don't.
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Do guinea pigs feel affection?

Fortunately, guineas are very affectionate pets, and they have several ways of showing how much they care about you.
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Do guinea pigs smile?

Click HERE for a peek at my disclosure. Guinea pigs bring smiles and joy to pet parents everywhere. And of course, pet parents want their guinea pigs to be happy.
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How smart is a guinea pig?

Guinea pigs are actually very intelligent pet rodents, they are able to understand some gestures, respond to their names and identify various sounds. They also can catch on and learn a few tricks faster than some other pets.
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How do you know if your guinea pig hates you?

If you're a new guinea pig owner, then you've likely experienced the feeling that that your pet hates you.
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5. Take Biting Personally
  • Your hands smell like food. Cavies have sensitive noses! ...
  • It's time for a bathroom break. Piggies like to pee every 10-15 minutes. ...
  • Mishandling.
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Do guinea pigs learn their names?

Yes! Guinea pigs can certainly recognize and respond to their name with the help of some training, along with consistency, patience, and time. Guinea pigs can learn words through classical conditioning. As such, they can be trained to recognize individual words, meaning they can also learn their name.
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Do guinea pigs have memory?

Guinea pigs are very intelligent. They need variety in their diets and habitats to avoid boredom. They have good spatial memory and can remember learned pathways to food sources for many months.
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Can guinea pigs sleep with you?

Your guinea pig can sleep with you. But, it's probably not a good idea. Although there can be benefits to sleeping with your guinea pigs, many precautions need to be taken to keep the experience safe and happy for you and your guinea pig.
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Why does my guinea pig stare at me?

Guinea pigs often stare at people because they want attention. Perhaps piggies need to be cuddled, pet, or you should bring them a toy. They behave this way if they're used to being around humans and have bonded with their owners.
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Why does my guinea pig vibrate when I pet it?

Good vibrations

When petting your guinea pig, you may notice it start to vibrate. Much like when cats purr, these vibrations show that they are at ease and are in a good mood. This response is more commonly seen in younger guinea pigs, a characteristic that they grow out of as they get older.
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Why does my guinea pig squeak when I pet him?

Whistling: Guinea pigs will often let out a high pitched squeal or whistle, and this noise means your furry friend is excited, perhaps about feeding time or playtime. Purring: Another guinea pig sound is the purr, which may make your guinea pig seem more like a cat. These purrs can have different meanings.
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What Colours can guinea pigs see?

Unlike most rodents, guinea pigs -- also called cavies because of their scientific name, Cavia porcellus -- do see colors. They are not color-blind; they see most colors accurately. They also rely on their other senses, such as hearing and touch, which are more developed.
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What is fun for guinea pigs?

Guinea pigs, just like other animals, enjoy fun and stimulation. From running around and simply exploring their environment to burrowing and playing with toys, guinea pigs can find fun and enjoyment in many activities. Make activities available to your furry friends to provide them with a happy, high quality of life.
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