How do I show my guinea pig I love him?

Asking How to Bond with Your Guinea Pig?
  1. Lay down some fleece liners and lay with them to bond with your guinea pigs.
  2. Hand-feed them veggies, treats, or hay, to increase bonding with guinea pigs.
  3. Talk to them so that they recognize your voice, so that guinea pig will trust you.
  4. Conclusion.
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Do guinea pigs recognize 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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How long will it take for my guinea pig to love me?

It can take a guinea pig anywhere from three days to as much as three weeks or more to get used to their new owner. What is this? While that can sound like a long time, try not to get too discouraged if your guinea pig takes that long or even longer before getting used to you.
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Can guinea pigs cry?

This is clear evidence of how highly evolved they are social and emotional. So, although we wouldn't consider guinea pigs to cry 'emotional tears', like all mammals their eyes do produce physical tears. This is to keep their eye moist and clean.
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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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5 Easy Ways To Show Your Guinea Pigs Love



Why does my guinea pig vibrate when I pet him?

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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What are happy guinea pig noises?

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.
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How often should you hold your guinea pig?

Most guinea pigs love spending quality time with their owners, so handling them is enjoyable for all concerned. Once your guinea pig gets to know you, being hand-fed and petted become important parts of their lives. This means it's actually up to you how much you hold them - you can do so as often as you like.
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What do guinea pigs love the most?

What Do Guinea Pigs Like To Play With? This Top 10 List Will Give You Some Great Ideas!
  • 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 like to cuddle with humans?

There is no denying, guinea pigs are cuddly pets that love lap time with their humans. But like all good things, it takes time as well as patience. But, and you can trust us on this, your persistence will definitely pay off in the end.
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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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How do guinea pigs say hello?

A nose bump is a friendly hello, between piggies or a guinea pig and a human. This is the piggy version of the air kiss or the handshake.
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How do you cheer up a sad guinea pig?

Try to keep food dishes, water bottles, houses, and toys away from the walls of the cage so that your guinea pig has lots of space to run and play. Place all cage accessories in the centre of the cage to create a perimeter around the cage that is free of obstructions for your guinea pig to run around.
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How do guinea pigs show affection?

Most guinea pigs don't like to get wet. A guinea pig might also lick their person's fingers/hand, which can be a sign of affection — after all, that's how guinea pigs show affection to one another. Or the guinea pig might just like the taste of a person's skin.
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Do guinea pigs know when you're sad?

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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What does a sad guinea pig sound like?

Teeth chattering, hissing, growling, and whining are all some unhappy guinea pig sounds that your guinea pig may make when they are in discomfort with another piggie.
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Why is my guinea pig squeaking when I pick her up?

Squeal: Some guinea pigs will squeal when they are experiencing potential pain or they need attention. It can sometimes be that another guinea pig is stealing his favorite spot to eat. Pay attention to your guinea pig if you hear a squeal because it could indicate that they need help from something hurting them.
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Why does my guinea pig run away when I try to pick him up?

Guinea pigs are prey animals by nature. Predators chase them, catch and eat them. Even though a long period of time has gone by and they've been domesticated, their instincts haven't changed. This instinctual terror response is the reason why guinea pigs run for their lives when you try to pick them up.
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Do guinea pigs like to be in the dark?

Yes, as your cavy's nighttime antics would suggest, guinea pigs do like the dark. However, that doesn't mean they're nocturnal animals. In fact, guinea pigs are crepuscular, which means they're most active at twilight.
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Do guinea pigs laugh?

Admittedly it sounds like a laugh but it is not a response to humour. Similarly, guinea pigs are known to 'chuckle' and when parrots 'laugh' they are merely immitating sounds they have previously heard.
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