12 Signs Your Guinea Pig Really Loves You
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In this video, you will learn 12 signs that show your guinea pig really loves you.
They lick you
Guinea pigs use licking to show affection and love to one another.
When your guinea pig licks you, it’s their way of grooming you and showing they care about your wellbeing. And if you have the taste of some yummy treats on your skin, then your pet might have another motive for their licking behavior. In either case, when your guinea pig licks you, it is a sign that your little pet isn’t scared of you and enjoys your presence.
They sprawl out next to you
Sprawling is when a guinea pig lies down on its side or belly. This position indicates that your little pet is comfortable and feels safe with its surroundings.
Sprawling is a vulnerable position for a guinea pig because it can take much longer to rise up in case of danger or predators’ attack. So, if your guinea pigs sleep this way when they are next to you, then it means they fully trust you and feel comfortable with you.
They popcorn
Popcorning is when a guinea pig hops straight up in the air, sometimes repeatedly. Because of the suddenness of the jumping, it’s been called popcorning.
It usually happens when guinea pigs are very happy and excited.
If your guinea pig ‘popcorns’ when you are around, this is a sign that they are happy to be around you and they love you.
Your guinea pig likes being held
Guinea pigs are very timid animals by nature.
If your guinea pig lets you hold them, it’s because they trust you and consider you to be a protective, safe figure. They won’t approach everyone in this way - it’s just you they love!
If you notice that your piggy is reluctant to interact with you, give them some time to get used to you.
Provide them with plenty of personal space. If you want to pet your guinea pig, only do it if your piggy allows you to pet them. Ultimately, show them that the time with you is great fun, and that it involves a lot of yummy treats.
They communicate with you
Although guinea pigs can’t talk to you using words, they communicate by making a variety of sounds.
Depending on the type of sounds your piggy makes when they see you, you can tell what they think of you.
If your little pet loves you, there’s a good chance that they will wheek when they see you.
This noise sounds like a long, high-pitched whistle, or squeal. Apart from being a sign of affection, this sounds indicates that your piggy is excited.
Conversely, if your guinea pig hisses or chatters their teeth when you approach them, it is a sign that you’re not their favorite human.
They can eat from your hand
Guinea pigs are naturally skittish animals. Whenever they feel threatened by anything, such as your hand or sudden movement, they freeze on the spot or run away. This makes hand-feeding them quite a show of trust.
While it might take some time before your guinea pig can eat from your hand, this simple action shows that your pet completely trusts you.
If your guinea pig isn’t yet willing to take food from your hand, don’t worry. Start off by leaving small, yummy treats for them to lure them in and get them used to eating near you, and eventually, they will make it to your hand.
They nibble you, very gently
Nibbling is a sign of affection. It’s something guinea pigs do to each other as part of their social grooming and bonding.
Playfully nibbling your hand or clothes will come naturally once they’re comfortable with you. If your little pet nibbles you, it’s a good sign, and it means your guinea pig loves you.
They sleep in your presence
One of the signs that you have gained the confidence of your guinea pig is that they seem relaxed and calm in your presence.
If you enter the room and notice your guinea pig continues sleeping, it is a sign that they trust you. Your little pet resists its instincts to get up and be alert because it considers you a safe and trustworthy figure.
They recognize you
Another sign that your guinea pig loves you is they get very excited whenever you come home or walk into the room.
Your guinea pig may wheek, run towards you, or start hopping in the air when they see you or hear your voice.
They cuddle with you
Guinea pigs are social animals and they love a good cuddle.
So don’t be surprised if they climb onto your lap, lie down next to you, or even follow you around.
During the cuddle time, don’t be surprised to hear them purring. In guinea pigs, purring is often a sign that they are happy and content.
They don’t bite you
Guinea pigs are not usually aggressive animals; however, your piggy might bite you if they feel they are threatened or in danger.
If your guinea pig is very afraid or nervous, it may bite you in an attempt to protect itself or to give you a warning that it is not happy.
They don’t run away from you
Guinea pigs are instinctively cautious animals and they are always on high alert.
If they don't run away from it, it is a sign they trust you.
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Knowing your guinea pig loves you is the best feeling ever
@kirareilly7410
2 жыл бұрын
it really is my two piggies snuggle up to me and both lick me they are literally the sweetest
@Someone-jh1jn
Жыл бұрын
Yup
@ILOVEGGGGUINEAPIGS
Жыл бұрын
@@kirareilly7410 proof right now i wanna see
@ulyzzz8396
Жыл бұрын
Knowing your guinea pig hate you is an another thing
@FattyCornPuffs
Жыл бұрын
Yea my Guinea pig apparently hates me so I’m just gonna sell him bc he does none of these. I’ll take him back to the pet shop if he doesn’t like me. I haven’t given him a good life anyway and I think he’s better of with someone who can give him friends bc I haven’t had the money to buy more so I guess I’ll give him back. This comment really made my day worse bc I know my Guinea pig doesn’t love me.
Step 1: have guina pig
@Dannyb1022
2 жыл бұрын
@@aaliraza3636 Step 3: Profit
@SuperMonkei
2 жыл бұрын
@@aaliraza3636 feed it
@kathrynjordan981
2 жыл бұрын
step 1. spell guinea pig right
@stormi8914
2 жыл бұрын
@@kathrynjordan981 step 2. get a GUINEA pig
@kimberlydresslar577
2 жыл бұрын
I have 4 and they love me a lot
As someone who works with guinea pigs a lot, I will say don’t worry if your guinea pig doesn’t do everything on this list. It really varies depending on their temperament, age, history, and how they prefer to express themselves. For instance some pigs may not be very cuddly, or show affection through grooming. There’s tons of variety in their personalities and how they might choose to show their love.
@TheMightyGoldenWest
Жыл бұрын
Lmao the hilarious ways guinea pig owners admit guinea pigs are shitty pets
@MareeHassallsArt
Жыл бұрын
@Travis Barton that's with all pets though. Look at cats and dogs, their personalities and reactions are all different
whenever i whistle my piggie whistles back loudly and we have competition who can do it louder he allways wins
@javplayz4878
2 жыл бұрын
Haha thats adorable!
@aterry02171982
Жыл бұрын
Lol
@lowkeyvi8812
Жыл бұрын
Whenever I walk into my room and they are hungry they will go to their food bowl and start to whistle and it’s so cute
@Da-choppa
Жыл бұрын
The Guinea is strong
@ditodobo8396
Жыл бұрын
@@Da-choppa OKAY I PULL UP
I absolutely adore my piggles. They make awesome therapy pets. I rescued 4 after a cancer diagnosis an 2 horrible surgeries. I now have a very large herd an rehomed alot of rescues. These fur babies saved my life in so many different ways. My love for them keeps me going.
@Why_Knott_Me
2 жыл бұрын
I got him to help with my sobriety journey last year. He's turned into a wonderful buddy who cheers me up when I'm upset in any way.
@melissapina1609
2 жыл бұрын
@@Why_Knott_Me Yes my piggles make me so happy. I love them so very much.
@melissapina1609
2 жыл бұрын
@@Why_Knott_Me Congratulations on your sobriety!!!!! I've been clean 9 years.
@thanos8948
2 жыл бұрын
@@melissapina1609 i dont like these rodents, they do nothing but poop, cost a lot and end up dying to literally anything, thats just my opinion
@ninobrown1700
2 жыл бұрын
@@thanos8948 thys wht i said word for word when i came home and found 2 Guinea pigs in my house. Part of the family now. they are very sensitive but not as fragile as some would think
The happiest feeling is when I see my guinea pig is sleeping near me
@TheMightyGoldenWest
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it forgot you were there and calmed down for once Stupid cowardly animals
I was surprised that allowing you to pet them wasn't one of the reasons mentioned as to why your guinea pig loves and trusts you. One of the ultimate signs of love and affection is when they raise their chin to allow you to stroke them there.
@queenofcookie3299
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my baby always does that and i wasn’t sure if that meant she was trying to be more assertive and show me her teeth or if she just really liked that spot she is very cuddly btw just wasn’t sure about that specific sign
@bowlchamps37
Жыл бұрын
Raising their head is NOT a sign they like it. It´s an instinct to say "get off" and they hold their head high to symbolize strength and to make their point. Educate yourself about guinea pigs please. Why would they love cuddles from you if they do not even cuddle among each other?
@TheMightyGoldenWest
Жыл бұрын
@@bowlchamps37 thank you. Just like everything else they do in the presence of humans. Guinea pigs are terrified of humans. Everything they do is a clear sign. This doesn't stop GP owners from attributing these same behaviors to mean their GP loves them. It's ridiculous.
I miss my Pigger. No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t get rid of her respiratory infection😞 I still leave the light on for her every night. She would always get excited and wheek whenever I came home from work. It will probably be a long time before I get another Guinea pig
@DEADEYESSS
2 жыл бұрын
Aw man I’m sorry. We love piggers here 😔
@Prez009
2 жыл бұрын
I miss my pigger to she died because she had heath problems 😔
@sleazy7926
2 жыл бұрын
awwwww, im sorry for what happen to your guinea pig, im sure whenever you were around them, they completely enjoy your presence
@daniellesevic6986
2 жыл бұрын
I got my daughter sister piggies and one I didn't know had a heart problem, she got into adult age, and then she had a stroke and my daughter was devastated 😓💔💯 we had to get another piggy for the other sister so she wouldn't get depressed
@RyattWolf
2 жыл бұрын
I also lost my piggie to a respiratory infection recently. I miss him a lot.
My pigs usually don't come to me when I say their name so I've been teaching them to come to me when I softly make a tapping sound on a hard surface.
@SuperMonkei
2 жыл бұрын
They don't recognize names. But they associate the sound.
@ShelbySeng
2 жыл бұрын
Mine know that my keys jingling means I'm home and that a packet rustling means food
@SuperMonkei
Жыл бұрын
I have a sound that I make just before I feed veggies. I also have a sound when I open the door and guinea faces are staring at me. So I turn around and look for those baby carrots, 1 each.
My guinea pigs have selective hearing 😭 sometimes I call one’s name and she’ll look at me but ignore me other times she wiggles on over like “yes mother have you brought me delicious snacks”
The reason why the Guinea pigs at my house bite my fingers is only because they think my nails are food.
As a first time guinea pigs owner, my piggies are all if these and this helps me to know what the do right. I must be doing something right 🤣
@aaflame
2 жыл бұрын
Try not kill them
@soflow7778
2 жыл бұрын
@@aaflame Thanks this is a helpful tip 👏:/
@yesyes628
2 жыл бұрын
Have you fed them pea flakes yet??? Guinea pigs love those!!!!!!
@soflow7778
2 жыл бұрын
@@yesyes628 I am yet to get some but I have thought about it. Thank you for the tip :)
@briggerz
Жыл бұрын
@@yesyes628 Mine dont like them
2:52 yeah, its actually really amazing that they dont want to pee on you.
I just lost my red eyed guinea pig by age and sometimes i was worried he was sad when I was working or scared of me, but after watching this video I see he was very happy.
I have always felt left out, sad and not loved. Well, not until i got my guinea pig Whisky. This video made me cry real tears. Im litterally crying over my pet being who actually cares for me
@petadventures-oq2ls
9 ай бұрын
Im glad💓
@michaelzxx5121
9 ай бұрын
@@petadventures-oq2ls Is the guinea pig on your profile yours? If it is it looks beautiful.
One small inaccuracy: the "purr" sound you show when you talk about them purring while being held is the angry purr. Happy purrs sound more like the purr of a cat than a churr. Also it's called sprawling? I call it the 'croissant pose' lol. One of my pigs lets me rub her belly when she's like that.
@rebeccacarbery2785
2 жыл бұрын
Hee hee 😁 croissant piggies, I love it. Might have to steal. I call it sexy leggy cos they kinda stuck one leg out in this position.
@RiptornRory
2 жыл бұрын
Technically, there IS the croissant position as "sprawling" but that term makes me think more of pancaking, which is truly a sign a piggie trust you if they go full pancake mode with eyes closed. Melts my heart each time I see mine do that.
@vicky5001
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I picked up on that...
@emmyyox
Жыл бұрын
My piggies only purr when there is a loud noise because they are scared! But they do all these things in the video, all i have to Do is walk past the room and they wheek and jump up the side bars for me! It's such a lovely feeling that they love us as much as we love them!
@KaseiSuzaku
Жыл бұрын
Paint me like one of your French pigs. Mine sploot
I absolutely love Guinea pigs. Been a piggy mom since 2017! One of the best things that has ever happened to me in my life so far. They change your heart and life forever, for the better. There’s a lyric in a George Harrison song that I think sums up These beautiful babies perfectly. “The little things that will change you forever” from the song “This is Love”. They each have their own sweet little personalities. My Guinea pig, Tilly loves to give me little kisses. Makes me feel so loved! Lots of Love to Everyone and their Guinea Pigs! ❤️
it's a tiny capybara
@derrickdaniels3955
2 жыл бұрын
They are related
My very last guinea pigs lived until she was 9, she exhibited all these positive traits. I loved her very dearly. Miss her so very much, been over 20 years now.
@ouncerton
Жыл бұрын
Aw, im sorry. Your piggie lived a great life with you and even if she doesnt last your entire life, you lasted hers.
@TheMightyGoldenWest
Жыл бұрын
It's a fucking travesty, a fucking rape of all that is good, the fact that these dumb things live four times as long as rats, which are WAY more intelligent and deserve much better lives. Ridiculous.
I love the feeling knowing that my guinea pigs love me
Yesss I finally know my Guinea pig loves me!
I didn't know I needed this in my life. Thank you algorithm
My gunia goes through fast phases of purring and teeth chattering. Lol. He's cuddling with me right now on my chest.
My piggie cuddles up on top of my arm, and sprawls out his legs on either side of my arm. He always sprawls out and sometimes chatters at nothing when he's bored
My guinea pig just lets most everyone pig him up he loves it and cuddles
@cameronnicholls2996
2 жыл бұрын
We have 12 and they hate everyone
@robleyshon8665
4 ай бұрын
😂😂😂@@cameronnicholls2996
My guinea pig milktoast Was Kind of hypnotized when she heard the week in this video and she was also looking left and right
I do not have a guinea pig,but this video is cute.
I was watching this with my guinea pig in my lap, and I was pleasantly surprised that he does most of these things
@bowlchamps37
Жыл бұрын
They are not lap animals.
@gra3_
Жыл бұрын
@@bowlchamps37 I never said they were…
Those cycle of videos are gorgeous and this is defenetly my favourite! Thank so much for creators!
I've had my older guinea for 6 weeks, and she's already showing pretty much all of these signs. I got her from somebody else who took care of her, but maybe not the best care, and she's two years old. I later got a guinea pig that I've had for 2 weeks, because my older one needed a friend, and she's doing many of these things too. I'm glad that they feel safe around me. earning the trust of a guinea pig is so rewarding. the newer one is 4 months old.
Although he's gone now I'm happy that he felt safe around me and loved me as much as I did
One of my two girls ALWAYS popcorn when I’ve cleaned their cage she loves a new cleaned cage and I love to see her joy
I’m watching this because one of mine is severally sick and dying. I’ve had him since I was in pre-school. I cry every night knowing his time is almost up. The vets said there is nothing we can do.
This video makes me sad and happy at the same time. My 4 year old blind and slightly deaf piggy did almost all of these before he died last week and I never knew what they all ment. My little darling also loved to cuddle and use my hood as a hide🥺
Aww you taught me that both my Guinea pigs love me more then anyone
2:54 whenever i come home, both my piggies start squealing in excitement, they're so cute
My piggie sprawls like that all the time and popcorns on the bed when I’m sitting 🥰😊
I used to own 2 guinea pigs, they were brothers and almost looked identical. Sadly they both passed away, one in July 2019 (Almost turned 6), and the other in January 2020 (nearly 6 and a half years old), and I recognized pretty much everything in this video from when I owned them. I've been trying to convince my parents to let me get guinea pigs again, I already know where I will put the cage, I calculated all the costs and have enough money, time and responsibility to take care of them. Unfortunately so far the answer has been no every time so if anyone has some tips lmk! :)
@beverleybalshaw9119
Жыл бұрын
Aww, bless you. All credit to you that your beloved piggies lived to a really good age. It's heartbreaking to lose them, but just remember they loved you for looking after them so well. Mum and Dad, please, please let your beautiful Daughter have Guinea Pigs again, there's lots of piggies out there in rescue homes looking for a Daughter like yours to love and care for them. If I was a Guinea Pig, id tell all my friends I've found the perfect home!! Good Luck Sweetheart 💜
@blumoonlive5417
Жыл бұрын
good luck!
@TheMightyGoldenWest
Жыл бұрын
Get rats. Get an animal that actually is capable of loving you. When you receive real affection from an actual intelligent animal that actually understands you and comes when you call it, and learns commands, and loves you and has a brain, you're going to wonder why you ever had shitty pigs, I mean guinea pigs.
@meganbenji7347
Жыл бұрын
@@TheMightyGoldenWest I currently have three high intelligent dogs and I do not have a single regret of owning my guinea pigs. It taught me a lot of responsibility. Oh and by the way, rats aren't for me.
@TheMightyGoldenWest
Жыл бұрын
@@meganbenji7347 newsflash: rats are WAAAAY less disgusting than guinea pigs. You can have a potty trained rat that sleeps in bed with you and goes in a litter box. A disgusting shitty pig could NEVER. Stop buying into what other people think because they're idiots. Stop being just another idiot. Rats are lovely, sweet, ACTUALLY intelligent creatures, not just lying and calling them intelligent, like guinea pig and rabbit owners do. They also keep themselves clean. They aren't shitty small stupid panicky small scale barn animals like dumbass guinea pigs. Far superior to shitty pigs in every way.
My baby boy always popcorn when he hears my voice and loves to cuddle with me god knows I love him ❤ my lil Rocky can't wait to cuddle with him tomorrow 🥰🥰 he makes us wheak 😁🤭🥰
The cutest animals ever😍😍😍
Lol damn my 2 piggies don't love me for shit only when I give them food
I have two of them and although they hate petting they're always jumping and they love to lay down, they also are really happy when I wash them every 2 months or so (they're both white and weren't washed with their old owner)
My guinea pig purrs when he hears me throw kisses to his cousin my finch.
My guinea pig showed every single one of those reactions when she saw me and I'm glad she loved me that much. Unfortunately, she died yesterday, and it left me devastated. She was my first pet. I love her so much.
@thatchanguy
Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry for your loss. It’s hard losing our little buddies. :(
@adavasicku4233
Жыл бұрын
My also died yeasterday
When my Guinea pig didn’t show love I cried non stop bc I wanted them to love me so I spent hours days with them and now they show love
Omg my guinea pig cookie does this to me all the time. She loves me
My piggies go crazy when they hear me in the kitchen. They recognize the sound of the refrigerator opening, it’s so cute. There wheeking often sounds like babies.
My guinea pigs popcorn when I’m in the room sometimes
I have 3 females and they all 3 have the sweetest and most different personalities. When I recline and read tv, when one of them curls up against my neck after giving me a bath, it melts my heart.
I just got Guinea pigs and this is so helpful thanks!!!!
i realized right now that she really does love me
Guinea pigs are awesome and they are really commutative to their owners. By recognizing their habits you’ll be able to save them when they are feeling sick.
Ha ha I love this video.
Mine takes naps with me. She has her own blanket on my bed. She’s also 8 years old 😀😀
My geunie piggie does all of this and im litrally crying of happiness bc ive only had them for 1 month ❤❤❤
I had two guinea pigs growing up and they loved just cuddling into my neck while I would watch TV. Lol, I couldn't hear the TV over the purring, not that I minded. Guinea pigs are such sweet little creatures. ❤
My Peppa likes to nibble people, especially if that person has just handled some food. Except her idea of "nibbling" is to brush her top teeth against your fingers...She's such a sweetheart 💕
I love this video. Thank you. 🐹
I know I have a guinea pig and its always coming to the door on my bed room and I know my guinea pig is happy to see me ❤ and I make my guinea pig healthy
Guinea pigs are my favorite too!
that is. a good video it taught me a lot thank you!
@user-th9sr9oo7d
Жыл бұрын
thank you
My Piggies always makes me happy and enjoying when around, they calm me down then I'm obset or sad, or sometimes mad, they are the perfect pets and always carring and loving ❤️ i would definitely recommend getting 2 guinea pigs or more, just not less since they are group animals 😀, Hope this was helpful information.
I've had mine 3 weeks and he does all of this especially wheeking when he hears or sees me. I didn't know you could spoil a guinea pig but you can
Aww so they do love me 🥹❤
I have owned guinea pigs exclusively as pets for over 17 years, and have yet to meet a piggie that likes to cuddle. My girls will at most lay near one another, generally with a castle separating them, but whenever they're in the same one it's squeaking and stress until someone leaves. And to the cuddling on a lap, I suffer from a unique hip injury that I cannot sit still or my joint locks up, so I cannot sit still enough to ever had a pig want to cuddle with me. Of course I see them love to cuddle with my ex-gfs, but they had built-in pillows and never really trusted them when I'd need to be nearby or they'd get upset.
Beautiful video!
Oh I love this!❤❤❤
I’m glad my Guinea pig feels safe around me I just got her recently from my partner because the younger kids in the home would abuse her I thought she was just introverted when she used to live at their house but she’s been really friendly and loves cuddling up next to me before she falls asleep it’s really surprising how her personality had changed so quickly she used to hide in the corner of her old cage at my boyfriends house and now she’s always jumping around and giving kisses to my family members. I’m glad that my siblings are much more gentle towards her when interacting she’s been a very important part of our lives since I got her and my siblings are being more responsible and calm now I really love my siblings even though I won’t admit it in front of them but their very gentle towards my Guinea pig and their very sweet children I’m really happy seeing them trying to become more responsible :D
@TheMightyGoldenWest
Жыл бұрын
Your guinea pig is fuckin terrified of you FYI
Thank you for all the signs !😀👍😊
Great.
It's good to know my piggies didn't hate me, they didn't like being held unless they are in open spaces but they would always try climb on me if I sat down and just watched them. They would always get excited and wheek when they just hear my footsteps, I'm assuming that's because they usually get food and pats when I get close
Im getting a guinea pig soon this really helps!
Man my little pig just passed yesterday(she was 6) and this makes me feel good knowing she loved me to.
my pig loves me
This was most helpful
One time both of my Guinea pigs climbed on onto my lap at the same time they are so adorable 🥹
My pigs show me lots of affection.
I love my guinea pig
thanks a LOT for the useful information SERIOUSLY and to be TOTALLY honest i did do and/or PROBABLY will SOMEWHAT like guinea pigs
My Guinea pigs trust very very fast and loves almost everyone 😄
my new guinea pig (less than 12 hours) sprawled under my sweatshirt cuddling with me. Lil dude was craving love
You are awesome! It's so important to say truth about guinea pigs!
Thank you for this video! I am gonna get one soon and I wanted to know more about them and how I feel thank you again for the video!
3:59 Don’t put your desktop computer on the floor, they’ll collect dust easily 😂
My boy guinea pig Ed loves me then! HOORAY
I want a Guinea pig so bad
guinea pigs popcorning does not mean that they love you, it means that they are happy
My piggy’s luv me a lot they have all these
Fun fact my piggy sprayed my s.o because he stopped her from chewing on a cable 🤭🤣
My two boys lived indoors and loose in one room they popcorned constantly spoilt rotten they were a joy to watch miss them so much
AHHH!!! MY GUINEA PIG LOVES ME! :)
My Guinea pig sits by my feet when I let him free roam
I always thought my Guinea pig hated me because she would week when I was around but now I know she’s just happy to see me
Cookie : week ! Week! Mom:shut up cookie!
When she is making "prrrrrr" i always thought she was scratching her teeth 😅
Looks like my guinea pig loves me!
My guinea pig is antisocial just like me so we just don't bother each other, that's our relationship lol, she also pretty gluttonous, she is legit me as a guinea pig, she let's me hand feed her because food and doesn't like being held but when I'm holding her she like "welp, nothing I can do"
@queenofcookie3299
2 жыл бұрын
Does she have a partner guinea pigs need a partner to be happy
Or maybe it just wants you to feed it.
@sanday1992
2 жыл бұрын
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@SuperMonkei
2 жыл бұрын
It always wants you to feed it.
When I was 12 I have my first ever guinea pig she was so sweet ,she always like to lay on my stomach and sleep,she whistles when I came.home from school but eventually she became sick I took care of her gave her some home remedies that could possibly work but eventually it didn't work .this day came when my brother was holding my guinea pig but when he gave my pet guinea pig to me she immediately froze and had her last whistle.she passed away on my hands :(((( I miss her sm but now I have 6 guinea pigs now
Yeees, my guinea pig loves me.🐹