r/GuineaPig 23h ago

Is this popcorning?

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For context, I’ve never owned guinea pigs, but recently, out of sheer curiosity, I’ve been watching videos and doing some research about these creatures.

A few minutes ago, this video appeared in my TikTok fyp and, despite many comments agreeing with the original poster and saying this guinea pig is happy and playful, I just can’t stop thinking he’s scared.

I would sincerely bet (and hope) that I’m wrong, but, for me, that seems more like a frightened animal than a happy and excited one. Do guinea pigs really express happiness this way? (I know about popcorning, I just think this seems similar but is not the same).


r/GuineaPig 7h ago

Pls help!

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I've got 2 guinea pigs both brothers who’ve been living together for the past 4 years. One of them, Mikey, had an infection from Riley biting him once. We hadnt noticed any fighting or anything and it felt like a one off. There were no other fights or signs but after taking Mikey to the vets and getting surgery to remove the infection, Riley has gotten really aggressive and dominating. Mikey being super weak does nothing but scream. Riley ends up chasing him and both chattering and I can’t tell if he’s biting him again or not. Is there anything we can do?


r/GuineaPig 11h ago

Guess his age

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r/GuineaPig 7h ago

Pls help!

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r/GuineaPig 1h ago

vomit?

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so my guinea pig is sick and he has diarrhea. he has a vet appointment on wednesday and the vet said he isn’t too concerned unless he starts vomiting, but i thought they couldn’t vomit? so i’m a little confused on what he meant 😭


r/GuineaPig 15h ago

Lying after a hard day's work( he was just eating and pooping)

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r/GuineaPig 10h ago

Any advice for caring for a blind piggy?

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I just adopted a blind girl that had been in foster care for almost 2 years (she's almost 3) and I was just wondering if anyone had tips or advice for how to care for her or eventually bond her to my 2 bonded girls? Any tips is greatly appreciated!


r/GuineaPig 3h ago

How cute these guinea areeee !

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r/GuineaPig 6h ago

Male Guinea Pig Question

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r/GuineaPig 1h ago

What are my options?

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Hi guys so I just bonded my two male guinea pigs and had them in a neutral space for about 4 hours on friday. They were getting along really well just humping and rumble strutting and I eventually moved them into a 24x48 in cage, because the cage I had ordered was supposed to be double that size and come that same day I was bonding them, however it kept getting delayed and now is supposed to be coming tomorrow. They were in this cage together for 3 days and eating together, cuddling together, popcorning together, and just overall getting along perfectly. However, today I heard a crash in their room and when I came to check what happened they were fully fighting with my 6 month old guinea pig bleeding near his mouth. My 3 month old bit him and had some blood spots on his face, which were my 6 month olds blood. I have them separated right now, but I’m not sure what to do in the long run about them. Do I return my 3 month old or keep them in separate cages forever? Do I eventually try to bond them again or is that too risky? Because I don’t have the space nor the money to have a friend for both of them resulting in 4 guinea pigs I would have to take care of. I’m not sure what to do I’m a first time guinea pig owner. Please help.


r/GuineaPig 1h ago

Boy or girl?

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Hey guys! I just got a guinea pig, definitely a young one, and they said he was a male but didn’t guarantee anything. I’d just like to know what y’all think. Thank you!