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If your guinea pig's behaviour changes
A guinea pig's behaviour depends on its age, personality and past experiences. As a guinea pig owner, you'll need to keep a close eye on your pet's behaviour. If it changes, it could be a sign your guinea pig is distressed, bored, ill or injured.
Signs a guinea pig may be suffering from stress or fear can include:
- Hiding most of the time
- Aggression
- Chewing their cage bars
- Over-grooming
- Changing their feeding or toileting habits
- Drinking too much or playing with the water bottle
- Sitting hunched
- Reluctance to move
- Repeatedly circling their enclosure.
If your guinea pig's behaviour becomes an ongoing problem, or they show signs of stress or fear, ask your vet or clinical animal behaviourist for advice.