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Originally Posted by Honey_Bunny  my guinea pig does that sometimes. it usually means that he is extra happy that your with him. it like an extra happy purr. |
When does your pig do that? If it's when you're touching, or petting him, it could mean that he is uncomfortable, or in pain.
A lot of people mistake a "brrrr"-type rumbling sound for a purr. When, in fact, it's a sign of pain or discomfort. In most cases, the cause is sore skin from having mites.
Here is a link for treating for mites. Use the Iver-On Ivermectin Pour-On and you won't need to use a needle in the syringe to draw it out of the bottle.
Pour-On Ivermectin Treatment
You can find it at a local TSC (Tractor Supply Company), or online at Jeffers Pet (livestock section).
Even if your pig doesn't have mites, it won't hurt them to do the treatments. We automatically treat ALL of our rescues when they're in their 3-week quarantine period. In almost all cases, they become
noticably more comfortable and calm.