 URI or Anxiety?
I recently adopted two young guinea pigs. I've had the for about a week, and I've noticed that one of them (Midori) has been breathing more heavily than the other (Moxie). I don't know if shes nervous since this is a new home or if this is a sign of a possible URI.
When I pet Midori, whe shakes and purrs/rumbles. I'm pretty sure she is expressing annoyance, its not a wheek type sound. She also seems to shake off Moxie when Moxie tries to cuddle near her read.
Midori also nibbles on my hand when I hold her (she doesn't bite or break the skin, its just a little nibble). I don't know if this is because she likes the salt on my skin or if she's being irritated by me holding her. She will sit on my lap or chest and chill with Moxie no problem.
They both seem to be eating normally. When I introduce new veggies they'll nibble at them, and they're eating their pellets and Timothy hay with no fuss. Both of their stool looks normal and healthy.
Tomorrow I am scheduling a checkup for both of them with a local vet who has gotten wonderful reviews. But I'm curious if anyone has had a guinea pig with this temperament or knows if these are signs that I should take them to the emergency vet since I'll probably have to wait a bit for a vet appt.
Any advice/help is greatly appreciated. I'm not a first time guinea pig owner, but I haven't had them as pets since I was in junior high :x  |