Mtpur9ball
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Cavy Gazer
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- Jun 14, 2023
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Hello. So at the end of August I got a guinea pig from PetSmart (I know people's view but I do not have much of a choice) His name is Marshmallow. He did great with the introduction with my four other males and he fits right in. No fighting etc. I let him have his space for awhile so he could get used to his surroundings. (This isn't my first rodeo lol) When I give them treats they come up to take them from my hand but he won't so I just toss it over by him. I don't force it. I was sick for awhile so I didn't get to handle them as much. When I got better I checked them over and I even took Marshmallow outside for a little bit to eat some grass for the first time. However, everytime Im able to pick him up, he squeals so loud and high pitched and it goes on for 5-10 mins. A lady walking her dog stopped and was staring at me wondering what I was doing because he was so loud. But one time I had him on my bed with me after he settled down and he kept running into my lap but wouldn't take food from me. I have used those critter cuddles like I did with my others so he can feel safe but he still "screams". Is this normal or is there something I can do to help him calm down faster? He sounds like I'm killing him.
*Note... I have examined him and he isnt hurt and he doesn't do the screaming when I examine him. It's just when I first pick him up.
*Note... I have examined him and he isnt hurt and he doesn't do the screaming when I examine him. It's just when I first pick him up.