Guinea Pig Noises Purring

However if the purr is higher pitched especially towards the end of the purr this is more likely a sound of annoyance.

Guinea pig noises purring. Just like cats guinea pigs purr could show happiness or contentment. It is also a part of the mating call and dominance behavior as well. Guinea pigs that feel contented and comfortable will make a deep purring sound accompanied by a relaxed calm posture. However in an article on the spruce by veterinarian lianne mcleod mcleod warns that what sounds like a happy purr may be a sign of annoyance.

1 wheeking guinea pigs squeak to tell humans that they would like some food. Guinea pig purring is a common sound though a bit more complicated than wheeking. They often squeak when they hear certain so. The cavy s purr isn t the same as a cat s high pitched purr.

See the video below to hear for yourself. In fact a guinea pig making this noise will be tense and may seem to even vibrate. The reason why it s so difficult to describe is because this noise is unique and can only be made by the throat of a guinea pig. Just like cats guinea pigs purr for a variety of reasons but their way of purring isn t the same way as cats do.

The slow moving followed with a purr is usually the beginning of dominance behavior in guinea pigs. In fact it s sort of a hybrid of the grumble of a dog and the low purr of a cat.