guinea pigs are prey animals and they
don't show their love as openly as other
pets so it may be hard to tell if your
guinea pig feels comfortable around you
but if you pay attention you may notice
that your little pet is sending you many
signals that you are their favorite
person
in this video you will learn 12 signs
that show your guinea pig really loves
you
number 12. they lick you
guinea pigs use licking to show
affection and love to one another when
your guinea pig licks you it's their way
of grooming you and showing they care
about your well-being and if you have
the taste of some yummy treats on your
skin then your pet might have another
motive for their licking behavior
in either case when your guinea pig
licks you it is a sign that your little
pet isn't scared of you and enjoys your
presence
number 11 they sprawl out next to you
sprawling is when a guinea pig lies down
on its side or belly this position
indicates that your little pet is
comfortable and feels safe with its
surroundings sprawling is a vulnerable
position for a guinea pig because it can
take much longer to rise up in case of
danger or predators attack so if your
guinea pigs sleep this way when they are
next to you then it means they fully
trust you and feel comfortable with you
number 10. they popcorn
popcorning is when a guinea pig hops
straight up in the air sometimes
repeatedly because of the suddenness of
the jumping it's been called popcorning
it usually happens when guinea pigs are
very happy and excited they're having a
good time and literally jumping for joy
if you're guinea pig popcorns when you
are around this is a sign that they are
happy to be around you and they love you
younger guinea pigs are more likely to
popcorn because they are full of
exuberant young energy
number nine your guinea pig likes to be
held
guinea pigs are very timid animals by
nature so it takes a lot of confidence
for them to come to you for stroking or
holding if your little pet lets you hold
them it's because they trust you and
consider you to be a protective safe
figure they won't approach everyone in
this way it's just you they love
if you notice that your piggy is
reluctant to interact with you give them
some time to get used to you provide
them with plenty of personal space if
you want to pet your guinea pig only do
it if your piggy allows you to pet them
and not the other way around
ultimately show them that the time with
you is great fun and that it involves a
lot of yummy treats
if your guinea pig squeals when you pick
them up make sure you're not holding
them too tightly and that they don't
suffer from a health issue
it's important to remember that guinea
pigs urinate every 15 minutes on average
because they have a small bladder if
your little pet starts fidgeting when
you are holding them they may be trying
to get away to avoid peeing on you
number 8 they communicate with you
although guinea pigs can't talk to you
using words they communicate by making a
variety of sounds depending on the type
of sounds your picky makes when they see
you you can tell what they think of you
if your little pet loves you there's a
good chance they will week when they see
you this noise sounds like a long
high-pitched whistle or squeal apart
from being a sign of affection this
sound indicates that your piggy is
excited
conversely if your guinea pig hisses or
chatters their teeth when you approach
them it is a sign that you're not their
favorite human and you may want to look
into figuring out why
number 7. they can eat from your hand
guinea pigs are naturally skittish
animals whenever they feel threatened by
anything such as your hand or sudden
movement they freeze on the spot or run
away this makes hand feeding them quite
a show of trust while it might take some
time before your guinea pig can eat from
your hand this simple action shows that
your pet completely trusts you
if your guinea pig isn't yet willing to
take food from your hand don't worry
start off by leaving small yummy treats
for them to lure them in and get them
used to eating near you and eventually
they will make it to your hand
keep in mind that hand feeding is a
great way to build your bond and improve
your relationship with your guinea pig
number six they nibble you very gently
nibbling is a sign of affection it's
something guinea pigs do to each other
as part of their social grooming and
bonding piggies even sometimes play by
nipping at each other playfully nibbling
your hand or clothes will come naturally
once they're comfortable with you it's
very different from a bite as a bite is
meant to hurt if your little pet nibbles
you it's a good sign and it means your
guinea pig loves you
number five they sleep in your presence
guinea pigs are shy and cautious animals
it may take a long time for them to get
used to your presence one of the signs
that you have gained the confidence of
your little pet is that they seem
relaxed and calm in your presence if you
enter the room and notice your guinea
pig continues sleeping it is a sign that
they trust you your little pet resists
its instincts to get up and be alert
because it considers you a safe and
trustworthy figure
number four they recognize you
another sign that your guinea pig loves
you is they get very excited whenever
you come home or walk into the room
guinea pigs are very intelligent animals
with a keen sense of hearing and smell
your piggy can learn who you are by your
sound and scent especially if you are
consistently good to them
your guinea pig may weak run towards you
or start hopping in the air when they
see you or hear your voice
this is a clear sign that your little
pet enjoys your company and loves you
always talk to your guinea pig during
feeding or hand training in a soft
gentle voice they will start to
associate your voice with all that love
safety and comfort your pet will realize
you pose no threat and will joyfully
come to you when they hear your voice
number three they cuddle with you
guinea pigs are social animals and they
love a good cuddle when your guinea pig
loves you you become their favorite safe
place so don't be surprised if they
climb into your lap lie down next to you
or even follow you around
your guinea pig may even nuzzle their
head against you to show you they want
to cuddle
during the cuddle time don't be
surprised to hear them purring
in guinea pigs purring is often a sign
that they are happy and content
number two they don't bite you
guinea pigs are not usually aggressive
animals however your piggy might fight
you if they feel they are threatened or
in danger
this is because their teeth are one of
the few natural defensive mechanisms
they have
if your guinea pig is very afraid or
nervous it may bite you in an attempt to
protect itself or to give you a warning
that it is not happy
keep in mind that aggressive behaviors
such as biting can also be a sign of
health problems if your piggy is
suddenly aggressive toward you make sure
to take them to a vet for a health check
number one they don't run away from you
guinea pigs are instinctively cautious
animals and they are always on high
alert they might hide in their cages and
run away from you which might lead you
to think they don't like you however
this isn't the case it's just their
survival instincts kicking in
oftentimes this reaction lessens over
time and you will notice your piggy
doesn't run away from you as much or
they even come out of hiding once they
realize it's you
it's important to remember that guinea
pigs have instincts that make them wary
of anything that could be dangerous and
that includes people who your little pet
isn't familiar with
knowing you have your guinea pig's
complete trust and love is an incredible
feeling it means you're doing this whole
guinea pig parenting thing right make
sure not to take that feeling for
granted