If the purr is higher pitched, especially towards the end of the purr, and if your guinea pig looks tense, it is most likely stressed or annoyed. This long squeal is often loud and mixed with a ...

They are also incredibly sociable and affectionate towards people. Guinea pigs may start to squeak or purr when they see their owners. They love being cuddled and held, which should be done every day.

Read their body language and interpret their sounds—the chitters, squeaks, and purrs—to know what they're saying. Why Guinea ...