Hello, I’m not sure if this is the right thread, but I have a question. I have a male Guinea pig who’s about 4 and he’s been sleeping in one particular corner a lot. He’s been eating and drinking normally, and he’ll come up to the cage when I do, but he does sleep a lot. Unfortunately he is a lone piggy but I’m getting him a companion this coming Sunday. I’m either thinking it’s because he’s older or it might be loneliness. Any advice?
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Guinea Pig Sleeping A lot
- Thread starter BuffyG
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Hi
I would wait and see how he is with a companion first ; either bonded or - if that fails - as a next door companion through a divider with constant interaction and stimulation. You may find that he suddenly perks up in company and becomes a lot more active. Single piggies are more prone to depression and boredom; they also often have their favourite places for hanging out a lot more than piggies with company.
However, I would recommed to see a vet for a general health check if your weekly health check and weigh-in throw up any concerns or if the new companion is not perking him up.
Weight - Monitoring and Management
Early Signs Of Illness
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics
A Comprehensive Guide to Guinea Pig Boars
Moody Guinea Pigs: Depression, Bullying, Aggression, Stress, Fear and Antisocial Behaviour
Journey through a Lifetime: The Ages of Guinea Pigs
New Guinea Pig Problems: Sexing & Pregnancy; URI, Ringworm & Parasites; Vet Checks & Customer Rights
All the best with the introduction. Please take the time to read the links in this post. They are all very practical and you may find them very helpful.