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Making Noise And Sqeaking While Scratching

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hello! So my guinea pig Jennifer has been making some noises while she scratches herself. She makes like groaning squeaky noises (hard to explain).

I wanted to know what you guys think it could be.. Mites?
 
it is pretty impossible to tell with any other signs. What kind of quality is the scratching? is the scratching more frequent and noticeably more intense and vigorous?

Guinea pigs can some make noises when scratching like we humans do when we are a bit stiff and have to twist.
 
Wiebke said:
it is pretty impossible to tell with any other signs. What kind of quality is the scratching? is the scratching more frequent and noticeably more intense and vigorous?

Guinea pigs can some make noises when scratching like we humans do when we are a bit stiff and have to twist.
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The scratching is a little more frequent and a little more vigorous but sometimes she just scratches with no sound.. So I'm pretty sure she is fine I just wanted to check! :)
 
I'd keep an eye on her skin. Look for hair loss, flakiness, wounds from scratching and visible lice. If you see any of these, see the vet, who will be ale to diagnose and give the appropriate treatment. Piggies do scratch anyway, with or without noises, so it could well be nothing at all.
 
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