My piggie won't let me touch or groom her 😢😢

[Naserian]

Hi
My Guinea pigs are 10 months old. For the last month or so one of them won't let me touch her or stroke her. She has always hated sitting on my lap but she didn't mind me stroking her until recently. They are long haired Peruvians so I have to brush them regularly. She won't let me touch her when I'm trying to groom and brush her. I use a soft brush and give her her favourite food but She kicks out and goes mad everytime I touch her. I don't know what to do. It's so upsetting to see her like this. She won't let me go near her.

 

[Siikibam]

It may be she now trusts you enough to let you know she doesn’t like it. I would handle only when you need to weight check (every week) or groom. See the links below for more info on grooming and general piggy ownership.

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[Naserian]

Thanks she is fine in her cage. I can hand feed her. She comes over for food. She is such a little diva and such a little drama queen she is the most adorable character I love her to pieces. I just don't want to stress her out anymore than I have to

 

[Wiebke]

Hi
My Guinea pigs are 10 months old. For the last month or so one of them won't let me touch her or stroke her. She has always hated sitting on my lap but she didn't mind me stroking her until recently. They are long haired Peruvians so I have to brush them regularly. She won't let me touch her when I'm trying to groom and brush her. I use a soft brush and give her her favourite food but She kicks out and goes mad everytime I touch her. I don't know what to do. It's so upsetting to see her like this. She won't let me go near her.

Hi!

Use our piggy whispering tips to make friends with her and establish your dominance as the herd leader. This is making things a bit easier. Most long-haired piggies hate having their hair brushed or cut has having hair pulled is not a pleasant experience. I prefer to give mine a regular rather short cut, especially in the typical matting areas with a special treat afterwards. But it can on occasion turn into a peru wrestling kick boxing match...
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