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Packit

Packit

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is this anything to be concerned about?
 

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Packit said:
is this anything to be concerned about?
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Hi

It looks normal to me?

Guinea pigs regulate their body temperature by the blood flow through their ears and feet. The increase in colour from pink to reddish means that your piggy is feeling a bit hot and is currently shedding some heat. Piggies don sweat (that is always condensation) and do not pant, either.
Guinea pig body quirks - What is normal and what not?

More information to help you learn what is normal and not can be found via this very helpful and practical information collection link: Getting Started - Essential Information for New Owners
 
Could she be warm? Pigs with pink ears will get noticeably pinker when they are warm- the ears flush to cool them down. You can see this on the bottom of their feet too!
 
Freela said:
Could she be warm? Pigs with pink ears will get noticeably pinker when they are warm- the ears flush to cool them down. You can see this on the bottom of their feet too!
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They were possibly warm, my room was cold so I turned the heat on and it was a Lil toasty
 
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