Whimpering/Whining when silence, every once in a while.

[ReRe]

Hello, I had a question regarding a noise that my Guinea pig makes randomly. He’s a male and has a cage all for himself, he is very active and eats well.

His pee and poop is normal too, and I have not noticed any type of problems. He is scaredish and kind of laidback, so he doesn’t like to be touched as often.

Sometimes while I eat I can hear a whimper? Kind of like the noise they make when they are bothered, like if he were uncomfortable. I checked him up and decided to checked him up closely and there was nothing wrong, he ate normally and drinks water normally too.

I’m worried that it might be something bad I know Guinea pigs can hide pain very easily. He’s around 3 years old, if someone knows anything about this please let me know.

 

[Piggies&buns]

Welcome to the forum

I would suggest you switch from the routine weekly weight checks and weigh him daily for a while so you can be sure he is definitely eating enough hay and maintaining his weight. If he is in any discomfort or feeling unwell then hay intake is usually the first thing to reduce and given it is 80% of their food intake each day, then any reduction in hay intake will be seen on the scales. It would also be a good idea to see a vet if you are at all concerned.

You say he is in the cage alone, does he live next door to another piggy so he still has interaction?

 

[ReRe]

Welcome to the forum

I would suggest you switch from the routine weekly weight checks and weigh him daily for a while so you can be sure he is definitely eating enough hay and maintaining his weight. If he is in any discomfort or feeling unwell then hay intake is usually the first thing to reduce and given it is 80% of their food intake each day, then any reduction in hay intake will be seen on the scales. It would also be a good idea to see a vet if you are at all concerned.

You say he is in the cage alone, does he live next door to another piggy so he still has interaction?

Thank you so much for responding, he is alone in his cage due to him hating his sister, I have tried to make them bond again but it doesn't happen, they technically live next door to each other and when one squeaks, the other one does too, so he does interact with my other guinea pig. I will be strict on hay diet and check his weight daily so I can make sure he's maintaining his weight. Other than that, is there any recommendations for them to bond again? Every time they are together they fight and make really loud noises, they truly hate each other.

 

[Piggies&buns]

Thank you so much for responding, he is alone in his cage due to him hating his sister, I have tried to make them bond again but it doesn't happen, they technically live next door to each other and when one squeaks, the other one does too, so he does interact with my other guinea pig. I will be strict on hay diet and check his weight daily so I can make sure he's maintaining his weight. Other than that, is there any recommendations for them to bond again? Every time they are together they fight and make really loud noises, they truly hate each other.

I assume he is neutered then?
So were they actually having a fight and causing injuries to each other?

You cannot make piggies bond - they either like each other or they don’t. Two piggies must be compatible for them to be able to bond and if they aren’t then they will fight. If they fight they just be kept permanently separated and never be allowed any physical contact.
The fact he lives next door to another piggy is good though (and this is what I was checking!j, because it means he does have the essential companionship they need, albeit through bars.

If they have had actual fights and caused injuries, then don’t attempt to put them together again.

 

[Wiebke]

Hello, I had a question regarding a noise that my Guinea pig makes randomly. He’s a male and has a cage all for himself, he is very active and eats well.

His pee and poop is normal too, and I have not noticed any type of problems. He is scaredish and kind of laidback, so he doesn’t like to be touched as often.

Sometimes while I eat I can hear a whimper? Kind of like the noise they make when they are bothered, like if he were uncomfortable. I checked him up and decided to checked him up closely and there was nothing wrong, he ate normally and drinks water normally too.

I’m worried that it might be something bad I know Guinea pigs can hide pain very easily. He’s around 3 years old, if someone knows anything about this please let me know.

Hi and welcome

You can see whether they are happier in adjoining cages with interaction through the bars for mutual stimulation but they will not go back together after a fight. They will be happier if they can see each other since voice is only about a quarter of the whole communication.
Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities (see chapter on fallen-out piggies and on companionship)

Below is our Pain guide. We can't tell you what is going on sight unseen; we can only give you the instrumentarium to look after him and work out yourself what is happening.

Please check his weight/food intake by weighing regularly on your kitchen scales (cheap ones will suffice) because pain usually hit the appetite. Over three quarters of what a guinea pig should eat in a day is hay, which you cannot control by eye. See a vet if needed and step in with feeding support once the weight loss crosses the threshold or if the pain symptoms are becoming more noticeable.
Signs of Pain in Guinea Pigs
Weight - Monitoring and Management
How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pigs Safely (videos)
Guinea pig body quirks - What is normal and what not?

All About Syringe Feeding and Medicating Guinea Pigs with Videos and Pictures
Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment