Why Does Coco Lick My Arm When I Pet Her?

[MimiCreamie18]

Hi everyone,
My New Guinea Pig coco licks my arms and hands when she lies on my lap and I pet her, like a cat! Does she just like the taste of my skin, is she looking for nutrients or is she just licking my skin out of affection? I’ve heard that guinea pigs lick each other to show affection.
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Thanks,
Leena

 

[Deleted member 122615]

Hi, it can mean a lot of things, showing affection is one, licking for nutrients in particular, salt. It can also mean they're telling you they need to pee.

 

[Pigwhisperer]

Mine licks a lot more after I've been for a run (before I shower) so I'm going with the salty thing! (When I did run that is, before the old foot got too old.)

 

[VickiA]

No one knows for sure, but very few of my piggies are kissers, so enjoy your piggy kisses.

 

[MimiCreamie18]

Hi, it can mean a lot of things, showing affection is one, licking for nutrients in particular, salt. It can also mean they're telling you they need to pee.

Oh ok, thanks!

 

[MimiCreamie18]

No one knows for sure, but very few of my piggies are kissers, so enjoy your piggy kisses.

I definitely enjoy them!

 

[MimiCreamie18]

Mine licks a lot more after I've been for a run (before I shower) so I'm going with the salty thing! (When I did run that is, before the old foot got too old.)

Yes maybe that’s why she licks me

 

[Roclibrarian]

Sod the science just go with they love you

 

[Freela]

Some of my pigs have been big 'kissers' and others not so much. It's likely affection, the taste of your skin (salt, etc.) or a combination of both.