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What does it mean when a guinea pig chatters its teeth?

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Guinea pigs cant talk so teeth chattering and all the other quirky noises and body language that they use are their only ways of telling us that they like/dislike something. Guinea pig rescues can help you to get him a friend, they will match up the right piggies for you. read more

Teeth Chattering A guinea pig that starts teeth chattering is an upset/angry guinea pig. If a piggy is heard doing this to another piggy, it means they are agitated and are warning the other guinea pig to keep away. Often guinea pigs that are first introduced to each other will start teeth chattering. read more

Guinea pigs may grind their teeth in response to pain, or it could indicate a dental problem that could lead to an infection or difficulty eating. Guinea pigs also grind and chatter their teeth to indicate annoyance, so it could mean there is a problem with a cage mate. read more

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