Don't let the funny sounding names fool you...these sounds are serious business in the guinea pig world! Since these furry little animals are common household pets, it's useful to recognize and understand what guinea pig vocalizations mean! One of the most common guinea pig sounds is the high pitched whistle/squeak combo called a wheek. This noise often signals excitement (it's the guinea pig's way of saying "yay, food!") or occasionally distress. Like some other animals, such as cats, guinea pigs can start to purr when they are feeling happy and relaxed. Guinea pigs are social animals so use sounds, such as chutting and chattering, to communicate with one another. Check out this app to hear real guinea pig sounds, and see if you can tell them apart!
Whether or not you're a guinea pig lover, the cute sounds made by these friendly rodents will be sure to bring a smile to your face!
Guinea pigs, also called cavies, are a domesticated species of rodent. Guinea pigs are naturally social creatures, and exhibit a wide range of behavioral expressions. If you can learn to interpret these behaviors, it will make for a much better relationship with your pet.
It’s important to understand guinea pigs through the sounds and noises they make because it helps you determine whether your pet is in distress, hungry, content or just excited to see you and/or your food.
Guinea pig make diffrent sounds to express their feeling and need like Wheeking is the sound a guinea pig makes when it is hungry & purring occurs when the guinea pig is vocalizing a low, constant sound. The growl sounds like “drrr, drrr.” Like with most animals, growling is the sound of distress, usually from being threatened by something nearby. It also make sounds of teeth chattering, shrieking, whining etc.
