First hard bite

[SaffronC17]

My piggie Felix (Fee) just bit me hard enough to make me bleed. I've had my 2 boys 2 weeks now and haven't been bit hard enough to break the skin, they only ever playfully nibble. It was completely unprovoked and out of character as Fee is my little cuddle bug, he's a total mummys boy. I have no idea why he did this and am now worried somethings wrong or I've done something to upset him

 

[Merab]

Welcome to the forum
Don’t panic

He may just have been startled by something or wanted to get down.
Only be concerned if he bites often.
It was, hopefully, a one off, but if he does bite again and you’re worried then a vet visit would be ok to check there’s nothing amiss.

I think there may be something about biting on one of the forum threads which could also help

 

[Incredipigs]

 

[VickiA]

Hello and welcome.

Have a read of these threads which explain what is going on and how to deal with it.

" Biting" And What You Can Do
Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering And Cuddling Tips

Hope you find them helpful. I used the tips with my demon Mollie and they worked a trick.