My Guinea Pig Vibrates/shivers

[CloudandShadow1]

My 10 month old guinea pig shadow sometimes vibrates/shivers for some reason. It isn't a sound but i can feel the vibrating when i pet her or through her feet. My other pig does not do this so i am wondering if it is normal, She is generally a nervous piggy but when she settles down she is really sweet and sometimes she even lies down. I am unsure if it is nervousness or happiness but i think it has something to do with her chest infection. Should i take her back to the vets? Please help! - Alli

 

[Jesse's pigs]

Guinea pigs 'vibrate' as you put it when they are annoyed - they're saying "please go away" or "hands off!" Haha. Otherwise, it can be a 'purr' of contentment which will happen when they're laying down whilst being petied. Mo for example will stretch his legs out and nearly flip over so I stroke his belly whilst vibrating. He also does a rumbling noise. If you are worried however I would see a vet but it sounds normal

 

[Wiebke]

My 10 month old guinea pig shadow sometimes vibrates/shivers for some reason. It isn't a sound but i can feel the vibrating when i pet her or through her feet. My other pig does not do this so i am wondering if it is normal, She is generally a nervous piggy but when she settles down she is really sweet and sometimes she even lies down. I am unsure if it is nervousness or happiness but i think it has something to do with her chest infection. Should i take her back to the vets? Please help! - Alli

Silent shivering can be a sign of fear, as well as being cold. Just be patient and take it slow and easy with her. Put her back whenever she starts shivering, but give her plenty of praise when she is with you.
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