Hi! Concerned about my daughters long haired piggy. Only had the pair since March. Piggy is very quiet after a day of making strange noises, different from the norm. Since then she has been really quiet. Staying in her bed for long periods of time. Doesn’t seem to have affected her eating or drinking. We have also noticed a small black mole in between her nipples. Any advise appreciated!
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Sad little piggy
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Betsy
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Welcome to our friendly forum! If your piggy is acting differently to normal I would take her to the vet for a health check. Piggies are very good at hiding illness as they are prey animals. A vet would rather see a well piggy with an anxious owner than a ill piggy with an owner who has left it too late. If you don't have a vet look at Recommended Guinea Pig Vets if you are located in the UK
LeahsPiggies
Teenage Guinea Pig
Hi there! Great advice from above. If guinea pigs act differently then it’s definitely best to get them checked by a vet as they’re very good at hiding illness, therefore only show it when there is something wrong. Good luck 
Nick G
Junior Guinea Pig
Great advice from betsy And welcome to the forum
Hello and welcome. It’s not impossible you’ve seen a belly button if it’s between the nipples. However without s photo it’s difficult to say. Any change in behaviour in a piggy is cause for concern. When you say strange noises is it squeaking or coughing or rumbling? What does it sound like?
I’d definitely advise a vet visit to be sure there isn’t something wrong. Good luck.
I’d definitely advise a vet visit to be sure there isn’t something wrong. Good luck.
Betsy
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Yep that looks like tummy button to me!
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What you heard was Chirping. it is unknown why pigs do it and it is quite rare.The noise was one that we hadn’t heard before, similar to a baby bird chirping...
Unfortunately it is a mystery but they don't seem to do it in distress.
when you put food in is she coming to take it off you?
reluctantly, but yes x
Omg! I thought it was a tick! Thank you x
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I really would advise a vet check. Something not sounding right. You know a good piggy vet?
Been advised to see the Cavy savy at our nearest pets at home x