Do guinea pigs bite?

The Dutch pig is a pet mouse with a lovely appearance and a very docile character. In the process of raising, Dutch pigs do not bite people easily. But we have also heard of "the rabbit bites when it is in a hurry", so don't push the Dutch pig into a hurry. If the Dutch pig feels nervous, dangerous and oppressed, then it will bite for self-protection.

Does a Dutch pig bite?

Dutch pigs are gentle and normally do not bite, but we have also heard that "rabbits bite when they are in a hurry". Therefore, do not push Dutch pigs too hard, if they feel nervous, dangerous and oppressed. then it will also bite for self-protection.

Under what circumstances do Dutch pigs bite people?

1. When they are picked up: Dutch pigs basically don't like to be held or held in their arms. This makes them very sense of security-free and may try to bite the person holding them to communicate, indicating that they are unhappy. Usually, this bite is just a light bite. However, if the pig encounters additional pressure on that basis, such as children, noise, and unfamiliar ordinary activities, the bite strength may escalate.

2. When you hold them and they want to pee: guinea pigs like to go to the bathroom with a little privacy! They don't want to pee on you, and if you hold them, they usually tell you that they have special "needs" and that some pigs will get irritable and try to get rid of or jump away from your legs or towels. Some pigs will gently bite things around them, such as the back of your hand or fingers. If you ignore their signals at first, the bite usually increases intensity until they give up the struggle and pee on you!

3. Dutch pigs are held for too long: Dutch pigs feel tired when they are held for too long. They want to go back to their cages.

4. In the case of parasites or illness: skin diseases can make the skin of Dutch pigs very sensitive to contact. They feel pain to touch because they are attacked by mites, and touching them will cause them more discomfort. Because of the pain, their natural reaction is to try to bite you. If your guinea pig behaves like this and your skin is scratched, please contact your veterinarian.

5. Touch some sensitive parts: many Dutch pigs don't like to be touched or stroked on their buttocks. You can first determine whether this is due to mites or disease, rather than general sensitivity.

6. Stroke the Dutch pig against the direction of the hair: like people and other pets, the Dutch pig doesn't like its hair being pushed or stroked in the opposite direction. He will find it annoying or even painful.

7. Puberty: Dutch pigs often exhibit this behavior during the period of 4 months to 1 year old or baby. Once they are mature (usually after he is one year old), the biting behavior will naturally improve a lot. In addition, if you annoy or touch a Dutch pig while it is pregnant, it will also show aggressive behaviors such as biting.

What should I do after being bitten by a Dutch pig?

1. If the Dutch pig is bought from the street, the health of the Dutch pig will not be guaranteed, so it is recommended to get vaccinated.

2. If it is a regular pet shop, don't be too afraid, wash it with clean water for about 10 minutes, then scrub it repeatedly with soap to squeeze out the blood (note: do not use soap, hand sanitizer and so on, only use soap. Because the soap has a higher cleanliness. Scrub about 10 to 15 times, wipe with iodine and alcohol, do not use a band-aid, which is not conducive to the infiltration of alcohol, squeeze gently with your fingers until the alcohol is completely absorbed, rub it repeatedly, and then wrap your fingers around with cloth glue, not too much. it's good for wound healing.