Any advice regarding a nippy guinea pig?

Question

ive had him for 3 years and he still hasnt snapped out of it, im not sure if its him being inquistive, cant be to put him down as he snuggles into me and coos, i know tons about GPs but this has me beat. Anyone who has been through it and its stopped please let me know !!

Hes not biting me drawing blood or anything but the nips can be painful on my daughter s skin.

Answer 1

I thought Guinea Pigs could not bite as their teeth didn't meet like ours. Have you had the vet check his teeth aren't overgrowing?I believe they sometimes do, like rabbit's teeth, and need clipping.

Answer 2

try a hammer

Answer 3

Dear Guinea Pig Inquirer,

It sounds like you need to train your guinea pig to trust you a little bit. You would do this by quietly and calmly putting treats in your hand, and have your guinea pig come into your hand and get them.

Often, your guinea pig will just run away afterward with the treat. If you keep repeating this process, your guinea pig will eventually sit in your hands without a treat!

Good luck training your piggy!,

Pet Rodent Expert

P.S - It looks like you're a contact of mine.. cheers!

Answer 4

i had the same problem with my guinea pig.  when he nips you can gently blow in his face to tell him to stop or you can gently give the hair on top of his head between his ears a gentle pull (a mother guinea pig Does this to her young if they do something there not supposed to)  He is earthier doing this if he is scared or trying to tell you he is the boss.  do not hit him since this will make him scared and annoyed and cause him t do it more.  Also many people squill to try to make the guinea pig fell sorry for them and try to make it think it hurt them, but this just makes it think it is the Bose