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Biting!

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Question
My guinea pig bit me and i started to bleed! Why is he doing this and what will happen to my finger?

Answer
Hi Nick

Guuinea pigs bite out of fear not aggression so it depends what you were doing when he bit you.

I am sure your finger will be fine but whenever an animal bites you you need to make sure that your tetanus injection is up to date.

Good luck

andy