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Question
I have 2 guinea pigs; Pepper is a year old and is fine and Salt is 3 years old and also fine. However, I have noticed that when Salt squeaks there is not so much squeaking sounds but more breathing, Pepper seems to squeak fine. Have you any ideas? Thank you.

Answer
Hi Joe,

    If I understand what you are telling me correctly, then I think I had a guinea pig named Panda with the same problem.  While my other piggies would let out shrill whistles, Panda's noises would sound more like dry whistles that sounded just like a bunch of air, or harsh breathing.  This is normal - however, I don't exactly know why some guinea pigs can't squeak as clearly as others.

    Thank you for your question, I hope I have been of some help to you.  If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.  Good luck with your guinea pig (=

                                           - Nicole