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how to handle a guinea pig

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Question
 My guinea pig will not let us hold her. We try all the time but she just won't let us. I also saw how you are really suppose to handle a guinea pig, but she will not let us do that either. please send us help!

 PS. My guinea pig is also still afriad and we got her four mounths ago! help,fast!

Answer
Hi Simone

I normally advise people to be patient and let their pet get used to them. However, now 4 months have passed, it may be time to accept that your pig is one of those that just doesnt want to be handled.

Don't give up though, keep gently trying to hold her and hand feed her.

Andy