afraid guinea pig

Question
Dear Katie,
My guinea pig is afraid i think. She does not run or anthing on the floor like she is supposed to. She only likes me and is scared when anyone walks in the room her cage is in. She is about 3 1/2 months old.and it has a biting problem. is this a lack of something or should i get her another guinea pig ? please help me

Signed, Jake

Answer
Guinea pigs are prey animals and always will be. Anything that is bigger then them they are afraid of and will usually run away. Cavies are also herding animals and do best in same sex pairs. Find a rescue near you to adopt another cavy from. The biting could be many things. She could have mites, she could hurt or she is afraid.

www.cavyspirit.com
www.cavyrescue.com
www.cavycages.com