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Heath

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Question
hi Matt

My guinea pig is really quiet is this bad that she dosent squeak a lot? Also my pig's feet look sort of blackish blueish like a bruse do you know is this is normal or if there is anything to to for her?

Answer
It is perfectly fine that your pig does not squeak a lot. Some guinea pigs are really loud, and others aren't -- just like people! Guinea pigs often times have patterns on their feet. I had one with black circles. They actually have this all over their skin (but it is covered with hair). It does not sound to me like a bruise. If you gently touch it, and she does not seem to be in pain, then it's just her markings and nothing to worry about.