Why does my guinea pig suddenly bite me after cuddling? How to stop?

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My guinea pig randomly bites me. She cuddles and falls asleep on me, but she will throw her bead back and bite me. What should I do to train her to stop? Should I be worried? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 16 days old

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

You may be handling Piglet too much, and she is becoming annoyed with you. I would not be worried, but try to be very gentle and if she seems to be getting irritate them put her down before she bites you. See if you can try to avoid some of that behavior before it becomes a pattern.

Why does my guinea pig suddenly bite me after cuddling? How to stop?

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