Why does my guinea pig flip her food bowl and cry for more food?

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I have a guinea pig Violet, she has this thing where she likes flip her food bowl over. Even when it's full of food, and she'll make a loud cry for more food. Why does she do this? Is there a way to stop her from doing it? Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sounds like Violet does not like that particular food. You may want to closely examine her food for fungus, mites or excessive dust (sometimes food you buy can be old or infected with mites). Try a new box. Also feed her some fresh greens, a piece of apple, tomato, cucumber, and some nice clean dust free hay. If none of this works, then that is just a quirk. Guinea pigs are not like dogs, so it is not possible to teach her not to flip the bowl over. You might have to make a little permanent frame in the cage that you can put the bowl in and which cannot be turned over by her.

Why does my guinea pig flip her food bowl and cry for more food?

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