She cries when I touch the lower half of her body

[bunchesofjoy]

My poor little piggy cries whenever I touch the lower half of her body. Not too long ago, I thought she was pregnant, so I took her to the vet for that and a checkup. The vet thought she was just chubby. But now with her crying when I touch her lower half, should I assume she's pregnant? Or what else could it be?

Wait, I just touched her and she didn't cry. But then I tried it again and she jumped and cried. And I'm barely touching her. I'm trying to figure out where she's hurting. Should I take her in?

Update: She stopped crying, but now will jump if I touch it. I think I'm going to take her in. I'll talk to a vet and see what they think.

[bunchesofjoy]

She actually seems perfectly fine now. What do you think?

[kezabeza1]

i think that guineas are very susceptible to getting ill and you should get her checked out just in case.

kerry

[Dawn - Admin]

I have a few pigs that don't like their hind quarters or their flank touched it is quite normal to make an odd sound to warn you not to do it again.

[bunchesofjoy]

Thanks!

[cavymaniac]

I think Dawn is right......my Jack does this as well and no-one has found anything wrong with him.

[xxlunaxx]

My piggy Coco is the very same. She HATES me touching anywhere below her shoulders and at first i thought she was popcorning because the movements were so dramatic and she jumped so high but it is just a defence mechanism and she is also quite vocal. She lets out a deafening scream when i go to pick her up.

I realize at this stage that she doesnt like being picked up or restricted with her movement so i take her out and keep her on my lap and give her parsley. That usually keeps her quiet long enough to brush her and check her nails. She is a stroppy little mare!!!

[bunchesofjoy]

Thanks!