Can guinea pigs purr

Answer 1

I've kept and bred gerbils for nearly 40 years. They do not purr. The previous answer stated they have vibrations. Gerbils are prone to seizures and tremors although this genetic anomaly has mostly been bred out. It's helpful to think of yourself as a giant amusement park ride to a gerbil. When you go on one it upsets your sense of balance and you get really nervous and nauseous. Gerbils are small and sometimes being carried or handled has the same startling effect.

Answer 2

I would think not. Mostly, they make a "snuff" kind of sound, and purring is a characteristic of domestic cats. I don't think any other animal makes that sound, but I'm not sure.

Yes they do it is part of their nature. The sometimes do it also though when startled or nervous

Answer 3

Yes...or should I say DAH, in fact guinea pigs do purr because they are in happiness and comfort or you are stroking them down their back and it feels good to them or they are content and are relaxed.

Answer 4

Yes, sort of. They make many, many noises. When you hear them at first, you may be a little shocked or frightened. Don't be. This guide should help you:

Chirps: If your chinchilla sort of chirps, it is nothing to worry about. Chinchillas do this a lot and sometimes it could maybe mean they are happy, when sometimes they could just want to make the noise.

Bark: Uh oh! If your chinchilla does a sort of bark, step away and let her calm down and have a little bit of space. This is a warning bark.

Answer 5

A guinea pig purrs when it is happy and content.

Answer 6

yes, in a sense they can, well mine do. if you rub them just behind the neck, that might make them purr

Answer 7

if its a long purr, it means they are happy to get petted

Answer 8

it is their throat and it means they like you, like a cat.

Answer 9

No

Answer 10

Actually, they can. Guinea Pigs can produce a variety of sounds that let us know how they're feeling. This whistling you're referring to is most likely 'wheeking'. Guinea Pigs usually wheek when they're excited about something, in my case whenever I venture near the fridge to get their dinner or put their favourite hay into the cage. Wheeking is not something Guinea Pigs are known for doing in the wild, it's believed to be a trick they've developed when interacting with humans. The wheeking also tends to become louder as Guinea Pigs reach maturity. My advice, don't keep them in the same room as the fridge!