Re: Biting Pig
which caused him to be scared of heights
All guinea pigs are nervous about heights. This is not unusual. It would be more unusual if he were not afraid.
He most likely is still scared and acting defensively. Pigs that bite aggressively are very few and far between.
What I've done with biters in the past is leave them alone, without being handled (except for necessities), for a week or two. Then slowly start holding them once or twice a day for short periods. No walking while holding, just sitting with pig in lap and petting gently from front to back.
Just a note for beginners--mites are microscopic and often when vets say the pig is mite free the pig does indeed have mites. Even skin scrapings are inconclusive.
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