Why is my guinea pig doing this?

Why is my guinea pig doing this?
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Most animals are guided by smell. My guess is that something didn’t smell “right” to your guinea pig. Can you remove the stuffing from the old toy and wash the skin in a mild detergent with no scent? It might retain enough of the old smell that your pet will want to go back to its old habits.
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