Making grunting noises

[Sheldons Gran]

Hi,

I've noticed that my 2 year old Hermanns makes grunting noises intermittently. Its usually when he gets a treat, like a grape or blueberry. He gets really into eating it and starts grunting. Its this because he's happy or eating too quickly? He only get treat on special occasions and there's no grunting at any other time. He stared grunting today when eating a blueberry so I took it off him and I'd swear he gave me a dirty look ? but the grunting stopped.

Thanks.

 

[zolasmum]

He is lovely, but I don't think Hermanns should be eating any fruit,as they can't digest sugars. We stopped giving any to ours,even as a rare treat, when were told this. I expect someone more knowledgeable than me will give you more information soon.
Angie

 

[Ben02]

They sometimes make a hissy sound in between bites and when swallowing food if that what your witnessing? Aslong as he’s not showing any abnormal signs (runny nose, lethargy etc) then I doubt it’s anything to worry about

 

[Sheldons Gran]

They sometimes make a hissy sound in between bites and when swallowing food if that what your witnessing? Aslong as he’s not showing any abnormal signs (runny nose, lethargy etc) then I doubt it’s anything to worry about

That could be it. It happens when he's wolfing something nice down! He's showing no signs of distress or being unwell. Thanks for your reply.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

They sometimes make a hissy sound in between bites and when swallowing food if that what your witnessing? Aslong as he’s not showing any abnormal signs (runny nose, lethargy etc) then I doubt it’s anything to worry about

Yes.
This is not a species that can process sugars.
As you've seen. That doesn't mean they won't eat fruit. Just that they definitely shouldn't.