Why is my guinea pig tilting his head?
In guinea pigs, a severe head tilt can be from an ear infection spreading to the middle ear and inner ear. This type of infection causes the head tilt (torticollis), which is often called “wry neck” in rabbits. It also causes the loss of equilibrium and nausea. Parasites of the skin are very common in guinea pigs.
What kind of noise does a guinea fowl make?
Guinea fowl are ‘Chatty Cathy’. They talk all of the time. The hens make a noise that sounds like they are saying, “Come back. Come back,” while the roosters make a “Chi chi chi” sound. This is the main way you can tell your males and females apart. Not only do they converse a lot, but they do it loudly.
When to see a vet for a Guinea Lynx?
Read Seeking Advice On Diarrhea at Guinea Lynx Forums for additional advice. Dr. Nakamura describes treatment of enterotoximia caused by unsafe antibiotics Antibiotic Associated Enterotoxemia in Guinea Pigs. If your guinea pig experiences difficulty walking or holds it’s head tilted to one side, see a vet immediately.
Who are the people that raise guinea fowl?
Jennifer is a full-time homesteader who started her journey in the foothills of North Carolina in 2010. Currently, she spends her days gardening, caring for her orchard and vineyard, raising chickens, ducks, goats, and bees. Jennifer is an avid canner who provides almost all food for her family needs.
What should I do if my guinea pig stepped on?
Examine the mucosal lining (mouth) to see if it is a healthy pink indicating good blood circulation or instead pale or bluish. If your guinea pig has been dropped or stepped on, immediate evaluation by a vet is recommended. Talishan offered this advice concerning a guinea pig that had been stepped on:
Can guinea pigs have strokes?
Stroke is not common in guinea pigs. According to veterinarian Dr. Karen Rosenthal, stroke, though not common guinea pigs, may occur. Get your pet to a veterinarian immediately if you suspect a stroke.
How do you treat an inner ear infection in rats?
Oral Antibiotics- We generally recommend a combination of clavamox/baytril or doxycycline/zithromax; however we have also used combinations of penicillin, clindamyacin, metronidazole, and other antibiotics depending on response to therapy, cytological evaluation of the pus from the ears, and bacterial culture.
