What do you do if your guinea pig isn t moving?
If your guinea pig is hiding, not moving, or eating, you should definitely be concerned and visit a vet as soon as possible.
How to know when a guinea pig is in pain?
Guinea pigs feel pain but don’t show any outward signs so may suffer before being noticed. Changes in normal behaviour can be an early sign of illness/pain. If they’re not eating, are quieter/hiding more than usual, they’re highly likely to be ill/in pain. Stressed guinea pigs are more likely to become ill.
What to do if your guinea pig stops eating and drinking?
Treatment is based on the underlying cause of the appetite loss. But very often, your veterinarian will recommend special foods for the guinea pig such as commercial hand-feeding formulas, ground up pelleted chow, and vegetable baby foods; vitamin C supplements are sometimes necessary.
Why is my guinea pig not eating or moving?
Not eating, not moving and decreased fecal production are all considered non-specific signs of disease. What that means is that any disease can lead to the signs you are seeing in your guinea pig. This could be dental disease, liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, toxins, infection — the list just goes on.
How can I tell if my guinea pig has dental disease?
Signs of dental disease in guinea pigs are misaligned teeth and swellings. The swelling are pockets of infection. Your vet will also listen to your guinea pig’s lungs. Have your vet take x-rays.
How can you tell if your guinea pig has respiratory problems?
You may notice your guinea pig eating less, or not eating anything at all. Determine if your guinea pig is less active than usual. Guinea pigs are usually very active and playful. Respiratory problems can make your guinea pig feel tired. He may move around more slowly in his cage.
Is it OK to grieve the loss of a guinea pig?
It is entirely healthy to grieve the loss of a beloved pet. You will handle the loss of your guinea pig much more easily if you let yourself experience the natural feelings that accompany the loss of a loved one. This process is really no different from coping with the loss of a human relative or friend.
Not eating, not moving and decreased fecal production are all considered non-specific signs of disease. What that means is that any disease can lead to the signs you are seeing in your guinea pig. This could be dental disease, liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, toxins, infection — the list just goes on.
What happens when a guinea pig has malocclusion of the teeth?
The guinea pig may have great difficulty eating, only picking at its food or may be anorexic (not eating at all). The mouth of a guinea pig with malocclusion may hang slightly open. By the time most owners notice something is wrong, their pet has already lost a substantial amount of weight and may have what has been called “the slobbers”.
What to do if your guinea pig has overgrowth of teeth?
Since the mouth can no longer close completely (due to overgrowth of the teeth), the hair under the chin may be wet. The most important thing a guinea pig owner can do for their pet is to weigh it weekly!
It is entirely healthy to grieve the loss of a beloved pet. You will handle the loss of your guinea pig much more easily if you let yourself experience the natural feelings that accompany the loss of a loved one. This process is really no different from coping with the loss of a human relative or friend.
