Why does my guinea pig bleed all the time?
There are several reasons why a guinea pig might bleed, all of which warrant a trip to the vet. For example, she could have a UTI, bladder stones, or something going on with her lady parts (check out Glynis’ thread “Velvet has been bleeding “). No matter what the problem is, she needs to be seen by a cavy savvy vet.
What happens if you buy a guinea pig from a pet store?
Young guinea pigs (as you get from a pet store) are especially desperate for company of their own kind. Guinea pigs are group animals, they are NOT wired to be on their own! Single piggies of either gender often develop unpleasant attention seeking behaviours and can play dominance games with you from lack of companionship.
How much does it cost to get a guinea pig?
Vet cost are going to make largest part of what you spend on a guinea pig during its life time. At some point you are most likely to need a vet. Emergency and illness never happen at a good time, nor will your parents be willing to shell out up to $1000 for an operation easily.
When is the best time to buy a guinea pig?
Please wait until you are able to keep two guinea pigs and can provide any necessary vet care for them; this also means that you do not have to quarantine any second piggy and that you do not have to conduct any introductions later on. Adding another guinea pig is not as easy as simply popping it into the cage: that usually leads to fights.
Why does my guinea pig bleed when she pees?
Guinea pigs shouldn’t bleed during “that time of the month,” either. Blood can, however, be a sign of a serious problem with the reproductive organs, like a uterine infection known as pyometra. Blood and pain when peeing can also be symptoms of dreaded bladder stones.
Is it normal for guinea pig to have blood in urine?
Blood in the urine – if confirmed it is in fact blood – is never normal. Guinea pigs shouldn’t bleed during “that time of the month,” either. Blood can, however, be a sign of a serious problem with the reproductive organs, like a uterine infection known as pyometra.
What to do if your guinea pig has bladder stones?
Because the symptoms of bladder stones, interstitial cystitis, and urinary tract infections are so similar, your vet should take an X-ray (two views) to make sure there are no stones present. UTIs and stones can both make a cavy more prone to developing the other, so it’s not out of the question she’s been hit with a double whammy.
How long does it take for a guinea pig’s bladder to heal?
Even if your guinea pig’s symptoms clear up and she’s back to her normal self right away, it’s important to continue the antibiotics for at least two weeks. Sometimes, it takes more than a month to allow the bladder walls to heal and really knock out the bacteria hiding in there.
