Why does my guinea pig have a hard lump?
Lumps. Lumps on a guinea pig’s body can be caused by a number of different problems, including an abscess, tumor, cyst or fatty lipomas. Abscesses are bacterial infections usually resulting from a wound or injury. Tumors can be benign or cancerous, and cysts are often sebaceous and located just below the skin.
Do guinea pigs get hard when they die?
Guinea pigs appears to be flat when found dead, it’s because they lie down on their side when they die and then their muscles relaxes and then become stiff once rigor mortis sets in.
Why does my guinea pig have dry poop?
If your guinea pig has an issue with its guts or is dehydrated, the poop can turn dry and tear-shaped. This type of poop is usually smaller than healthy poop. Make sure your guinea pigs have access to fresh water all the time, and if it’s from a bottle make sure it works and your guinea pigs are able to extract the water.
How long can a guinea pig go without water?
Guinea pigs should drink 10% of their body weight in water, and can only last 24 hours without any water (time is dependent on climate). When guinea pigs are dehydrated they may start having low energy and become clumsy. Another symptom may be that they start to develop a fever and also have a loss of appetite.
What should I do if my guinea pig has gastrointestinal problems?
However, because they have sensitive gastrointestinal (GI) tracts, guinea pigs can develop digestive problems that can make them very sick. Treating a guinea pig for GI problems involves dietary changes, medication, and other treatment strategies to make the guinea pig and its GI tract healthy again.
Why is my guinea pig not eating anything?
Things as simple as moving the cage or introducing a new guinea pig, or an upper respiratory infection or ectoparasites like lice can stress your guinea pig out enough so that it doesn’t eat and develops ileus. Monitor food intake and be aware of how any changes may have impacted your pet.
If your guinea pig has an issue with its guts or is dehydrated, the poop can turn dry and tear-shaped. This type of poop is usually smaller than healthy poop. Make sure your guinea pigs have access to fresh water all the time, and if it’s from a bottle make sure it works and your guinea pigs are able to extract the water.
Guinea pigs should drink 10% of their body weight in water, and can only last 24 hours without any water (time is dependent on climate). When guinea pigs are dehydrated they may start having low energy and become clumsy. Another symptom may be that they start to develop a fever and also have a loss of appetite.
Things as simple as moving the cage or introducing a new guinea pig, or an upper respiratory infection or ectoparasites like lice can stress your guinea pig out enough so that it doesn’t eat and develops ileus. Monitor food intake and be aware of how any changes may have impacted your pet.
What should I do if my guinea pig is uncomfortable?
If you’re uncomfortable, so is your guinea pig. Provide cooling options in the cage, such as frozen bottles of water or a guinea pig-safe pet cool plate. And don’t aim a fan directly at your guinea pigs.
Do guinea pigs make your house smell?
A healthy Guinea pig will always try to keep themselves clean, but we should also help them by cleaning them every once in a while. Guinea pigs are as clean as you keep them. We should always spot clean the pee and the poop daily to avoid building up over time and creating a nuisance smell in the room.
