Why has my guinea pig stopped eating and drinking?
Anything that causes your guinea pig not to eat/drink, such as disease, dental disease, pain, stress, or starvation, can lead to gastrointestinal stasis. Be sure to have your vet check your guinea pig’s teeth for overgrowth or misalignment. A guinea pig’s teeth are constantly growing.
Why is my guinea pig not eating or drinking?
Without sufficient water intake, the stomach contents become dehydrated, making passage of the contents even more difficult. Anything that causes your guinea pig not to eat/drink, such as disease, dental disease, pain, stress, or starvation, can lead to gastrointestinal stasis.
What happens when a guinea pig is sick?
Guinea pigs are a prey species, which means they try to hide when they feel unwell or sick. A dying guinea pig is likely to hide away, not eat or drink, and not pass pellets. Thanks!
What can I give my guinea pig to eat and drink?
Some guinea pigs will readily drink fruit-flavored electrolyte replacement solutions, such as Pedialyte for kids or gatorade, from a syringe. Offer your guinea pig a large selection of fresh, moistened greens such as cilantro, romaine lettuce, parsley, carrot tops, dandelion greens, spinach, collard greens, etc., and good-quality grass hay.
What should I do if my guinea pig is dying?
Show affection. You can gently cuddle or stroke your guinea pig to comfort him and express affection. This will help your guinea pig know that he is not alone and should reduce any fear or anxiety he may be experiencing. If you hold him, do so in a way you know he likes and that won’t cause him any unnecessary pain or discomfort.
If your guinea pig is not eating or drinking, that too is a sign of a more serious condition. For guinea pigs, eating vegetables is far more important to their well being than drinking water from a bowl or bottle. If your guinea pig has stopped eating, you definitely need to take him or her to the vet.
When to take your guinea pig to the vet?
Go to the Vet If Your Pet Isn’t Eating. If your guinea pig is not eating or drinking, that too is a sign of a more serious condition. For guinea pigs, eating vegetables is far more important to their well-being than drinking water from a bowl or bottle. If your guinea pig has stopped eating, you definitely need to take him or her to the vet.
What causes a guinea pig to lose its appetite?
The signs your guinea pig displays will depend on the underlying cause of its loss of appetite. Some common signs include: If the loss of appetite is due to an infection, the guinea pig may have diarrhea or a fever.
How to deal with the loss of a guinea pig?
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.
