My guinea pig is not eating: what to do right now
A guinea pig that eats less or stops eating needs a vet without delay. What to tell the vet, what not to do, and why it is urgent in this species.
Health — Guinea pig
Guinea pig warning signs and emergencies: appetite, teeth, vitamin C, breathing, skin and digestion.
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Like many prey animals, guinea pigs hide their symptoms: by the time a problem shows, it is often well advanced. This section helps you recognise the signs that need a vet, and tell what can wait from what is an emergency.
The content is informative, cautious and sourced. It does not replace a visit to an exotics-savvy vet, and no treatment or dose is given in place of veterinary advice.
- Loss of appetite
- Teeth and vitamin C
- Breathing emergencies
Scurvy in guinea pigs: vitamin C deficiency and treatment
Rough coat, limping, bleeding gums, loss of appetite: the possible signs of scurvy in guinea pigs, why they need a vet and how to prevent it.