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Guinea pigs don't have visible tails. They have tail vertebrae (inside their skin), so in the strictest sense, no they can't get wet tail. But "wet tail" usually means diarrhea, and guinea pigs CAN get diarrhea.
guinea pigs cant get the condition known as wet tail as far as i am aware, it only effects Hamsters and is caused by Lawsonia Intracellularis and E. Coli. diarrhoea is an affliction which affects guinea pigs, however
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How long are guinea pigs tail?
Guinea pigs DON'T have tails. Therefore they cannot get wet tail, but they CAN get diarrhea, this looks the same as wet tail and can therefore be quite easy to get them mixed up.
Is there another name for a piGs tail?
There does not appear to be another name for a pigs tail. A pigs tail is typically short and curly.
Is a pigs tail long or short?
A pigs tail is short and curly.
Do house cats get wet tail?
Wet tail is a condition exclusively to rodents, so a house cat cannot get wet tail.
Can chinchillas get wet tail?
yes they can get wet tail, but its more common in hamsters
Is wet tail bad when spread from a hamster to a person?
Wet tail in a hamster is not transferable to a person. When a hamster has wet tail, the main symptom is diarrhea.
Do golden hamsters get wet tail?
All hamsters can get wet tail. Try not to get the hamster wet and don't use cat litter in its toilet. My sister did this and the next day the hamster had wet tail.
How do chinchillas get wet tail?
Wet tail is a disease hamsters and rodents get, some rodents do get it, it is very fatal
If your hamster squeals for 5 seconds does that mean she has wet tail?
when hamsters squeal it isn't a indication of wet tail. Usually the signs of wet tail are a discoloration around its tail and bottom area and a wet tail. Squealing could indicate that you may have scared him or he doesnt want to be bothered
What color is pigs tail?
the colour of a pigs tail depends on the type of pig but normally it is the same colour as the pig
Do guniea pigs have talis?
They have tail vertebrae, but no visible tail.
What is the liquid causes the tail of hamsters to be wet with wet tail?
a mixture of diahorrea and urine. Any hamsters with the signs of wet tail should be taken to the vet immediately, as wet tail detoriates a hamster's helth very quickly and is often a killer disease.
