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It depends on the type of vitamin deficiency. If it's a vitamin C deficiency, then the
guinea pig may develop a disease called scurvy. The symptoms include loose teeth,
loss of appetite, and swollen joints. Scurvy and other diseases caused by a type of
vitamin deficiency can be severe to guinea pigs, so they should see a vet for
treatment.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt may have hair loss or scabbing due to scurvy caused by a vitamin C deficiency. I give my pigs each a slice of orange once a week, they love it, and it clears the deficiency right up.
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Is there a test to tell if a female guinea pig is pregnant?
I don't think there is a test to tell if a guinea pig is pregnant, but a pregnant guinea pig will not let you rub its stomach. If you are still unsure, take your guinea pig to a vet.
How to tell if you guinea pig has had babies before?
Unfortunately, there is no way to tell if a guinea pig has ever had babies before.
Should you give your guinea pig bunny food?
you can give your guinea pig bunny food you just have to add vitamin C drops into their water, but never feed a bunny guinea pig food!
What if your guniea pig has mucky stuff around his eyes?
I would recommend taking your guinea pig to the vet. It might have either scurvy (caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet), or mites (microscopic parasites). The vet will be able to tell you which one your pet has and how to treat it.
What if your guinea pig will not eat pellets?
If the guinea pig is getting an otherwise balanced diet rich in vitamin C and good quality hay, no harm will come.
What small animal requires Vitamin c as dietary requirement?
guinea pig
You think your guinea pig is preg but how are you to know for sure just wait?
Take you guinea-pig to the vet - if they are experienced they should be able to tell if your guinea-pig is preggers or not.
How do you tell the difference between guinea pig boy nipples and guinea pig girls nipples?
Boy guinea pigs don't have nipples.
What is the age that you can check your guinea pig is a girl or boy?
You can tell if a guinea pig is a boy or girl at the age of 4weeks
How do you tell a guinea pig is going to give birth?
the guinea stork comes
Is pig food good for guinea pigs?
No pig food IS NOT good for guinea pigs. Guinea pigs have a very sensitive digestive system. Guinea pigs also require a different diet then regular pigs. A guinea pig is not part of the pig family. Guinea pigs need alot of vitamin c and vegetables. It is very important not to feed your Piggy any food that says it is for other animals. Make sure it says for guinea pigs specifically on the package. I have one guinea pig and he eats nothing but the best quality food. Guinea pigs mostly get there vitamin c from vegetables you feed them but they can get it from pellets that have vitamin c in them and is made just for them.
What can you feed to a guinea pig to prevent scurvy?
Whatever you do resist the temptation to feed it alot of lettuce or any other fruits and vegetables. It will get severe diarrhea which can be fatal. There is no reason a domestic guinea pig would get scurvy. Stick with feeding it pellet food and give it lettuce once a week.
