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5/7/2009. Guinea pigs by nature are "programmed" to disguise illness until it becomes life-threatening. This is because in the wild predators pick out the weakest looking animals from the herd. If a guinea pig is sick please get to to a Vet ASAP. I cannot emphasize how important it is for you to see medical treatment. Guinea pigs are very susceptible to repiratory conditions that worsen quickly. ALSO, PLEASE MAKE SURE THE VET SPECIALIZES IN EXOTICS. I made the mistake of going to a general vet once who prescribed antibiotics that disrupted my guinea pigs delicate digestive tract and wound up killing him. Exotic vets are experts in their field and will know exactly what you need to do to get your piggie better. This website provides EXCELLENT information on guinea pig care and dangerous medications: http://www.guinealynx.info/dangerous_medications.html
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Sick guinea pig?
if your guinea pig is sick take him/her to the v et.
If one guinea pig is sick in cage are the rest sick?
not necessarily; if you leave one guinea pig in the cage with the sick guinea pig, the guinea pig that is not sick can get sick; you should separate them just to be safe but if the guinea pigs start to get lonely, put them back together
What if a mouse ate guinea pig food and the guinea pig ate after the mouse will the guinea pig die?
it depends! if the mouse had rabies or a bad sickness then the guinea pig coud POSSIBLE die. but not very likely.
What if your guinea pig ate moss?
your guinea pig would either die or just get sick and if it does get sick then take it to a vet immedeatly <-(i think that's spelled wrong srry
Can a guinea pig get sick if she or he eats toilet paper?
The guinea pig most likely will not get sick.
What to do when a guinea pig is sick?
DON'T PANIC! Just take him/her to the vet as soon as possible.
Does cloudy eyes mean the guinea pig is sick?
Does cloudy eyes mean that the guinea pig is sick?
Can a guinea-pig die from an infected cut?
yes, it is possible.
Your guinea pig is sick what do you do?
Take it to the vet
What do you do if your guinea pig is sick?
send it to the vet
How do you know if your guinea pig puked?
It won't have thrown up - Guinea pig's physically cannot be sick.
How do you kno if a guinea pig is sick?
some signs your guinea pig is sick: *eats less *sleeps more *crys when pet or picked up
