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All living things carry "germs," including people. Bacteria live in our mouths and digestive system and on our skin. Guinea pigs don't carry diseases any more than other domesticated animals and probably a lot less. Guinea pigs normally don't carry any diseases that can be transmitted to humans except in rare circumstances and a vet should be able to tell you if that particular guinea pig is sick. Handling them or buying one as a pet should be perfectly safe.
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Can a guinea pig get sick if she or he eats toilet paper?
The guinea pig most likely will not get sick.
Can you clean a guinea pig with olay body soap?
No, this can make a guinea pig sick. The best thing to use to bathe a piggy is cat shampoo. It is mild and will not make your pet sick.
Can humans eat guinea pig treats?
Yes, humans can eat guinea pig treats. However, if you eat enough of them, you will probably get sick.
You accidentally bought hamster foods is OK your guinea pig eat the hamster foods?
No it isn't ok. Guinea PIg food is made for Guinea Pigs. Your Cavy will get sick if they do eat hamser food.
Are guinea pig sicknesses contagious?
Many including Pneumonia are contagious to other guinea pigs, if you have suspicions that your guinea pig is sick separate it from the others just in case they get it. But if you are thinking contagious to humans than the answer is no.
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
Can a guinea pig get sick if she or he eats toilet paper?
The guinea pig most likely will not get sick.
Does cloudy eyes mean the guinea pig is sick?
Does cloudy eyes mean that the guinea pig is sick?
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
Can you hold your guinea pig when you are sick?
i wouldn't because you could get them sick to.
Is there somthing that you could use to play with your guinea pig that will let them have fun but not break out because you are allergic to guinea pigs?
If you are allergic to guinea pigs, you should never ever be near them, because if a sick person is around a guinea pig then that little guinea pig can get very sick.
When do you know your guinea pig is sick?
when your guinea pig has a sign of thinning fur or bald patches or a wet nostrils.
How do you medicate an ill guinea pig?
Make sure their diet is proper and if your guinea pig is sick, take it to a vet.
