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My guinea pig is not eating and is losing weight. She is also hoping to get around and her back seems to be messed up what should I do?
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∙ 15y ago
Some times when guinea pigs get old they dont keep weight on but her back if probley somthing else. you shoudl take it to a vet
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∙ 15y ago
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How long does it take guinea pigs to recover from losing a mate?
No time at all. They do not really bond with other guinea pigs, so when their mate dies it does not affect them at all.
Why is your guinea pig malting?
Guinea Pigs Malt because they are losing there hair for differant sesons. They lose there winter hair in sping/summer.
What should you do if your guinea pig keeps losing fur behind its ear?
If your guinea pig is young, it is normal, since they are born with all of their fur and they would start to lose fur behind their ear as they age. For the past 8 years of having 4 guinea pigs, every single one lost hair from behind their ears as they aged. However, if your guinea pig is elderly, it could have mites and you should take it to the vet. 1-4 months is a good age to reassure yourself that losing ear hair is a normal way of a cavy's (guinea pig's) life.
Would you feed an animal more fat if it is losing weight?
If the animal is eating regularly and it is still losing weight, you should probably take it to the veterinarian as it should not be losing weight. Otherwise, it depends on the animal. Most pets, particularly cats and dogs, gain weight when they are fed more cat or dog food.
Why is my guinea pig losing lots of fur at the moment?
My Guinea pig is also losing fur but they shed their fur so they can grow their winter coat. they start sheeding during the summer season (at the end of summer begining of fall). They will keep shedding though, so you do not have to worry about anything its all natural.
What to do if you are not losing weight?
Change your eating habits.
Is the answer to eating to much and putting on weight eating less and losing weight or not eating too much in the first place?
no
What can I put on my guinea pig that has sores around ear and mouth?
It sounds like it may be a bacterial infection (clean the cage more) and you need to take the piggie to the vet and get the proper medication. Guinea pigs are not very resilient. Don't wait and try out different at home remedies. You could end up losing your guinea pig.
What can you use on a guinea pig that is losing his hair?
You have to bathe your guiea pig and use a shading brush
How long does it take guinea pigs to recover from losing a mate?
No time at all. They do not really bond with other guinea pigs, so when their mate dies it does not affect them at all.
Your dog is only losing hair around his hind legs it also looks a lighter color any idea what it could be?
Is you dog showing signs of a pot belly or eating more than usual? Losing hair is a sign of cushings disease
What should you eat if you are losing hair?
I would think that if you are losing hair, its not because of what your eating though. But you could eat things with fiber in it.
My guinnea pig has sore eyes and is losing his fur?
Your guinea pig be missed some vitamins. I don't now what.Give he/she more vitamins that can be find in good guinea pig food!
Why is your guinea pig malting?
Guinea Pigs Malt because they are losing there hair for differant sesons. They lose there winter hair in sping/summer.
What eating disorder is where a person is obsessed with losing weight?
Anorexia, bulimia, ednos +
Why does not eat make your hair fall out?
It doesn't...Not eating won't make a difference to losing your hair. Losing hair has another cause...talk to your doctor...
Can someone give you some advice please your guinea pig is losing its fur and has a sore on its back re scratching could it be mites?
well .... it could be that your guinea pig has mites but it could also be something from outside. Something you can do to please your guinea pig is to masauge it in back of its ears.
