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Your guinea is 7-years-old and is having trouble breathing. Should I take her to a vet?
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∙ 15y ago
I would sure hope you didn't second guess that thought. When small animals, such as guinea pigs, become sick they need medical attention asap. They aren't like humans and have large insides, they're very small and could die very easily.
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Why do guinea pigs hum?
It is not called humming, guinea pigs do that type of sound because they are breathing.
How can you tell the difference from the babies kicking and the guinea pigs breathing?
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I think your guinea pig is dieing. I am part of a 4-H group and I study rabbits and guinea pigs. My rabbit died last year and had the same syptoms.
What are the symptoms of an upper respetory problem in a guinea pig?
if a guinea pig has a respiratory problem they will have crustys on their nose and beneath their eyes.they will have trouble breathing and will be very tired.take your pig to the vet if you see these symptoms it is very serious.
What if your daudghter dropped her guinea pig and its very still and breathing heavy will it be ok?
You should definitely take it straight to a vet!
Why do guinea pigs hum?
It is not called humming, guinea pigs do that type of sound because they are breathing.
How can you tell the difference from the babies kicking and the guinea pigs breathing?
The breathing will be steady, the babies will kick out of scync.
Can guinea pigs have a dust bath?
No.guinea pigs should have a bath in water at least once a month, guinea pigs are very prone to respiratory problems (breathing) and the dust could be very harmful to their lungs.
What happens if field mice get into a guinea pig cage?
Guinea pigs should be kept in a moderate temparature preferrably indoors. This should prevent field mice from getting into the cage. If you have any trouble you can always buy a new cage and set it up indoors.
Why is your guinea pig breathing heavy?
It means that the guinea pig is scared or it doesn't get enough water when its twitching its kinda like when a dog growls but they wont bite you or they should not well when it wimpers its trying to communicate with you or if you have other guinea pigs...-SycoBob
What does it mean when your guinea pig is not moving but its breathing and its eyes are wide open?
its in shock
What do you do when your guinea pigs goes in to labor?
You can quietly watch your guinea pig while she is in labor to make sure nothing bad happens, like trouble taking of the "sac" of the face or elongated time of birthing and ONLY intervene at that time. Your guinea pig should not have any problems birthing though.- mother of pregnant guinea pig
What do you need to do when your guinea pig is having trouble at birth?
You take her to the veterinarian ASAP!
What if your guinea pig lost weight and is breathing heavily What is wrong?
I think your guinea pig is dieing. I am part of a 4-H group and I study rabbits and guinea pigs. My rabbit died last year and had the same syptoms.
Why is your guinea pig breathing labored and fast - could it be grief - its mate just died?
Yes, in fact guinea pigs have a tendency to be sad even when you take their friend out to play.
