Rachel :: Blog

 if you think your guinea pig has an illness look at there symptoms and find what might be wrong!

bite wounds-sores,redness,swelling,infections,pain or tendernesss, draining puscompanions,overcrowding.  ; guinea pigs will get this from fighting among there                                                 

cancer-sick,no appetite,weight loss, depression, inactivity,sometimes visible lumps   ; guinea pigs will get this from old age,viral disease, some cancers may be inherited.

dehydration-when skin is pulled up it is slow to fall back in place,,weakness      ; guinea pigs may get this from bacterial infections,stress, improper diet, hot environment, heatstroke

diarrhea-soft,mucous,or liquid feces,odor,wet around butt,poor appetite, weight loss, dehydration       ; guinea pigs may get this from bacterial or viral infections, stress, or improper diet.

ear problems-scartching, head shaking, loss of balance, head tilted to one side; guinea pigs may get this from infection, parasites, injury, disease

eye problems-discharge(runny eyes) or cloudy, dull eyes   ; guinea pigs may get thsi from infection or irritating substances, injury, disease

hair loss-areas of balding or patching hair;  guinea pigs may get this from barbering of their cagemates, self-inflicted hair pulling due to boredom, parasites, hormonal imbalance, stress

heat stroke-hot, weak, unresponsive; guinea pigs may get this from high tempatures

infections-symptoms vary depending on types of germs and severity of the problem; guinea pigs may get this from bacteria, fungus, and viruses

for more symptoms and information on guinea pigs visit my profile and i'd be happy to answer your questions

Hey! i love guinea pigs so much. i have one guinea pig right now and her name is cookie. my sister gave her the nickname cucleen. my sister also has a guinea pig whos name is rosie. they are both about 3 years old. i used to have a guinea pig named muffin. she died on new years eve. not the best time, huh? it was very sad but i still love cookie. i love when guinea pigs yawn and sneeze. they make the cutest little noises. its a shame because i cant post any pictures of my actual guinea pigs until my computer is fixed but i can give you details! cookie is black and white with one small brown spot on her back. i think it is very cute because cookie has a small white spot right on the top of her cute little butt. i love guinea pigs and i always will. god created them for a reason, and that is to be spoiled rotten!!!!!