Guinea Pig Health Problems
Here is a short list of common guinea pig health problems, with symptoms and suggested treatments. You should act fast when you notice that something is wrong with your pet piggie. Cavies are very fragile and their health can deteriorate quickly.
Grass seed in the eye: A guinea pig's eye will turn milky blue. Look carefully and you will see the seed, like a fine hair, in the eye. Grasp the seed between the thumb and forefinger and pull it out carefully.
A turned-in eye: Your pet's eye has one blue eye that appears to have a veil over it. Lick your finger and press the eyelid up, away from the eye. You may have to do this several times before the eye returns to normal.
Abscess under the throat: A seed or prickle can sometimes gets caught in a guinea pig's throat. This causes an abscess. Which appears as a lump under the skin. When this happens your piggie may not look sick, but if the abscess bursts on the inside your pet will die.
If an abscess on the outside bursts it will leave a smelly hole and pus. The area should squeezed gently and bathed with an antiseptic safe for guinea pigs. Keep it clean and dry until it heals. If in doubt about any lump, take your pet to a vet.
Impacted rectum: Male cavies sometimes gets hard lump of waste matter stuck in the rectum. This smells awful. If this happens to your piggie, soak its rear end in lukewarm water until the matter can be removed with a mist cotton bud.
Heatstroke: This is a big killer. If your pig lies panting on a hot day this is a sure sign. Put your pet in a cool place immediately. It can be dipped in cool, not cold, water. In hot weather, it is a good idea to fill plastic drink containers with water and freeze them., wrap them in a tea towel or pillow-case and place them in the cage.
If you have concerns about the healthy about your pet guinea pigs quickly consult a vet or medical expert as quickly as possible. Guinea pigs die very quickly when sick. Not taking action puts your pet in immediate danger. you intend to have some guinea pig pets then please visit this guinea pig care site.
Nicholas Kemp is an online educator and speaks and reads fluent Japanese. After living in Japan for 10 years he returned to Australia and started his own online business. He teaches Japanese with the help of his Japanese wife and has produced several multimedia rich products that help people read and speak Japanese.
Grass seed in the eye: A guinea pig's eye will turn milky blue. Look carefully and you will see the seed, like a fine hair, in the eye. Grasp the seed between the thumb and forefinger and pull it out carefully.
A turned-in eye: Your pet's eye has one blue eye that appears to have a veil over it. Lick your finger and press the eyelid up, away from the eye. You may have to do this several times before the eye returns to normal.
Abscess under the throat: A seed or prickle can sometimes gets caught in a guinea pig's throat. This causes an abscess. Which appears as a lump under the skin. When this happens your piggie may not look sick, but if the abscess bursts on the inside your pet will die.
If an abscess on the outside bursts it will leave a smelly hole and pus. The area should squeezed gently and bathed with an antiseptic safe for guinea pigs. Keep it clean and dry until it heals. If in doubt about any lump, take your pet to a vet.
Impacted rectum: Male cavies sometimes gets hard lump of waste matter stuck in the rectum. This smells awful. If this happens to your piggie, soak its rear end in lukewarm water until the matter can be removed with a mist cotton bud.
Heatstroke: This is a big killer. If your pig lies panting on a hot day this is a sure sign. Put your pet in a cool place immediately. It can be dipped in cool, not cold, water. In hot weather, it is a good idea to fill plastic drink containers with water and freeze them., wrap them in a tea towel or pillow-case and place them in the cage.
If you have concerns about the healthy about your pet guinea pigs quickly consult a vet or medical expert as quickly as possible. Guinea pigs die very quickly when sick. Not taking action puts your pet in immediate danger. you intend to have some guinea pig pets then please visit this guinea pig care site.
Nicholas Kemp is an online educator and speaks and reads fluent Japanese. After living in Japan for 10 years he returned to Australia and started his own online business. He teaches Japanese with the help of his Japanese wife and has produced several multimedia rich products that help people read and speak Japanese.
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