[Gpdd] Care

Misti Sefcik awesomejesus at hotmail.com
Sat Oct 18 15:38:01 EDT 2003


Guinea Pig Ailments

Guinea pigs are generally fine if you look after them; however, look out for 
the following symptoms, which may indicate that your guinea pig is sick!

1.) Diarrhea

Is most often caused by eating too many greens.  If severe, cut back on 
greens, especially grass, and try arrowroot biscuits.

2.) Constipation

Caused by the opposite: LACK of greens.  Treat with plenty of wet veggies, 
or in severe cases, medicinal liquid paraffin.

3.) Bumble foot

Slight redness and foot swelling.  Not contagious & treatable with 
antibiotics, but . . .Potentially dangerous condition; treat A.S.A.P.

4.) Worms

Caused by grass grazing.  Symptoms = white streaks in droppings.  Bring to 
the vet to treat

5.) Bladder Stones

Symptoms-- painful urination; also, unusual squeaking & arching back.  
Causes-- lack of fluid & acid.  Treat-- by giving pig plenty to drink, and 
to eat: beetroot, apple, & celery

6.) Lice

Tiny white creatures crawling in fur.  Treat every week with incecticidal 
shampoo from pet store.  If this doesn't help, take to the vet.

7.) Eye problems

Sore, runny eyes occurring especially if the pig is kept in a draft.  Treat 
with eye drops or prescription ointment.

8.) Dental problems

The guinea pig has 20 teeth which it can use while others grow in. Front 
teeth may need to be cut sometimes, but this is a job for a professional.

9.) Lameness

Usually caused by lack of vitamin C.36.

        God Bless,
         Misti

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