[Gpdd] HEALTH: Sudden Death

[Dana Felice]

Guinea pigs and rabbits are both prey animals, versus cats & dogs which are
predators.  As a result, guinea pigs and rabbits hide symptoms of illness
until they are quite sick.  I have to say that it's harder to detect illness
on a guinea pig vs. a rabbit so when you do discover that your pigger is
ill, he is quite sick.  

Sudden death (overnight) is a bit more unusual in a younger pig but it
happens.  That's why it's so important for guinea pigs to have annual
checkups and to weigh them, and to be observant of meals not eaten, reduced
activity and other signs of illness.  

Always a sadness when a piggy goes to the Bridge.



Regards,




Dana Felice
Chapter Manager
Tampa Bay House Rabbit Society

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