Abnormal poop

[Anna_Beatrice]

I noticed that my giunea pig is having abnormal poop. Should I be worried and take her to the vet?

 

[Betsy]

Anything out of the ordinary with my lot and they are straight to the vet. I would advise a vet visit.

 

[Merab]

I agree with @Betsy - get a vet check for any cause of concern
A vet would rather see a piggy early when a problem can be dealt with.
They don’t mind over anxious owners when reassurance is all that’s needed.

 

[VickiA]

Abnormal poop is usually a sign of a gut disturbance. What do you mean by abnormal? Is it small and dry or wet and sloppy? Is it smelly or irregular in shape?

 

[Wiebke]

I noticed that my giunea pig is having abnormal poop. Should I be worried and take her to the vet?

If in doubt, please see a vet.

If the poos are teardrop shaped, squishy, stringy or cow pad shaped, please take your piggy off any fresh food until they have normalised for a day or two; see a vet if the poos have not started to firm up and normalise within a day.
See a vet promptly if your piggy has runny diarrhea and see a vet if the poos are very small and few (diminished food intake) or very dry looking (dehydration).

If you are in the UK and have put your piggies out on the lawn without preparing their guts for rich fresh grass, then please stop and take it slower once their guts have normalised again.
Feeding Grass And Preparing Your Piggies For Lawn Time