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Clarification.. Loss Of Appetite Since Arrival

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Hey everyone!

As you may know I just adopted a 4 year old American guinea pig named Edna. She seemed to be acting different and it's kind of worrying me. When I first brought her home she was very active for food. For the past few days she hasn't been eating her pellets as much as she used too. I am kind of worried. She seems to be eating some hay as well as some greens. She is also drinking a lot of water. I am unaware of her previous care prior to me getting her.
On another note she sometimes makes like a grunt/squeal noise randomly. What could usually be the cause of this? Is this normal?

Thank you in advance!

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Hopefully someone more experienced will come and advise you, but being as it's early in the morning UK time it may take a while. Personally I think a visit to the vet would be wise.
When she grunts/squeals is she squatting at the time? Does she wee when she does this?
Are the pellets the same as the ones she was having from her last home? I wonder if she ate some and it upset her stomach so she's reluctant to eat more?
To be honest all I can do is make guesses, but I think a vet visit might yield more answers for you xx
 
Good advice :agr:
Always best to have piggies looked at if you notice a change in their eating habits they are extremely good at hiding illnesses and often don't let you know till they're quite unwell.
Vibes for Edna :luv:
 
Yeah I always take mine to the vets, even if its something small because that something small could turn into something big, if that makes sense. If in doubt get your piggie checked by a vet :)
 
Hi! I would recommend to have her checked by a vet to make sure that the stress of her move to a new home has not triggered any underlying issue.

Do you know anything about her background? Has she been with other guinea pigs or recently lost a friend? it can just be the loss of her usual surroundings or bereavement. Older guinea pigs can also be sensitive about changes to their diet, when it comes to veg or hay/pellet brands.
https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/how-do-i-settle-shy-new-guinea-pigs.36239/
https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk...stincts-and-speak-piggy-body-language.117031/
 
I would check her pellets as they get used to the same sort and she may not like the ones you have bought for her. If they are different, see if you can find out what sort she was being fed on before, so she can have that continuity in her diet.

However, if she is making noises, there is something wrong, so needs a check over with a vet. There are lots of things this could be and without a check over with the vet, it is difficult to pinpoint what the problem is as they will be able to see her and give her a full examination.

I would also suggest you weigh her every day for the time being, to see if she is maintaining her weight, otherwise she will need to be supplemented with additional food by hand feeding, so she does not lose weight. You will then also be able to tell the vet if she is maintaining her weight or losing weight, to help them in their diagnosis.
 
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