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clumped poop help

cinnamon7

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hi, i have a neutered male guineapig just over 3 years old that recently started having clumped poop, i don’t know why he acts fine and eats as normal. i give him orchard grass hay, veggies, bell peppers, forage, grain free pellets every morning and he drinks his water. i also notice some of the poops are also tear shaped. what could this be? and how can i fix it , thank you !
 

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Please do see a vet.

This could be impaction (neutered boars will get it) - the clumps
Tear drop shapes can be a digestive upset.

Switch to daily weight checks so you can be sure he is definitely eating enough hay; check his anal sac for impaction but do see a vet either way.
Impaction can have other causes other than muscle weakness so it is important to have the issue checked

If he has a digestive upset then you may need to remove all veg from his diet until things improve

Wiebke's Guide to Poops
Impaction: Practical Care and Diet (with videos)
 
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