smallpetshop22
Junior Guinea Pig
Is there any guinea pig illnesses that can only affect females? Is there any guinea pig illnesses that are very common in females?
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Female Illnesses
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babydoll
Junior Guinea Pig
I know ovarian cysts can affect only females, not sure if theres any others 
Obviously anything to do with the female reproductive organs (pyometra, ovarian cysts, pregnancy-related issues) are going to be female-specific. Other than that, though, I think the bulk of guinea pig ailments (bloat, fungal infections, respiratory illnesses, abscesses, dental issues, etc.) are pretty much equal-opportunity for both genders. I've had sows for the past seven years or so, and although we've run into some health issues, none have been related to their gender (knock on wood!)
smallpetshop22
Junior Guinea Pig
Thank you, Freela and babydoll! Your information helped me out!
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