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Freyja has high temperature

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Hello!

I've had my male piggy Pluton for about 4-6 months (can't remember when I bought him). Anyway, yesterday I went to a Pet Shop to buy hay, and upon seeing a small albino female piggy, just kinda fell in love and bought her.

That was last night. The minute I introduced her to Pluton, he begun trying to mount her. First it was cute I guess, but later he became a bit more agressive, and she had to start defending herself.

Unlike Pluton, who needed about 3 weeks to settle down, she instantanously started to fit in (probably because there was a domesticated piggy by her side).

Anyway, at first (last night) she seemed oddly warm. I didn't even think that she could be sick. Today, about 24h later, she became a bit more hot in comparison to my other piggy.

I don't know how to take their temperature, and since it's pretty late (and a saturday), I was wondering is this cause enough for me to take her to the vet ASAP, or can it wait until tomorrow morning?

I would really appreciate your opinion on this as soon as posibble. I tried to call the vet, but the answering machine answered and told me if it's a "small animal emergency" that I can call some number and wake the vet. Ofcourse, I am not inclined to do that unless this could be a real emergency.

I should also emphasize that Pluton was my first GP, and Freyja is my second, so unfortunately I don't have a lot of experience in that field. :(

Please help!
 
If you feel your guinea pig is ill, you must take her to the vet.
Also, if you intend breeding, as you clearly must be, this is not the place to seek advice, as we are a pro rescue forum. Unless Pluton is neutered, please separate them, as it is most likely now that not only may she be ill, but she will be pregnant.
 
I don't know much about temperature but can you give her some cold cucumber or something to hydrate her and cool her down until you can get it checked?

Is she behaving normally in every other way?
 
nutmeg said:
If you feel your guinea pig is ill, you must take her to the vet.
Also, if you intend breeding, as you clearly must be, this is not the place to seek advice, as we are a pro rescue forum. Unless Pluton is neutered, please separate them, as it is most likely now that not only may she be ill, but she will be pregnant.
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Although it isn't my primary intention to breed them, the vet in the pet shop suggested that she gives birth at least once.

I can't separate them right now unfortunately.

Anyway, if it comforts you:
1. Overpopulation of piggies is almost non-existent in my country
2. If she does give birth, I don't plan to sell them, give them away, but to keep them. I believe this forum isn't against piggies starting their own families?

Anyway, in less than a month I was planning to remodel my room and make an oasis for Pluton (and Freyja now) of about 2.5m x 2.5m instead of a cage. So, there will be room for the small ones. :)

Ontopic:

Please try not to strain to far from the original topic - and that is a (potentialy) sick piggie.

Thank you Lisajazz, I will try giving her cucumber right now. :D

As for behaving "normaly", I only have her for about 24h now, so I can't really tell what is normal and what isn't. :(
 
It is not myself who requires comfort, but your piggie.
On topic. I suggested see a vet if you are concerned.
Sadly, you were given incorrect information by your pet shop.
Please read the forum rules, this forum does not support breeding whatever the circumstance. It was your intention to breed as you stated.
I did not stray from the original topic which was your concern for your piggy,which I answered. I sincerely hope that if your little piggy is poorly, that she will recover.
 
I didn't realise you were going to breed - I just assumed he was neutered.

Please re-consider as there are so many and once you have a lots of them you may end up having to neuter quite a few of them. Your vet hasn't give you very good information at all. There is no reason a guinea needs a litter.

I hope she's not unwell and please consider getting her checked at a vets as soon as possible.

When I asked is she acting normally I meant for a guinea pig - ie eating and drinking normally?

Also is she a baby? If so thats another reason to not breed her, not that there needs to be another reason.
 
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This forum is a pro-rescue forum and therefore we do not allow the discussion of breeding. However, we will always endeavour to provide advice regarding your guinea pigs health and welfare.

Please can everyone remember that this member isn't from the UK and that therefore issues regarding animal welfare may be different in her country.
 
Please, understand... I did not take a female guinea pig because I planned on breeding them. I took it because she was very cute, and unlike all other GPs I've seen in the pet shop, she was not afraid at all, and was uncommonly friendly.

The actual idea of "breeding" them (actually more like letting nature be nature) came to me when I already brought her home and Pluton tried to jump her, and only then did I start to consider what would I do if they had babies (decided that I would keep them all in that case).

The choice to buy her was very impulsive (like I said I kinda fell in love with her at first sight), and the talk with the vet was morning after (this morning).

Anyway, I am against breeders as much as the next member of this forum, but mostly because they breed them for financial purposes and don't think of the impact it has on overpopulation. Please don't put me in the same category as those guys.

Anyhow, thanks for the help. :) To answer your question, I believe she is eating normally. She ate a lot of hay since yesterday, but isn't used to the veggies that I give her yet (I usually push carrots, peppers and lettuce with small exceptions every few days), and I believe she is well hydrated.

The temperature droped for now, so I will take her to the vet first thing tomorrow morning. I'll keep you updated ofcourse.

And thanks furryfriends for being a voice of reason here. BTW I'm a guy, not a girl. :red (quote: "... animal welfare may be different in her country.")
 
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Sorry if you felt I jumped on you, I didn't mean it to be like that. I really do hope your piggy is ok. It is very likely now though that she will be pregnant, so please stay on here, there are lots of people very experienced who can be quite helpful with all areas of guinea pig welfare, including pregnancy.
 
No apologies needed. ^^

Currently I'm just happy that Freyja's temperature fell down again. :)

Thank you for your advice, none-the-less.:(|)
 
If the temperature rises again, you can gently wipe her down with a damp, but not wet rag. Do not try to cool her down to abruptly, as she could catch cold from that.

Best luck at the vets! If the fever returns, please contact the vet immediately. Guinea pigs can go downhill VERY quickly!
 
House MD said:
Although it isn't my primary intention to breed them, the vet in the pet shop suggested that she gives birth at least once.

I can't separate them right now unfortunately.

Anyway, if it comforts you:
1. Overpopulation of piggies is almost non-existent in my country
2. If she does give birth, I don't plan to sell them, give them away, but to keep them. I believe this forum isn't against piggies starting their own families?

Anyway, in less than a month I was planning to remodel my room and make an oasis for Pluton (and Freyja now) of about 2.5m x 2.5m instead of a cage. So, there will be room for the small ones. :)

On Topic:

Please try not to strain to far from the original topic - and that is a (potentially) sick piggy.

Thank you Lisajazz, I will try giving her cucumber right now. :D

As for behaving "normally", I only have her for about 24h now, so I can't really tell what is normal and what isn't. :(
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i own a guinea rescue a have many guineas in pregnancy last week i had to rush a guinea pig the vets for a c-section has she was unable to birth naturally her and her babies came home that day then the next day her intestine had come out she dragged them around the cage trying to get away from me i had to pick up her insides still attached to her she was rushed back into the vets but guess what she died and left behind 4 little babies this should be enough to put anyone off breeding..I'm sorry but its people like you who think its ok to breed what would you do if this happened to your guinea pig?because you bread from her on deliberately, for what reason? it is against forum rules on her to talk about breeding has this is a rescue forum only and is against breeding..because unlike you we have seen the after affects and all the problems that can come with it.
 
clairelove said:
i own a guinea rescue a have many guineas in pregnancy last week i had to rush a guinea pig the vets for a c-section has she was unable to birth naturally her and her babies came home that day then the next day her intestine had come out she dragged them around the cage trying to get away from me i had to pick up her insides still attached to her she was rushed back into the vets but guess what she died and left behind 4 little babies this should be enough to put anyone off breeding..I'm sorry but its people like you who think its ok to breed what would you do if this happened to your guinea pig?because you bread from her on deliberately, for what reason? it is against forum rules on her to talk about breeding has this is a rescue forum only and is against breeding..because unlike you we have seen the after affects and all the problems that can come with it.
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sorry didnt read all the posts but please separate them has this is what can happen pleasexx
 
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