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Guinea Pig Acting Weak

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So my guinea pig used to be a noise and hungry girl.
She would make noises or bite the cage whenever she sees me or hear the plastic rumble sound.

Two days ago I saw her laying on her side as if she is resting, but when I touched her, she just looked at me which is different from how she usually react.

When I tried to feed her, she just stayed at the corner and didn't came munching on her grass.

I also noticed that she poop less, and her poops are smaller and some of them even stick together.

Just now I picked her up and putted her back in the cage. When I putted her back, she laid on her side as if she couldn't move.
Than after a few second she stood up and wobble to the side...

When I try to give her her favorite treat, she walked towards the cage, but couldn't lift her front feet....

Is she sick?
 
Yes - she sounds very ill.
You need to get her to a vet as soon as possible.
You should probably also start syringe feeding her. There are some great threads on here (with pictures) on exactly how to do that. I will go and find them.
But firstly please make an appointment for her to see a vet.
I hope she is feeling better very soon.
 
So my guinea pig used to be a noise and hungry girl.
She would make noises or bite the cage whenever she sees me or hear the plastic rumble sound.

Two days ago I saw her laying on her side as if she is resting, but when I touched her, she just looked at me which is different from how she usually react.

When I tried to feed her, she just stayed at the corner and didn't came munching on her grass.

I also noticed that she poop less, and her poops are smaller and some of them even stick together.

Just now I picked her up and putted her back in the cage. When I putted her back, she laid on her side as if she couldn't move.
Than after a few second she stood up and wobble to the side...

When I try to give her her favorite treat, she walked towards the cage, but couldn't lift her front feet....

Is she sick?

Hi!
Yes, your girl is VERY sick; she has likely had a stroke and needs to see a vet as soon as you can, AS AN ABSOLUTE EMERGENCY! Any guinea pig that is apathetic, unable to stand and move normally that is not eating or drinking must be considered very ill and in danger of dying!


If she has not eaten much/been unable to eat and drink, and you have not started to syringe feed her immediately, it is likely that her guts have started to slowly close down. Please start to syringe feed her and to offer her water asap! Weigh her daily to monitor her food and water intake.
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide
 
thank you all for the advice. My piggy and passed away.
It is sad to see her go, but at least she was purring when I touch her before she die...
 
I am so sorry fro your lost xx Maybe it was time for her to go x but she is looking at you and thinking " thank you so much for giving me a home and thank you so much for making my life great and for trying to make me better" xx
xbig hugs to you and your piggie up therex:hug:we are all here supporting you xx
 
thank you all for the advice. My piggy and passed away.
It is sad to see her go, but at least she was purring when I touch her before she die...

I am very sorry for your loss!
 
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