Guinea Pig Lost Weight But Maintained

[Fizzbomb290]

Hi all,
Just some advice please. My piggie jupiter is 4-6 years old (adopted so dont know exact age) she has gradualy lost weight back in sept 1.17kg in oct 1.12kg in nov 1.15kg dec 1.12kg. When i first got her 2 yrs ago she was a 1.30kg but with exercise and a heatly diet we managed to get her to 1.20kg at the begining of this year.
Jupiter is eating, pooping, drinking, running around and still screaming as though she jas never been fed hehe
Is it normal for older piggies to loose weight gradualy?

 

[Fizzbomb290]

Didn't know how to edit. I have also noticed her drinking more water. She is on pellets but I sometines give them musli as a treat i wonder if there is too much salt in the musli?

 

[Lady Kelly]

Piggies weights fluctuate and differences in weight can be seen even in the difference of a full or empty bladder. Weight loss of more than 50g or gradual weight loss over time should be investigated as can be an indicator of something that is wrong. However yours indicates a stable and healthy weight. A 3-8g weight difference is really nothing at all. Keep an eye on the weight and see how it goes. Mine get weighed every week to be able to pick up on underlying or brewing health conditions

 

[Wiebke]

Hi all,
Just some advice please. My piggie jupiter is 4-6 years old (adopted so dont know exact age) she has gradualy lost weight back in sept 1.17kg in oct 1.12kg in nov 1.15kg dec 1.12kg. When i first got her 2 yrs ago she was a 1.30kg but with exercise and a heatly diet we managed to get her to 1.20kg at the begining of this year.
Jupiter is eating, pooping, drinking, running around and still screaming as though she jas never been fed hehe
Is it normal for older piggies to loose weight gradualy?

It is normal for older to guinea pigs to gradually lose weight - you see the same happening in very old people, too. However, once you get over 100g, it is always good to have your guinea pig vet checked in case there is an underlying health problem developing. The overall weight is still very good for an older guinea pig.

 

[Freela]

My older pigs did gradually lose some weight and then maintain a 'new normal' slightly lower weight. They had lost muscle mass and felt bonier through the shoulders and hips/pelvis, which is also a normal part of aging. It's always good to rule out other causes of weight loss with a vet, but losing muscle bulk and a bit of weight in old age isn't uncommon.