Sometime in October one of my 2 guinea pigs passed. The one alive was really healthy, average weight, eating lots and doing a lot of exercise. But now he is getting really skinny and not eating anything. I also notice him walking really slow and when I go to pick him up he feels so weak. What can I do?
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My guinea pig is really weak and skinny
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You need to take your piggy to a vet urgently. If he isn’t eating at all, then you need to step in with emergency syringe feeding. The links below should help you with information on how to proceed.
Emergency Resources and Critical Illness Care - Contents list and subforum link
Emergency, Crisis and Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
Emergency Resources and Critical Illness Care - Contents list and subforum link
Emergency, Crisis and Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
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Welcome to the forum.
I agree that a vet trip is needed urgently.
Let us know how you get on.
Holding you in my thoughts
I agree that a vet trip is needed urgently.
Let us know how you get on.
Holding you in my thoughts
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Hello and welcome. Please take your piggy to the vet as an emergency. He sounds very poorly
Hello and welcome. I agree that your piggy needs to see a vet urgently. If he isn’t eating then you need to step in with syringe feeding. The guides linked above are very helpful