Paranoid pig Mum?

[cbear26]

Hi,
maybe this is nothing and I'm being paranoid, but better to get it checked out with you guys?
My piggy seems a bit tired today, normally hes running around and squeaking (loudly!) today he seems a bit tired and is hiding a lot. His appetite is the same and weeing/pooing normally. Is this anything ot be worried about or just keep an eye on him?
thanks

 

[Rachel WD]

I can't offer any medical advice but mine do sometimes have quiet days. His eating and pooping sounds good so I'd just keep an eye on him. Could something have spooked him or is there something new in the house if he is hiding a lot? Is he on his own?

 

[Wiebke]

I would weigh him daily as soon as I suspect something is out of order, but I can't put a finger on it. That way, you can be sure that he is eating enough. Check his breathing by holding hos nose and chest against your ear and his belly - is it very tight? (bloat)

Hopefully, he'll be back to normal by tomorrow.

You may find this thread here from our reference section helpful; it deals with early signs of illness: http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36332

 

[ShawnaB]

Charlie did that some time ago. He wasn't acting himself either. I was very worried! He was also quiet like you said. But all the other things he was fine. I agree I think they must have their off days like us.

 

[cbear26]

Hi, he seems to be fine now, guerss he was just having a sleepy day. thanks for your help!