he isnt moving, just sometimes moves his head he is making a deep purr sound, the cleaner just cleaned near their cage so maybe he is scared? my other guinea pig is doing fine, i just refilled food and she is eating but my he isnt..
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Please help, is my guinea pig dying ?
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We need more information really. How long has he been like this? When you say re filled his food? What food are you using?
Willow&Sky
Junior Guinea Pig
I think we need a bit more information than this. Has your guinea pig been fine untill now? Eating and drinking, pooping as normal? It might be that they were spooked as you suggest, but if they don't start eating soon there might be a health problem and you need to see a vet. Hope all turns out to be OK!
Eriathwen
Senior Guinea Pig
Did your cleaner use any sprays or anything near the cage? If you pick him up, is he physically able to move about or is he lethargic and only moving his head?
just moving his head and sometimes feet but just a tiny bit
vet came mins ago.. he said that he his eyes are whiter than normal, his lungs are fine his stomach and digestive system are fine
its just over laziness or something ? he gave me drops and all, i just self feed him water with the medicine in it as the vet said..i put him down in the cage he is now laying.. he isnt standing normally i dont know.. i dont know..
its just over laziness or something ? he gave me drops and all, i just self feed him water with the medicine in it as the vet said..i put him down in the cage he is now laying.. he isnt standing normally i dont know.. i dont know..
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Welcome to the forum
Is the vet you saw good with exotics, particularly guinea pigs?
It is vital that guinea pigs eat to keep their digestive systems moving.
If he isn’t eating you need to try syringe feeding - pellets mushed up in warm water is fine.
Try not to panic, do as the vet told you, keep an eye on him, syringe feed if necessary and if you are still worried and he’s not responding see the vet again.
It would help to know your location as other members may know a cavy savvy vet near you
Is the vet you saw good with exotics, particularly guinea pigs?
It is vital that guinea pigs eat to keep their digestive systems moving.
If he isn’t eating you need to try syringe feeding - pellets mushed up in warm water is fine.
Try not to panic, do as the vet told you, keep an eye on him, syringe feed if necessary and if you are still worried and he’s not responding see the vet again.
It would help to know your location as other members may know a cavy savvy vet near you
Hi!
Please take the time to read this information; syringe feeding fibre, water and any medication1 is curcialfor keeping your boy alive if he is not able to stand and is not eating on his own. Is he still making poos?
Not Eating, Weight Loss And The Importance Of Syringe Feeding Fibre
Can you please tell us what medication your vet has given you? How experienced with guinea pigs are they?
Please take the time to read this information; syringe feeding fibre, water and any medication1 is curcialfor keeping your boy alive if he is not able to stand and is not eating on his own. Is he still making poos?
Not Eating, Weight Loss And The Importance Of Syringe Feeding Fibre
Can you please tell us what medication your vet has given you? How experienced with guinea pigs are they?