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Hello,

i am new to guinea pig forum but signed up as i have a real issue. I am the proud owner of two adorable male guinea pigs. They are 1 nearly 2 in may and i have noticed an issue with one of them.

I am very worried as his penis and gentiles appear to have become allot smaller than they were before, and although swelling is not noticeable and he is not in pain whilst hes goes to the toilet for either needs i am worried something is wrong. He shows no signs and does not scream or cry he just squeaks of happiness all the time and if i hadnt seen i wouldnt have known anything is wrong. I read online that it could be due to his muscles not working so well but this usually happens in older pigs.

I am a young guinea pig owner and my parents are very understanding but i really need some goo advice or any guesses/website links as to what it may be. My parents tell me to wait and if it gets worse we will go to the vets as he doesnt appear to be in pain himself, however i cannot bare the thought of it being to late.

Please please take the time to read this message and any thoughts or comments would be most appreciated.

Guniea pig lover x
 
Hi and welcome to the forum.

I haven't heard of any issues regarding males penis etc being smaller but then again the are many more experienced owners on the forum. If perhaps you could post a photo? Piggie are good at hiding pain and the age of your piggies arent old, remembering they can live around 8years old of course.

Your boys look lovely in your avatar.
 
Thank you for your quick and warm response, i will try and upload a photo later but I'm worried he is showing signs of impaction. Your comments have been taken on board so thank you!

Thank you! Your guinea pig looks cute and lovely too!
 
Hi :wel: to the forum. It would be good if you could post a picture as this may enable a more experienced member to give you an idea if there is a problem with your piggy, but impaction is usually the opposite from shrinking genitals and usually it is more like a swelling. One of the best things you can do for your piggies is to weigh them on a weekly basis as this is the best indication of a piggies general health. It is advisable that you weigh them at the same time of day each week as this will minimise the variations due to a full tummy and/or empty bladder.

If you can add your location to your profile this will also enable you to get more country specific advice. Love your piggies by the way :luv:

Lisa & Ali...x
 
Thank you for being so kind and welcoming to the website it is much appreciated.

In taking your advise on board i will try to post a photo later:) and will definitely begin weighing them from now on especially if it gives a good indication of their general health, so thank you!

Ah yes i will see to updating my profile in the near future for sure! Thank you so much for your advise and help, so quickly too! Thanks again, loving your guinea pig to!:):):)

~guineapiglover x
 
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