Guinea pigs are naturally not susceptible to disease. You can help the animals maintain this good quality by keeping them according to their needs, feeding them correctly, and creating conditions for various activities and movements. However, if your mumps does get sick, let this section help you.
The guinea pig’s digestive system is very susceptible to disorders due to the long intestine length and the long passage of food through the intestine. Accordingly, guinea pig owners often bring animals with digestive disorders to veterinarians. The intestinal flora is sensitive to changes in the composition of the feed. It is recommended to replace your usual food […]
Diseases of the heart and circulatory organs in guinea pigs are rare. Stress and too high a temperature for a long time can lead to cardiovascular failure. The pig, not reacting to anything, lies on its side; the pulse is very rapid, the breathing is rapid and shallow. First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the cause […]
Vlasoids are one of the few ectoparasites found in guinea pigs. The lice-eaters are not frequent visitors to the wool of guinea pigs, but occasionally infection can still occur. The most common types of lice in pigs are gyropus ovalis and gliricola procelli. These parasites are about 1 mm long and live in the hair, mainly at […]
Lice are one of the few ectoparasites found in guinea pigs. The main symptoms are: severe itching constant scratching combs (excoriation) on the skin. the presence of nits in the wool. If you notice that the guinea pig is constantly itching and showing anxiety, you should examine the skin and coat under a magnifying glass. There may […]
Endoparasites, which include, in particular, worms, in guinea pigs are not so easy to detect and eliminate. Worms are parasitic in the body of the animal. Undoubtedly, their presence is harmful to animals, since worms absorb nutrients and can cause depletion of the body. All worms in the process of their vital activity emit toxic substances, which […]
Infectious diseases are the infection of the body with microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc.), therefore, all infectious diseases can be divided into viral infections, bacterial infections and fungal infections. Symptoms of infectious diseases in guinea pigs are often similar, and only a veterinarian can determine (and even then not always!) Whether it is a bacterial […]
The causes of skin damage in guinea pigs are great – it can be both injuries and the consequences of various diseases. In any case, wounds must be handled carefully and the health of the mumps must be assessed. Algorithm of actions upon detection of a wound in a guinea pig: 1. Around the wound it is […]
Fractures in guinea pigs can occur for a number of reasons. The most common reason is careless handling and domestic injuries. For example, a pig has fallen from a great height, the pig has been crushed, or has been harmed by other pets or children. Fracture symptoms in guinea pigs: swelling, strong pain, increase in local temperature, […]
Mites, sometimes also called scabies mites, are microscopic organisms that live under the skin and cause severe pain and itching. It is impossible to see ticks with the naked eye. This is an unpleasant disease that can be successfully treated with modern drugs, but in advanced cases, the mumps may even die. Infection occurs when […]
Rickets in guinea pigs is a disease characterized by a disorder of bone formation and a lack of bone mineralization, which are caused by a deficiency of vitamin D and its active metabolites during the period of the most intensive growth of the body. Rickets is a disease of the bone growth plate, and therefore […]
