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Notes on Guinea Pigs
A guinea pig focused blog written by Ellie, The Guinea Pig Vet, to share useful information and updates to help all those who care for guinea pigs. Thank you for taking the time to read and for sharing posts on social media. Hopefully together we can help guinea pig owners across the world.
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My guinea pig is breathing heavy - let's talk about heart disease.
If you notice that your guinea pigs is breathing heavy or quickly, it is best to take them to a vet as soon as possible. A common...
Apr 1, 2021
What bedding is the best for guinea pigs
Many owners are unsure of what type of bedding is best for their guinea pigs. This blog doesn't tell you which is the best bedding, it...
Jan 24, 2021
Skin parasites and fungal infections in guinea pigs
Guinea pigs can suffer from a number of skin parasites or infections. These can cause hair-loss and itchiness (pruritus) and require...
Nov 26, 2020
Pain Relief for Guinea Pigs
Owners often ask me about pain relief (analgesia) for guinea pigs. Sometimes pain in guinea pigs can be hard to assess and there is...
Nov 17, 2020
How to read a guinea pig poo
What should guinea pig poo look like and how should it smell?
Oct 22, 2020
Buzz, the guinea pig with a lump.
Buzz was presented to us in early August for a second opinion, with one of the biggest lumps we have ever seen! He had developed a...
Sep 5, 2020
My Guinea Pig Has An Abscess
Guinea Pig Abscesses: Abscesses in guinea pigs are relatively common, with the majority forming in the jaw area. These are usually caused...
Aug 11, 2020
Guinea Pigs and Conscious Dentals
I have been debating the pros and cons of conscious molar dentals on guinea pigs for a while.
Feb 3, 2020
Bladder Stones in Guinea Pigs
I’ve been asked many times about medical and dietary management of bladder stones in guinea pigs and especially Calcium:Phosphorous ratios.
Jun 14, 2019
Cystic Ovaries in Guinea Pigs
I thought I would talk about cystic ovaries since elective neutering has been a contentious issue. It is not yet routine in the UK to...
Feb 13, 2019
Slanted incisors
Guinea pigs, like rabbits, can be prone to teeth and jaw problems. This is mainly due to the fact that their teeth grow constantly. Signs...
Nov 19, 2018
Guinea Pig Diet Advice
; A good diet for guinea pigs is important to reduce teeth, gut and bladder problems. Hay: 80% of the diet should be hay and/or grass....
Nov 14, 2018
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