7 Signs Your Guinea Pig Is Sick

[@kandihinshaw1870]

Scott I love the shirt you're wearing right now it's very cute. Love the fact that has guinea pigs hiding in the hay.

[@ScottysAnimals]

Get yours here: www.etsy.com/shop/ScottysAnimals

[@kandihinshaw1870]

@@ScottysAnimals I don't have the money to orders right now because I've been taking care of my hamster. But when I get paid again I will definitely look on your Etsy shop and see if I can find one in my size

[@l.obrien8341]

The first sign I see when my girls don't feel well is the look on their face. (they don't have their same degree of curiosity and enthusiasm when they have a UTI) If they look tired I know something is off.

[@MRHARDEEPB]

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[@sunnyyu4042]

My Guinea pig Snowball just recently passed away and I am devastated. Thank you so much for this video, Scotty. If only if I watched this video sooner I would’ve know if my Snowball was sick. She stopped eating a few days ago so I had to syringe feed her and the as the days went on, she kept on getting worse and worse. At the last day, she could barely walk and was breathing very heavily. I wished I could’ve spended more time with her. I feel like I’m such a bad owner. I miss her so much. Rest In Peace Snowball. 💕🌈

[@ScottysAnimals]

I'm so sorry to hear that Sunny. Guinea pigs often hide their illness. I have a comprehensive guinea pig care guide on my website. Www.scottysanimals.com

[@janicemichaloski5292]

Sunny I'm so very sorry for your loss iv lost one of my girls and know the feeling

[@kiri6562]

I lost one of my guinea pigs at the beginning of this year. There were some symptoms so was going to take her to the vet but because she seemed ok I didn’t book an emergency appointment. Unfortunately she went downhill so quickly so it was too late. I felt so guilty and that I was a bad owner for a long time afterwards. It does get easier however and just remember if you were truly a bad owner you wouldn’t be feeling bad. Be kind to yourself and sorry for your loss. 💕

[@leahtreck1083]

Aloha, please do not hate on yourself. Piggies are fragile and prone to many illnesses. You were trying your best. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Try to think of all the good, fun, happy times you had together. Guinea Pigs are magical, and somehow create a fairytale type environment for magical responsible pet parents💥 🐹🌟☮️.

[@leahtreck1083]

@@ScottysAnimals Aloha Scotty, thank you for all that you do. I have learned so much from you. Keep the love alive; Piggies are our Tribe.

[@piglet7985]

Awesome video Scotty! Thank you for all the kindness, love, and care you have for animals! You're the BEST guinea pig Dad ever ❤! Have a wonderful day! 😇🥰

[@kayesguineapigs]

Drinking tons of water is another warning. Two piggies that always got along and are fighting, one is likely sick. Every time one of my piggies made the “chirping” sound…another was sick. Standing in the corner with their face to the wall is very bad. Pellets are constantly wet, severe teeth problems, can’t chew and is drooling. I hate all the experience I have sometimes. Paw prayers from all of us in Wisconsin 💜

[@aubreegallucci8343]

Scotty, I love your compassion for animals! This was so helpful and informative. I want all the piggies in the background! I adore my guinea pig. Thank you! ❤🐹 btw, nice Timothy Hay t-shirt!

[@jenniferhwaddington]

This is such a great video, Scotty! I wish I had found you sooner when I was a new guinea pig mom. Your illness videos have been a constant resource for me!

[@ChrisP2183]

Thank you so much for this wonderful and informative video. I’m always watching my boys to make sure they’re healthy. It’s hard to find a good vet for piggies in my area so I try to be as proactive as possible. Thanks for another great video Scotty! You rock! 🤘🏼

[@Mccann2001]

Thank you so much Scotty !

[@lisaenglert3202]

Always great advice

[@tracypiggy_love1348]

Great video Scotty. I was also enjoying watching your piggies moving around behind you. 😀

[@MrMatthewSky]

Hi Scotty, ty for all the great videos! been watching all of them! I can tell you really care.

[@boniw698]

Thank you ever so much Scotty. This is very thorough Very much appreciated 💕🌟

[@amandaliverpool3374]

Thanks Scotty. These things are very important to take notice of. Also, when people spend alot of time with their piggies, they should notice when their behaviour is a bit off. Like, they'll go sit at the back of their home and maybe go silent with their back to their pals and maybe sleep too much and not interact. You probably mentioned this before but it's also a warning sign. YNWA 👍

[@mariapaz2789]

Omg that Tee is everything!! So funny and unique. I will keep this video as a fav ,thxs Scotty .

[@atreb56]

Thank you for posting. I wish I knew the seven signs of illness when I first got my piggies. I just took them to the vets when I noticed something was off. I did have piggie books by vets and others to refer to. I was also watching in the background and saw Popeye determined to meet with, I think, Gari. All your piggies are extremely entertaining!🐹

[@ScottysAnimals]

There are more than just seven signs of illness these are just some of the most common ones. Please read the oldest section of my guinea pig care guide and watch my illness playlist

[@atreb56]

@@ScottysAnimals I think over all the years that they have had many of the illnesses that you list. Thank you for all your lists.

[@lynettetucker544]

Good information about the 7 to know when your guinea pig is sick very helpful.

[@ScottysAnimals]

As I said in the video there are more than just the seven and familiarizing yourself with all the common illnesses is a good way to spot them early. Check out my guinea pig care guide on my website. Www.scottysanimals.com

[@dalixaboneta8883]

Thank you for this video. Love your shirt

[@ScottysAnimals]

They are available on my Etsy Shop. There's a link in the description and pinned at the top in the reply

[@stephanie2]

Awesome video

[@MaRko1379]

My guinea pigs had noisy breathing and stuffy nose. Started using different hay and symptoms stopped. They were see by vet multiple times.

[@monicdavis6150]

That’s a good tip.

[@lindalou6808]

Wow your pig room looks pretty full up! Important video once again. If my pigs exhibit any of the signs you just discussed, I would freak. All of your signs are huge red flags. I would include not eating, signs of bloat (taut tummy, not eating, not pooping AND weird poops), and one eye blinking or squinting (hay stuck in eye).

[@ScottysAnimals]

It is! There are so many guinea pigs in need right now at the shelters. If you can find it in your heart to adopt one or two. Shelters everywhere need help and rescues are overwhelmed

[@gabbybernypa]

Always my go to❤️🙏🏻

[@cloeylester2242]

I just got one and I'm trying to learn about mine

[@vickiebell3529]

Good video Scott I take very good care of my 🐷 piggies rosita Lucy fred.ricky Ricardo vickie bell napa ca

[@jdstewart9689]

another excellent video...

[@RetroJes]

Your shirt!!! 😆 love it

[@ScottysAnimals]

It's available on my Etsy shop

[@rebeccaray2890]

Thank you SNEEZING!!!

[@DeltaH-9]

Hey Scotty, recently my piggy, Choochoo has been bloated, I've been giving him gas drops and tummy rubs, it goes away but it keeps reoccurring, his poops have been mushy and clumping and he eats them. He has a good appetite, eats lots of hay and is drinking a lot. I haven't given him fresh veggies for a fee days now. I have a vet apt for tomorrow but I wanted to know what your thoughts are. Thanks.

[@itzyourfavDejah]

Pooping in what seems like clusters and he’s been sleeping on his side more than ever I’m scared and wondering if I should take them to the vet

[@ScottysAnimals]

If you think you should then you should. But if it is sticky poops, you can try benebac, but any changes in behavior and energy level mean that something more is going on. It's best not to wait.

[@simplydavemn]

Seeing the title and a thumbnail of Pippy gave me a mild panic attack.

[@susanmartin5392]

Scott please I have my neighbors guinea and it's gasping for breath heads eyes were yucky no small ani al vets in my area

[@bobbieb5438]

I have a GP that is between 1 1/2-2 years old. They had her on 10 day round of antibiotics. She seem to have gotten better, then a week later it’s back. Her heart and lungs sound great/clear. She eats, drinks and poops great. Getting chunky now. But she has a clicking noise . She isn’t sneezing and doesn’t have discharge from nose and eyes. She is on round 2 of antibiotics. Seemed like it was better this morning, clicking noise again this afternoon. 2 different vets said all sounds clear. What is your thoughts?

[@Annie-z7l9o]

Hope your guinea pig is better ❤

[@thaolychee49]

Are there any natural help for sneeze? My guniae pig been sneeze i want to take him to vet,but i dont have money cuz I'm just done the neuter for my bunny. I very worry i just got him for 2 weeks

[@jossi678]

Scotty I think my grand Guinea is sick she’s pop Corning pooping more than usual the poop was looking a bit stubby but it’s back to normal but she keeps Jumping on top of her house something she’s never done and she seems a bit fussy.

[@_Agent10]

My Guinea pig max when I was clipping his nails earlier he put out this clear slimy stuff is that normal?

[@sugarose22]

Has anyone had a Guinea pig that breathes wierd BUT THEN they sneeze or cough and they are fine afterwards? Not sure if my guinea eats too fast? Took to vet and paid 250.00 to tell me my piggie is just fine😤

[@ScottysAnimals]

If it just happens once I wouldn't worry about it if it is a constant issue a regular check-up could check for vital signs. Vets have tools that we don't have to listen and look

[@noraeidelarsen2877]

IM PANICKING I DONT KNOW IF MY GUINEA PIG IS COUGHING OR SNEEZING IM KEEPING AN EYE ON HER BUT I DONT KNOW IF I TAKE HER TO THE VET AS SOON AS I CAN OR IF IT JUST HER EATING VEGGIES FAST! HELP!.????!!!

[@krazy-kakak-mac1943]

Hi Scott I have 4 piggies

[@megangriffith6596]

I have 3 pigs. All males. Two big cages. Two live together and one alone. One of the two is sick and the lone one is sick. I adopted both of them already sick. I have taken them to the vet twice now. They have been through two rounds of antibiotics. I was wondering if I could make an appointment with your vet, and do like a zoom apt or something, since I live in Albuquerque New Mexico. Because I don’t think the vets here have enough experience.

[@kayesguineapigs]

Did any of the vets mention pneumonia? Take any X-rays ?I had a young piggie that could not get better despite two rounds of antibiotics. We send paw prayers to you and hope for the best.

[@ScottysAnimals]

Did you ask them? Vet list www.scottysanimals.com

[@Rainy_snc]

sadly i am no where near la :/ im literally across the country lmfao i live in michigan

[@Annie-z7l9o]

I've heard Michigan has some very cavy savvy vets. Hope you find a good exotics vet before you need one.

[@Rainy_snc]

@ yea it’s to late to save her she’s a very old lady and her time is coming soon

[@Annie-z7l9o]

@@Rainy_snc Aww.w, my heart goes out to u both!! I've got a 5 1/2 year old sow with recently confirmed single small ovarian cyst. Vets want to spay but I'd rather hormone shot or natural meds/herbals if anyone has suggestions?? Especially fir psin management. There's some evidence she may have cancer - pericardial profusion noted on echocardiogram and her behavior includesots of water drinking over past several months.

[@namkannadaclass2662]

If they have temperature what kind of food I should give them to recover fast

[@Annie-z7l9o]

Hope your piggy is happy and healthy ❤

[@hildacorona3247]

Can the hay dust make them sneeze ?

[@hearts4leslie]

Yes but it should only happen when you give out the hay or there is a ton of dust.

[@christopherw568]

Here is another vet to add to your list for the Illinois area . Dr Lori W Wyatt 815 Feinberg Ct, Cary, IL 60013

[@ScottysAnimals]

Can you send me information about her current practice? Seeing a bunch of different things online. Can you send an email to the contact page on my website? Thank you

[@ScottysAnimals]

The Animal Doctor website does not load

[@ElizabethGeyer11]

Seems like my guinea pig has depression😞 how can I make her happy again?

[@ScottysAnimals]

I've covered this in numerous videos. If you think your guinea pig is depressed they are most likely sick. They most likely have either bloat, GI stasis, or some type of respiratory infection or something is causing them pain. We often apply human emotions to them when the reality is they are suffering from a physical illness. I would take them to the vet for a check up as soon as possible. The worst case scenario is that everything is okay and you improve the relationship with your vet. The best case scenario is that you catch an illness before it becomes deadly. In most cases a course of antibiotics or some type of pain medicine will be prescribed. The vet has the tools to figure out what is wrong. Please don't ignore this advice

[@ElizabethGeyer11]

@@ScottysAnimals thanks!

[@lynnmayne329]

My guinea pig died but I notice blood from his nose and his bum what could that have been

[@Annie-z7l9o]

Poisoning.

[@Annie-z7l9o]

I'm si sorry for your loss and piggy's suffering. May God heal your heart!

[@Spooksey]

PLEASE HELP ME!! My guinea pig Pipsqueak has crusty eyes, and his nose looks pretty crusty too, but My main concern is He's just been laying down!! He didn't go for food when I gave them food, and He didn't run around when I tried to pick him up!!! He just lay there, I'm sorry if I seem frantic n stuff, I've just had him for 3 or 4 years, and he was My first piggie out of My total 3, and I can't pay for a vet! Please help Me!!

[@erikagarcia2723]

What ended up happening? Thus is happening to ours right now 😩

[@Spooksey]

@@erikagarcia2723 He passed two days after I watched this. However, in that period, I gathered a lot of info gathered around the subject. From everything I found, These symptoms may appear when your guinea pig has just gotten old and is ready to pass. Less likely though, they could be sick. I personally, would recommend seeing a vet if possible or spending your last moments with your piggie. Wrap em' up in a blanket, try to feed them a treat. P.S: Whatever happens, please, tell me. I hope they're okay!

[@HeyImFunne]

@@SpookseyI am so, very sorry to hear that ☹️ I’m suspecting my Guinea pig is sick, but I’m not sure of it yet so I’m trying to watch videos on it. He’s young, and last night he was breathing very heavy and loud as if he had a respiratory infection. From what I know he hasn’t done it again, right now both of my Guinea pigs are eating and his behaviour doesn’t seem “that” weird. How are you doing now? His eyes seem watery but I’m pretty sure that’s normal for him. If you reply to me, I’ll try and update you. Thanks for the tips & advice. ❤

[@Spooksey]

@@HeyImFunne Sorry I'm six days late, but I'd recommend keeping a good eye on him throughout the day. If it gets any worse let me know. Any specifics I'd keep an eye out for include: 1. Their waste (Abnormally large or stopped disposing of waste altogether) 2. Laying down. (Or dragging themself to move) 3. Refusal to eat or drink.

[@HeyImFunne]

@@Spooksey It’s ok, I understand. And my Guinea pig was indeed sick but he’s on medication now, we caught his sickness earlier so that’s good. Thank you so much for getting back to me!

[@hero_rajdeep__123]

Hello sir can I get your contact details... basically am from India and my guinea pig is not well at all 🥺.So i want to talk to you about her health and treatment....plz sir it's urgent

[@LauraDora124]

Something I still don’t understand is, 99% of poops will be fine, but the odd one may be soft. When this appears, I watch them and see regular poops come directly out of their butts rather than any soft poops. I may see another soft one after that, but then it’ll be normal again? When ever I’ve taken them to the vets, I do bring this up when they ask about poops. They never seem concerned or push further. If I happen to see who’s the culprit, I’ll give either probiotics or charcoal. Maybe there’s a food that doesn’t agree with one or both of them? Maybe I need to make a food diary and trial things? Anyone had this experience?

[@trebledown6713]

Can’t remember the name for this but it’s normal, these are the poops they generally eat, looks like cleaning bum. Part of digestion. They usually get them as they come out so we don’t usually see them.

[@S0LAAARRRRR]

my guineas sneeze when they clean themselves is that uh normal?

[@ScottysAnimals]

If it's only isolated to when they are cleaning themselves I would say that is probably okay as long as they don't show other symptoms like lethargic behavior runny nose crusty nose and eyes and labored breathing sounds. Of course guinea pigs create a white milky fluid from their eyes when they are grooming and that is also completely normal

[@elaynagilbert5222]

can we come and see you please I have 3 pigs..

[@ScottysAnimals]

I don't understand? If you live in the Los Angeles area you can make an appointment with the Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue for a free health check