Digestive system problems are something that almost every guinea pig or rodent owner will encounter. They may be caused by infection and improper diet. Some of these diseases are also very fatal and must be paid attention to by pet owners.

Many types of bacteria, viruses, and parasites can interfere with the digestive system of guinea pigs. Digestive system disorders also include diarrhea, weight loss, listlessness, and dehydration. Guinea pigs affected by the disease may die suddenly without appearing to be sick. If symptoms appear, they may include rough hair, fecal contamination around the anus, diarrhea, hunched back, shortness of breath, dehydration, dull eyes, dehydration, and abdominal pain. Pain, initial fever, later hypothermia.

The most common cause is enteritis caused by bacterial infection caused by eating spoiled food, draft Excessive amounts of fruits and vegetables, medication can lead to intestinal flora imbalance, and some food intolerances; for less severe diarrhea, increasing whole grains and reducing grains and sugar may have a therapeutic effect on diarrhea. Eating whole grains will increase dietary fiber, except for commercial In addition to guinea pig food, you also need to provide sufficient hay. Additional probiotic supplementation (small pet probiotics) may help restore the bacterial balance of the digestive system.

It is very important to replenish sufficient drinking water during diarrhea. Most guinea pigs do not take the initiative to drink enough water, but absorb water through vegetables and fruits. Because the consumption of vegetables and fruits is reduced during diarrhea, it will lead to drinking water. If it is not enough, the pet owner needs to give extra water or even add extra liquid intravenously. Antibiotics should only be used when necessary. As we said in the previous article, most antibiotics will cause poisoning and aggravate the bacterial imbalance in the digestive tract.

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Guinea pigs are also rodents, and their teeth continue to grow throughout their lives, which leads to some other symptoms. A rare dental and oral disease in pets. Whenever guinea pigs have problems chewing or swallowing, they will drool. This is usually due to improperly grown teeth, also known as malocclusion. Malocclusion may be genetic, or it may be caused by a lack of vitamin C, injury, or a certain mineral imbalance in the diet. Because teeth grow every day, if the teeth or the upper and lower jaws do not fit together correctly, the teeth may overgrow, making it difficult for the pet to chew. This may lead to weight loss, oral bleeding or gum abscesses, and may later lead to sinus infections.

Because oral diseases are very common in guinea pigs, if your guinea pig is drooling, you need to carefully check the incisors and back molars to see if they are too long or deformed. If the incisors are too long, they can be trimmed regularly. To avoid molar teeth, it is very difficult to repair molars. There was a hamster 2 months ago. The back molars had not been worn for a long time, causing the molars to grow too long and penetrated from the upper cheek area, making it difficult to open the mouth. In order to prevent the back molars from wearing out, it is necessary to prepare a variety of different molar foods for them on a daily basis. Each guinea pig may have different taste preferences and chewing habits, so we often hear pet owners complain that they do not eat molar sticks. In fact, it is very likely that the shape and taste make them uncomfortable to bite. In this case, it is recommended to buy more teething sticks of various shapes and flavors to try.

If you find that your guinea pig's mouth cannot be closed and it cannot chew food, it is recommended that you consult your pet doctor immediately and conduct appropriate examinations to determine the source of the problem. Guinea pigs have a very fast metabolism, so they cannot go without food for too long, otherwise it will lead to hypoglycemia or even death.