my guinea pig is 5. She feels very thin u can feel her bones and she wasnt like this before. Is she ok? What r some foods i could give her for her to get better?or any other recommendations u can give me.
thanx
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feed her more or take her to a vet if you are worried
Give her more of her pet food. I believe you can also give them raisins, but I'm not so sure. Maybe its just that she is getting very old. How long do live? Sometimes when pets get older they stop eating their food. Also, you can give her sunflower seeds.
Unfortunately Guinea Pigs have short lifespans usually 4 to 5 years. I hate to tell you this but it might be going thru kidney failure or some other organ failure and is starting to pass away. When an animal is old they tend to lose weight, eye sight, and develop of health issues. The only advice I could say is take it to the vet. Make sure it doesn't have wet tail. Keep his habitat clean. Feed him pellets, dark leafy greens, timothy hay etc. Best of luck.
Watch her eat. Does she eat what is given to her or is she not eating at all? Is all the food gone when you feed her again? With her age it is hard to say what is going on. Check her teeth too. Are they in good condition or are they broken or loose? Is she getting the proper amount of vitiman C? She could just be getting old and there is no cure for that. Most Guinea Pigs live only 4-6 years.
Do you have a vet that you usually take her to? Or know of one that specializes in exotic pets? If you do or can find one get her in and see what is happening.
feed her some fat !!NOT SUGAR!
it's sick
Its really great your piggie has lived so long! She is considered a senior.
It is typical for them to lose a little weight as they get into the senior status. However, a large drop in weight can indicate health problems. I would take her to a vet for a checkup to make sure nothing is wrong. She could have teeth issues that are preventing her from eating enough.
Meanwhile, watch her eat. Does she eat all her pellets %26 hay? Is she eating her veggies? Does she appear to be chewing well? Is she drinking? These are things the vet will need to know.
Good luck.
Has she lost any weight?
I have noticed this with my 4 year old sow so it is probably just an age thing. Both of them are getting on a bit. If she is losing weight though or stops eating, get her to a vet!
Good luck
wow your guinea pig is 5??i was told that pigs live for only 3 years and that scares me cos my pig is 3 yrs 1 month old.feed her lots of water.since my pig doesn't like water i mix it with his grass.my pigs dream food is cucumber.and a biscuit in the morning.i hope your pig gets well.just incase you would like to know-my pig weighs 950gms. and looks fat and healthy.
Give her alfafa not timothy hay. alfafa is very fatning but that will be good for her. and give her extra treats. also does she eat seed food or pellet. give her seed for awghile. and incase she has some disease get her shecked out by ur vet ASAP
good luck
At 5 she is a senior citizen, and like senior people her heart is getting tired. The bones being felt are because she is losing muscle mass. Think of an elderly persons arms. This does not mean she is dying. I have one rescue piggie that feels this way and has for years. She's 11 years old. You can give your piggie alfafa hay for extra calories.
Wow, that is a long time for a guinea pig to live. Be thankful you have her that long. I'm sure you can't really do much for her.
She is probably just going through the normal aging process. If you think about it, I'm guessing she is like 100 in people years.
Just enjoy the time you have left with her and keep her as comfortable as possible.
i would take her to the vet
give her some vitemins in her water for a start (they do have drops to put in the water, just look around) and take her to a vet, she could be sick. And give her a little extra food too.
make sure she gets vitamin c take her for a check up
She's lived quite a while! Poor thing, she's probably getting old, and losing weight. Maybe try feeding her more, and like mention above, observe her eating habits. Check her eyes,nose,and bottom for discharge, and the best of luck!
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