Hi, i know this isnt a guines pig forum but i was wondering if anyone here was familiar with them or could point me in the right direction to ask some questions. My daughters g.p just died and i dont know why and was wanting some info. Thanks guys
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aznmexaggie
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I'm sorry for your loss.
The only way to know for sure is to have a necropsy done by a veterinarian. However, by answering these questions, there may be an indication as to what caused his death. Was he ill? Was there any change in behavior? Pooping/peeing normally? Discharge from eyes/nose, labored breathing? Was he thin or overweight? What did his diet consist of? How old was he?
The only way to know for sure is to have a necropsy done by a veterinarian. However, by answering these questions, there may be an indication as to what caused his death. Was he ill? Was there any change in behavior? Pooping/peeing normally? Discharge from eyes/nose, labored breathing? Was he thin or overweight? What did his diet consist of? How old was he?
She didnt appear to be sick when i seen her. The only thing i noticed the last time i took her out which was a couple days ago (my daughter takes her out daily tho) was she appeared to of had a wet nose but being she had just gotten a drink right before i took her out i figured it was water. My daughter said she was fine tho last night. She was found dead in her hut this morning. She appeared to be bloated and sort of smelled like death or infection or something. She was only 9 mths old and lives/lived with another female who is about 3-4 yrs old. They are fed a guines pig pellet and given a variety of vegies such as broccoli, cabbage, leafy greens and even some kiwi. She was not thin at all. I know for sure she was eating and drinking as of a couple days ago cause i brought them some vegies. My daughter is 15 and she also said she was eating/drinking. As for peeing/pooing i cant be positive cause she shared a cage with another female. I just dont understand what could've happened. Any ideas? As for a necropsy, she is already buried in our backyard. My daughter was very upset
aznmexaggie
Chinchilla Chateau
What was she fed before she died?
Broccoli and cabbage are not good in large amounts for guinea pigs or any herbivore as they produce a lot of gas and can cause bloat. Fruits should be a very small part of the diet. The best greens for cavies are a variety of leafy greens such as mustard greens, kale, parsley, endive, escarole, dandelion greens, Romaine lettuce, etc.
Also, you didn't mention hay. Like chins, cavies should have an unlimited amount of hay at all times. Hay should be their staple. It is very important for their digestive health.
Also, was any vitamin C given to the guinea pig? Guinea pigs cannot produce their own vitamin C and get it solely from their diet. Even though pellet formulations contain vitamin C, it is a water-soluble vitamin and degrades very quickly which is why they should be supplemented with vitamin C rich fresh foods and if needed, a vitamin C supplement.
Broccoli and cabbage are not good in large amounts for guinea pigs or any herbivore as they produce a lot of gas and can cause bloat. Fruits should be a very small part of the diet. The best greens for cavies are a variety of leafy greens such as mustard greens, kale, parsley, endive, escarole, dandelion greens, Romaine lettuce, etc.
Also, you didn't mention hay. Like chins, cavies should have an unlimited amount of hay at all times. Hay should be their staple. It is very important for their digestive health.
Also, was any vitamin C given to the guinea pig? Guinea pigs cannot produce their own vitamin C and get it solely from their diet. Even though pellet formulations contain vitamin C, it is a water-soluble vitamin and degrades very quickly which is why they should be supplemented with vitamin C rich fresh foods and if needed, a vitamin C supplement.
Chin_Pig
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could it be bloat? cabbage produces gas when digested (not sure in a piggy's stomach but i know we do).
but i am not sure, i have had guinea pigs for ~7 years and never had an issue with bloat but i never fed cabbage either, i am not sure.
i stick to Carrots Cucumbers, Green Peppers, Lettuce (non ice burg), and grass/clover/dandelion leaves from outside. sometimes tomatoes and broccoli and cauliflower but these are rarely given
ETA: sometimes guinea pigs can get mouth sores from sensitivity to citric acid so i stay away from oranges and give only small amounts of tomatoes
but i am not sure, i have had guinea pigs for ~7 years and never had an issue with bloat but i never fed cabbage either, i am not sure.
i stick to Carrots Cucumbers, Green Peppers, Lettuce (non ice burg), and grass/clover/dandelion leaves from outside. sometimes tomatoes and broccoli and cauliflower but these are rarely given
ETA: sometimes guinea pigs can get mouth sores from sensitivity to citric acid so i stay away from oranges and give only small amounts of tomatoes
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Hi again. Yes they are both given unlimited hay. Just forgot to mention it. As for the broccoli and cabbage we were told they were high in vitamin c along with the kiwi which they rarely got and werent wild about. The last thing they got was some type of lettuce and some cucumber. They are also both given vitamin c tablets. As for oranges neither one of the guinea pigs like them so they were never given. The only fruit ever given was kiwi occasionally and i guess tomato (being it is considered a fruit) occasionally which they also werent wild about. It really sucks cause now im worried about her cagemate.
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Newt
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The guinea lynx info site is a good place for dietary care and health/medical info....
http://www.guinealynx.info/
there's a link to their forums on the home page too, you can ask questions there.
As the others mentioned before, broccoli and cabbage arent too good for pigs in large amounts. Very gassy veges. Dandelion leaves, fresh grass, fancy curly lettuce and parsley are much better. Parsley especially has heaps of vit C.
I'm very sorry about your loss, and I hope your other girl does okay xxxxx
http://www.guinealynx.info/
there's a link to their forums on the home page too, you can ask questions there.
As the others mentioned before, broccoli and cabbage arent too good for pigs in large amounts. Very gassy veges. Dandelion leaves, fresh grass, fancy curly lettuce and parsley are much better. Parsley especially has heaps of vit C.
I'm very sorry about your loss, and I hope your other girl does okay xxxxx
