What to do if your guinea pig is not eating?
A guinea pig who is not eating is seriously ill and must be seen by a vet for treatment and must be hand-fed. Be observant! Your vet should know that some medications that disrupt the intestinal flora, like penicillins, are deadly to cavies.
When to take a sick guinea pig to the vet?
A sick guinea pig can go downhill very quickly if they are not treated by a vet. Let the vet examine your guinea pig as soon as they become ill. Once guinea pigs get sick, they can go downhill fast. If you notice any signs of illness in your guinea pig, bring them to the vet right away.
What happens if you give a guinea pig antibiotics?
An adverse reaction to antibiotics. Guinea pigs are highly sensitive to certain antibiotics and penicillin-based drugs such as amoxicillin are toxic to guinea pigs. If your guinea pig has an adverse reaction to antibiotics, they may display symptoms like diarrhea, a lack of appetite, dehydration, or a drop in body temperature.
Is it safe to give ivermectin to guinea pigs?
However, ivermectin is only safe for guinea pigs by following the correct doses and shouldn’t be used unless it has been prescribed by your vet. Ivermectin is usually administered either orally, topically, or injected in other animals. For guinea pigs, however, it’s a different case.
How often should I give my guinea pig Baytril?
The recommended Baytril intravenous dosage for guinea pigs, according to the official Baytril product companion, is 10 mg/kg of body weight, once daily for five to ten consecutive days. If you’re worried about trying to determine your guinea pig’s weight and trying to calculate the correct dosage, have no fear!
A guinea pig who is not eating is seriously ill and must be seen by a vet for treatment and must be hand-fed. Be observant! Your vet should know that some medications that disrupt the intestinal flora, like penicillins, are deadly to cavies.
Is it normal for a guinea pig to get sick?
While they are usually healthy animals, there are a number of diseases that commonly affect pet guinea pigs. By knowing what the most common illnesses are, you can be better prepared to monitor for signs and symptoms that your guinea pig may be getting sick.
What should I do if my guinea pig is not responding to antibiotics?
Luckily, other antibiotics can be used “off label” for guinea pigs if Baytril isn’t working. If your guinea pig isn’t responding to the first antibiotic tried, your vet may want to take a culture of some nasal discharge. This is the best way to identify what bacteria is at play. From there, they can identify what medicine will be most effective.