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🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 3, 2026

Guinea Pig Pyometra Signs: Uterine Infection in Older Sows

Pyometra in guinea pigs is bacterial uterine infection. Here's how to spot bloody discharge, abdominal swelling, and why spay surgery is curative.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 3, 2026

Guinea Pig Bumblefoot: Stages, Treatment, and Bedding Fix

Red, hairless, or scabby back feet on your guinea pig are bumblefoot — early bedding and weight fixes reverse most mild cases.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 2, 2026

Guinea Pig Cystic Ovaries Treatment: Spay vs Drain vs Hormones

Cystic ovaries affect roughly 75 percent of unspayed sows over age 2. Here are the three treatment options and how to decide which is right.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 2, 2026

Guinea Pig Conjunctivitis Causes: Eye Infections Explained

Guinea pig conjunctivitis is usually respiratory infection, hay foreign body, or vitamin C deficiency. Here is how to tell them apart and when to see the v

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 1, 2026

💨Respiratory

Guinea Pig Respiratory Infection: Signs, Causes, Treatment

Guinea pigs hide respiratory illness until it is severe. Nasal discharge, fast breathing, or clicking sounds need same-day exotic vet care.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 1, 2026

🩺Chronic & Systemic

Guinea Pig Uterine Cancer: Signs in Older Sows

Bloody vaginal discharge or a distended belly in an older intact sow often means uterine adenocarcinoma. Surgery is curative if caught before spread.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 31, 2026

Guinea Pig Ileus (GI Stasis): The Most Common Pet Pig Emergency

A guinea pig who stops eating or pooping has GI ileus — a true emergency. Acting within 6 to 12 hours dramatically improves survival.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 31, 2026

Guinea Pig Head Tilt (Torticollis): Causes and Recovery

A sudden head tilt in a guinea pig usually means an inner-ear infection or a stroke — both need same-day vet care to preserve recovery odds.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 30, 2026

Guinea Pig Pregnancy Toxemia: Signs and Emergency Care

Pregnancy toxemia kills guinea pigs fast — usually in the last two weeks of pregnancy or the first week after birth. Here's how to spot it.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 29, 2026

Guinea Pig Bumblefoot (Pododermatitis): Signs and Treatment

Bumblefoot is a deep foot infection that starts with hair loss and swelling on the heels. Catch it early or it tracks into bone within weeks.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 28, 2026

Guinea Pig Cataracts: Cloudy Eyes Causes and Care

A cloudy eye in a guinea pig can be a cataract, a corneal ulcer, or an infection — and each needs different care. Here's how to tell them apart.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 28, 2026

Guinea Pig Stroke Signs: Recognizing a Neurological Emergency

Sudden head tilt, circling, or one-sided weakness in a guinea pig can be a stroke, an inner ear infection, or vitamin C deficiency — all of them urgent.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 27, 2026

Guinea Pig Bladder Stones: Symptoms, Surgery, and Prevention

Guinea pig bladder stones cause painful urination, blood in urine, and straining. Most need surgery. Diet helps prevent recurrence. Here's what to know.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 27, 2026

Guinea Pig Scurvy: Vitamin C Deficiency Signs and Treatment

Guinea pigs can't make vitamin C and develop scurvy in 2-4 weeks without it. Look for stiff gait, rough coat, and bleeding gums. Here's how to treat and pr

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 25, 2026

Guinea Pig Impaction Signs: Anal Impaction in Boars

Guinea pig anal impaction is common in older boars and shows a smelly soft buildup at the back end. Here is how to clean and manage it.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 25, 2026

Guinea Pig Cervical Lymphadenitis: Neck Lumps and Treatment

Guinea pig cervical lymphadenitis (lumps) is a bacterial neck infection that needs surgical removal plus safe antibiotics. Here is how it is treated.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 24, 2026

🩺Chronic & Systemic

Guinea Pig Fatty Liver: Pregnancy Toxemia and Hepatic Lipidosis

Guinea pig fatty liver, often pregnancy toxemia or hepatic lipidosis from anorexia, is a critical emergency. Here is how to recognize it fast.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 24, 2026

Guinea Pig Fungal Infection: Signs, Ringworm, and Treatment

Guinea pig fungal infection usually means ringworm. Here is how to spot the bald patches, treat it safely, and stop the spread.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 22, 2026

Guinea Pig Blood in Urine: Causes, Bladder Stones, and What to Do

Blood in guinea pig urine often signals bladder stones or UTI — both require prompt exotic vet care.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 22, 2026

💨Respiratory

Guinea Pig Open-Mouth Breathing: An Emergency Warning Sign

Open-mouth breathing in guinea pigs is never normal. Here's what it signals and why you need exotic vet care immediately.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 20, 2026

Guinea Pig Pregnancy Signs: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Guinea pig pregnancies are often unplanned and risky. Learn the signs of pregnancy, when veterinary care is needed, and how to prepare for birth.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 19, 2026

Guinea Pig Barbering: Why Your Guinea Pig Is Losing Fur and What to Do

Barbering — when guinea pigs chew each other's fur — causes patchy fur loss and stress. Learn why it happens and how to stop it.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 19, 2026

🚨Emergency

Guinea Pig Heat Stroke: Signs, Emergency Care, and Prevention

Guinea pigs are highly vulnerable to heat stroke. Learn the warning signs, what to do immediately, and how to keep your guinea pig safe in warm weather.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthMay 18, 2026

Guinea Pig Abscess: Signs, Causes, and Why Exotic Vet Care Matters

Abscesses in guinea pigs appear as firm lumps under the skin and require exotic vet care. Learn the signs, typical locations, and why they're treated differently than in dogs or cats.