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🐹Guinea Pig HealthJul 5, 2026

🌿Skin & Coat

Guinea Pig Ovarian Cysts: Hair Loss on the Flanks and Other Signs

Symmetrical hair loss on both flanks in a female guinea pig is often ovarian cysts. Learn the signs, the differentials, and when a vet visit is urgent.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJul 2, 2026

Nasal Discharge in Guinea Pigs: Signs, Causes, and When to See a Vet

Nasal discharge in guinea pigs — especially combined with sneezing, labored breathing, or reduced appetite — is almost always a sign of bacterial respirato

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 28, 2026

🌿Skin & Coat

Guinea Pig Ringworm: Fungal Skin Infection Signs

Guinea pig ringworm causes circular hair loss and scaly skin, usually starting at the face. It spreads to humans and other pets. Learn signs and treatment.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 28, 2026

Guinea Pig Dental Malocclusion: Overgrown Teeth Signs

Overgrown or misaligned teeth cause guinea pigs to drop food and lose weight. Cheek-tooth spurs are hidden — learn signs and when to see a vet.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 26, 2026

Guinea Pig Scurvy: Vitamin C Deficiency Signs and Treatment

Guinea pigs can't make vitamin C and develop scurvy when deficient. Swollen joints, bleeding gums, and rough coat are key signs. Fully preventable.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 26, 2026

Guinea Pig Pyometra: Uterine Infection Signs and Emergency Care

Pyometra is a life-threatening uterine infection in female guinea pigs. Vaginal discharge and a distended belly mean same-day emergency spay surgery.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 25, 2026

Guinea Pig Mange (Trixacarus): Itching and Skin Signs

Trixacarus mange causes intense itching, hair loss, and skin crusting in guinea pigs — sometimes triggering seizure-like episodes. Learn the signs.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 25, 2026

Guinea Pig Pregnancy Toxemia: Signs and Emergency Care

Guinea pig pregnancy toxemia is a life-threatening metabolic emergency in late pregnancy. Signs include lethargy, seizures, and anorexia — act fast.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 24, 2026

🩺Chronic & Systemic

Guinea Pig Diabetes: Signs, Testing, and Management

Guinea pig diabetes causes increased drinking, weight loss, and lethargy. Learn the signs, how vets diagnose it, and what management looks like.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 24, 2026

Guinea Pig Mastitis: Signs of Mammary Infection to Watch

Guinea pig mastitis causes hot, swollen mammary glands and can rapidly become life-threatening. Recognize the signs early and know when to act.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 23, 2026

Bladder Stones in Guinea Pigs: Signs, Causes, and When to See a Vet

Guinea pig bladder stones cause straining, blood in urine, and pain. Learn the signs, diagnosis steps, treatment options, and prevention strategies.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 23, 2026

Guinea Pig Cheilitis: Lip Scabs and Mouth Sores Explained

Guinea pig cheilitis causes crusty scabs at the lip corners and mouth sores. Learn the signs, causes, and when your guinea pig needs a vet.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 22, 2026

🌿Skin & Coat

Guinea Pig Neck Lumps: Cervical Lymphadenitis Signs

Cervical lymphadenitis causes jaw and neck lumps in guinea pigs from a strep bacterial abscess. Learn the signs, treatment, and when to see an exotic vet.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 22, 2026

Guinea Pig Bumblefoot: Signs, Stages, and Treatment

Bumblefoot (pododermatitis) causes painful footpad infections in guinea pigs. Learn the signs by stage, treatment, and how to prevent it.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 21, 2026

Guinea Pig GI Stasis (Ileus): Signs, Causes & Urgent Care

GI stasis is a life-threatening gut shutdown in guinea pigs. Learn the signs, how fast it escalates, and when to rush to an exotic vet.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 21, 2026

Guinea Pig Cheilitis: Mouth Corner Sores Signs & Care

Cheilitis causes painful lip-corner sores in guinea pigs, often from vitamin C deficiency. Learn the signs, treatment, and when to see an exotic vet.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 20, 2026

Guinea Pig Urinary Stones: Signs of Urolithiasis

Guinea pig urinary stones cause straining, blood in urine, and pain. Learn the warning signs, diet links, and when a blockage is an emergency.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 20, 2026

Guinea Pig Bumblefoot: Signs of Pododermatitis

Bumblefoot in guinea pigs causes foot sores, swelling, and limping. Learn the stages, causes, vet-visit triggers, and treatment costs.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 19, 2026

Guinea Pig Eye Discharge: Normal vs. Worrying Signs

A milky eye secretion is normal in guinea pigs, but persistent or one-sided discharge often signals dental disease, bacterial infection, or vitamin C defic

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 19, 2026

Guinea Pig Dental Abscess: Signs & Treatment

Dental abscesses in guinea pigs are a leading cause of weight loss and drooling but are often missed because cheek teeth are invisible without sedation. Kn

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 18, 2026

Guinea Pig Wet Dewlap: Skin Fold Infection Signs & Care

A persistently wet chin in a guinea pig leads rapidly to moist pyoderma and abscess. Learn to spot early signs, the most common causes, and when surgery is

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 18, 2026

🌿Skin & Coat

Guinea Pig Hair Loss: Alopecia Causes & Treatment

Guinea pig hair loss can mean mange mites, ringworm, ovarian cysts, or barbering. Each cause looks different and requires different treatment — learn how t

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 17, 2026

Trichofolliculoma in Guinea Pigs: Signs, Treatment & Cost

Trichofolliculomas are the most common benign skin lumps in guinea pigs, filled with keratin and hair. Learn signs, when to remove, and surgical costs.

🐹Guinea Pig HealthJun 17, 2026

🩺Chronic & Systemic

Fatty Liver Disease in Guinea Pigs: Signs & Emergency Care

Fatty liver disease in guinea pigs can develop within 48 hours of anorexia in obese animals. Learn signs, emergency syringe feeding, and vet costs.