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Constipation in guinea-pigs is a serious issue which will not usually resolve itself without action and can be the result of a poor diet or an. Reserve fruits for occasional snacks as high sugar content upsets the digestive process.
The vet has given her a few enemas but this is temporary relief.
Guinea pig constipation. Some causes of constipation in guinea pigs are improper diet viral infection and dental issues. We will advise you to make sure that 80 of your guinea pigs diet is full of hay. Improper food can lead to constipation in guinea pigs.
Guin ea pig constipation symptoms. Straining to pass stool. This is one of the most common signs of constipation in a guinea pig.
Since the stool is too large to pass through the gut easily this poor animal will have to apply a lot of effort in defecation. The hard pellets get left behind in the cage. Youll know your cavy is constipated by the absence of feces in the cage or if you see him straining to pass feces without any results.
Feeding your guinea pig leafy green vegetables high in both fiber and moisture is the first step toward correcting constipation. The guinea pig is usually presented for straining to defecate constipation or passing large amounts of foul-smelling soft stool. Often the only physical abnormalities detected will be an enlarged and flaccid anus impacted with normal soft feces.
If your guinea pig is constipated it usually means its dehydrated. First and foremost you need to insure that its taking in enough water. You can do this by hand feeding it water through a syringe.
Second guinea pigs can not digest hair properly the way other animals can so you need to be giving it food high in fiber. My Guinea Pig is Constipated. You can force feed your pig Oxbow critical care i do get mine from the vet but Im sure you can find it in other places you just mix it with luke warm water and it will help a lot for a constipation problem because it goes right threw there small digestive system.
Guinea pigs dont suffer from constipation the way other species do. If pooing is difficultpainful then there is in most cases a source of pain or pressure on the gut involved. You must log in or register to reply here.
Mar 7 2012. Hi my guinea pig was really ill last week he was rushed to the emergency vets and diagnosed with dermititus in the penis this seems to be healing very well afterwards with anticeptic and sudacrem recommended by the vet applied daily. However since then he seems to be very constipated and looks uncomfortable and constantly.
Answer 1 of 2. First make sure it is truly constipated owners often see a pet straining and think they are constipated when in fact they are having diarrhea and the cramps associated with it if your GP is constipated it is probably due to parasites dehydration lack of. Constipation Molitity issues in guinea pigs are not referred to as constipation.
Male guinea pigs may become impacteddescribed on this page. A guinea pig that is not passing feces may be eating too little food. A guinea pig may have an intestinal blockage or another medical condition.
If your guinea pig is ill be sure to see a vet. Guinea pigs are almost never constipated but pigs with bladder stones are often uncomfortable when they poop. They may whine or hunch their backs.
The bleeding makes me think the stone may not have been passed. Constipation in guinea-pigs is a serious issue which will not usually resolve itself without action and can be the result of a poor diet or an. My Guinea pig has severe constipation and bladder prolapse since one month ago.
She hardly eats and is in a lot of pain. The vet has given her a few enemas but this is temporary relief. He now suggests a purse string a suture to the opening to.
If you suspect your guinea pig is constipated because he is not passing pellets regularly then your guinea pig may not be eating well. If your guinea pig is not eating well then take him to see a vet immediately. Not eating can indicate that there is a serious problem.
If something is blocking your guinea pigs rectum the fecal pellets will be soft and have a bad odor. A blocked rectum usually occurs in older guinea pigs. When a guinea pig.
Your guinea pigs daily diet should contain hay clean water and fresh greens. Pellets provide vegetable matter combined with vitamin C but if your cavy eats too many in proportion to his regular diet he may get constipated. Reserve fruits for occasional snacks as high sugar content upsets the digestive process.
Hi LC constpation is not normal so something is amiss so could try adding bran or middings to her diet or just add Liquid pariffin to her feedwhich you can get from a chemist. If that dont work with in afew days then consult your Vet. A guinea pigs digestive system is very sensitive and if the guinea pig is not eating this can result in your guinea pig getting really sick.
Also a guinea pig with a poor appetite may already be sick so you should take your piggy to the vet if you notice it is eating less than normal. Unlike dogs and cats and people constipation is not the most common reason for difficulty passing stool in rabbits and guinea pigs. While they can become constipated in many cases difficulty passing or absence of faeces can be a sign of something more serious.
When a bunny or guinea pigs not pooping we think of a condition called stasis. This refers to the intestines not. If your pig is younger than 3 months old and seems constipated see your vet.
If your pig is not eating or is vomiting see your vet. Signs of constipation in the pig. Humped up back straining to defecate with no or little production little hard fecal balls that are individual groaning or moaning while trying to defecate.
Things You Can Do At Home. One of the main reasons why a guinea pigs but will hang out is because of constipation. This occurs when your guinea pig doesnt have enough fiber in their diet or are dehydrated.
It can also occur in older guinea pigs when their anal muscles become too weak to push out the waste.