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  1. L

    Ear Infection

    Hello my boy got diagnosed with an inner ear infection he is currently on the antibiotic enrofloxacin every 24 hours… I'm in another guinea pig group and they said to give bene bac, I'm currently day 2 of 10 treatment plan is it too late to give now? should i give it to him? hes pooping, eating...
  2. wheek!guinea

    Bar biting concern

    Worried about bar biting. My boars are currently in a 2x8 C&C set up, split in half 2x4 each from their original layout. Glacier (3yo boar) has IVDD or early onset of arthritis in his back, knees, and spine (the vets aren’t really sure which one or if both) they absolutely have to be separated...
  3. P

    Guinea Pig w/ the Sniffles?

    Hello, I am a young guinea pig owner with currently two boys. I've had piggies most of my life and I've also had my fair share of dealing with sick piggies as well. I'm afraid its made me more paranoid for my guinea pigs' health, and I just want to get advice whether I should take action or not...
  4. W

    Guinea pig worse after round of antibiotics

    Hello, My guinea pig had to go into the emergency vet a week and a half ago because he had a uri, he lost a lot of weight, wasn't eating and he went on the round of antibiotics. After a day or 2 he actually perked up, started eating more on his own (we were even giving him critical care every...
  5. E

    Guinea pig suddenly twitching

    Hello all! I am very concerned about my pig, Mr. Stinky, and was hoping someone would be able to help. Yesterday I had to travel 7 hours because I’m moving back to school, and stinky came with me. He was in his carrier, which is a bit small for him now seeing as we got it a couple months ago...
  6. A

    Black Stripes Between Frontal Teeth

    Today I noticed black stripes just next to the frontal teeth on one of my boars. It was difficult getting a good picture showing his entire mouth, but there appears to be two very similar lines on his upper teeth, just as the lower ones (see pictures). I was just curious about what it is, since...
  7. B

    White Stuff?

    I have two female guinea pigs. one is 1 year old and the other is 5-6 months. i’ve been noticing today that the oldest female has been mounting the younger and leaving white gelatinous discharge on the bedding and on the younger? should i be worried about this? is she actually a male?
  8. KaylaT4403

    Help! I’m really concerned!

    My Guinean pig Luna has been very off as of yesterday. She hasn’t come out, she stays in her bed and I don’t know if she’s eaten or drank anything. I fed her a few pieces of hay but she wouldn’t eat the pellets or lettuce. She’s breathing heavily to where you she see her stomach area move. She...
  9. KaylaT4403

    Guinea pig crust?

    I’m looking at my guinea pig Luna and she has this under her eye. She’s eating and everything and running around and I just took them to the vet not too long ago. She’s sneezed like 2 times so far but everything seems normal. Is this a concern?
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