Bloat? A new piggie owner...

[Simma]

My sister got two Guinea pigs for birthday last month. They are both females. She got them from I would call it a breeder. And I think they never ever been at vet in their life. Tily (the older one) is 6 months old and Kiwi (the smaller one) is 3 months old. I was told Tily had babies before.

But the important thing is Tily seems bigger then we got her. To be exact her belly is bigger I think. I am worried it's bloat or maybe she is fat. Or if it's just normal. She is pooping and eating normally. But she is running kinda slow.

In my town there is no veterinary so I have to go to the another town by bus. And I am scared sister's piggie catches cold because it's freezing outside here.

Thank for every advice!

 

[DMS260820]

To me, that look very pregnant.

@weibke
@vickiw
@Piggies&buns

 

[Piggies&buns]

Only a vet with a hands on examination can diagnose any potential health problems or a scan to confirm a potential pregnancy.
To take her out of the house and to a vet, you would have to ensure you can keep her warm By putting blankets or towels in a pet carrier to snuggle into and covering the carrier with a blanket. If you have a snugglesafe then that could also go in the pet carrier.
Bloat can be a life threatening condition. This link explains the symptoms of bloat. Digestive Disorders: Diarrhea - Bloat - GI Stasis (No Gut Movement) And Not Eating

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[PigglePuggle]

This does look suspiciously like a pregnancy and if she is not in any discomfort it is less likely to be bloat, bloat would more be a hard painful tummy underneath. But only a vet check can tell for sure, if you suspect bloat at all it is always worth a prompt vet check as acute bloat can very rapidly become fatal. Like @Piggies&buns says to take her outside would really need a snugglesafe microwaveable heat pad and a good amount of insulating fleecy bedding, towels and blankets to travel by public transport in the winter!