Guineas And Diarrhea...diarrhoea

[Pinki]

Hello
I just wanted to say thanks to this forum for making me aware of Protexin Profibre for dealing with Guinea stomach upsets...and in my case persistent diarrhea.
I bought it and within a day my guinea was completely clear. And they like to eat it, so no need to syringe feed.
I spoke to the manufacture and they say it is fine to use long term as well, so I am mixing a spoon in with their regular dry feed, and even though it is made for rabbits, it is fine for guineas.
Amazing stuff.
It's available on Amazon, (check the reviews) though I got it from a vet who had it in stock.
Obviously the caveat is that some times diarrhoea can be a symptom of something worse going on, but in my experience that's pretty rare..it's usually down to the fresh food which has to be stopped for a few days.
Hope this helps someone!

PS is it diarrhea or diarrhoea?

 

[Wiebke]

Hello
I just wanted to say thanks to this forum for making me aware of Protexin Profibre for dealing with Guinea stomach upsets...and in my case persistent diarrhea.
I bought it and within a day my guinea was completely clear. And they like to eat it, so no need to syringe feed.
I spoke to the manufacture and they say it is fine to use long term as well, so I am mixing a spoon in with their regular dry feed, and even though it is made for rabbits, it is fine for guineas.
Amazing stuff.
It's available on Amazon, (check the reviews) though I got it from a vet who had it in stock.
Obviously the caveat is that some times diarrhoea can be a symptom of something worse going on, but in my experience that's pretty rare..it's usually down to the fresh food which has to be stopped for a few days.
Hope this helps someone!

PS is it diarrhea or diarrhoea?

UK: diarrhoea
US: diarrhea
(It comes from the Greek word for 'flowing through')

Glad that the fibreplex has sorted out your problem. We have it listed on our supportive care products list. Probiotics, Recovery Foods And Vitamin C: Overview With Product Links

I go by the rule that any runny diarrhea should be seen by a vet within 24 hours. Black, watery and very stinky diarrhea asap as a life and death emergency - it is thankfully very rare in well cared for guinea pigs on a good diet.
In this case as in the case of an antibiotic causing total loss of appetite or soft poos, fibreplex can additionally help, especially if your vet is prescibing antibiotics.

Any soft soft poos, shapeless 'cow pads' or splodges - take your piggy off fresh food and see whether the poos start firming up within 24 hours and are back to normal within 48 hours. If necessary support with syringe feed.
If this doesn't happen, see a vet.

Fibreplex can really help in those cases where soft poos and digestive issues keep returning or become chronic. They are often either caused by old age related issues or external factors (stones, large cysts or internal growths etc.). But in those cases, a vet trip should also happen.

I would also recommend to have some diarolyte(UK)/pedialyte(US) at home in case you have issues with hydration, which can happen rather quickly with diarrhea.

 

[Pinki]

To add..some guineas are just more prone to a reaction to fresh food than others. One of mine will get instant diarrhoea if she eats carrot or carrot top...which is a shame as she loves carrot. However she is fine with most other fresh foods. So this is some type of intolerance to a particular type of food. In this case I would not take her to see a vet, rather take her off that particular food and like you say expect to see the poos firming up within 24 hrs.

 

[Pinki]

To further add...I actually don't think prolonged use of this product is a good idea, it seems quite rich and causes the guineas to drink and eat excessively. So I would say great for sorting out the problem then but then go back to normal dry feed.