Neighbor’s piggy not drinking water

[Seven7]

I am babysitting my neighbor’s guinea pig, Marshmallow, for a month. My neighbor and her family is visiting the family in Europe so I agreed to take care of their pet guinea pig for a month.

I noticed Marshmallow isn’t drinking enough water, and wondered if he is getting enough fluid from the lettuce and veggies or because he is mad that his caretaker changed.

Before taking in Marshmallow, I asked my neighbor if he had any illness I should me aware of but my neighbor said Marshmallow was very healthy. I mentioned to them I usually take my piggies to the vet, Dr. Jayne, when they are unwell.

I am keeping an eye on Marshmallow and he seems to be eating and doing well, so not sure if I should start to worry. I’ve had him for a coupl of days so far.

 

[Tnoz]

If he’s been moved he probably a bit unsure but I wouldn’t worry they drink when they need to, they do get what they need, mine didn’t drink at all when I first got them, but after a bit they ventured out

 

[Piggies&buns]

The change in location will upset him but it’s something he will get used to.
The amount each piggy drinks varies widely, he may not be a big drinker but that may be his normal.
Are you seeing wet patches in the cage? If so, then he is getting enough fluid. Piggies won’t deliberately dehydrate themselves.

 

[Seven7]

The change in location will upset him but it’s something he will get used to.
The amount each piggy drinks varies widely, he may not be a big drinker but that may be his normal.
Are you seeing wet patches in the cage? If so, then he is getting enough fluid. Piggies won’t deliberately dehydrate themselves.

My neighbor uses Pine Bedding, so I am having hard time seeing wet patches because unlike Carefree Paper Bedding, it is hard to see wet spots in Pine Bedding.
Marshmallow came in his own cage with pee pads and Pine Bedding. I am going to have to touch and feel where he sits with my hands to make sure it is wet. When it is time for clean up, I will double check. This is his second day with me, so I am keeping close eye on Marshmallow.

So far, my boys Finn and Bear are sharing their toys, veggies, and Oxbow hay with my neighbor's pet, Marshmallow. My boys are OK with sharing everything with Marshmallow.

All three boys are in separate cages for their own safety and convenience.

 

[Princess Dustmop]

One of my girls drinks two to three times as much as my other girl, and both are drinking a healthy amount for them.
Check that the water bottle is working properly, but otherwise, he might just not want that much or may be settling in.

 

[Seven7]

One of my girls drinks two to three times as much as my other girl, and both are drinking a healthy amount for them.
Check that the water bottle is working properly, but otherwise, he might just not want that much or may be settling in.

I did touch his water bottle with my finger this morning after noticing he didn’t drink much water. I did feel water drops on my finger so his water bottle is working.

I noticed I am giving Marshmallow a lot more attention than my own piggies Finn and Bear. My boys are like “what is going on?” This is my first time caring for someone else’s pet, and am more nervous than I thought I was going to be,

I still have a month to go.