Hi guys , I’m new here so not quite sure how it works ! My four year old guniea pig is having trouble pooping . I think he’s got impaction . Took him to vets on Sunday and she manually emptied his bowel and prescribed him emeprid and pain relief. Just wondering if anyone has been through this as he’s still struggling and I’m not sure if it takes awhile to work ?
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Poorly piggie
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fluffysal
Forum Donator 2024/25
Hello and welcome, I personally have no experience with this but I'm certain someone more experienced will be along soon.
Wheekallweek
Adult Guinea Pig
Impaction is quite common in older boars as they lose muscle tone I believe. We've had a few where we have to manually empty them out regularly to keep them comfortable.