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Sophia_9313

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Hi all! My Guinea pig keiko I noticed today has really puffed up fur, she is eating and drinking normally albeit she is less willing to sprawl out and prefers to be a little hunched. It is currently Saturday and the vet said they can get her in on Monday, do you think she will be okay until then? It has been a little chilly in my area so we think it might be a factor, so we’re going to ensure the room remains warmer from now on, could that help? Please let me know, I’m a little worried about the two day vet wait.
 
Sophia_9313 said:
Hi all! My Guinea pig keiko I noticed today has really puffed up fur, she is eating and drinking normally albeit she is less willing to sprawl out and prefers to be a little hunched. It is currently Saturday and the vet said they can get her in on Monday, do you think she will be okay until then? It has been a little chilly in my area so we think it might be a factor, so we’re going to ensure the room remains warmer from now on, could that help? Please let me know, I’m a little worried about the two day vet wait.
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Hi!

Puffing up is generally a sign of pain inside the main body.

Please switch from weighing your piggy once weekly on the kitchen scales to weighing daily at the same time. Keep in mind that hay makes up to 80% of the daily food intake and that you cannot control that by eye alone. The poo output is running behind events. Step in with feeding support when and to the level needed.

You can find lots of practical support tips and icare nformation (including how to improvise in an emergency) via this link here: Emergency, Crisis and Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
 
If she is puffed up and less active than usual this can be a sign she is in pain.
Does she have a cage mate and how are they.
It could be the cold, but if her cage mate is fine then these are clear signs she might be unwell.

Add a heat source and see if she chooses to move toward it.
Make sure she has hay and water close by.
If you can have her seen sooner by the vet then I would.
 
Swissgreys said:
If she is puffed up and less active than usual this can be a sign she is in pain.
Does she have a cage mate and how are they.
It could be the cold, but if her cage mate is fine then these are clear signs she might be unwell.

Add a heat source and see if she chooses to move toward it.
Make sure she has hay and water close by.
If you can have her seen sooner by the vet then I would.
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We made the room warmer and her whole demeanor changed, she is running and being extremely excited about food and sassy with her sister. Her fur no longer appears puffed up and she is drinking water, what should I do from here? I will continue to monitor her but if she continues to act in good health I don’t want to disrupt her by bringing her to the vet, she is rather elderly and went last month for her biannual checkup.
 
Sounds like she is just cold. Just keep an eye on her and also consider to invest in a couple of microwaveable heat pads for small animals.
 
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