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Weight gain less than usual

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Hello everyone!
I have 2 young guinea pigs (approximately 4.5 months). I have been weighing them weekly and they have been gaining an average of 30-50 grams a week. Today when I weighed them, Peanut Butter, who is usually the heaviest only gained 16 grams. My other still gained around the usual at 32 grams. Should I be concerned about the low gain?
 
No don’t be concerned. You may find he gains more over the coming weeks but ultimately as long as he gains (or maintains) and doesn’t have a sudden loss in one go or a continual downward trend, then it’s fine
 
My 11 month old has gradually been gaining weight but a couple of times she has maintained and then gained again the following week. There’s no need for you to worry unless they suddenly drop weight
 
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