he is eating but he is not acting normally. he is staying quitely in his cage and not getting out as usual.
2006-09-06 04:22:59 · 10 answers · asked by A_2005 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
no he is facing outwards not inwards!
2006-09-06 04:37:43 · update #1
he is dying of loneliness
2006-09-06 04:25:03 · answer #1 · answered by Roxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree--no tang or raw potatoes! Check to make sure that your pig is getting enough vitamin C. They can't produce this naturally and need plenty of it. I buy a supplement (at the pet store, free of sugar) and add it to their water daily.
They also need plenty of variety in their diets and consider this a treat. And treats always perk up my piggies. Timothy hay is something they all go crazy over, so pick up a bag of that, and if he still seems upset, then definitely get him to the vet.
Pigs are very social animals, and shouldn't be purchased alone, they like companionship. So if your pig is caged alone he could be depressed and/or bored. It could be that he simply needs more attention from you.
2006-09-06 15:40:29 · answer #2 · answered by pacoferdinand 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T FEED YOUR PIGGIE TANG BECAUSE OF THE SUGAR CONTENT, AND DON'T FEED IT POTATOES.
I would suggest a check up at the vets. Most piggies become less active when they get older. The piggie could be getting sick though. It could be from not getting the right nutrients. Check the webs below to see if you are properly taking care of the piggie.
Mine are all over 6 years old. It's a lot of special care to keep them healthy.
2006-09-06 12:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by Who am I? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a few excellent websites on guinea pigs, hope they give you some good info -
http://www.russelrabbit.com/languages/suk/36.htm
http://jackiesguineapiggies.com/guineapigbehaviour.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinea_pig - this Wikipedia site's page has got lots more links down the bottom of the page, too. Hope they all give you some good advice and more contacts too.
2006-09-07 09:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by Lea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand your worries! When I had "pigs" they were always very active! To help you, please consider trying this:
when my pigs seemed "sad", I gave them Tang to drink. I mixed it right into the water in their tubes and they really liked it. Tang has additional vitamins that your pig might be lacking. Mix it like you would to drink youself. Also, pigs really like raw potatos. Give them some cut up. Keep the skins on. Remove at night and throw away. Raw potatos have vitimins too. Whatever you do, do not give him things that give gas as pigs don't "fart" and that can do more harm then good.
I hope that helps your pig. Enjoy your day.
2006-09-06 11:32:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should take your piggie to the vet...is its head facing into his hut? If yes, your pig may be sick and needs vet help. You can tell when they get sick, they will stay in their hut with their face to the back not facing out.
2006-09-06 11:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he needs a check up at the vet's
2006-09-06 11:30:30 · answer #7 · answered by Lee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds depressed, maybe it needs a friend! or a good anti-depressant.
2006-09-06 11:26:44 · answer #8 · answered by TIA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's bored.
2006-09-06 11:46:53 · answer #9 · answered by ayork46738 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe he's sick
2006-09-06 11:28:03 · answer #10 · answered by HukedOnFonix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋