some things worng with my guneapig shes not acting right shes brething hard and she keeps laying down even when i pick her up. any one no what to do!?
2006-10-14 13:15:26 · 9 answers · asked by sweetsuger241 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Please take this VERY seriously. Take her to the vet IMMEDIATELY.
This is probably the work of an Upper respiratory Infection. (URI)
They are common in Pet store guinea pigs. (Another reason for adopting from a shelter!!) Untreated URIS are fatal. Read Directly under for symptoms of a URI
Signs of a URI:
Refusal to eat or drink (anorexia)
No feces (as a result of not eating)
Labored breathing, wheezing
Sneezing, coughing
Crusty eyes, eyes that are almost sealed shut
Discharge from eyes or nose (read about normal Eyes)
Dull and/or receding eyes
Rough or puffed-up coat
Lethargy, hunched posture
See a vet immediately if you see any of these signs. Because URIs are so deadly and fast moving, it is imperative that the vet rules out a URI before considering the possibility of an allergy.
2006-10-14 15:39:57 · answer #1 · answered by Squeekers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
If your piggy is, breathing hard and not moving much you need to see a veterinarian that deal with exotics, as soon as possible. piggy get really sick really fast, from what you are saying your piggy has an upper respiratory infection, URI can be treated easily if seen by a vet and given bytril, for 7 to 14 day, I help to run a guinea pig rescue call e Have-A-Heart, we see this all the time, and the bet advise I can give you is medical attention immediately
Piggies
2006-10-14 13:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by pinkpiggies336 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how old is she? if she is older than 5 or 6 then i would take her to the vet. It could be a number of problems maybe a tumor or something. Goodluck!
2006-10-14 14:19:49 · answer #3 · answered by cherrydevil119 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she's very sick, probably with a respiratory infection. I agree with the others that told you to contact a vet.
2006-10-14 14:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by twistedmouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet immediately stop standing there and just watching the poor innocent animal suffer
2006-10-14 13:20:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Guinea Pig Emergency guide:
click the link & go to breathing:
http://www.guinealynx.com/emergencymedicalguide.html
2006-10-14 13:18:24 · answer #6 · answered by Sammy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
omg go to the vet right away! this is not good at all, it might be fatal. YOU dont want her to die, so dont risk anything
2006-10-14 15:38:32 · answer #7 · answered by xoluckyxocharms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry but i am not a vet. call the vet for help.
2006-10-14 13:24:12 · answer #8 · answered by cookie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give her lots of water and make sure she is eating and drinking. If she isnt contact me.
2006-10-14 13:27:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋