my 4 year old male guinea pig gets impacted at least 3 to 4 times a day, how many times is normal? i clean him out about 3 to 4 times a day but it doesnt seem to help much. he seems comfortable but i want to make sure this is normal.
2007-12-27 12:22:31 · 4 answers · asked by Abby S 1 in Pets ➔ Rodents
Ah well, "normal" is relative. What is normal for one pig, may or may not be normal for another. Since your pig needs to be cleaned out 3-4 times per day, this is "normal" for him.
Boars do tend to develop this condition as they get up in years and once it starts, it will not go away, as I'm sure you've found out. His cleaning just becomes part of the routine care of your now special needs piggie.
The link Cavylover90 gave you to GuineaLynx has excellent information regarding impaction. I also urge you to post there, as several very knowledgeable members have quite a bit of experience with this particular condition.
Bless you for being so dedicated to your piggie buddy. May you have many more precious years with him.
2007-12-27 14:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by Justified 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an excellent article on impaction for you.
GuineaLynx is the best care, emergency, and medical guide. I also suggest you post your question in the GuineaLynx forum.
http://www.guinealynx.info/impaction.html
2007-12-27 14:16:40 · answer #2 · answered by cavylover90 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is 4 anything can happen. what do you mean by impacted?
2007-12-27 13:53:48 · answer #3 · answered by Girl 4 God 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are a dedicated guinea pig armoire. You will be rewarded, my friend. You will be rewarded.
2007-12-27 12:27:06 · answer #4 · answered by Cookie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋