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My guinea pig ate euphorbia, now has mushy stools. Is a vet needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male

My guinea pig bit a euphorbia yesterday and now has mushy stools should I be overly concerned

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 26th, 2017

Mushy stools is not a good sign in guinea pigs, it usually indicates a gastrointestinal condition and it needs to be treated ASAP so it doesn't get any worse. i would strongly recommend taking him to the vet a soon as you can in order to get treated.

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