Why is my guinea pig not eating, drooling, and losing weight?

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I have a guinea pig which i think is poorly. I have separated him from his cage mate and put him in his own cage. I then noticed that he was not eating so i fed him some veg which was cucumber, carrot, and tomato, and he had eaten them all by this morning. I have also noticed that he has a very wet patch underneath his chin and was wondering what this could be. I weighed him Tuesday and he was 700g then weighed him again yesterday and he was 650g so lost 50g over night. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | 1.54 lbs

Rosemary Barber, DVM · Accepted Answer

Good morning! Yes, that sounds like a worry for sure, although I'm glad he did eat some food overnight. The wet patch could be drool; perhaps he is having trouble with his teeth? It was a smart idea to weigh him, and this proves that he is likely dehydrated, having lost a fair bit of weight overnight. Would you be able to find a vet that is comfortable working with guinea pigs today? It sounds like Buzz needs an exam, to sort out what is going on. Good luck!

Why is my guinea pig not eating, drooling, and losing weight?

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