My newborn guinea pig is weak and not nursing. How can I help?

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my guinea pig just gave birth for 4 babys although 3 of them died and the fourth is very weak in the first day his mother breastfed him and even though he was extremely weak he was squeaking and walking but today he doesn't move nor his mom breastfeeding him i kept giving him liquids but he barley exepted any i really need help becouse there is No vets in my country and i don't know what to do plz help

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Keep him warm and supplement him with a 50/50 solution owater and evaporated milk. You can use an eye dropper to offer milk every 2 hours around the clock for the first 5-7 days after which you can feed every 4 hours. Guinea pig pups should nurse from the mother for the first few days of life. Unfortunately, many pups who do not get mom's milk in the first 3 to 4 days of life do not survive. You can also soak guinea pig pellets in water and offer those to eat. Normally, pups will begin to nibble solid foods at day 2 but should get milk until weaned at 21 days of age.

My newborn guinea pig is weak and not nursing. How can I help?

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