My two male guinea pigs are different sizes. Is this normal?

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! At least on these pictures, they both look like males. Keep in mind that it is not that easy to determine this based on a picture. This will be easier to determine when they get a bit older as well. Have a great day!

Thanks for your question about your guinea pigs, and congratulations on getting new members to your family. The photos are mildly blurry, but both of the pigs look like females. One thing you can do to confirm - the lighter colored guinea pig photo is more clear and is a female. The darker one is a bit harder to tell - if you compare them and they look the same then they are both females. If you are unsure, you can also post additional photos. I would recommend taking your new pets to the veterinarian for a wellness exam. They can provide you with husbandry and diet advice so that your new friends can stay happy and healthy. Thanks for using Boop by Petco!

They are very cute! From the pictures, yes they do look healthy, but please keep in mind I can't say this for certain without seeing them in person. If you have concerns about their health, I recommend having them checked out by a vet. I hope this helps :-)

Thanks for reaching out. Not all animals get along. The biggest question is are they fighting or trying to establish hierarchy. Separate then for now and introduce them slowly in a neutral territory. Neutering them to lower testosterone might help. You should contact the store, to see if they can help also.

As long as she is a eating, drinking and acting normally I wouldn’t be too concerned. Also, make sure she is pooping daily and not becoming constipated. If she goes without pooping or her behavior changes, then I would have your vet take a look at her to make sure she isn’t constipated. I hope this helps!

These two bulging areas on the side are completely normal for guinea pigs, so it does not mean that she is overweight. as you mention, as there is another guinea pig with her, it's impossible to limit one and not the other, unless you separate them completely.

Hi and thank you for your question. In rodents the testicles can move freely from the abdomen to the scrotum (sac) and vise versa. It could just be that one is in and the other is outside the sac. However, it is imposible to say that from the pic. A vet should be able to tell you if it's normal or not after physically examining him. Regards

It sounds like the larger pig is getting more of the food you put in the enclosure and as a result one is growing too quickly and one may not be growing enough. Probably the easiest thing to do would be to separate the pigs when you are feeding them pellets or treats. You can leave the hay in the enclosure while they are together. Also make sure you are only feeding fresh veggies with very occasional treats. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Boop by Petco. Best of luck.

Well, the first thing you'll need to do is figure out whether or not this is a male or female. There are lots of images available on guinea pig sexing and guinea pig anatomy so that you will be able to figure this out most likely. In terms of the symptoms you've reported, I would have to see pictures and perform a physical exam to give you my take. It sounds like you could be right, but there are also many other reasons for both pain and swelling in the abdomen. I would recommend having you and your parents bring him to a veterinarian comfortable treating small mammals. Hope this makes sense.

Thanks for reaching out about your guinea pigs. Typically a normal diet of hay, pellets and some vegetables will keep guinea pigs at their proper weight. concerns would be why are your pets thin? Dental disease, intestinal infections/parasites or metabolic concerns would be possibilities. Try to have a look at the incisors for any abnormal wear. If your guinea pigs appears sick, a veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.