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Do guinea pigs need regular vet visits to ensure they're healthy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female

Is it necessary to have guinea pigs looked at to make sure there healthy

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 23rd, 2018

It isn't "necessary", just strongly recommended. Any pet should be examined upon arriving home to confirm good health or to diagnose and treat any preexisting conditions. Yearly exams are also recommended for much the same reason.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 7th, 2018

    Hello. Other than to make sure your GP is perfectly healthy, has no intestinal parasites, normal dentition, no ear, eye & skin problems, then no you do not have to bring your pig to the vet. There are no vaccinations necessary. But if he has never been seen, I would recommend doing so. Then, the only time you may need to have him seen is if he loses weight, develops diarrhea, develops any sores, lesions or hair loss. Most guinea Pigs if fed & housed properly, will never need routine veterinary care. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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