My guinea pig is bleeding after having babies. Is this normal?

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Hi our female guinea pig has bleeding from her vagina. We just noticed bleeding on her bedding and upon inspection she has a blood covered vagina. She has just had a litter of two babies just over a month ago so unsure if this is normal. The babies have been rehomed but she has the male still in the cage with her. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 14 days old | 4 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

this is definitely not normal, it is likely to be a uterine infection which can be life threatening if left untreated. treatment with antibiotic would probably be the first option but it is often not successful, in such a case a surgery to have the uterus removed would be needed.

My guinea pig is bleeding after having babies. Is this normal?

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