My guinea pig has a wet bottom and no appetite. What should I do?

Question

My guniea pig had been having a wet bottom for a few days and her appetite has been off but she still drinks a lot of water and poops normal. What do I do and what does this mean? Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Female

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

These signs, quite severe in guinea pigs) could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like fecal analysis) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My guinea pig has a wet bottom and no appetite. What should I do?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

My degu lost teeth after an accident. How can I feed him soft foods?

My rat is losing weight and has breathing issues. What should I do?

Is my pet's occasional sneezing and eye crust a URI symptom?

Why is my 5-week-old chick struggling to walk with splayed legs?

Why is my chicken pale, tired, not laying, and pooping neon yellow?

Why does my puppy have bloody, mucousy stools despite diet changes?

Share