My guinea pig is skinny and bony. Could his cage mate be the problem?

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Why is my guinea pig Jasper, skinnier than my other guinea pig, Pepsi. I’ve been making sure that he’s been eating enough and drinking enough, but today I just noticed that I could feel his bones but I just don’t understand, could it be that Pepsi is pushing him away every time he wants to eat or drink or could it be something else?? Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | 1 month and 8 days old

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about your concern for Jasper. It is possible that the other guinea pig is eating more food/pushing Jasper away. We also worry about possible dental issues causing difficult eating. If you feel Jasper is underweight then I would recommend having a vet examine him. They can check is body condition to decide if he is truly underweight and can check his teeth to see if they are overgrown/aligned poorly. If there are not problems with the teeth then you may need to feed the guinea pigs separately to be sure that Jasper is getting enough to eat!

My guinea pig is skinny and bony. Could his cage mate be the problem?

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