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Why isn't my new guinea pig eating or drinking after moving?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Female

My Guinea pig isn’t eating or drinking, I just got her yesterday , and she seemed fine. She ran around my room I think to hide, is this something major or do I need to give it time?

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 30th, 2018

Hello, thank you for your question about Layla. It is possible that Layla is experiencing mild stress secondary to her recent move. I would recommend continuing to monitor her for the next 24-36 hours and ensure that you offer her a wide variety of foods including fruits and vegetables. If her signs do not resolve or she develops any additional symptoms I would recommend having her evaluated by a veterinarian. Hope this helps, good luck!

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