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Why is my guinea pig bleeding from her bottom and lethargic?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My guinea pig is bleeding from her bottom area. It is not a skin wound. She is very lethargic

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Answered By Daniela Jessen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 14th, 2019

If your guinea pig (GP) is bleeding and it one not external the two options would be vaginal or rectal bleeding. With blood from her genital, urinary tract problems like bladder infection or stones usually are the cause in this cases t you will notice diffuse blood spots since the blood is diluted by urine. Vaginal bleeding can also originating from the uterus in this case uterine tumor or uterine infection can bo the cause. Rectal bleeding can be an indication of trauma to the rectal lining due to hard, constipated stools or passage of a foreign object (bedding material, etc). Other possibilities are a rectal mass such as a cyst, abscess, or even a tumor within the rectal wall or in the colon. In any case you GP will need to be examined by a vet and the source of the bleeding investigated. Since the GP is lethargic she will need help ASAP. Hope this helps.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on September 20th, 2018

    Poor little Buttercup! This bleeding could be caused by a UTI or bladder stones. If she is intact, then she could have a pyometra (infection of the uterus) or a tumor. I would get her into a vet first thing in the morning to have her checked out. Keep her warm and comfortable until she can see a vet. Best of luck.

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