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My guinea pig passed a mucus plug. Should I take her to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Female | unspayed | 1lb

My guinea pig passed what I assume to be a mucus plug. She seems fine but will she need to be seen by a vet?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on January 28th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Bear. If she is doing well, eating and active, probably not. Young female guinea pigs will often pass a single mucous plug from the vaginal vault, but only once. Monitor her, but schedule a veterinary visit if you are concerned. Good luck.

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