My guinea pig is fat, pear-shaped, and can't jump. Is she pregnant?

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I recently got a guinea pig who is a male (or at least what I was told) and he seems to be getting fatter. He looks a bit pear shaped and he won't let me touch his stomach. He's also having trouble jumping on and off of his hidey. I think he could actually be a she and is pregnant. I'm only 13 years old so I'm not sure. Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Male

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Well, the first thing you'll need to do is figure out whether or not this is a male or female. There are lots of images available on guinea pig sexing and guinea pig anatomy so that you will be able to figure this out most likely. In terms of the symptoms you've reported, I would have to see pictures and perform a physical exam to give you my take. It sounds like you could be right, but there are also many other reasons for both pain and swelling in the abdomen. I would recommend having you and your parents bring him to a veterinarian comfortable treating small mammals. Hope this makes sense.

My guinea pig is fat, pear-shaped, and can't jump. Is she pregnant?

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