Guinea pig not eating, drinking, or moving after car trip. What to do?

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My guniea pig is not eating or drinking in his own. He was energetic and bouncing earlier this afternoon. I took a road trip and he and his buddy where in a traveling bag for several hours. After I took him out he didn’t wanna stand up and just layed down. I’m not sure how to help him. I syringe fed him some water but that’s all he’ll take. Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Male | 3 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hi, and thanks for your question. This is a quite generic but concerning presentation. Differentials are many, from gastrointestinal diseases (infection/inflammations often dietary related) to any disease that can spread systemically (causing lethargy for example) like infection, and anything that can cause pain/discomfort. The approach must be logic, starting from offering different kind of food. A check up is needed if inappetence lasts for more than 12hours. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Guinea pig not eating, drinking, or moving after car trip. What to do?

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