Why is my guinea pig weak, has diarrhea, and walks strangely?

I am sorry to hear about your guinea pig. It sounds like she definitely needs veterinary attention. There could be many different causes for her symptoms, ranging from infections, GI stasis, and dental issues. I would get her to the vet as soon as possible. In the meantime you can soak some guinea pig pelleted food in water and blenderize it, then use an eye dropper or syringe without a needle to try to feed Caramel to provide some calories.

These signs, quite severe in guinea pigs) could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like fecal analysis) may be needed. 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.

Thanks for reaching out about Squish and including a photo. Soft stool or diarrhea in guinea pigs have many causes other than bacterial or dietary. Metabolic problems such as liver or kidney disease, bladder stones, urinary tract infections, bacterial or parasitic enteritis, dental disease, just to name a few. A veterinary visit and examination could really help you with diagnostic and treatment plans. Maintaining hydration and nutrition are very important, as you are already working on. Good luck.

A diet change or addition of new fruits/veggies or treats can affect the stool in guinea pigs. A veterinarian can run tests to rule out gastrointestinal parasites or a bacterial overgrowth and perform a physical exam to make sure that your guinea pigs are not dehydrated, are in good body condition, do not have maloccluded teeth, etc. However in the meantime I would recommend ordering Oxbow critical care overnight from Amazon.com or finding it possibly at a local pet store, mixing with water and syringe feeding plus offering it in a bowl in addition to their regular chow for ay least 3 days. If you don't see an improvement in the stool, I'd recommend calling around for lower cost options such as veterinary care from a local ASPCA, etc.

I'm sorry that Squirdy isn't feeling well! Paralysis is definitely cause for concern, and can be caused by serious illnesses such as back issues and certain cancers. However, you vet can perform the appropriate diagnostics to determine the cause and recommend the appropriate course of action. While you wait for you vet appointment, I recommend providing food for Squirdy on the cage floor so that she can easily reach it. You can put water on her pellets as well to make sure that she is getting water. I hope this helps and that all is well with Squirdy!

I'm sorry Ginger isn't feeling well. There are many causes for diarrhea/loss of appetite in guinea pigs. Most of these are easily treated and include intestinal parasites, bacterial infections, or improper diet. If Ginger has a pelleted diet, she should also have access to hay and leafy vegetables. Unfortunately, the only way to diagnose Ginger is with a veterinary exam, which would potentially include a fecal exam, blood work, and some x-rays. I hope this helps!

These feces look like semisolid and could be due to a diarrhea episode. Gastrointestinal inflammations/infections are usually the most common cause of it and a reason of extreme concern in guinea pigs. I would recommend an immediate check up to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Please post again on the forum if you would like to discuss it further. I hope my answer was helpful.

Thanks for reaching out about Gizmo. No sure if this can be answered over the internet but think Gizmo needs to see a veterinarian. Since its Saturday evening, this probably means seeing someone on an emergency basis as not sure if can last until Monday. A bacterial infection that has enter the brain (sepsis, meningitis) as well as metabolic diseases need be considered also. The sow should also be examined to rule out mastitis (infected mammary gland). Good luck.

Check her teeth if she will allow. They could be overgrown or misaligned which could affect her appetite. If they look normal, have her examined by your veterinarian to diagnose illness or injury. Clean and sanitize her cage, use fresh bedding and provide plenty of fresh hay and water. Don't forget her Vitamin C supplement.

He needs to be seen as soon as possible by your local veterinarian. Unfortunately the signs you are describing are quite severe and concerning and possibly a gastrointestinal inflammation/infection is present. I would recommend an immediate check up, radiographs, antibiotics and supportive treatment (fluidtherapy) are required.