My guinea pig won't get up, eat, or drink. Is she very sick?

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Hi. My guinea pig wont get up. She looks as if she hadnt been fed in a while but i fed her this morning and last night. She wont eat nor drink. Ive been Giving her water, but dont know how to give her food. Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Female | unspayed

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. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. 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!

My guinea pig won't get up, eat, or drink. Is she very sick?

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