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Please remember - if it is too hot for us it is too hot for them. ❤️Today is an extremely hot day for most of the United States, especially here in Georgia, where we are under a heat advisory with temperatures reaching above 100 degrees Fahrenheit! It’s a great time to remind everyone that it is extremely dangerous to leave your pet in the car, even for a couple of minutes, during this time of year. Guinea pigs have no sweat glands and are at high risk of heatstroke when temperatures reach 80 degrees Fahrenheit and above. Heatstroke can be fatal to guinea pigs as well as other pets and all it can take is a few minutes to lose a beloved pet! As the graphic shows, even in cooler temperatures outside it does not take long for your car to become too hot. So please keep this in mind when planning travel and errands and make sure you have a plan so your pet never has to remain in the car!
In guinea pigs, digestive problems are very common, and the most common digestive illness is GI Stasis (Gastrointestinal Stasis). A quarter of the guinea pig population will get Stasis in their life time. This can cause weight loss, swelling or bloating, sudden life-threatening conditions, and kidney failure if it goes unrecognized and untreated.
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Even the most experienced Herpetologists can have a situation with their setup for a reptile which could inadvertently lead to a problem. We can help!
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We see a lot of Guinea pigs come in from rescue groups. If you are looking for a pet always consider rescuing one 1st.
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Gastrointestinal stasis simply means that the water and food can not pass through the intestine at its normal rate because of the muscles that normally contract to push food through the intestines has stopped or slowed down. That will cause severe digestive problems. Often it is a poor diet, dehydration, stress, or an essential sickness can be the cause.
YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR GUINEA PIG TO GO 24 HOURS WITHOUT EATING, DRINKING AND POOPING! Just call us to discuss if you are concerned.
SIGNS of Gastrointestinal Stasis are:
1. Sitting Crouched or Huddled Over (stomach pain).
2. Teeth grinding is a common sign of pain in Pigs.
3. LOUD Stomach Gurgling: In guinea pigs, gentle gurgling is normal. You don't want it to be too loud or even non-existent.
4. Inactivity: the key is “different” or off-behavior than normal.
5. Constipation: If the amount of fecal pellets is limited or stopped.
6. Excessive, Watery, or Mushy stools.
7. Not eating & drinking as normal.
Simply call us and schedule a check-up. We would rather you be over-cautious than unaware.
We highly recommend all of our clients following: @OakhurstGuineaPigRescue01 on facebook or checkout their website at: www.ogpr.org/ . They have a wealth of information & downloadable instruction on raising a healthy guinea pig.
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