Since last saturday she has lost 74g and is losing about 10-15g a day. Weight loss or gain can be an indication of a health problem, and it can be one of only a few symptoms. Sep 21, 2015 #1 It might be because they are already suffering from an illness and anorexia is one of the symptoms. Ileus is caused when gas builds up in the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines). Thread ... Have been weighing her daily (twice today, 1005 this morning and 992 this evening). She is currently at the vets who are looking for teeth problems. It sure is an oxymoron because it is an obese condition that later leads to weight loss. Guinea Pig Care. I have a guinea pig who we have had since spring of last year (we think his b-day is around v-day, so about a year and 4 months old) we recently went on vacation to las vegas and he stayed at a friends house for a week and a half.. he wasn't acting any different at first, but then we noticed that he was losing weight, not drinking as much water, and not eating as much food.   If you see your guinea pig hasn't touched its food and you are seeing fewer and smaller stools being passed, your guinea pig may have ileus. If no feces or urine are being passed and your guinea pig is not eating, you must seek veterinary care immediately! Joined Jan 6, 2014 Messages 81 Reaction score 25 Points 195 Location Liverpool. Vet looked … Health & Illness After Antibiotics - Appetite/weight Loss? A guinea pig you have just brought home that is not eating may have a respiratory or other bacterial infection. Fizzbomb290 Junior Guinea Pig. The Spruce 2019 Ileus . [4] X Research source If your guinea pig is not eating much because he feels sick, he may not be getting enough vitamin C, which could make him feel even worse. Guinea Pig Eating But Losing Weight? She isn't dribbling etc. My final post in this thread will be recent picture of when he was healthy, to remember him fondly by, and as I haven't posted any pictures of him yet I wanted to share him with you all. In the case of a pregnant guinea pig, the doctor can identify the condition just by observing uterus. However, i'm not convinced thats the problem as its sudden weight loss, she's been eating up until yesterday. When somebody sticks to these methods, they do work, however it is a difficult task and requires enormous will power. With a reduced appetite, your guinea pig will lose weight. Thread starter Fizzbomb290; Start date Sep 21, 2015; Status Not open for further replies. Guinea Pig Weight Loss. Not Eating, Weight Loss And The Importance Of Syringe Feeding Fibre Complete Syringe Feeding Guide Please also be aware that there are other health issues like a fungal candida mouth infection which can cause very similar symptoms because the mouth is painful and swallowing is difficult. Guinea pigs should always be eating and defecating. Unless you weigh your guinea pigs fairly regularly then it can be really difficult to check for changes in weight. On the other hand, older guinea pigs tend to lose appetite due to their age. Hi Everyone, our guinea pig (female 2 years old, and lives with her 2 sisters) is eating, urinating and pooping as normal (after having a few days of wet poos), however she is losing weight. How to Identify Ketosis? A lack of vitamin C is one possible cause of respiratory problems in guinea pigs. Take your guinea pig to the veterinarian for a blood test to find out if your guinea pig is suffering from ketosis. She is eating, and pooing, but still losing weight. 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