Did you know that even the smallest of animals can experience stress or become frightened or even overwhelmed? If your guinea pig has had a sudden change in behavior or in his eating habits then he may be stressed. Take note of your guinea pig’s overall mood, recent behaviors, eating habits and bathroom habits. Ask yourself if there’s been any changes in routine, food, water, bedding or even in interaction between you and your guinea pig. These can be stress triggers. When this happens your guinea pig may become more susceptible to disease, aggressive behavior, or depression. These may lead to weight loss diarrhea or other illnesses. Once guinea pig becomes ill he may experience even more stress. It’s important to work with your animal hospital Middletown, DE right away and go over the signs and symptoms your guinea pig is displaying. Your vet may run tests to find out if an underlying illness is causing the stress.
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