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The Danger of Starvation: Guinea Pig Refuses to Eat – 3 Signs It’s Time to Sound the Alarm
14.03.2024 14:49
Guinea pig owners should monitor their pet's behavior and eating habits.
You should be wary if the animal suddenly loses its appetite.
Moreover, a pig may refuse to eat for various reasons.
Problems with teeth
Rodents may begin to refuse food if they have any dental problems.
For example, this may be due to insufficient grinding of the incisors.
This happens because there is not enough solid food in the animal’s diet.
As a result, the incisors may be too long and cause discomfort to the pet, including leading to injuries.
Therefore, in this case, it is worth contacting a specialist to file the incisors.
Diseases and poor health
Various viral or bacterial infections can affect a rodent's appetite.
If your pet has certain diseases, you may also notice other symptoms.
In particular, the animal may be lethargic and refuse to play and spend active time.
You should also be concerned if your pet starts to lose weight.
In addition, the animal may refuse to eat due to constipation or the presence of parasites.
Stress and negative emotions
An animal may lose its appetite due to stress. This can be caused by a change of environment or fear.
Guinea pigs also become anxious when their owner behaves too intrusively.
In addition, when stressed, the animal may be lethargic. It is also possible that the fur may fall out.
A pet may also refuse food if there have been some changes in its diet.
Previously, we wrote about mistakes in choosing a cage for a guinea pig.
