How to Treat Guinea Pig BLOAT and GUT STASIS: Signs, Causes, Treatment and Prevention!
The stressful side of owning guinea pigs is when they become ill! Digestive problems are extremely common in guinea pigs, and it can be very scary when our guinea pigs stop eating. No matter the original cause, a guinea pig who is not eating will suffer from gut stasis and/or bloat. Here’s how to identify bloat and stasis in your guinea pigs and the steps you should take to get them back to full health!
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Timestamps:
Guinea pig digestion: 00:20
Bloat: 01:20
Gut Stasis: 02:28
Veterinary treatment: 03:14
Home care #1 (mild bloat, when your guinea pig is still eating): 04:16
Home care #2 (more severe stasis, a piggie who is not eating): 06:05
Prevention tips: 09:29
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