Constipated Guinea Pigs

RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By Carol A. (Guest Post) (11/29/2008) Thank you all for your wonderful advice. I will try some of these home remedies and hopefully it will help my little Sylvester. I love the little guy and hate to see him suffer. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By Rob (Guest Post) (11/23/2008) This is what has worked for me. I feed my piggy a constant supply of "Cavy Cuisine" pellets (purchased at Oxbow Company) and Timothy Hay, which I keep in the freezer to kill mites and mold. I also keep a bowl of fresh water in the cage. I find that it is much easier for my piggy to drink from a bowl. The water bottles can get clogged, you will not know it, and your piggy will get dehydrated and constipated. Find a small but heavy, bottomed bowl so it won't turn over when your piggy puts its front feet on the bowl. In the morning, I feed my piggy a good handful of a "Spring Mix," a brand of different organically grown romaine lettuces (absolutely no iceberg), which I buy at a health food store or supermarket. At supper, I take a bowl and cut some more "Spring Mix" and some organically grown dandelion greens that I also buy at a health food store. I sprinkle a 25 gram tablet of Vit. C (bought from Oxbow), which I have crushed up, on the bowl of greens. I then sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of bottled water on top of the greens. Thereafter, his poops come out perfectly shaped and just slightly moist. His fur is also soft and silky. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By Carmen (Guest Post) (08/07/2008) You might try some pumpkin. Works well for lots of animals. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By hannah (Guest Post) (08/07/2008) My guinea pig has this problem right now. We are giving him lots of lettuce, timothy hay, and water. We are also taking him to the animal clinic to unclog him. He squeals really loudly! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By Jenna (Guest Post) (07/31/2008) My female guinea pig its not eating anything and it seems like she can't poop and when she does its black and very weird. I love her so much and don't know what to do HELP! Editor's Note: It sounds like she needs to go to the vet. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By (Guest Post) (07/12/2008) Stop feeding it dry foods and feed it lots of greens. If that doesn't do it then give him more fruit and veggies like carrot, celery and apple. ~Dr.Rattermann Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By (Guest Post) (04/20/2008) Usuallly when they get constipated it is because of a lack of water or greens. So I would reccomend feeding something like an apple peel and increasing his veggie intake. And you could also try putting two drops of olive oil on his hay pellets. I hope that helps! :) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post by rsurette (1) | (12/30/2007) Contact Try feeding organic dandelion greens. Only purchase them from a health food store. The dandelion greens are a natural diuretic and laxative and are filled with Vitamin C. Plus, guinea pigs usually love them. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By Rita. (Guest Post) (07/17/2007) My guinea pig has not eaten for a couple of days. I am physically bottle feeding him water and some pinapple juice by a suringe. He has urinated twice but no poops. What should I do he is very alert . Please help we are worried. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By (Guest Post) (05/04/2007) My Guinea pig has this problem, my mom tells my to give him grapes. Is that ok? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By a_good_mom (Guest Post) (03/07/2007) What can I give a constipated guinea pig who will not eat or drink. It has been 2 days and he will not eat or drink. Someone suggested olive oil and pedialite(what you give to children) Is there any type of food that I can force feed? Someone suggested Spinach? I NEED HELP IMMEDIATELY! He is a Texel. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By Melani (Guest Post) (01/08/2007) We have had 2 male guinea pigs that are part of our family. Our first; Theo started failing and then died when I didn't know what to do. Because of our situation, a vet visit wasn't possible. (both were from someone "talking me into it)! I researched a lot after Theo died, and a year later brought home Big Red. I had learned that males sometimes get plugged up in the genital/anal area so when Red began failing I donned disposable gloves and went to work. He is still going strong several years later, even after a move from Calif to Colorado. (He does eat lots of fruits/vegies because we also do) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By Cheryl (Guest Post) (01/08/2007) Parsley is a rich source of Vit C but it is also a diuretic. He may be getting too much which is dehydrating him thus causing constipation. I would cut back on the parsley and give him more veggies and fruits. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By Tina (Guest Post) (01/07/2007) I had a rabbit with this problem, he almost died. The vet recommended very little pellets, and much more fresh veggies (I feed them romaine, endiv,e escarole, spinach, parsley, cilantro, mustard greens, collard greens, etc.) A pie tin filled up heaping each day. Also unlimited access to timothy hay. The fiber keeps the intestinal motility going. Hope this helps. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post by jacic (3) | (01/07/2007) Contact Thank you to all of you that offered help for my GP. they always have water and get pellets everyday. Also I give them each a handful of timothy or alfalfa. They each also get a handful of parsley or a piece of apple as a treat. I'll try and increase the veggies and fruit a bit more for starters. thanks again to all. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By Cheryl (Guest Post) (01/06/2007) Guinea Pigs are VERY sensitive to drugs. I wouldn't give him any thing over the counter. What kind of diet are they eating? Are they gettting raw veggies or fruit? hay? Lot's of water. Do they get any kind of exercise? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post By sadieJoy (Guest Post) (01/05/2007) Are you feeding plenty of fresh fruits and vegies? Guinea pigs cannot make/retain vitamin C so they need a daily supply. Regular guinea pig pelleted food starts out with added C, but this leeches out in a short time. Along with their pelleted food, they need a variety of fresh fruits and vegies. I give each of my pigs 1/4 apple or orange, or 1/2 dozen romaine or leaf lettuce(not iceburg) leaves each day. They also like carrots and strawberries....use your imagination. If you have access to clean fresh grass or clover- that's really good for them. Make sure there hasn't been car exhaust blowing on it. Also a small handful of good quality clean hay-not dusty or moldy -is great. Another thing that is really good to keep a GPs system healthy is a little bit of PLAIN yogurt (not vanilla or any other kind of flavor). About &frac; teaspoon per day, for a few days, should help. This is something you can do every day if you want. Make sure they always have plenty of clean water. Another thing you can give as a treat, is a piece of bread (maybe 1/2 slice)- either dry, or soaked in a little milk. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Constipated Guinea Pigs Post by CarlaJS (77) | (01/05/2007) Profile | Contact My first recommendation would be to call the local vet. However, I have 2 small cocker spaniels and find that many human cures on a much smaller dose is what my vet often recommends. Example: when they get runny stool, I give them a quarter teaspoon of Ammodium. To that end, maybe make some "Smooth Move" tea (most grocery stores or natural food stores carry this). Let your little guy drink it in his water. It's all natural. Report Spam or Abuse