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Guinea Pigs

Everything you need to know about guinea pigs

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Lice Infestation in Guinea Pigs
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Pediculosis in Guinea PigsLice infestation, also called pediculosis, is a common ectoparasitic health issue in guinea pigs. Guinea pigs infested with lice infestation often only show symptoms of illness...

Fur Mites in Guinea Pigs
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Ectoparasitic Infestation in Guinea PigsFur mite infestation is a commonly encountered skin problem in guinea pigs. Under normal conditions fur mites are present in small numbers and exist symbiotically,...

Difficulty Giving Birth in Guinea pigs
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Dystocia in Guinea PigsDystocia is a clinical condition in which the process of giving birth is slowed or is made difficult for the birthing mother. In sows (pregnant guinea pigs), this is usually caused...

Inflammation of the Lymph Nodes in Guinea Pigs
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Lymphadenitis in Guinea PigsLymphadenitis is the clinical term that is used to describe inflammation and swelling of the lymph nodes, which are located throughout the body -- head, neck, limbs, etc. --...

Chewing of Hair in Guinea Pigs
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Hair Loss Due to Barbering in Guinea PigsThere are many reasons for hair loss to occur in guinea pigs. One of the common causes for hair loss is due to barbering, a behavior by which guinea pigs will chew...

Loss of Appetite in Guinea Pigs
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Appetite Loss and AnorexiaA guinea pig may have partial loss of appetite (inappetence) or refuse to eat altogether (anorexia). And while anorexia is mostly due to various forms of infections, inappetence...

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