These top tips for taking care of guinea pigs are sure to help your furry little friend thrive. Guinea pigs – or cavies, as they are often called – are the sweetest little creatures. They make ...
AOL: If You See These Signs, Take Your Guinea Pig to the Vet Immediately
Guinea pigs don’t make a fuss when they’re sick. They just keep nibbling, sitting, and acting like everything’s fine, until it really isn’t. Because they hide illness so well, small warning signs ...
If You See These Signs, Take Your Guinea Pig to the Vet Immediately
Guinea pigs need a fully enclosed area where they can hide and sleep. It should provide protection from cold, damp, sunlight, and extremes of temperature, as well as from any predators. Hutches tend ...
Guinea pigs suffer silently. In the wild, they would quickly become prey if they showed signs of illness. That’s why owners should pay attention to even the smallest signs. PETBOOK has taken a closer ...
Ideal blood pressure is categorized as normal. Increased blood pressure may be categorized as elevated, stage 1 or stage 2 depending on the specific numbers. A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate visits.
A higher than normal concentration often is a result of not drinking enough fluids. Protein. Low levels of protein in urine are typical. Small increases in protein in urine usually aren't a cause for concern, but larger amounts might indicate a kidney problem. Sugar. The amount of sugar (glucose) in urine is typically too low to be detected.