Common Dutch Pig Gastrointestinal Diseases & Treatments

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Common Digestive Ailments in Guinea Pigs and Their Effective Treatments

1. Soft Stools in Guinea Pigs

Treatment: For mild cases of soft stools, it's essential to eliminate all fruits and vegetables from the guinea pig's diet. Instead, provide a generous amount of dry hay to aid in digestion. Alternatively, you can administer a probiotic supplement, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus tablets, by dissolving one tablet in water and using a syringe without a needle to feed it. Remember to clean and sterilize the syringe before use.

2. Bloating in Guinea Pigs

A. Method 1: Discontinue feeding fruits, vegetables, and commercial feed. Offer only dry hay and supplement with a small amount of petspecific vitamin C. If the guinea pig stops eating, use a syringe to feed it hay powder and water. Administer a digestive aid like "Help You Strong" to alleviate bloating, and follow the medication instructions strictly.

B. Method 2: Administer metoclopramide injections at a dose of 0.2ml/kg, twice daily for five consecutive days. Oral administration is also an option, though injectable treatment tends to be more effective. Pair this with "Help You Strong" to regulate gut flora and promote quicker recovery.

C. Method 3: Use dimeticone tablets, giving half a tablet to the guinea pig twice daily. If the guinea pig is also experiencing pain, consider giving it pain relief with Tengda Ning to alleviate symptoms.

D. Method 4: If other medications are unavailable, consider using Jiangzhong Xiao'er Gaopan tablets, administering a sixth of the recommended dosage. Gently massage the guinea pig's abdomen to help expel trapped gases.

3. Constipation in Guinea Pigs

Treatment: Offer the guinea pig fresh apples, clean cowhage, and kiwi puree to stimulate bowel movements. While previously reducing fruit and vegetable intake was to prevent diarrhea, now it's time to increase these to help defecate. Also, provide "Help You Strong" gel and pet probiotics to balance gut flora and restore digestive function.

4. Diarrhea in Guinea Pigs

Treatment: Immediately stop feeding the guinea pig highmoisture foods like fruits and vegetables. Increase the amount of hay and supplement with vitamin C and "Mama Love" medication. Feed onethird of a small packet of "Mama Love" twice daily for three days. Adding pet probiotics can also help restore gut function.

5. Enteritis in Guinea Pigs

Treatment: For guinea pigs under one year old with enteritis, stop feeding fruits and vegetables and rely on pet vitamin C supplements. Increase the amount of hay and use "Help You Strong" gel to regulate the gut. Offer clean cowhage and, if bloating occurs, dry it before feeding. If the guinea pig refuses to eat, use hay powder to administer the medication.

Dr. Oxygen Pet has compiled a summary of common digestive issues in guinea pigs and their corresponding treatments. We hope this information is helpful to you.

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