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Post by lily Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:13 am

Hi,

What is a guinea pigs tummy meant to feel like??? I was holding my sow today and she feels heavier than her older sow friend and her tummy felt bumpy I gently felt her tummy and it feels like 3 lumps inside her but the other one doesn't feel the same Question

She is 8 weeks old any help please!!

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Post by Alicia Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:26 am

Did you get her from a rescue, or a pet shop or breeder? If she was left with her littermates too long there is a chance she could be pregnant. Do you know how old she was when her brothers were taken away from the litter? Also, I don't know much about this but I had a look on guinea lynx and found this, do you think it could be bloat? http://www.guinealynx.info/emergency.html#bloat
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Post by lily Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:39 am

yes, I got her at 7 weeks old but I was on the understanding that she had been seperated from littermates.

I don't think it is bloat as she is moving okay, eating and the lumps feel seperate if you know what I mean confused

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Post by Anaira Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:12 pm

Are you absolutely certain her friend is a girl? I've heard of so many mistakes; and experienced a few, too. Also, do you know what age she was seperated? Most people removed baby boars at three weeks, to prevent mistakes, as it's not unheard of. It really does sound like babies inside her.

I'd say, get her to the vet ASAP. They can determine is she's pregnant, or what is wrong. She needs help, whether she's pregnant or not, as she's too young to really have babies.

Where did you get her from? I know pet shops who deliberatly sell pregnant animals, as they know the babies will, nine times out of ten, be brought back to them. Their sneaky way of 'breeding' without raising the litter. >:(
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Post by Laceychris92 Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:57 pm

It sounds like she's pregnant! I there any kicking and moving going on? Vet attention is needed.

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Post by Anaira Sun Aug 29, 2010 10:06 pm

*bump* How is she?
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Post by lily Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:30 am

She is fine at the moment thanks, can't feel any movement yet, she looks in great health and is running around her cage eating well etc.

Still looks round and tummy still feels bumpy!

keep you all updated!

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Post by Laceychris92 Mon Aug 30, 2010 2:30 pm

Good Luckk!! Very Happy

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Post by Alicia Mon Sep 13, 2010 4:36 pm

How is she now?
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Post by Laceychris92 Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:20 pm

I was wondering that also! Very Happy

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Post by Anaira Thu Oct 07, 2010 4:38 pm

Any chance of an update? Very Happy
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