Guinea pigsPet parentNovember 8, 2026

My guinea pig has not pooped today but is eating

My guinea pig has not pooped today but is eating. This morning I noticed him not wanting to come out of his cage and run around the house so I went in a mind picked him up and he had pooped stuck in and around his but. I cleaned him up and noticed his little penis areas was sensitive because he jumped and squealed which he doesn’t do when I typically clean his butt area between his testicles. He’s just not himself and doesn’t feel good

A licensed veterinarian’s answer

DWDylan Wilson, DVMVerified VetSmall Animal, Mixed Animal, Preventive Care, Laboratory Medicine · KY license 293504Answered 4d ago

Hello, sorry to hear about your guinea pig. Please get him to a vet as soon as possible. That looks actively infected and will need cleaning and prescription treatment.

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PPPet parent4d agoASKED THIS

I have also given him critical care which was recommended by a local exotic animal vet.

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