You should introduce floor time more often to help your guinea pig to lose weight. While your sow might bear from one to six pups or even more, the average litter size is 3. Since she's been sick, she has lost about half her body weight. So obviously he didnât provide the level of care needed for a pregnant guinea pig. How to get an underweight guinea pig to gain weight Duchess is finally starting to eat some on her own. I named her rose But she is VERY skinny and also shy. I noticed that she has suddenly losing a lot of weight. Try a lava rock, available at most pet stores, or a chunk of Himalayan rock salt. I have been trying to give her foods like carrots now, so she will gain some weight but if it gets any worse i will take her to the vet. Weight loss is often one of the very first signs that your cavy may be ill or that there could be an underlying problem. While the ideal weight of a guinea pig can best be determined by its size, males should weigh around 900 to 1200 grams or 1.98 to 2.65 pounds. I have been trying to give her foods like carrots now, so she will gain some weight but if it gets any worse i will take her to the vet. One of my guinea pigs has been ill lately and she is now on medication. Your average baby guinea pig will weight somewhere in the range of 95-105 grams at birth. A good rule of thumb for an adult guinea pig is: One ounce weight fluctuation is OK. Two ounces â Go on alert. Weight gain in female guinea pig? Hi! A consistent supply of a diverse food consisting of grains and good protein sources will help a pig gain a good amount of weight in a healthy manner. 25g: small changes in weight are OK. 55g: sit up and pay attention, start keeping a closer eye on the guinea pig. The smaller the cage the more important the floor time. To keep your guinea pig in tip top shape, monitor its weight and body condition on a regular basis (e.g. Once, I had a friend who didnât care about a drastic weight change in his female guinea pig. OK, so whatâs a worrying weight loss/gain?? If your piggie is not eating its great to give them 120ml over a period of 24 hours. Guinea Pig Weight Gain Since guinea pigs are vegetarians and donât consume much fat, itâs not common for your pet to become overweight. Oats are high in carbohydrates and thus, contribute quickly to weight gain. While at the vet ask for Critical care, it is a powdered food formula for guinea pigs to help them gain weight of stay alive when ill.It is fed by syringe, however, most guinea pigs like it so much they will eat it right off a spoon. Foods To Help Guinea Pig Gain Weight. Overfeeding your pet may result in weight gain which can lead to health problems like diabetes, heart disease, bladder infections, respiratory problems, and joint conditions.So, it is really only necessary to feed the hamster once a day!. The fastest way to win a guinea pigâs heart is through a guinea pigâs tummy. You should'nt give it to your guinea pig very often Jun 23, 2017 4:33:32 GMT piggilicious : Caveycarer, this sounds to be a discharge put out that lets out all of the toxins either before or after the pig dies Jun 24, 2017 19:02:36 GMT WEIGHING YOUR GUINEA PIG Weight is of fundamental importance in regards to your guinea pigs health. It is important that they get the correct nutrition to maintain their wellbeing. Weighing your guinea pig weekly is a fantastic way to monitor your guinea pigs health and is highly recommended. A few hours of floor time a week should suffice, but the more the better. The health of your guinea pigs will be very much a result of what you give them to eat. Bonding Method Part 3: Vegetables and Treats Method. Hand feeding has been proven to be an effective way to support human-to-guinea pig bonding. Needless to say, a guinea pig who is dropping weight needs to be checked out and diagnosed as to the underlying cause. Three ounces â Extreme red alert. Guinea Pig Diet of Timothy Hay. If the pig doesn't gain weight as fast you'd like, you should reduce its fiber intake while adding fat and sugar to its diet. Her daily diet consists of a handful of grain or oats 1 yogurt drop a handful ⦠Domestic pigs that are kept as pets don't need to be fattened up as quickly as feeder pigs, so they'll tend to gain the weight more slowly. Just wanted to ask for your opinion on the healthy weight of female Guinea pigs as we have looked online and there seems to be some mixed messages. Guinea pigs can grow from 8 to 11 inches long and their weight should always be relative to their size. Weight losses of over 3 ounces are automatically highlighted. This is great news, as being at its ideal weight increases the chances of your pet living a long and healthy life. In both cases, below Vegetable and Treat Method will help you build trust and gain guinea pig love. Fibre and Protein The main part of a guinea pigâs diet is of fibre and protein with fibre constituting most of their intake. A guinea pig's teeth never stop growing, so providing guinea pigs with an effective way of trimming without causing weight gain is vital. Weight gains can be indicative of a number of things, from lack of exercise, to a few too many treats (sugary fruits or shop-bought delicacies), to illness or pregnancy. 12-10-15, 08:15 ⦠Species: Other Breed: guinea pig Age: 2-5 years. Download ItsaZoo's handy Guinea Pig Health Tracker to help you monitor your guinea pigs' weights and record health information. As much as you feed, they will always want more. Our animals gain weight quickly and we always get outstanding comments on body condition when we show our pigs. Weighing your guinea pig weekly is a fantastic way to monitor your guinea pigs health and is highly recommended. Thread starter picture1984; Start date Dec 26, 2015; Dec 26, 2015 #1 P. picture1984 Just born. Hi, my guinea pig is 4 years old. A newborn guinea pig may weight anywhere for 60 to 120 grams and be 3 to 4 inches long, depending on genetics and size of the litter. Weight loss is often one of the very first signs that your cavy may be ill or that there could be an underlying problem. You may also notice that the male cavy can gain more weight than the female ones, and you do not have to worry because it is entirely normal. Beyond making the right dietary choices, keeping your pig healthy and housed comfortably will encourage weight gain. But here is a rough guide: Average Weight for a Female Guinea Pig: 700 to 900 grams Average Weight for a Male Guinea Pig: 900 to 1200 grams. They reach their full weight within about eight months. And remember that if a female guinea pig is pregnant, she will weigh more than normal. Four ounces â Get the pig to a vet! Not too much baby food for ⦠Interesting fact â The largest numbers of pups a sow has given birth to was 14! Guinea Pig Health Tracker. I put together a diet char with what your hamster can eat, how often and how much. Be sure to check over your guinea pig when you do weighings. The weight gain in pregnant sows does vary hugely depending on the age of the sow and the size of her expected litter, so do be sure to monitor the guinea for other signs of pregnancy if you do suspect she is âin pigâ. I have gave her LOTS of cuddles. Oats and barley rings are great for weight gain. he started off at 1385g, and dropped to around 1200g at the second infection and then dropped again to around 1050g at the third infection. Guinea pigs have a great appetite like theyâre always hungry. Choosing the right protein and grain sources are also important elements of making your pig gain weight. Intestinal parasites are rare in guinea pigs but it wouldn't hurt to take him to a guinea pig savvy vet and have them do a fecal float to see if he has parasites and for a general check-up. There are actual people that I know who neglected the weight gain in their guinea pigs. I noticed that she has suddenly losing a lot of weight. Guinea pigs who are showing signs of weight loss are sometimes recommended by some vets to consume very small amounts of oats â generally rolled oats. Your guinea pig is score Ideal Congratulations your pet is in ideal body condition! My Guinea Pig is Eating but Losing Weight. 100g+: get to the vet immediately. However, avoid stressing your guinea pig out when it comes to introducing your guinea pig to a new area. Is there anything I can feed her to help her gain weight? They could seem cute, but itâs not the right choice for a long healthy guinea pig life span. The average guinea pig weight for females, on the other hand, is around 700 to 900 grams or 1.54 to 1.98 pounds. The average adult male guinea pig weight around two to three pounds and females weigh 1.5 to 2.5 pounds, I recommend you to read this great book, very helpful for new guinea pig ⦠At maturity. When I got my guinea pig 2 months ago she was small and skinny, in the last 2 months she has pretty much doubled in size. When they are born, guinea pigs only weigh around 100g. In a matter of weeks, the little ones can double in size! If your New Guinea Pig is gaining weight steadily and quickly, they are probably a few weeks to a few months old. Guinea Pig Weight Gain Guinea pigs are vegetarians and donât consume much fat, so itâs uncommon for them to become overweight through their normal dry food/fresh veg diet. If your guinea pigs start to gain weight, reduce their foods. When I became a new owner, I was completely shocked at the fact that they ate the same stuff used for bedding in a guinea pig cage.But itâs true. Hi, my guinea pig is 4 years old. At least, if you are using timothy hay for their bedding.There are plenty of other bedding options, and you guinea pig should not be eating most of them. She used to be a REALLY chubby guinea pig but lately i am able to feel her hip bones and her ribs. A guinea pigâs pregnancy lasts about 9 or 10 weeks. Fibre is found in pellet food and is abundant in grass hay. Some days ago one of my friends gave me a guinea pig that she does't want any more. 85g: big change, be on high alert, maybe book a vet appointment. How to get guinea pig to gain weight. Our Edgar has had a hard 6 months with repeated bladder infections and trips to the vets (plus a GA and an x-ray). When your guinea pig has successfully reached the maximum maturity level, it should weigh around 900 to 1200 grams if it is a male and 700 to 900 grams if female. We have two females of which we believe to be overweight, one is around 980g, the other is 1070g. What are the tip of food that can fatten her up AND FAST. He never thought of the idea that his pet was pregnant. It will lose some weight over the first few days, and then begin to grow rapidly. Remember me? If you feed them everytime they want, you will have obese guinea pigs. She used to be a REALLY chubby guinea pig but lately i am able to feel her hip bones and her ribs. Joined Jun 27, 2014 Messages 8 Reaction score 3 Points 9 Location Mexico. Guinea pigs are best weaned when their weight has tripled, usually within three to five weeks of delivery. A graph provides an overview of weight gain and loss patterns. 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