Can I give cranberry juice to my guinea pig?

Moderator. Cranberry juice is also very rich in vitamin C, but quite tart. Many piggies prefer it mixed with water. It is however, not a bad thing to use for syringe training your piggies.

What juice can guinea pigs drink?

Fresh, clean water with nothing added is the best drink for guinea pigs. But why can't guinea pigs have other drinks? It's unhealthy for guinea pigs to ingest high sugar, high salt, or high fat drinks. That eliminates soda, juice, dairy, sport drinks, and others.

How do you treat a UTI in guinea pigs?

Veterinarians will prescribe antibiotics such as enrofloxacin, meloxicam for a couple of days or weeks, depending on the severity. Antibiotics depend on the strain present in your guinea pig's bladder or urinary tract.

What can you give a dehydrated guinea pig?

In order to correct dehydration, extra water must be given to your guinea pig. Sometimes this can be done by helping the guinea pig drink using a syringe. Some guinea pigs need to have fluids given by other methods, either by subcutaneous fluids, intravenous fluids, or intraosseous fluids.

How do I rehydrate my guinea pig?

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Can I give my guinea pig Gatorade?

Sometimes a cavy will drink but not eat and they cannot combat illness without an ample supply of this vitamin. Gatorade or vitamin C water can be given with a syringe if you think your cavy is not drinking. How much Vitamin C should a guinea pig have each day?

Can guinea pigs have unsweetened cranberry juice?

You can try a mix of half juice and half water if you wish to; cranberries are also a good source of extra vitamin C, which you want to give in that situation. Let the piggies drink from the syringe as much as they will take. If they really hate the juice, just give water.

Why is my female guinea pigs pee red?

It can be sterile inflammation, or caused by a bacterial infection (a UTI). Inflammation or infection can occur due to dirty surroundings, a blood-borne infection, kidney disease, uroliths (stones – see above) and more. Cystitis is more common in females due to their shorter urethra.

Do guinea pigs drink orange juice?

Can Guinea Pigs Drink Orange Juice? You also do not want to give your guinea pig orange juice. Orange juice has too much sugar for their digestive systems to handle, and some juices even contain additional ingredients that may be harmful for them as well.

Can guinea pigs drink natural orange juice?

Orange juice isn't poisonous to guinea pigs, but juice doesn't contain the same amount of fiber as whole fruit. So straight away, OJ is missing some of the nutritional benefit for guinea pigs. It's best to stick to clean, fresh water for your piggies' drinks, and serve up their orange in tasty wedges.

Can you flavor guinea pig water?

I don't think that it is a good idea to give anything that contains a lot of sugar and/or artificial sweeteners and flavours. Rather give them plain water and fresh fruit twice weekly! A bit of melon for example is a dead cert in this hot weather!

Do girl guinea pigs have periods?

Female guinea pigs have estrous cycles in which they go into heat several times a year for several days, with different stages. However, they don't experience bleeding or periods as in a menstrual cycle. While they are in heat, they are fertile and go through spontaneous ovulation.

Do guinea pigs get periods and bleed?

Unfortunately, noticeable bleeding is never normal in guinea pigs and is typically not part of their natural cycle. Other causes such as bladder or other urinary stones, infections, or other abnormalities may be causing those signs that you're seeing.

Why does my guinea pig have a wet bum?

If your guinea is sitting in one spot a lot and has an ongoing wet bum, we suggest a vet visit to diagnose and rule out bladder stones, teeth issues, arthritis, respiratory issues, UTI's, gut issues.

What is the most common cause of death in guinea pigs?

Pneumonia. Pneumonia is actually the leading cause of death in Guinea pigs. It is generally caused by a bacterial infection. Some of the symptoms of pneumonia include wheezing, trouble breathing, discharge from the nose or mouth, weight loss, reddish eyes, and depression.

How do I know if my guinea pig is in pain?

Why is my guinea pig pee Milky?

Nothing to worry! Milky urine and white powdery deposits mean that excess calcium has been excreted, which is a normal process. Sometimes you can find poos with white spots when a piggy with white pee has peed on them. The diet is OK, as is meadow hay.

Can I give my guinea pig ice?

Place a few ice cubes in your pet's water bottle or bowl, or give them an ice cube to play with. Make sure that fresh water is available at all times! Give small, frozen mixed vegetables to pets that can eat them (e.g. hedgehogs, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats and others).

Can guinea pigs have cold water?

Guinea pigs should always be given cold water and not warm or hot water. But don't chill the water as it's fine straight from the tap.

Do guinea pigs have night vision?

It's likely that guinea pigs can see in the dark to some degree, but just how much night vision they have is a matter of conjecture. And with their other senses and excellent memory, they've got plenty of senses to help them get around.

Why do guinea pigs shake?

Guinea pigs can also shake when they are scared or anxious. This can be due to loud noises or significant changes in their environment. If they were just adopted, shaking is probably a sign that they're a bit stressed by the change. Often, the best thing you can do is make them comfortable and wait them out.