How do you save a dying guinea pig?

A dying guinea pig will become very weak and unable to feed or water himself as his death approaches. You can make his passing less uncomfortable by offering him water from a spoon, syringe, or water bottle. Blend or mix a guinea pig "smoothie" that contains hay, water and ground up pellets and feed it to him.
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How long does it take for a dying guinea pig to die?

It can take between one and three days for a guinea pig to die, and though it is important to carefully monitor them during this period, handling is not necessary.
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Can you bring a guinea pig back to life?

Unfortunately, guinea pigs can't come back to life. If your pet dies, you can't reverse the situation. That's the end of the story. You won't be able to make any new memories with that pet.
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Do guinea pigs close their eyes when they die?

They go limp and their eyes stay open. This happens when the guinea pig is close to death and its body is shutting down. The eyes are one of the last things to go, because they don't require much energy. So, even though it's a sad sight, it's actually a sign that your guinea pig was very near death.
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Why is my guinea pig not moving but breathing?

A guinea pig may lie on his side when he's sick. In this case, he may not want to move, and other symptoms of illness may be evident. Signs of illness include lethargy, difficulty moving, heavy breathing, panting, runny nose, weepy eyes, diarrhea, vomiting or anything else that's not normal for your guinea pig.
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Why is my guinea pig lying on its side?

Typically, a guinea pig laying on its side is a sign of a happy, relaxed guinea pig. However, if lying on his side is accompanied by twitching, shortness of breath, or other signs of illness, your guinea pig is ill and should be taken to a vet. Guinea pigs also lie on their sides if they're shocked or scared.
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What does a dying guinea pig look like?

A sick and dying Guinea pig will have a very poor coat, which can look dull, show thinning, or appear to be rough. They may also have patches of hair loss and you may see inflamed areas of skin. You should also keep your eyes out for signs of parasites, such as ringworm, lice, and mites.
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What to do if a guinea pig dies?

When a guinea pig dies, it is important that the remaining guinea pigs are able to say their goodbyes, if this is at all possible. Place the passed Guinea Pigs back into their cage or hutch, for just a few minutes for this to happen. They may ignore their friend or look from afar, or nudge them to try and wake them.
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When should you put your guinea pig down?

Persistent and incurable inability to eat, signs of pain, distress or discomfort, difficulty in breathing, and painful sores that will not heal are all indications that euthanasia should be considered. You know your pet best, so try to make a reasoned judgement on his or her quality of life.
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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.
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What causes sudden death in guinea pigs?

Heart attack (and stroke) are, sadly, very common causes of sudden death in guinea pigs, a.k.a. cavies. Cavies are very sensitive to their environment, particularly changes in temperature. Being unable to rest peacefully also causes stress that affects their system.
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Why are my guinea pigs dying?

Sudden death in guinea pigs is often caused by the environment. For example, a guinea pig's cage may not be the right size for their needs or it could have a wire floor that is too hard. Guinea pigs are sensitive to noise. Loud noise levels can stress the guinea pig's neurological system.
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How do you know if your guinea pig is in pain?

General signs of pain and illness include: teeth grinding. hunched appearance. squinting eyes.
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Where do you put a dead guinea pig?

Leave your deceased guinea pig in the cage (or put them back if they died outside of the cage) so that your remaining guinea pigs can see him. They may ignore him or trundle up and lick him. Give them half an hour with their friend before you remove him from the cage.
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Is my guinea pig dead or hibernating?

During this time your guinea pigs might seem lethargic (sluggish), be slow to respond and have a lower heart rate (which is very unusual, because they're active animals). They can even appear sluggish and half dead. If your piggies stay too cold for too long, they'll get hypothermia.
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Should I replace a dead guinea pig?

If one of your guinea pigs sadly dies, leaving a single guinea pig left alone then yes, your remaining guinea pig will be very lonely and needs a companion. If you have more than two guinea pigs and one dies, then it's not absolutely necessary to get another, but if you want to buy or adopt more then go right ahead.
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How much does it cost to put a guinea pig down?

For the euthanasia of a small animal, like a bird or guinea pig, you can expect to spend around $50–100, with possible taxes and additional fees.
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Why is my guinea pig dragging his back legs?

Dragging of the back legs can also mean a calcium deficiency. I sucessfully treated one of my pigs with osteocare, which is a human supplement available form the chemist. I would get her checked out by a guinea-savvy vet though to be sure it's not an injury.
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How do you give a guinea pig CPR?

Compress the chest wall firmly at a rate of 2 compressions per second. For small dogs and cats compress the chest wall gently but sufficiently enough to compress 1/3 to 1/2 the chest wall. If breathing for your pet as well, administer 1 breath every 6 seconds.
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Do guinea pigs play dead?

Playing Dead

In the wild, cavies lie motionless on their backs to make predators think they are already dead. Domestic guinea pigs sometimes use this tactic if they become very frightened.
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What does it mean when a guinea pig lays flat?

Guinea pigs lay flat because they feel safe and comfortable enough with you and their surroundings, and they just want to lay still and relax for a while. Most of the time there's no problem with a guinea pig lying down flat because it just shows that it's peaceful enough for them to be able to relax out in the open.
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Should I bury my guinea pig?

You should bury your pet at least three feet (around 3/4 of a metre) below the surface to avoid wild animals (and other pets) disturbing their graves. We always place a large slab or rock upon the top to not only mark the grave but again to reduce the chances of anything digging there.
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How do you put a guinea pig down at home?

To humanely euthanize a pet guinea pig, take them to the vet and determine if they are suffering and should be euthanized. Then, have the vet administer the euthanasia. When euthanizing a pet guinea pig at home, fill a sealed container with carbon dioxide with the guinea pig inside and wait.
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