Guinea Pig Common Diseases

Question 1

Vitamin D deficiency clinical signs

Answer 1

Scurvy
Anorexia. Rough hair coat, diarrhea, weight loss. Swollen/painful joints, petechia, teeth grinding

Question 2

Bite wounds/ trauma treatment

Answer 2

Drain and flush. Systemic antibiotics

Question 3

Pyodermatitis

Answer 3

From wire flooring
Surgical debridement, antibiotics, pain management

Question 4

Dystocia

Answer 4

Usually when bred for the first time (7months

Question 5

Causes of dystocia

Answer 5

Finrocartilaginous joint of pubic symphysis not opening

Question 6

Clinical signs of dystocia

Answer 6

Failure to produce pup within 30 minutes of onset of contractions

Question 7

Dental disease clinical signs in guinea pigs

Answer 7

Very common
Anorexia, bruxism, epiphora, weight loss

Question 8

Dental disease treatment

Answer 8

Reshape teeth, extraction, pain management

Question 9

Acariasis clinical signs

Answer 9

Skin mites
Dermatitis/pruritis, excoriating. Secondary infection, alopecia

Question 10

What urinary issues is common in guinea pigs

Answer 10

Calcium carbonate calculi

Question 11

Where can calcium carbonate calculi be found

Answer 11

Kidney, bladders, urethra

Question 12

Calcium carbonate calculi clinical signs

Answer 12

Anuria, hematuria, stranguria (straining)