What is wrong with my guinea pig? :(?

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My guinea pig is about 2 years old. He is a male. He loves to eat, especially carrots. However, when I go to check up on his cage, there is some reddish pinkish urine on the bedding. I am worried. My sister said it's probably just the extra beta carotine he has b/c of all of the carrots, but I don't think this is because of carrots. Otherwise, he is eating and sleeping like an average guinea pig. Any answers?

PS: Do regular vets take care of small rodents like guinea pigs and hamsters? My family said that they don't specialize in rodents.

Carol · Accepted Answer

When in doubt always got an exotic vet as they have gone to the extra schooling to specialize in guinea pigs and just know them better. This is something that might throw a small animals vet as to them small animals usually means cats and dogs.With guinea pigs you have to be very careful as the medications that will cure your cat or dog will kill your guinea pig, this is why you want an exotic vet as they are on top of all of this.

It is not wise to give your guinea pig more than 1 baby carrot a day as they are so high in sugar they are onto good for them.

Anonymous · Answer

I can answer the last part of your question. Normally a regular vet will not see a guinea pigs because there considered exotic pets. You can call in and ask if they have someone who will look. If they don't you can ask them for a number of an exotic vet in your area.

Isabel · Answer

here's a person who has almost the same problem you did... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080723105527AAhAkPA

hope it helps...

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