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Why does my guinea pig pull out her poop?
lately wenever she poos she kneels down and pulls out her poop with her mouth... its super gross and i dont know why
4 Answers
- CarolLv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
Guinea pigs make two different types of poop one is the waist and the other is made to be eaten as it contains nutrients that they need to absorb and did not the first time around.This is a very important of their digestive system, I know it is a bit weird to adjust to but it is simply the way they are made and is perfectly normal.
Source(s): 32 years deducted to caring for and loving guinea pigs - 9 years ago
My guinea pig does it to. The guinea pig pulls out it's poop so it can absorb MORE nutrition from it. It's how they get the most from their diet. Completely natural do not stop your pig from doing this. Sounds like you got a nice healthy guinea pig keep it up!
Source(s): Owner of 3 Guinea Pigs and 1 Puppy - Anonymous9 years ago
she isnt pulling it out, she is eating it fresh from her behind. guinea pigs like to eat their poop because they dont always digest all the food first time around so they enjoy the nutrients from their poop. it's gross, but its' what they do.
- 9 years ago
i think ur guinea pig has impact, which means her poop is too hard to be pushed out itself.
guinea pigs, get impact as they grow older.
you can help by rubbing it with a wet, but warm cotton ball or paper towel which makes her poop softer :)
if u are still concerned, or this doesnt work, try contacting your vet for help =)
