Not sure if guinea pigs drinking or not?

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I got 2 guinea pigs yesterday. We got them a water bottle which is what they had in the pet store. One of them is drinking and eating regularly. My other one is eating fine but seems to have trouble getting the water from the bottle she chews it instead of actually sucking so nothing comes out. I got her to drink today because when she was chewing on it i swerved it into her mouth and got some water to come out. We put a bowl in as well but she just plays in it not drinking it. I'm not sure if shes drinking at night or not i don't know what to do? Shes not showing any signs of dehydration.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

My piggy does the same thing - the chewing on the bottle thing - and it's just that since they're so small, they have troubles pushing the ball back with just their tongue or licking it to get the water out. If you're really worried about it, separate your pigs and give them both water bottles (the same kind, if possible). Watch the water levels - they should decrease about the same unless one pig is smaller or bigger, obviously. If you can't really see the levels, put a piece of cork or something else tiny and floaty in the bottles to see it easier. I hope this helps and good luck with your little fuzzies :)

Lyric · Answer

i have no idea usually if they don't drink from bottle its because they are used to a bowl if she wont drink from that either idk i would just leave the bowl out for an option for her she will drink if she gets thirsty maybe shes not used to the cage doesn't want to drink but that doesn't make sense bcuz shes eating but after a couple weeks if ur still not sure go back to the pet store and ask how she was b4 u got her if she starts showing signs and still wont drink c a vet

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