What cand I do to try to ensure that my guinea pig has a safe pregnancy?

Question

I recently got two guinea pigs from someone and they were not treated all that well, they were fed dog food and they were filthy but after I took them home I saw that one was pregnant, I know that it us essential that they get the proper nutrients during pregnancy and they have not got that also she was likely stressed do to moving and not getting much attention and I know that is also important so what can I do?

Answer 1

Just ensure that you are a responsible pet owner and have clean food, water, and cage. Nature will take its course.

Answer 2

You dont really have to do much. Make sure that the cage is kept clean and that the guinea pigs have plenty of food and water!

Good luck!

Answer 3

I would talk to a veterinarian

Answer 4

Careful, if the pig is past a certain cage it's going to be a very rough pregnancy.

Here's some information: http://www.guinealynx.info/breeding.html

"Guinea pig sows are at risk of pregnancy complications because the babies are born large and ready to run. Breeding after 8 months of age can be fatal for a guinea pig who has not had a previous litter due to dystocia. The symphysis (a joint of tough fibrous cartilage which firmly joins the 2 pubic bones) can stiffen upon reaching adulthood and she may not be able to deliver her pups unaided. Sows with dystocia usually need a caesarian section. The survival rate is very poor."

If you're new to guinea pigs here's some good places to look at:

http://www.petinfopackets.com/guineapigs...

http://www.guinealynx.info/

http://www.cavyspirit.com/

http://www.guineapigcages.com/

I am glad the pigs are safely in your care, I can't believe they were feeding them /dog food/ :(.

Answer 5

well about3 months ago my guinea pig had an unexpcted pregnancy and i didn't know what to do. I took her to the vet and they said to give her alot of nutreients and carots and stuuf. Keep her in a queit place and yes dont give her to much attention because if she is shy you don't want to scare her. I just gave her alot of vaitamins and everything.

Answer 6

I'm sorry that you have to go through this.  I'm not trying to scare you.

I strongly recommend having a vet on hand that you know treats exotics, because there's a strong chance that she may need an emergency C-section.  Guinea pigs aren't like other rodents in that breeding is easy.  A very significant number (one in five, even for professional breeders!) die in childbirth.  Better yet would be to do an emergency spay, but that might be out of the question.  Don't wait until the last minute to call around, have the phone-number and address on hand and make sure your local emergency clinic treats cavies.

Chances are they may have scurvy from being fed improperly.  They really need to see a vet just to make sure that the poor diet didn't affect them too much.  =/  It stinks how poorly people treat rodents; I've taken in rescues in some pretty awful conditions.