Guinea pig symptom checker

Guinea pigs hide illness well, so knowing which signs are an emergency and which can wait matters. Tap a symptom for likely causes and how urgently to act.

This is not a diagnosis. It is a guide to how urgent a symptom usually is. Guinea pigs go downhill fast, so when in doubt, call an exotic vet. If your pig has stopped eating or pooping, treat it as an emergency now.

Last updated August 2026 · Written from years of keeping long-haired guinea pigs in the Houston area. This is general care information, not veterinary advice. For anything medical, please see an exotic vet.