Ipswich Guinea Pigs

16/08/2021

Early morning feed for some little piggies 🥰

13/08/2021

Lumps

Lumps on a guinea pig’s body can be caused by a number of different problems, including an abscess, tumor, cyst or fatty lipomas.

Abscesses are bacterial infections usually resulting from a wound or injury. Abscesses are round and often have a thick discharge. Tumors can be benign or cancerous, and cysts are often sebaceous and located just below the skin. Fatty lipomas are usually benign and consist of fat that has been deposited under the skin.

It’s difficult to prevent a guinea pig from developing any of these types of lumps, although early detection is important to treatment. Examine your guinea pig every day, and take him to a veterinarian immediately for a diagnosis if you find a lump on his body.

12/08/2021

Respiratory Problems

A variety of viruses and bacteria can cause respiratory ailments in guinea pigs. A guinea pig suffering from a respiratory problem may experience sneezing, lethargy, discharge from the nose and/or eyes, loss of appetite and difficulty breathing.

You can help prevent respiratory infections in guinea pigs by keeping the cage clean, keeping the cage in a draft-free room, and quarantining any new guinea pigs. If you suspect your guinea pig is suffering from a respiratory problem, contact a veterinarian right away.

12/08/2021

12/08/2021

12/08/2021

Mae has such a beautiful personality she's currently on pain meds and antibiotics due to a severe ear infection that had Mae walking in circles... Mae came to stay with us 4days ago and already has gained alot of interest in offers of giving her a forever home ❤ Mae is desexed and has been worm and mite treated and will be ready for adoption after she finishes her course of antibiotics and has been cleared by the vet. Mae's previous owners surrendered Mae due to lack of funding for vet checks and time. Mae is approx 1yr old and loves to snuggle

11/08/2021

Welcome to the new page
We hope to have all our old friends and new join us here to help us grow
We believe giving our rescue piggies their own page will give them more time to shine and hopefully find their forever homes fast.