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GUINEA PIG ILLNESS EMERGENCY

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Question
Hi, my guinea pig isn't drinking or eating very much and he seems tired and isn't as active as he normally is. There is also some eye crust and a small amount of nasal discharge. Please help me to figure out this problem.

Answer
Hello Shelby!
First off, here is a great site for any future questions you may have for a more immediate response:http://www.guinealynx.info/
And second, it sounds like a cold and the only thing you can do now is take him/her to the vet. Find the possible cause of the illness as well so that you can put a stop to it. It could be somebody sick was handling them or a draft was going through the room or they were over tired or over handled.