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my guinea pig isnt moving and is breathing heavy

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Question
i was changing her cage on our back porch and i left her out there by accident because my parents where about to leave me and when i came home she wasn't moving and she was breathing really fast and she wouldn't take any water...is she having a heat stroke and what can i do to save her she is a big part of my life and she means a lot to me she is all i have to talk to when i need a friend

Answer
Hi Jennifer

Im sorry if im to late i really am

When this happens you need to get her cool and fast
But slowly
If she does not take water out of a bottle or a bowl then a syringe will be needed of course one with out a needle
Just fill it with water and slowly release the water and let him drink it do this about 2 times every hour and make sure he stays cool

After a while she will become normal again and she should be fine

You will need to make sure she stays cool but not to cold as she could become sick

Good Luck
And i really am sorry for the wait

All the best
Mitch