my guinea pigs head is tilted

Question
We've noticed today that our g.p.'s head is tilted to the side as if she would be in a sleeping position, but the rest of her body is straight on as usual. Any ideas?

Answer
Hi Nancy,

It's good that you've noticed this! I advise you to make your guinea pig an appointment at a specialist small animal or exotic pet vet ASAP. A tilted head can simply mean an ear infection, but it can also be an indication of something much more serious so I recommend you get her examined by an expert so whatever treatment is necessary can be started.

Good luck, and if you have any other questions ... just ask!

Jenny.