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New Silk haired guinea pig

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Question
She is not eating or drinking?  Do you think she is lonely?  She is 1 1/2 months old & was separated from her mom & siblings a week ago.  I'm afraid that she is eating her bedding & it's making her sick.  I got the recycled looking critter care bedding.  Do guinea pigs that you have seen ever use those exercise wheels?

Answer
Hello Christine,
If I were in your position I would monitor you guinea very carefully and talk with your vet as there may be a medical reason that she is not eating or drinking. None of my guinea pigs use exercise wheels, instead I let them have a long run in my garden.
Best wishes
Aleksandra