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What should I do?

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Question
Hello, I recently brought two guinea pigs, both girls, and one was pregnant. The pregnant had two babies about a week ago but I am concerned about my other guinea pig. She hasn't been as active as she just sits in the corner and If I try to push her out of the corner, she trys to stay as close to the corner. I also found out that it was her, that was doing the poo and along with it, is watery stuff. It's light brown and it looks a bit like milk but lighter. Is this diarrhea? If it is, what should I do? Thankyou for taking your time reading!

Answer
Hi Emma

Yes, it does sound like diarrhea.

Sometimes, if this is just diarhea on its own, its little more than an upset stomache that can be fixed with home remedies.

However, as your piggy seems unwell in herself by the fact she is sitting in a corner, this is evidence of a more serious digestive infection, so you should seek vetinary treatment straight away so the correct medecine can be given.

andy