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Dead Pig

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Question
Hi, yesterday I went outside to feed my guinea pig and she was dead the day before she seem a little bit sick but I did not think much of it, she wasn't eating or drinking, she wasn't moving much either but it didn't seem that bad. It was pretty hot yesterday so I was thinking maybe it was heat stroke. Does this sound right to you?  

Answer
She probably died of heat stroke. It's not really a good idea to keep guinea pigs outside. They can't deal with the heat that well. When a guinea pig doesn't eat or drink something is certainly wrong and I would have brought her inside and try to hand feed her until you can take her to a vet. I am sorry for your loss.