birthing

Question
my annabelle is expecting i just don't know when last night she had a 3 inch sting of mucus blood coming out of her area, does this mean she is close and how do i know when to expect, is this normal

Answer
Hi Kimberly,

    I highly suggest taking your expectant mother to a veterinarian who is experienced in the area of guinea pigs immediately.  Blood is usually a sign of delivery problems.  How old was your guinea pig when she conceived?  Any time after about eight months is too old for most sows to have a first litter because their pelvic bones fuse together, making passage of the babies extremely difficult - which can be fatal to the litter and/or the mother.

    However, it could be the early passage of some other tissue - although I'm not sure of the likelihood of this.  See what your vet says, and keep in mind that a caesarean section is possible for guinea pigs.

    Thank you for your question, I hope I have been of some help to you.  If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.  Good luck with your guinea pigs (=

                                                 - Nicole