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flofy is sick

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Question
I have 3 guinea pigs for 2 1/2 years.
They are in separated cages but near. They are always happy. My kids used play with them. We give them pelets, apples, letucce, parsley and carrots.
One of them , Flofy, is acting diferente.
Since yesterday he is lay off the whole day at the same place, he doesnt't drink or eat. Today he looks worse like he will die... he  didn't react when we touch it, just moves up his head a litle bit. I heard some diferent noise.
I think it is suffering. The only differente thing I notice this week is that it eated plastic. What is going on ? What can I do ?

THanks Denise


Answer
Please forgive me for not answering sooner as I share my computer and my room mate was deleting them. Flofy sounds like he is going to die. You're right. You probably already know this though by now, as it took me so long to respond. The plastic could have blocked his intestines some how. When he showed symptoms chances are he's been sick for a while. Guinea pigs are prey animals and will try to hide all signs of illness, even though there is no threat. Take your guinea pig to the vet, if it isn't already too late. I apologize once again. I'm wishing you the best of luck.