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obesity

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Question
i have a guinea pig that i have recently purchased and noticed that she is VERY much obese. I would like to know if there is any toys that would be safe for my piggie and help her lose weight. thank you.

Answer
If you got it from a pet store, chances are, she is simply pregnant.  I would take her to a vet to be sure.  As guinea pigs can die giving birth.  So I would want to know for sure just to be prepared.  If she isn't pregnant, then simply allowing her play time outside of her cage each day should help.
Crystal