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It is essential to determine if your Guinea pig is happy and healthy. We've identified several signs that will help you ensure that your pet is happy and healthy.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Pigs are natural rooters and puzzle solvers, so anything that involves nosing around with or digging in will be fun. Giant rubber balls (like the kind you see horses playing with) treats hanging from a chain, places to dig and more can all help encourage some playfulness and enrich the environment. Pregnant pigs should be up to date on any needed vaccines in your area prior to breeding, and should be fed a diet appropriate for enough nutrition for growing piglets and nursing them after birth. A growing or lactation diet is best for mom to prevent nutrient deficiencies during these high-energy periods. Signs of problems that warrant a call to the vet are lethargy, loss of appetite, failure to gain weight, or struggling to stand/move around. Depending on your production style, most pregnant sows are crated or kept in a special birthing pen that allows piglets to safely move away from mom without having her accidentally lay on or step on babies. Providing a heat lamp for the babies to c
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Pig have two sets of teeth, deciduous (baby) and permanent teeth. They are born with needle teeth, eight of them, that are very sharp. As they grow, their baby teeth will come in, and then fall out to be replaced by their permanent teeth. It can take up to 20 months of age before all of their permanent teeth are in, so Penelope will be technically teething for a long time! There are a few things you can give her to help. Whimzees can be given to her, and you can get them from pet stores and online. You can give her frozen treats with a combination of water, juice, yogurt, pureed pumpkin, apple sauce, and bits of fruits & veggies. Put the mixture in an ice cube tray, freeze, and then give to her to enjoy. Teething can be painful for a pig, and I would speak to your vet about pain medications to her. Never give her any pain medications that your vet hasn't prescribed because you may accidentally do harm to Penelope.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Pigs tend to run hotter than people and a normal temp is around 101.5-102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. If she's lethargic, not wanting to eat as much, and also has nasal discharge, I'd be worried about something underlying such as a respiratory illness which can affect piglets. Having a vet take a look, especially if she isn't improving, is best. In the meantime, keeping her eating her regular food, and keeping he warm may help keep her comfortable until the cause is found.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello, thank you for using Boop by Petco. I am so sorry for your concerns about your neighbors PBP. Having raised them, I can tell you that EVERYTHING makes a PBP scream. But, this is very unusual & quite concerning. My thoughts are there was some belly pain, either indigestion or gas that caused such discomfort. If the pig managed to get stuck & was unable to right herself, then that would cause her to holler in distress. Arthritis might cause this, but my old girl would just grunt & complain as she moved about. Fortunately, once she was up, all was right in the world, but please make sure the owner of the pig is aware of what has happened. He needs to see if there is something that needs to be done to prevent a future occurrence. Thank you.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Keep in mind that she just may simply not like those. I would encourage you to try other vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers or celery and also other types of dry food until you find what she prefers. Best of luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025