My guinea pig was with a male. Could she be pregnant after pet store error?

If they have been together for a month, it certainly is possible that Candy is pregnant. The good news is that it's better for guinea pigs to get pregnant when they are young like five or six months of age; in fact, if you plan to mate guinea pigs, it should be done before the female is eight months of age. This is because that is the time when their pubic symphysis is open to allow normal delivery of the guinea pig pups. After eight months of age, it fuses and they should not be mated at that time. Candy and the male will have to be separated when she gives birth to the pups, as the male should not be in the cage with them all. You will also have to separate any male guinea pig pups from the mother by three weeks of age because this is when they reach sexual maturity. They will mate with their mother. In addition, the father guinea pig should not be around the female guinea pig pups because they reach sexual maturity at four weeks of age, and he will mate with them. I would start saving money to get a new cage for the male so you can move him as soon as possible, and save money to get him neutered. If Candy is pregnant, you will need to have cages for the pups as well once they are old enough to be separated from their mother so they don't mate with their parents or each other. I would take Candy into the vet to confirm if she is pregnant or not. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Well, the first thing you'll need to do is figure out whether or not this is a male or female. There are lots of images available on guinea pig sexing and guinea pig anatomy so that you will be able to figure this out most likely. In terms of the symptoms you've reported, I would have to see pictures and perform a physical exam to give you my take. It sounds like you could be right, but there are also many other reasons for both pain and swelling in the abdomen. I would recommend having you and your parents bring him to a veterinarian comfortable treating small mammals. Hope this makes sense.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your Guinea pig. You will need to have her examined by a veterinarian to know for sure if she is pregnant or not. The gestation period is roughly two months. This should help you know as well depending on how long you have owned her. Go slow around her and offer small treats to help her build trust in you. I hope this information helps!

Well, guinea pigs gestation period is about 65 days, and of course she has to have some contact with a male. In the past, I have been able to tell if they are pregnant by palpation. Also, if you gingerly placer your hands on either side of her belly you may be able to feel moving piglets. If she is an adult and has never had a litter please take her to see a veterinarian. Female guinea pigs can have a very tough tough me delivering if their pelvis has matured completely. Good luck to you and Rosey.

Hello. I have never heard of a pregnant guinea allowing herself to be mated. I suspect that was not pregnant. The white "plug" you saw coming from her vulva was probably the male's semen. This means she is probably pregnant now and will deliver pups in 9-10 weeks.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Female companionship is sufficient for your guinea pigs. It is arguably better, as more mature guinea pigs (over 6-8 months) are at higher risk for complication during pregnancy and birth.

Thanks for your question about your guinea pigs, and congratulations on getting new members to your family. The photos are mildly blurry, but both of the pigs look like females. One thing you can do to confirm - the lighter colored guinea pig photo is more clear and is a female. The darker one is a bit harder to tell - if you compare them and they look the same then they are both females. If you are unsure, you can also post additional photos. I would recommend taking your new pets to the veterinarian for a wellness exam. They can provide you with husbandry and diet advice so that your new friends can stay happy and healthy. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!