Heart disease in guinea pigs
Diseases of the heart and circulatory organs rarely seen in guinea pigs.
Stress and too high a temperature for a long time can lead to cardiovascular insufficiency. The pig, not reacting to anything, lies on its side; the pulse is greatly accelerated, breathing is frequent and shallow.
Diseases of the heart and circulatory organs rarely seen in guinea pigs.
Stress and too high a temperature for a long time can lead to cardiovascular insufficiency. The pig, not reacting to anything, lies on its side; the pulse is greatly accelerated, breathing is frequent and shallow.
First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the cause of circulatory failure. When stressed, the stressful situation should be eliminated by placing the animal in a dark, quiet room. If the cause of the disease is heat, then the guinea pig must be placed on or under a damp handkerchief. Rub the back of the head with a piece of ice. The animal can be injected under the skin with 5 g of Effortil.
Treatment is recommended to support glucocorticoids. To avoid heatstroke, it is very important to provide outdoor guinea pigs with adequate shady, well-ventilated space.
First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the cause of circulatory failure. When stressed, the stressful situation should be eliminated by placing the animal in a dark, quiet room. If the cause of the disease is heat, then the guinea pig must be placed on or under a damp handkerchief. Rub the back of the head with a piece of ice. The animal can be injected under the skin with 5 g of Effortil.
Treatment is recommended to support glucocorticoids. To avoid heatstroke, it is very important to provide outdoor guinea pigs with adequate shady, well-ventilated space.
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