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Expert: Nicole Bury - 10/26/2009


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Ok so I've had my guniea pig for 9months now.

and just outta No wear. He gets sick & can't walk on her legs or bearly move , & her heart is slowing down . :.[

Why is that im soo sceard like idk wat to Do  someone pls help me .?

Answer
Hello,
I will take an educated guess that he has gone to rainbow bridge.
I will say that there is NOTHING you could do, besides be there in the final moments.
I think that it sounds like old age, guinea pigs live to be about 4-5 years old.
If you want to follow up with another question, please feel free.

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Nicole Bury

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I can answer every question anyone has! I am always willing to hit the books for other owners! I and my husband between me have 6 guinea pigs and one expecting, that we intend to keep 2 of. I can help with idle questions, everyday problems to serious health problems but I always suggest seeing a vet!

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I have had 14 guinea pigs in my life with more to come. I have volunteered at the local shelter just to work with the small animals on a weekly basis and I have been to countless vets to soak up there advice, as well as looking in my 50 something books on guinea pigs. I know almost everything I can wrap my head around about guinea pigs! Sometimes my husband, who is an exotic bird vet/guinea pig fanatic helps me with the questions to!

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I have taken community courses for pet care, including small animals, but I have not been to school formal education (I am not a vet). Currently I am in the process of becoming a published author and I have my degree in creative writing. Someday I will have my masters. I teach local classes for advanced creative writing and literature for teens.

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