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My 15 year old daughter is pet sitting for our neighbors. They have 2 guinea pigs who have been fine all week. She just goes over and makes sure they have food and water. They have been moving around fine. We live in NC and the house is set at the temperature it always is. When she went over last night they were both sitting still . . . dead. They share a cage. They are a year old. Isn't this odd? We know nothing about guinea pigs. Are there frequent unexplained deaths? Do they startle easily? Could an alarm have gone off and scared them? We are just puzzled about this.
Hello Wendy!
Hmmm...
I know for a fact that that could not have scared them to death. I have no idea why they would both die suddenly besides being poisoned by eating something they shouldn't have. Please don't put any blame on your daughter though, I know what that feels like for a young girl.
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Answers by Expert:
Nicole Bury
Expertise
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!
Experience
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!
Organizations
None. Unfortunately ;)
Education/Credentials
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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