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what is wrong with your guinea pig if it is bleeding
Hello Chloe!
Good question! First off, here is a great site for any future questions you may have for a more immediate response:http://www.guinealynx.info/
Second, find the source of the bleeding. Is it from the vagina/penis or is it from a foot or nail? This is very important as a skin wound suggests fighting or a fall. Blood from the mouth or private area suggests internal problems like parasites or cancer.
When my guinea pigs got ovarian cysts and bladder cancer, they bled from there vagina. When they got in a scrap one of them bleed from the foot and the other from the nail. Gypsy, had a small cut on her left back foot that healed up fine after I cleaned it out with warm water. Shadows nail fell off so I put some 'Quik Stop' on it and she was fine.
If your guinea pig is bleeding than locate it and feel free to message me for further care advice!
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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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