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What Are the Symptoms of Coccidiosis in Guinea Pigs?
Coccidiosis in guinea pigs starts quietly—low energy, poor appetite, and weight loss—then progresses to diarrhea with blood or mucus as the parasites steal nutrients and damage the gut lining. Left alone it leads to malnutrition, low blood sugar (weakness, wobbliness, collapse), and can end in shock or death. Some pigs show nervous signs like tremors or a tilted head, fever, and clear digestive distress. Diagnosis is confirmed by finding oocysts under a microscope; treatment uses anticoccidial drugs (sulfonamides, quinolones) at the vet's dose, plus fluids and electrolytes for support. Prevention is clean housing, disinfection, balanced feed, and good parasite control—so see a vet early rather than waiting.
Common Guinea Pig Diseases and Treatments
Guinea pigs are cute and gentle, but they still need disease prevention to stay healthy and live longer. Here are the common guinea pig illnesses and how to treat them.