guinea pig constipation symptoms

Guinea Pig Constipation Symptoms

Constipation is a digestive system abnormality that causes an animal to pass hard stool that is difficult to expel. This condition is associated with infrequent bowel movements. Constipation, though a common condition in other animals, is rare in guinea pigs. This is due to their diet that is rich in fiber. If it occurs, however, for one reason or the other, it’s usually painful and can even be fatal to your guinea pig. If you suspect your guinea pig has constipation and you know a veterinary, contact them today to get your pet checked. Meanwhile, here are the the common causes of constipation in a guinea pig.

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dog breasts

Swelling Dog Breasts

Female hounds breastfeed like mammalians, their designation deriving from the mammary gland used to manufacture milk. The milk is brimful of nutrition and planned to keep their endangered pups nourished and safeguarded from possible diseases. Sometimes these mammary glands can become inflated, usually looking swollen or red. This breast swelling in dogs is natural as both their heat cycle and gestation can occasion inflammation. But this occurrence can happen because of a primary pathology or an affliction like mastitis. It can also occur on sterilized female dogs who may not have gestation associated causes of the redness and inflammation.

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