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Why should you check your guinea pig closely every day?

They hide illness until they are very sick.

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  1. They hide illness until very sick ✔
  2. Their appetite normally changes every day
  3. Their vaccines wear off very quickly

Why: Guinea pigs, like many prey animals, hide signs of illness. By the time a guinea pig looks sick, it may be very ill, and it can decline quickly. Watch its eating, droppings, breathing and energy every day.

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Answer: They hide illness until very sick. Guinea pigs, like many prey animals, hide signs of illness. By the time a guinea pig looks sick, it may be very ill, and it can decline quickly. Watch its eating, droppings, breathing and energy every day.

  1. Routine Care of Guinea Pigs, Merck Veterinary Manual www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/guinea-pigs/routine-care-of-guinea-pigs
    Guinea pigs hide signs of illness until they are very sick.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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