Friday, January 29, 2010

Baby guinea pig didn't make it

During the night the baby started to have difficulty breathing. I started the humidifier in the incubator ( intensive care unit) to help open up airways. But he passed away before morning. The poor little guy. Lethal guinea pigs are a result of poor breeding. It is one of the many reasons why breeding guinea pigs is not a good idea at all. The person who called us about the little one said her daughter received a 4 week old female guinea pig as a gift. She was bought at a pet store. The 4 week week old girl was already pregnant! Still a baby herself in my eyes, even though I know they are capable of becoming pregnant at that age. The breed and color of the Mom and Dad guinea pig produced a Lethal. Lethal's have a slim chance of making much past birth. Even when they do, they have multiple health problems throughout their life. I was told there were two other babies born, but they are doing well. I hope Mom guinea pig and the 2 babies are okay.

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