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Nose
Normal
Abnormal
Clear
No Discharge
Skin Clean
Ease of Breathing
Discharge
Runny
Sneezing
Crusty
Wheezing
Eyes
Ears
Mouth
Fur
Fecal/Urine
Behaviour
Health Care Chart
Identifying illness promptly is a key component to maintaining your guinea pigs health. Always weigh your cavy weekly!
Please see our chart below for signs of what is normal and abnormal. Please feel free to print off and use as a reference.
Clear
Symetrical
Open
Cloudy
Discharge
Crusty
Squinting
Redness
Bulging Eyes
Clean
Inside of ear clear
Crusty
Skin Peeling
Inflamed
Teeth Straight
Clear of debris
Closes easily
Difficulty Eating
Slightly Ajar
Salivating
Hair Loss
Scratching
Balding
Clean
Clear skin
Oval Shape
Brown/Black
Urine Clear
Diarrhea
Blood in Urine
Incontinence
Alert
Active
Lethargic
Loss of appetite
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Abnormal
Abnormal
Abnormal
Abnormal
Abnormal
Abnormal
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