Abdominal fat puts pressure on the cecum and keeps it from operating efficiently, increasing the risk
for gut stasis.
When your pet is brought to a veterinary surgeon they will be given a full «head to toe» examination in order to try and identify any potential causes
for the gut stasis.
Not exact matches
If you suspect a
gut stasis - related issue, please bring her back to your vet
for reassessment of her condition as more medicine can be prescribed to help with her appetite.
Gut stasis will also occur if your guinea pig stops eating
for some reason.
Guinea pigs that don't eat or produce feces
for 24 hours should be seen at an emergency veterinary clinic right away, as they could be experiencing
gut stasis.