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Does My Guinea Pig Show Signs Of Calcium Deficiency?

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Does your guinea pig show signs of dehydration?

Does your guinea pig show signs of depression?

Did your guinea pig lost its appetite?

Does your guinea pig exhibit muscle spasms?

Does your guinea pig exhibit convulsions?

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Your guinea pig doesn't show any sign of calcium deficiency. Calcium deficiency occurs most often in obese or stressed guinea pigs, or in guinea pigs that have been pregnant several times. If your pet belongs to any of these watch carefully for the symptoms that will point to calcium deficiency. To prevent this condition, it is advisable to feed your pet only high-quality commercial guinea pig feed. Pregnant and nursing guinea pigs require diets that are specifically formulated for their nutritional needs.

Your guinea pig shows one common sign of calcium deficiency. Calcium deficiency occurs most often in obese or stressed guinea pigs, or in guinea pigs that have been pregnant several times. Make sure that your guinea pig is fed a nutritious and well-balanced diet, as well as any vitamin and mineral supplements your veterinarian may have prescribed.

Your guinea pig shows several common signs of calcium deficiency. A veterinarian should make a diagnosis based on the symptoms exhibited, and by taking into consideration the current physical status of your guinea pig. Calcium deficiency is easily rectified with dietary supplements. The veterinarian will advise you about the types of supplements and the dosage required.

Your guinea pig shows all common signs of calcium deficiency. A veterinarian should make a diagnosis based on the symptoms exhibited, and by taking into consideration the current physical status of your guinea pig. Calcium deficiency is easily rectified with dietary supplements. The veterinarian will advise you about the types of supplements and the dosage required.

References

https://www.petmd.com/exotic/conditions/endocrine/c_ex_gp_calcium_deficiency

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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories. You can find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreten-filipovi%C4%87-515aa5158/