How do I know if it's heatstroke? Heatstroke can lead to death if not treated quickly so this must be taken extremely seriously. Your guinea pig may be suffering from heatstroke if: He has been continuously exposed to direct sunlight He is limp and unable to move around His breathing is laboured His pulse is quick He is drooling and has a damp chin What should I do? Guinea pigs suspected of suffering heatstroke should be brought inside immediately into a cool environment. The following treatments should be observed immediately: Dab cool water on the ears Dip the legs in cool water Wrap the guinea pig in cool damp towels Direct a fan on a slow setting toward your pet Offer water to drink from your fingertip As heatstroke must be treated extremely quickly at the onset, there may not be time to get your pet to your local veterinary surgery straight away. Once the above steps have been tried and the guinea pig appears to be recovering or stabilising, you must see your vet immediately as an emergency. Arthritis Bites Superficial bites Moderate bites Deep wounds Bladder/urinary tract Bladder stones Urinary tract infection Cushing's Disease Eyes Corneal abrasion Fatty eye Foreign objects Feet Bleeding nails Overgrown nails Heatstroke Medical kit Neutering Rear end Impaction Yeast overproduction Respiratory Congestive heart failure Upper respiratory infection Skin Chelitis Cysts Flaky skin Hair loss Mycosis Scratch wounds Teeth Broken teeth Weight Weighing Weight loss
