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Re: Common Misconceptions about Guinea Pigs and their Care

Guinea Pigs are able to contract wet tail

FALSE

Wet tail is a stress induced ailment in hamsters. Many people confuse it with diarrhea in other rodents, but it is entirely restricted to hamsters. Please note, while guinea pigs cannot get wet tail, they can still get diarrhea, which can be fatal.

For more info on wet tail, visit: http://www.petwebsite.com/wettail.htm
For more info on diarrhea in guinea pigs, visit: http://guinealynx.info/diarrhea.html

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