I adopted Iggy about a month ago. I picked her up the other day and couldn't help but notice how big her belly was. I can't tell if shes just really chubby and I need to change her diet or shes actually expecting. I also remembered that when I got her they also had male guinea pigs in the same cage but at the same time I didn't realize how fast guinea pigs are sexually mature at as young as 3 weeks! She was at least a few months old when I got her only a month ago. My guess was that they weren't mature enough to reproduce or the males were neutered thats why thay had at least 15 mixed gendered guinea pigs together! I tried doing some research to see if she was pregnant. To make a long story short I've never had a pregnant guinea pig and theres no real way for me to tell until I can bring her to the vet next week. So I'm looking for a second opinion if anybody else can tell if shes pregnant based on her shape yet? I also was able to put my hand under her belly and did feel a couple lumps and fluttering.
Also, she has currently been caged with her cagemate Squeaky. They get along and I don't see Squeaky showing and serious agressive behavior besides the usual rumblestrutting. I've even caught Iggy cleaning Squeaky's ears. If Iggy is in fact pregnant, should I keep them caged together still? Or should they be in separate cages? Also what should I be feeding Iggy to make sure she is getting all the nutrients she needs? Or any extra care tips?
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Also, she has currently been caged with her cagemate Squeaky. They get along and I don't see Squeaky showing and serious agressive behavior besides the usual rumblestrutting. I've even caught Iggy cleaning Squeaky's ears. If Iggy is in fact pregnant, should I keep them caged together still? Or should they be in separate cages? Also what should I be feeding Iggy to make sure she is getting all the nutrients she needs? Or any extra care tips?
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