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Sick Weight gain, crusty eye, saliva dripping from mouth

mcbean2006

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My male guinea pig has noticeably gained some weight over the past week. He also looks bunched up. IMG_2950.jpgIMG_2948.jpg His eye looks sort of crusty too, though it's hard to see in the photo. Also, it looks like saliva is dripping from his mouth. His chin is all wet and when he was eating lettuce (he is eating thank goodness) I could see green saliva dripping onto the fleece. I'm taking him to the vet tonight at 8. Does anyone know what this is? Help! IMG_2952.jpgIMG_2954.jpg
 

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It may be bloat, it may be heart issues. Taking him to the vet is a good idea. Let us know what he says.

How old is the pig?
 

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About 2 or 3.
 

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We took him to the vet but he passed this morning
 

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I'm very sorry you lost him.
 
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