Guinea Pig Vet in Charleston, SC
Guinea pigs are affectionate, social animals, and make wonderful pets. While they may be small and aren’t particularly needy, they still require attentive treatment both from you and our veterinarians in order to stay healthy. While the average guinea pig lifespan is 4-5 years, exceptionally healthy pigs can reach 7-8 years of age.
Because they are prey animals, guinea pigs are skilled at hiding clinical signs of illness. A guinea pig's teeth continue to grow throughout their lifetime, so biannual checkups and dental exams and an appropriate, fibrous diet are essential to maintaining your guinea pig’s health.
To make guinea pig care easier and more affordable for our clients, we offer the Guinea Pig VetCare Package that includes all the most essential services.
Book now or ask about our Guinea Pig VetCare Package today!
Save with the Guinea Pig Vetcare Package
Includes everything your guinea pig needs to give them a great life
Females: $720.00 (save $296) | Males: $580.00 (save $236)
Click the link below. From that page, click the blue "Other Visit" box on the right and select your VetCare Package from the "Appointment Type" drop-down menu.
Disclaimer:
- Our VetCare Packages are for healthy pets only
- Because the VetCare Packages are already discounted, they cannot be purchased with CareCredit, Cherry, or Scratchpay, and no coupons or other discounts can be applied
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What to Expect At Your Guinea Pig's Wellness Visit
The treatments and services below are what you can expect when you bring your guinea pig in for their routine wellness visit.
- New pet exam - Physical exam, fecal analysis, discuss and schedule spay/neuter
- Spay and Neuter are a vital part of healthcare in guinea pigs to help prevent reproductive tumors, cancers, cysts, aggression, and other undesirable behaviors
- 6 Month exam - Physical exam, fecal analysis
- Annual exam - Physical exam, fecal analysis, CBC/Blood Chemistry Panel
- Senior exam - Just like the annual exam, and we also recommend imaging (radiographs, ultrasound or CT) to screen for internal disease
Signs of a Health Emergency
Common Diseases and Conditions in Guinea Pigs
Guinea pigs can experience many different health conditions, with some being life-threatening. These include:
- Scurvy (hypovitaminosis C)
- Respiratory disease
- Reproductive disease
- Ear disease (otitis)
- Urinary disease (bladder stones)
- Dental disease
- Skin diseases such as mites, ringworm, and sarcoptic mange