Guinea Pig Care in Charleston, SC
Guinea pigs are affectionate, social animals, and make wonderful pets. Our vet team in Charleston, SC is very happy to meet your guinea pig companion and advise you in their care. While they may be small and aren’t particularly needy, they still require very attentive treatment both from you and their veterinarian in order to stay healthy. Because they are prey animals, guinea pigs are known to hide clinical signs of illness, which could put them at risk if they are sick.
Therefore, we recommend bringing in your guinea pig every 6 months for a checkup so we can make sure they’re in fine condition. While the average guinea pig lifespan is 4-5 years, exceptionally healthy pigs can reach 7-8 years of age!
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Guinea Pig VetCare Package
To lower the cost of your guinea pig’s care and ensure all their needs are covered, we offer the Guinea Pig VetCare Package.
Disclaimer:
- Our VetCare Packages are for healthy pets only
- Because our VetCare Packages are already discounted, they cannot be purchased with CareCredit or Scratchpay, and no coupons or other discounts can be applied
This Package Includes
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Checkup Guinea pigs don’t like to show signs that they’re ill, so it’s important that we see them for a full exam on a regular basis.
- Intestinal Parasite Screen Your vet will perform a combined test to screen your guinea pig for roundworms, tapeworms, coccidia, and giardia.
- Spay/NeuterSpaying or neutering is an important preventative measure that can protect your guinea pig from reproductive tumors, cancers, and cysts, and reduce undesirable behaviors.
- Nail Trim Long nails can cause problems for guinea pigs and their owners, so a nail trim is essential for everyone’s comfort and safety.
- Vitamin C Liquid Supplement We offer a tasty liquid vitamin C supplement that your guinea pig needs daily to protect them from scurvy.
- Oxbow Critical Care and Feeding Syringe A lack of appetite can be life-threatening for your guinea pig. Our VetCare Package provides your pet with a hand-feeding formula and syringe for emergency use.
- Females: $610 With our Guinea Pig VetCare Package, you receive $719 worth of care for only $610.
- Males: $460With our Guinea Pig VetCare Package, you receive $539 worth of care for only $460.
- How do I sign up for a VetCare Package? Purchase online, then make reservation online
Wellness Services We Provide for Guinea Pigs
Here’s what we recommend for your guinea pig to help them live a long and healthy life:
- Post-purchase exam - includes a physical exam, fecal analysis, microchipping, and discussion about spaying/neutering
- 6-month exam - includes a physical exam and fecal analysis
- Annual exam - includes physical exam, fecal analysis, CBC/blood chemistry
- Geriatric exam - includes physical exam, fecal analysis, CBC/blood chemistry, radiographs, and ultrasound
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
Chinchilla Care
Chinchillas are also welcome as patients to our hospital. We are more than happy to provide a lifetime of care that includes:
- Routine health checkups
- Blood work
- Fecal exams
If you have questions about your chinchilla or need to book now, call (843) 216-8387.
