Smart Feeder - Light sensor values

[Donna C]

As I've got an elderly guinea-pig who seems to be drinking alot. Does anyone know why

[mollyripkim]

Not sure if it applies to all animals but I would think either diabetes ( I know a diabetic dog and it started with drinking a lot and weight loss). Or maybe kidneys? Hope he is ok.

[StephenW]

Hey its Stephens friend on his account here, i keep all different breeds of guinea pigs and have kept them for years i actually have a few elderly guinea pigs myself.

 

There are a few things you need to consider:

- elderly guinea pigs do drink a lot anyway so it may just be normal.

- if you find that they are drinking a lot and urinating a lot then it might be a kidney infection. Is your guinea pig male or female you can tell in a male as his genitals will be swollen its a bit harder to recodnise in females but i would advise yo?u to take it to the the vet if you are unhappy.

 

Sometimes they drink out of bordem so maby placing in a bowl of water instead of having one attached to the side could help to put him off.

 

Hope this helps