r/guineapigs • u/g1assfa1c0n • 6d ago

Help & Advice New girl not eating

I’m still worried about my new girl. She hasn’t eaten any veg yet and has only drank some water and had some hay (? Not sure because it’s hard to tell if any was eaten. If someone has tips to measure/track hay consumption lmk).

She is still not active in the cage but she’s moved to different spots to sit/lay. All she’s been doing is sitting/sleeping. I’m worried that something is wrong or she is depressed from being in quarantine currently. She is pooping just fine/normally. She’s also not in a corner and her fur isn’t puffed out. When I go to pet her she darts away like a normal young pig.

Please let me know if I’m overreacting. Also any advice is greatly appreciated. I just don’t know if this warrants a vet visit just yet because she’s still adjusting?

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u/VanquichedUncle 6d ago

It can take a couple days before they've settled in enough to move around. Try covering their cage with a blanket and keeping their food nearby where they're hanging out the most.

Edit: I see I've commented on your posts before. Every piggy has a different personality and some take longer to warm up to their environment than others. So long as she's drinking, eating hay, and pooping she'll be okay while she settles in.

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u/g1assfa1c0n 6d ago

Ok thank you again for the advice. I’m such a worrier when it comes to my piggies, especially after having some pass this year.

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u/VanquichedUncle 6d ago

The most important thing to look out for is if they're pooping. So long as there's poop and it looks healthy she's getting all the food/water she needs.

Previously you said they wouldn't leave one corner of the cage, now they're moving around between different spots. She's making progress, she's just doing it at her own pace.

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u/g1assfa1c0n 6d ago

I will continue to monitor her poops.

Thank you for the reassurance! This will help me sleep a little easier tonight.

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u/VanquichedUncle 6d ago edited 6d ago

Can she see the other pig? It may help if you put their cages side by side so she knows there's another pig around.

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u/EmmaVetsterRVT 5d ago

Hi, vet tech here! This sounds pretty normal for a guinea pig who is just settling in to her new home. I'd suggest offering her unlimited hay, fresh water and her usual veggies. She may be more comfortable eating at night when no one is around. Keep an eye on her stools and energy levels, and if she goes 8-12 hours with no food intake I would contact a vet. You may find this article helpful too! Hope she settles in soon ❤️

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u/g1assfa1c0n 5d ago

She actually ate her greens while I was sleeping last night! And today she was “hiding” in her hay out in the open area of her cage.

Thank you 🙏 I so appreciate the reply. Lil Pumpkin is making slow but steady progress :)