How does a guinea pig die at 3 years old?

Answer 1

Every guinea pig is different. Some live to be 15 others don't even live to 1 year old. It's all about how they got cared for. If you clean it's cage every other day, groom it, give it a bath every so often, and give attention, it will probably live for a long time. It all depends on how it was cared for. And every guinea pig is different. How well a guinea pig is cared for plays a major role in its overall longevity however that is not the only factor. Many guinea pigs become victims to genetic diseases which are not your fault as long as you took it to a vet and it received the best treatment possible. Always keep a hawk eye on your guinea pig's health making sure to check for any sores, abcesses, weight loss, change in behavior, or stool/urine changes daily or as frequently as possible.

Answer 2

Like lots of other rodents like:

* scurvy

* starvation

* lack of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C

* cedar bedding

* pneumonia

* broken bones

* husbandry problems and dirty soiled bedding

* no play mates, toys or attention - neglect

MoreClean water and hay are critical to guinea pig health. Timothy hay is recommended by a number of care books because it helps digestion and reduces the instance of kidney problems. Products containing alfalfa should be avoided because they're known to aggravate kidney stones, which are almost always fatal in guinea pigs.

Answer 3

Some of the most common problems are starvation (sometimes-but obviously this is avoidable), old age, obesity, vitamin deficiency (avoid by putting a vitamin C liquid in their water, found at pet stores), skin problems, bladder issues, respiratory infections, or being eaten by predators in the wild.

Answer 4

Your guinea pig might die from Wet Tail. This is a common way for the guinea pig to die. This usually happens when your guinea pig in in a closed enviorment called a tank. People like to use tanks to keep the smell out of the room. Although this causes your guinea pig to get wet tail. You can tell this by seeing your guinea pigs tail being rather wet and possibly sticky. If these side-effects or others occur see a veterinarian/small pet doctor.

Answer 5

Um, they die when they are sick or old. Guinea pigs die because of many causes.

Answer 6

sometimes it can happen sometimes if they are depressed they will not eat or drink and can die.

Answer 7

they can die from cold like if they get wet and catch a cold. Also they can just die of old age.

Answer 8

It can die because of hunger, cold, isolation or illness