Intestinal Parasite Problems

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Intestinal parasites are usually not a significant problem in pet

guinea pigs.  A protozoan (one-celled organism) parasite may

cause coccidiosis in guinea pigs.  Signs of this disease include

weakness,  diarrhea and severe weight loss.  Pinworm infections

of guinea pigs usually go unnoticed.



Both of these parasitisms can be diagnosed by a veterinarian by

stool examinations.  Both are treatable using specific drugs

prescribed by the veterinarian.  Neither parasite problem is

transmissible to people.