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American Guinea Pig Dog — Clinical Risk Profile | VetTools | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

American Guinea Pig

GUINEA_PIG· SMALL· Lifespan: 5-7 years

📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency)	Extremely common	Any age	SEVERE	Clinical signs: swollen joints, petechiae, poor wound healing
Ovarian Cysts	76% of intact females over age 2	2+ years	MODERATE RISK	Abdominal ultrasound
Pododermatitis (Bumblefoot)	Very common	Any age	MODERATE RISK	Foot pad inspection at every exam

Test	Breed Normal	General Range	Note
Blood Glucose	60-125 mg/dL	N/A (species-specific)	Guinea pigs are prone to diabetes, especially Abyssinians. Fasting glucose > 200 mg/dL is diagnostic.
WBC Count	5,000-17,000/μL	N/A	Heterophils (not neutrophils) are the predominant granulocyte. Lymphocyte-predominant differential is normal.

Otoscope-guided intubation or supraglottic airway. NO fasting (hindgut fermenter). High oxygen demand. Hypothermia prevention critical.