Pregnancy at guinea pigs is followed by a number of the corresponding symptoms. When probing a stomach of an animal to understand that the mumps will shortly bring posterity, it is possible not earlier than three weeks from the moment of pairing. Besides, also characteristic changes of behavior of a pet are observed.
Definition of pregnancy on early terms
The main indicator of approach of pregnancy at a guinea pig is the lack of a techka. The delay occurs usually in 14-15 days after pairing.
To learn to understand, the guinea pig is pregnant or not, try to arrange to an animal regular surveys. If accurately to probe the pet's stomach in the presence of pregnancy and at its absence, even the inexperienced owner of these animals will be able to feel a characteristic difference.
Do not try to probe too persistently and carefully a stomach of a mumps. If to an animal such procedures bring discomfort, then palpation should be stopped immediately, and next time to do it as it is possible more accurately. Besides, if the guinea pig does not allow to get it together or does not allow to touch herself, then such behavior can demonstrate pregnancy existence. During such periods the animals differ in hypersensibility and the aggravated self-preservation instinct.
Definition of pregnancy on later terms
In more late stages of pregnancy the pregnancy of a guinea pig becomes visible visually. Her stomach is considerably rounded, and movements become slower. Besides, nipples at the same time bulk up and change color for brighter. It is possible to define presence of pregnancy at a guinea pig by regular weighing of an animal. Pay attention that in the first weeks the pet will keep the habitual weight. After 3 weeks of pregnancy the prompt increase in weight will be observed. In the late stages of pregnancy at guinea pigs the toxicosis can be observed. During such period the animal can refuse food. Such behavior should not be ignored. Otherwise the posterity can not survive or have deviations in development. In process of development of germs the guinea pig becomes sluggish. In the late stages of pregnancy the animals practically do not move. Rapid breathing is observed, and externally the pet looks tired and sleepy. The owner of a guinea pig has to take care of that water for the pet always was in free access.
Pregnancy terms at guinea pigs
Pregnancy at a guinea pig lasts, as a rule, no more than ten weeks. Premature birth can happen if the animal is more than three has some. Cubs are born developed and quite mobile. This fact is caused naturally lives of this animal. The fact is that guinea pigs spend the most part of time for surfaces, they do not dig minks, and occupy already ready shelters. The posterity of a guinea pig from the first days of life has to be able to hide from enemies. During pregnancy the guinea pig needs to provide sufficient care and the comfortable habitat. Otherwise the posterity can be born unadapted to life. After the delivery it is impossible to disturb a pet at all or to pick up newborn cubs. Otherwise the guinea pig can independently destroy the posterity.