Scurvy In Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs develop scurvy because they lack Vitamin C. To treat this disease, the vet should give enough Vitamin C to reverse the effect.

Here is the treatment plan to cure scurvy:

• Vitamin C could be added to the cavy's meal, including food and water.

• If the scurvy is in a serious stage, the Vitamin C could be given as an injection to maximize the effect.

• The cavy could be given 30 mg of Vitamin C depending on their weight. This is the set amount that will make up for the usual dose of 5-10 mg that a healthy cavy takes. The added dose of vitamin will be gone until the scurvy symptoms are resolved.

The Vitamin C regimen will usually take about one week. The cavy will recover afterward.  Experts do not recommend giving multivitamins to guinea pigs because they might overdose. Excess vitamin could lead to poisoning.

If you notice any changes in your pet's health, you should bring them to a vet Salisbury, NC. It is better to prevent the disease from developing rather than treating it.