My guinea pig has been with us for 3-4 years. He is a male named Camo. He has always been a happy, healthy little guy ( besides minor sniffles at one point) but lately, he doesn't want to move, eat or drink. When I was in the bathroom, which is where his cage is, I used to spritzle him with a little water drop and he would quick run into his house, but now if I do it he just sits there? Also, his eyes look weird. They look almost squinted all the time, and maybe a little irritated. What should I do? Someone help me ASAP :(

He needs to see a Vet - something is obviously wrong.

My mom won't take him to the vet because it is like $80 just to have a check up and then more money to give him a prescription medicine. What can I do to ease the pain of is suffering, without having to take him to the vet. Can I give him a certain food, or sing to him, or let him rest in the dark.. etc. etc? What can I do?

He is probably sick, possibly in pain and suffering. Part of owning an animal is taking care of its health. If you cannot afford to care for your pet and it is suffering it is your responsibility to take it to a rescue or shelter and let someone else take over.

The purchase price and food are NOT the only expenses involved with ANY pet.

No one here knows what's wrong with him but it is obvious that he is in distress.

Money is not the problem. We can provide for him, and we can afford the vet visit, but we don't want to take him there and just here from another person that he is dying, because we know that. :( Can I do anything that may help him get better right here in my home? Can I give him a certain food, or what? I have these vitamin C drops for guinea pigs to go in his water and food, and I put them in, but he won't go near it? What can I do? Please tell me. I already know we can take him to the vet, or shelter, but what can I do RIGHT HERE IN his own home?

There's nothing you can do. If you're so certain he's dying, and he's in pain, than the best option is to euthanize him, put him out of his misery. Of course only a vet can euthanize an animal humanely.

The only other option is to wait for the end, watch him suffer, and hope that it's over quickly.

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Money is not the problem. We can provide for him, and we can afford the vet visit, but we don't want to take him there and just here from another person that he is dying, because we know that. :( Can I do anything that may help him get better right here in my home? Can I give him a certain food, or what?? I have these vitamin C drops for guinea pigs to go in his water and food, and i put them in, but he won't go near it? What can I do? Please tell me. I already know we can take him to the vet, or shelter, but what can I do RIGHT HERE IN his own home?

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You know he's dying, you don't want to hear it from another person, you think you can do something to make him get better (even though you know he's dying).

What?

No, you can't give him certain food, drops in his water or anything else.

He is suffering. If you can watch him suffer, then keep him at home. If you can't bear to watch him suffer, take him to the Vet.

That's about all that can be said.

(You said your Mom doesn't want to spend $80 plus prescription drugs. When did that change?)

I have to say this, and the OP won't want to hear it.

So, your parents are so cheap that they'd rather save $80, than relieve the pain of a living, breathing, feeling being?

This is a creature that feels. If you were in pain would your parents just let you suffer in order to save a few bucks?

If your parents aren't willing to take responsibility for the animals in their care, animals they chose to bring into their home, than they shouldn't have animals.

So, until you can afford to pay for the vet bills and care an animals needs, don't get any more pets.

There are no drops, no magic foods, nothing that will relieve his discomfort. The only option is a vet. If the vet is not something you're all willing to pay for, than the only other option is a slow, painful death. The only thing you can do is pray that your guinea pig doesn't have to suffer for too long.

You are way out of line here. If you don't want honest opinions, don't ask questions. Everyone here volunteers his/her time in an effort to stop animals of all sorts from suffering, to help pet owners who want to be helped, to try to control pet over population.

As far as anyone making you feel bad because you sat and watched your pet suffer - that's too bad. You should feel bad without any outside help. Name calling (bumnugget?) serves no purpose.

Sad you lost your pet; good that his suffering is over. At this point what you do or don't believe caused his/her death matters little.

Do the guinea pigs of the World a favor and don't get another one.

I'm sorry everyone. I know you take your time. I'm sorry! I just don't know what to say when my little baby died. :(

No problem - hopefully you will stick around and help other people who own guinea pigs.

Are you going to bury him? Sometimes that helps the grieving process because it provides closure.

Sorry for your loss - losing a pet is never easy.

Yes we are going to bury him, and I'm really sorry! I am just so depressed because I loved him so much! And thank you! Thank you for all your help!!

I understand that you're upset, and I am sorry for your loss, but calling me a "bumnugget" (name calling is against the rules of this site) and giving me a disagree (unhelpful) rating (also against the rules of this site. My post was opinion) is not the way to handle yourself.

We don't sugar coat things here. We tell you the truth, like it or not. If you don't want to hear the truth than don't ask the question.

Again, I'm sorry for your loss, and I accept your apology, but if you decide to stay here you may want to think before you post.