Guinea pig ate some plastic..thing.

[bagheera86]

Ugh I was sure I checked the lawn before I moved the hutch (iv'e been picking cigerrette butts up ALL week) but apparently not, my youngest gping found a strip of blue plastic, it's blue so it was either a thread from the tarp or from one of those rice bags.

He seems fine for the moment (really, REALLY. He chose that over carrots/lettuce/hay/grass/capsium and strawberriess?) but what should I do? Rush him to the vet or just watch him for now?

[himmie]

I would just keep an eye on him. If possible, keep separate (if he's not) with an easy to inspect substrate. Make sure he's pooping normally.

[bagheera86]

I would just keep an eye on him. If possible, keep separate (if he's not) with an easy to inspect substrate. Make sure he's pooping normally.

OH, that makes sense, thank  you!

[kellyponyfeathers]

Hmm, GP's have very sensitive digestive tracts; you definitely don't want anything interupting the flow of food. How do you know he ate something blue? Did you see from a distance (but were too late to stop it), or has he already pooped some out? If he poops it out, that's good, of course; that means it's passing through without harm.

[bagheera86]

Hmm, GP's have very sensitive digestive tracts; you definitely don't want anything interupting the flow of food. How do you know he ate something blue? Did you see from a distance (but were too late to stop it), or has he already pooped some out? If he poops it out, that's good, of course; that means it's passing through without harm.

yes I saw it. i shifted the cage, gave them the food and I saw my white one eating something, and i quickly goton my knees to grab him but he got to the far end of the hutch and kinda just, quickly gobbled it up =-=; I was hoping to yank it out before he could finish it.

[Spike]

Hmm, GP's have very sensitive digestive tracts; you definitely don't want anything interupting the flow of food. How do you know he ate something blue? Did you see from a distance (but were too late to stop it), or has he already pooped some out? If he poops it out, that's good, of course; that means it's passing through without harm.

yes I saw it. i shifted the cage, gave them the food and I saw my white one eating something, and i quickly goton my knees to grab him but he got to the far end of the hutch and kinda just, quickly gobbled it up =-=; I was hoping to yank it out before he could finish it.

Custard is going to get a smack from me. Naughty boy! Dw I'll be over on Tuesday or Wednesday with a wooden spoon ~

Loljk.

[bagheera86]

Hmm, GP's have very sensitive digestive tracts; you definitely don't want anything interupting the flow of food. How do you know he ate something blue? Did you see from a distance (but were too late to stop it), or has he already pooped some out? If he poops it out, that's good, of course; that means it's passing through without harm.

yes I saw it. i shifted the cage, gave them the food and I saw my white one eating something, and i quickly goton my knees to grab him but he got to the far end of the hutch and kinda just, quickly gobbled it up =-=; I was hoping to yank it out before he could finish it.

Custard is going to get a smack from me. Naughty boy! Dw I'll be over on Tuesday or Wednesday with a wooden spoon ~

Loljk.

You have NO idea haha. That horrible monkey face butt.

[kaoskat]

Watch him. Keep a close eye on whether he's eating or pooing. Usually things like that will pass ok, but if they don't, you need to be ready. Make sure he gets lots of hay to try to get things out of him quick. Plastic can be a nasty thing to deal with when it causes blockages.

[bagheera86]

Watch him. Keep a close eye on whether he's eating or pooing. Usually things like that will pass ok, but if they don't, you need to be ready. Make sure he gets lots of hay to try to get things out of him quick. Plastic can be a nasty thing to deal with when it causes blockages.

yep plenty of hay, he's eating and squealing for more, I've moved the bigger pig out so I can watch the poop properly!

[invaderhorizongreen]

gotta love them nonetheless, my sister on the other hand has a kitty that is like this once he starts to eat something it is automatic pilot till it is gone. 

[Galactica]

Poor dumb little thing!  I hope he's okay...

[Spike]

Hmm, GP's have very sensitive digestive tracts; you definitely don't want anything interupting the flow of food. How do you know he ate something blue? Did you see from a distance (but were too late to stop it), or has he already pooped some out? If he poops it out, that's good, of course; that means it's passing through without harm.

yes I saw it. i shifted the cage, gave them the food and I saw my white one eating something, and i quickly goton my knees to grab him but he got to the far end of the hutch and kinda just, quickly gobbled it up =-=; I was hoping to yank it out before he could finish it.

Custard is going to get a smack from me. Naughty boy! Dw I'll be over on Tuesday or Wednesday with a wooden spoon ~

Loljk.

You have NO idea haha. That horrible monkey face butt.

I do have an idea. Who was the one chewing the beautiful enclosure I made! LOLOL

[bagheera86]

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Poor dumb little thing!  I hope he's okay...

Hey heeeyyy he's not dumb! He's just, intellectually challenged!

And update, he's eating fine yaaaay!

AND LOL I warned you about him, Spike! haha

[Spike]

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Poor dumb little thing!  I hope he's okay...

Hey heeeyyy he's not dumb! He's just, intellectually challenged!

And update, he's eating fine yaaaay!

AND LOL I warned you about him, Spike! haha

And I warned him about me too! LOL

[Kiwi]

I'm sure he'll be fine, we've had many pets chew on/eat things they shouldn't - I don't know what goes through their minds half the time.