# Why Is My Guinea Pig Not Eating UK? — Quick answer

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/uk-pet-questions/why-is-my-guinea-pig-not-eating-uk): Why Is My Guinea Pig Not Eating UK? — Quick answer. Not eating for 12 hours is an emergency in guinea pigs. Their gut must keep moving continuously — appetite loss quickly leads to gut stasis and deterioration. Contact your vet the same day if your guinea pig refuses food, eats less, or shows hunched posture or fast breathing.

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