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Can you milk a guinea pig?


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I did find that the lack of milk, agalactia, is common in guinea pigs. It results from malnutrition, ketosis, dehydration, or mastitis.Orphan guinea pigs from mothers that lack milk need to be bottle-fed with KMR kitten milk replacement. ChaCha!

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I don't think I could do it, but scientists use a milking machine to milk guinea pigs and analyze their milk.

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Guinea pigs are mammals and produce milk for their young. Scientists have milked guinea pigs to test the toxicity of their milk. ChaCha again!

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No. Milk products and milk replacer products are not appropriate for guinea pigs. ChaCha on!

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Guinea pig do not produce milk for humans like cows do. Young guinea pigs need their mother’s milk for the first 3 weeks. ChaCha!

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It is not recommended because it would be stressful/painful for the sow guinea pig. You would also probably be bitten. ChaCha!

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