Heat Stress: Symptoms and Prevention Chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera) are native to the Andes Mountains in South America and are adapted to dry, cold climates. In humid and hot Hong Kong, improper environmental control can easily lead to heat stress. Chinchillas have poor body temperature regulation, and if the ambient temperature

Guinea pigs cannot synthesize their own vitamin C. A deficiency can lead to swollen joints, loss of appetite, a rough coat, and a weakened immune system.  Vitamin C Deficiency: Symptoms and SupplementationVitamin C deficiency is common in guinea pigs, with symptoms including loss of appetite, painful and swollen joints, bleeding