Calcified Bulla Piggy cage setup

[lucifermp3]

Hi everyone!

My Cory has had recurring ear infections, and was recently diagnosed with a calcified right bulla. So, I’ve had to modify his setup (he’s unfortunately separated from his brother due to bullying/not being able to run away, but they do interact through the bars).

I have towels as bumpers around the perimeter, have moved the water bottle lower (& have towels under the nozzle so he can’t bump his head on it), and a small/shallow dish for his pellets that he can’t knock over. I did try to put his pellets on a towel/on the ground, but he didn’t take them!

I’ve attached a photo (plus bonus pic of the sweet boy in question) & if anyone has any suggestions from their own experience, I’d really appreciate it!

 

[lucifermp3]

(If this is best suited to a different forum, I’d be happy to move it! Thought it would be OK for this one as it’s about dealing w/ his ongoing health issues)

 

[Bill & Ted]

I’ll tag @Wiebke who knows more about this health issue x

Hang in there He’s gorgeous

 

[eileen]

i had a piggie with bad ear infections,head tilt.i just ensured i did not move things around the cage too much.i used fleece bedding which worked well.Guinea pigs seem very good at remembering routes around there cage.your cage is ideal.

 

[lucifermp3]

I’ll tag @Wiebke who knows more about this health issue x

Hang in there He’s gorgeous

Thank you for the support (& Cory says thanks for the compliment )!

 

[Freela]

Hopefully someone can come along with more advice for you! It looks like a good setup for him for me! Just wanted to say how striking he is with his little black face and one pink ear- so adorable!

 

[lucifermp3]

i had a piggie with bad ear infections,head tilt.i just ensured i did not move things around the cage too much.i used fleece bedding which worked well.Guinea pigs seem very good at remembering routes around there cage.your cage is ideal.

Thank you! I’ll keep that in mind & keep the setup consistent for him.

 

[lucifermp3]

Hopefully someone can come along with more advice for you! It looks like a good setup for him for me! Just wanted to say how striking he is with his little black face and one pink ear- so adorable!

Thank you! He really is so handsome.

 

[Wiebke]

Hi everyone!

My Cory has had recurring ear infections, and was recently diagnosed with a calcified right bulla. So, I’ve had to modify his setup (he’s unfortunately separated from his brother due to bullying/not being able to run away, but they do interact through the bars).

I have towels as bumpers around the perimeter, have moved the water bottle lower (& have towels under the nozzle so he can’t bump his head on it), and a small/shallow dish for his pellets that he can’t knock over. I did try to put his pellets on a towel/on the ground, but he didn’t take them!

I’ve attached a photo (plus bonus pic of the sweet boy in question) & if anyone has any suggestions from their own experience, I’d really appreciate it!

Hi and welcome

CBS, which is generally characterised by intense vertigo and pain, can cause very different symptoms depending on what it is impacting on; it can also range from very mild and comparatively stable for months or in the mildest case even years to very severe and fast developing in a matter of just weeks.

You will have to primarily address the various symptoms, especially when the vertigo is well developed in the more advanced stages and your boy is unable to walk properly and keeps falling over frequently. The pain in the ears can also affect the jaw and the eating/chewing, so support feeding and dental checks may be necessary.
To a good degree you have to go along with and trial what works for your piggy and what not. You may also have to keep adapting if symptoms worsen and develop. Hopefully you will find our practical care tips links below helpful in figuring out how to look after your boy best at all stages:

Here is our practical guide for CBS and neurological piggies: CBS (Calcified Bulla Syndrome) and Neurological Problems - Symptoms and Care

You may find some of the practical tips in our mobility issues guide helpful: Looking After Guinea Pigs With Limited or No Mobility

Our medicating and feeding support guide also contains helpful advice for weight monitoring and when to step in with feeding support: All About Syringe Feeding and Medicating Guinea Pigs with Videos and Pictures

Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment

All the best!

 

[lucifermp3]

Hi and welcome

CBS, which is generally characterised by intense vertigo and often pain, can cause very different symptoms; it can also range from very mild and comparatively stable for months or in the mildest case even years to very severe and fast developing in a matter of just weeks.
You will have to primarily address the various symptoms, especially when the vertigo is well developed in the more advanced stages and your boy is unable to walk properly and keeps falling over frequently. The pain in the ears can also affect the jaw and the eating/chewing, so support feeding and dental checks may be necessary.
To a good degree you have to go along with and trial what works for your piggy and what not. You may also have to keep adapting if symptoms worsen and develop. Hopefully you will find our practical care tips links below helpful in figuring out how to look after your boy best at all stages:

Here is our practical guide for CBS and neurological piggies: CBS (Calcified Bulla Syndrome) and Neurological Problems - Symptoms and Care

You may find some of the practical tips in our mobility issues guide helpful: Looking After Guinea Pigs With Limited or No Mobility

Our medicating and feeding support guide also contains helpful advice for weight monitoring and when to step in with feeding support: All About Syringe Feeding and Medicating Guinea Pigs with Videos and Pictures

Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment

All the best!

Thank you so much for the resources! I really appreciate the help.