I currently have a very sick guinea pig. He has an upper respiratory infection and is also being treated for worms. I'm syringe feeding him critical care as he is not eating or drinking on his own. I've also been giving him water via syringe. Only just discovered I'm not giving him nearly enough and urgently need to increase it. Does the water used to make critical care count towards fluid intake. I'm seriously worried about my poor boy. Thank you
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Does syringe feeding count towards fluid intake for sick guinea pig not eating or drinking on his own?
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I’m so sorry to hear that.
Yes it will count to some extent but also you should offer plain water from the syringe and let him take what he wants.
Do not squirt water directly into his mouth as that is a serious risk of aspiration. Let him lick at the syringe freely.
I hope he will be ok
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Yes it will count to some extent but also you should offer plain water from the syringe and let him take what he wants.
Do not squirt water directly into his mouth as that is a serious risk of aspiration. Let him lick at the syringe freely.
I hope he will be ok
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I’ve done a lot of syringe feeding, over the years, and I don’t waste time syringing water. It’s more important to get nutrition in. There’s a huge amount of water in syringe food, so no need to give separately.
Thank you. I gave in and phoned the emergency vet and he said the exact same thing.