Guinea pig chest infection

[Nicola081006]

Hi,
We have a 3 year old , noticed labourer breathing Friday took her to the vets Saturday morning . She was started on anti biotics but was worse over weekend and now not eating or drinking .
Took her back on Monday morning and she was given an injection of anti inflammatory and anti inflammatorys to take once a day with food she did seem to perk up slightly and took a bite of spinach but isn’t eating properly again now.
We are now syringe feeding her , vet said ideally she needs full 90ml sachet of the rescue food per day - we can just get 3ml in her per sitting and trying to do that every few hours but not sure if that’s getting enough in her ? Just worried as her poop is different now and very small so worried her digestive system is shutting down
What is ideal process with syringe feeding ?
Thankyou

 

[Bradshaw Piggies]

Hi,

I'm very sorry to hear your piggy is having problems. I'm sure our more experienced members will be along to advise soon.

In the mean time, have you seen these guides?

Not Eating, Weight Loss And The Importance Of Syringe Feeding Fibre

Complete Syringe Feeding Guide


Sending love and hope your piggy improves soon

 

[Piggies&buns]

I’m sorry to hear this

The less she takes per sitting, the more sittings you need to do.

It’s essential you weigh her daily so you can more closely monitor that she is getting enough.
The smaller poop indicates she isn’t getting enough but those weight checks are your guide

All About Syringe Feeding and Medicating Guinea Pigs with Videos and Pictures

 

[Nicola081006]

Thankyou for your reply that is very helpful.

When syringe feeding she will sit for first 2ml I then have to force the 2nd two then do it an hour later is it safe to to keep going for maybe 10 ml don’t want to make her worse ?

 

[Piggies&buns]

The guides explain a bit more about what to do in this situation

All About Syringe Feeding and Medicating Guinea Pigs with Videos and Pictures