Hi everyone, I’ve noticed my 3 year old pig Sparkles has been having some strange head movements especially when he’s laying down resting. I took him to the vet this morning and they suspect it may be a neurological issue. They provided me with some neuro supplements for him but I’m still quite worried. I’m thinking of bringing him to another vet for a second opinion tomorrow as I don’t want to stress him out from travelling too frequently. Would like to know if anyone have similar experiences and any way I can help my pig.
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Guinea pig head twitching?
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He looks to me like he is just chewing on some cud in his mouth a little?
Hoping that’s the case. He’s still recovering from a URI, really worried about him. Sorry if I seem paranoid
URI doesn't cause any neurological issues, so please try to get that out of your mind.
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Thank you, I must admit I developed an anxiety ever since I lost my first guinea pig Bubbles 6 days ago to pneumonia. I will take a good read on the article you shared. Thanks again.URI doesn't cause any neurological issues, so please try to get that out of your mind.
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Your remaining boy doesn't show any symptoms of a serious URI/pneumonia to me; there is no clicking in the chest, apathy and loss of appetite, no sign of any strained, heaving breathing etc.
What I see is a drowsing piggy just doing a bit of chewing on cud (something that is not unusual) as he drifts in and out during one of the lighter sleep/dream phases. He may be dreaming about eating.
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Polo does this often. It's like he's chewing gum, but he's lying with his weight on his jaw and can't move his jaw fully, so it wobbles up and down. He often eats like this as well, lying on the rim of the bowl. He's got the snoozies mid meal, I think. I hope it doesn't mean there's something wrong, but I don't think so.