Guinie pig head tilt

[Freddythefox]

My guinie pig has some sort of head tilt and I don't know if it's something wrong he dosent eat anymore and my vets in my area are closed. Let me know what he has.

 

[Piggies&buns]

I’m sorry to hear this.
We cannot tell you what is wrong with your piggy I’m afraid. We are not vets.

Your piggy will need to be seen by a vet when they open for diagnosis.
In the meantime you need to step in with emergency care, syringe feeding and daily weight checks .
The guides below explain

Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
Not Eating, Weight Loss And The Importance Of Syringe Feeding Fibre

 

[Freddythefox]

I try to use the syringe with water and his head is rotated to his body also hos eyes are wide open. I know I have to find a vet but am worried tomorrow might be too late

 

[Piggies&buns]

He definitely needs a vet urgently

Syringing water is not the right thing (water is not food and will not keep gut function or weight on). You need to syringe feed a fibre rich recovery feed or mushed pellets as part of emergency care.

I hope he is ok

 

[Freddythefox]

He definitely needs a vet urgently

Syringing water is not the right thing (water is not food and will not keep gut function or weight on). You need to syringe feed a fibre rich recovery feed or mushed pellets as part of emergency care.

I hope he is ok

Thank you I actually made an appointment today hope he gets better but it's like at 6pm I hope he makes it. I don't know it might be an ear infection or breathing problem he's eating hay but with difficulties since his head is rotated. Again thank you

 

[Wheekallweek]

Good luck at the vets, it's good that he still has an appetite

 

[Piggies&buns]

Thank you I actually made an appointment today hope he gets better but it's like at 6pm I hope he makes it. I don't know it might be an ear infection or breathing problem he's eating hay but with difficulties since his head is rotated. Again thank you

Please make sure you syringe feed a recovery feed or mushed pellets. He needs a minimum of 40-60ml in each 24 hour period, so that means feeding every two hours.
This is essential to replace the hay is struggling today for himself. It can literally be a life saving measure.
You also need to weigh him daily so you can adjust feeding accordingly. If he loses weight then he isn’t eating enough and is at risk of stasis.

I’m glad you’ve been able to get a vet appointment. Let us know how it goes

 

[Merab]

Hope the vet appointment goes well.
Keep us posted.