Merino boy unwell

[Peanutandcookie]

Hello

Was wondering if anyone could offer some advice

It became apparent My 4 yo boar was unwell

I noticed he was not himself, lethargic, not moving around as much as he usually does, just seems so lacklustre for him

He struggled to reach up to his water bottle, and could not put his front legs up onto his bowl for veggies.

I was straight to the vets as I know immediately if there’s something not right

He was checked over and vet found a tiny piece of grass in his Willy and it was bruised

Anyway, he prescribed metacam and that seems to help, but I’m still concerned as he’s just ‘not right’

When I picked him up and put him back in the cage, he immediately laid on his tummy. He’s usually vibrating strutting around but he looks so sad and hunched up.

He’s eating fine, drinking fine pooing fine etc.

One thing concerns me is he weighs just 715g and his hips are so boney and i can feel his ribs

Btw, we had picked him and his buddy up from my sil, who looked after them for a few days whilst we were away and that’s when I noticed he wasn’t right

I have been advised to try him on critical care…

Thanking you in advance

 

[Siikibam]

I’m sorry your boy is unwell. I would now switch to weighing him once daily and stepping in with syringe feeding. If he’s losing weight then he’s not eating enough hay.

Try offering the top up on a spoon or in a bowl. Hopefully he will eat it independently but if not you do have to syringe feed him. Start with 60ml in 24 hours (remembering you need to sleep).

I would also have him checked over again by the vet, given he’s still not his usual self.

Hope it’s something simple.

 

[Piggies&buns]

If his daily weight checks show he is losing weight, then yes you must step in and syringe feed him.

The guide below explains

I hope he is ok

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

 

[weepweeps]

I hope he’s feeling better soon. If not I’d pop to the vets again. Good luck.