MartiDavi
Junior Guinea Pig
Hey everyone,
hope this finds you well!
I wanted to share an update on my newly adopted guinea pig, Mia. Today, I took her to the vet for a checkup as she had been making some unusual sounds while breathing last night – like a crackling noise or the sound you would expect from an actual pig. I slept with her and she kept making that noise up until 4.30 am (thinking about the beginning of a URI I followed the guidance I found over here on bridging care until I could call the vet in the morning. I was understandably concerned, especially considering the recent loss of my other guinea pig, Matilde, due to a severe infection (and a light pneumonia).
During the examination, the vet detected a slight crackling sound but didn't find any immediate cause for alarm. Mia's heart rate and vital signs were within the normal range. However, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of her condition, I opted for an X-ray.
The results were a bit concerning. The vet confirmed that Mia does indeed have a pattern of pneumonia and there's some fluid around her lungs. Additionally, the vet noted that Mia's heart appeared enlarged. Due to the presence of the fluid, the X-ray was not entirely clear, so it's difficult to say definitively if the heart enlargement is a certain diagnosis.
To address Mia's health issues, the vet recommended starting treatment for pneumonia and monitoring her closely. The vet suggested a follow-up appointment in two weeks to assess whether the heart enlargement persists or is related to the unclear X-ray results. Mia's overall activity levels have been encouraging, as she's a super active young piggy, which gives me a glimmer of hope that the X-ray might not have captured the full picture.
I'm reaching out to the forum to see if anyone has experience with a similar situation. I've read up a bit, but I'm unsure about the life expectancy associated with this condition and whether it's something that can be managed. If anyone has insights into how to handle a situation like this or any information on the implications of an enlarged heart, I would greatly appreciate your input.
I'm committed to providing Mia with the best care possible and would love to hear from anyone who has dealt with similar challenges. Your experiences and advice would mean a lot to me and Mia during this uncertain time.
Thank you in advance for your support and guidance.
Martina
P.S.
Medicines prescribed:
Metacam 0.05 mls twice daily
Frusol 0.25 mls twice daily
Karidox 0.05 mls twice daily
hope this finds you well!
I wanted to share an update on my newly adopted guinea pig, Mia. Today, I took her to the vet for a checkup as she had been making some unusual sounds while breathing last night – like a crackling noise or the sound you would expect from an actual pig. I slept with her and she kept making that noise up until 4.30 am (thinking about the beginning of a URI I followed the guidance I found over here on bridging care until I could call the vet in the morning. I was understandably concerned, especially considering the recent loss of my other guinea pig, Matilde, due to a severe infection (and a light pneumonia).
During the examination, the vet detected a slight crackling sound but didn't find any immediate cause for alarm. Mia's heart rate and vital signs were within the normal range. However, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of her condition, I opted for an X-ray.
The results were a bit concerning. The vet confirmed that Mia does indeed have a pattern of pneumonia and there's some fluid around her lungs. Additionally, the vet noted that Mia's heart appeared enlarged. Due to the presence of the fluid, the X-ray was not entirely clear, so it's difficult to say definitively if the heart enlargement is a certain diagnosis.
To address Mia's health issues, the vet recommended starting treatment for pneumonia and monitoring her closely. The vet suggested a follow-up appointment in two weeks to assess whether the heart enlargement persists or is related to the unclear X-ray results. Mia's overall activity levels have been encouraging, as she's a super active young piggy, which gives me a glimmer of hope that the X-ray might not have captured the full picture.
I'm reaching out to the forum to see if anyone has experience with a similar situation. I've read up a bit, but I'm unsure about the life expectancy associated with this condition and whether it's something that can be managed. If anyone has insights into how to handle a situation like this or any information on the implications of an enlarged heart, I would greatly appreciate your input.
I'm committed to providing Mia with the best care possible and would love to hear from anyone who has dealt with similar challenges. Your experiences and advice would mean a lot to me and Mia during this uncertain time.
Thank you in advance for your support and guidance.
Martina
P.S.
Medicines prescribed:
Metacam 0.05 mls twice daily
Frusol 0.25 mls twice daily
Karidox 0.05 mls twice daily
