It's not repetitive but with your permission I would like to merge it with your other threads on the same subject so we have a better idea of what is going on and can ultimately support you much better.
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It's not repetitive but with your permission I would like to merge it with your other threads on the same subject so we have a better idea of what is going on and can ultimately support you much better.
PS: Do all your threads in this section relate to the same piggy?
Tofumom
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OK. They are now all together in this one ongoing support thread which is specially monitored. Please keep all questions and updates on the same piggy and its developing health issue to this thread so we can refer back.
You can set your own notification alerts at the start of this thread when you click on the Watch button so you are alerted about any posts on his thread, no matter how many days or weeks it is running.
PS: I am ever so sorry that the infection has spread too far for an operation. Concentrate on quality of life and treasure every hour with him.
This guide here will hopefully help you cope better with the tough situation. You will know when the day has come that is too much for your little beloved one but you need not feel guilty or bad for your decision. I would make the same one under the circumstances. A Practical and Sensitive Guide to Dying, Terminal Illness and Euthanasia in Guinea Pigs
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So sorry that you are dealing with such a tough situation.
I can only offer support and assure you that I hold you in my heart
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Tofumom
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My guineapig is on two antibiotic and one pain medication. He's eating critical care at the moment with small amount of lettuce. I gave him benebac probiotic today.
He pooped two pellets of poop with a string attached. I saw a post string of poops means the gut is shutting down but it wasn't String of poops but just a poop with a string(?) I'll attach a picture.
He hasn't pooped well today and little bloated.. what should I do...And should I continue feed critical care and water?
He pooped two pellets of poop with a string attached. I saw a post string of poops means the gut is shutting down but it wasn't String of poops but just a poop with a string(?) I'll attach a picture.
He hasn't pooped well today and little bloated.. what should I do...And should I continue feed critical care and water?
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What is wrong with your piggy? What is he on 2 antibiotics for? what are the antibiotics and what dose? A little bit more background information would help our Health & Illness specialists. Can you please add your location details to your profile too as this helps tailor any information given to your specific country. We have members from all over the world. Thank you.
Is this the same piggy you posted about the other day (with the poorly eye). If so, please keep all questions to the same thread as it enables us to tailor our advice much more easily. We can ask for this post to be merged with your other one if it is the same piggy.
If it is the same piggy then I believe one antibiotic is oral and the other is an eye drop. Is that correct? I’m not sure your other thread specifies the oral antibiotic though.
Antibiotics can upset their tummies. I would suggest stopping giving veg, continue to give the critical care and offering hay to let the gut stabilise, along with the probiotic. Don’t stop giving the critical care - if your piggy isn’t eating hay for himself then the cc is what his keeping his guts working. However, I would suggest your piggy is checked by a vet check again today though, bloating isn’t something to leave unchecked
If it is the same piggy then I believe one antibiotic is oral and the other is an eye drop. Is that correct? I’m not sure your other thread specifies the oral antibiotic though.
Antibiotics can upset their tummies. I would suggest stopping giving veg, continue to give the critical care and offering hay to let the gut stabilise, along with the probiotic. Don’t stop giving the critical care - if your piggy isn’t eating hay for himself then the cc is what his keeping his guts working. However, I would suggest your piggy is checked by a vet check again today though, bloating isn’t something to leave unchecked
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Pleasure e keep your questions to the same thread as we can’t keep hunting out info when you have a question.
Antibiotics can mess their tummies up a little so bear that in mind. When are you giving the probiotic in relation to the antibiotic?
Antibiotics can mess their tummies up a little so bear that in mind. When are you giving the probiotic in relation to the antibiotic?
Tofumom
New Born Pup
Since it was different issue I thought I had to make different thread..
Issue
- tooth infection abscess
- infected bones and ulcerated bulgy eye due to abscess
Antibiotic
Marboflexin 0.22ml- every 12 hrs
Chloremphenicol 0.3 ml- every 12 hrs
Antibiotic
Meloxicam 0.32ml - every 12 hrs
I'm in Los angeles, california
Issue
- tooth infection abscess
- infected bones and ulcerated bulgy eye due to abscess
Antibiotic
Marboflexin 0.22ml- every 12 hrs
Chloremphenicol 0.3 ml- every 12 hrs
Antibiotic
Meloxicam 0.32ml - every 12 hrs
I'm in Los angeles, california
Tofumom
New Born Pup
Thank you so much for the response.I will continue to give critical care and I'm sorry not following the thread rules I'm just really desperate at the moment and can't see things properly...
Siikibam
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It is but we don’t know the history and it could be related. I’ve reported so hopefully they will merge later.
I would possibly think about not feeding any veg and just lots of hay and pellets (tablespoon). Have you been weighing daiky? How is his weight?
I’ll tag @Piggies&buns @PigglePuggle @Wiebke
It’s still early here so please be patient. Please also add your location details to your profile.
I would possibly think about not feeding any veg and just lots of hay and pellets (tablespoon). Have you been weighing daiky? How is his weight?
I’ll tag @Piggies&buns @PigglePuggle @Wiebke
It’s still early here so please be patient. Please also add your location details to your profile.
Tofumom
New Born Pup
So he was 900g but after CT scan he went down to 875g and today I brought his weight back to 900g.. He doesn't eat hay or pellets...
We understand, it’s just easier for us to advise and understand what is going on if any issue relating to this piggy and the current illness is in one place.
As I said, continue to syringe feed the critical care, that is vital as he isn’t eating for himself. As I said, antibiotics can upset the gut (which antibiotic is he given) but I would speak to the vet again if you suspect bloating
It’s good that you’re able to help him maintain his weight. If you’re really worried is there an emergency vet you can speak to?Tofumom
New Born Pup
I just send an email to vet.. it's 12am Sunday and seeing this post that said the gut is shutting down...I was in shock and didn't have anywhere to ask at this time...
I started giving probiotic today... benebac 1gram a day... I hope this works
I started giving probiotic today... benebac 1gram a day... I hope this works
You syringe feed to prevent the guts shutting down in a piggy who isn’t eating for themselves
Tofumom
New Born Pup
My vet provides 24/7 emergency walk-in service.. I assumed there would be exotic vet 24/7 ready but it was just first available vet sees your pet...So I thought asking specialist might be better since you guys have more knowledge about guineas
Please continue to feed critical and water round the clock every 2 hours during the day and at least once at night; add probiotic to the water so he gets as much as possible ot help stabilise his gut. Your piggy is not in any danger of dying but it needs your ongoing support to get him through this.
Digestive Disorders: Diarrhea - Bloat - GI Stasis (No Gut Movement) And Not Eating
The poos reflect what has gone on 1-2 days ago. Stringy poos do not mean that the gut is closing down, but they are a sign that the gut is dysbiotic (i.e. the wrong kind of bacteria has taken over) as fibre is not fully broken down, hence the strings.
Unfortunately piggy guts are rather delicate and can react strongly to antibiotics that do not only attack any infectious bacteria but can also affect the ones that are crucial for the digestive process. Your piggy is on two very strong antibiotics so gut issues don't come as a huge surprise. Marboflexin is known as marbocyl in UK; it is related to but stronger than baytril (exroflaxacin) and chloramphenicol is the strongest antibiotic you can use for eye problems.
The size of the poos means that there is still a reasonable amount of food being processed, so that is good. Keeping the gut going and the feeding up is #1 priority.
You may want to contact your vets tomorrow re. gut stimulants to help with the bloating (as it is Sunday today). If it gets worse, contact an out-of-hours vet or a 24/7 clinic today, ideally during day time hours as that is cheaper if you have one within reach. Please be aware that probiotic takes some time to work, as do antibiotics; they build up over several days.
If you have a healthy companion, then 'poo soup' in combination with the bene bac can help to stabilise the gut as it is bascially life transfer of healthy gut microbiome if done correctly and more effective than probiotic powder. I don't know whether you can get hold of fibreplex in the USA? It contains probiotics but more other gut support and can help in cases of antibiotic related loss of appetite. Probiotics, Recovery Foods And Vitamin C: Overview With Product Links
Hang on in there and try not to panic! Your determined care will make a huge difference and can see your piggy through this crisis.
Tofumom
New Born Pup
Please continue to feed critical and water round the clock every 2 hours during the day and at least once at night; add probiotic to the water so he gets as much as possible ot help stabilise his gut. Your piggy is not in any danger of dying but it needs your ongoing support to get him through this.
Digestive Disorders: Diarrhea - Bloat - GI Stasis (No Gut Movement) And Not Eating
The poos reflect what has gone on 1-2 days ago. Stringy poos do not mean that the gut is closing down, but they are a sign that the gut is dysbiotic (i.e. the wrong kind of bacteria has taken over) as fibre is not fully broken down, hence the strings.
Unfortunately piggy guts are rather delicate and can react strongly to antibiotics that do not only attack any infectious bacteria but can also affect the ones that are crucial for the digestive process. Your piggy is on two very strong antibiotics so gut issues don't come as a huge surprise. Marboflexin is known as marbocyl in UK; it is related to but stronger than baytril (exroflaxacin) and chloramphenicol is the strongest antibiotic you can use for eye problems.
The size of the poos means that there is still a reasonable amount of food being processed, so that is good. Keeping the gut going and the feeding up is #1 priority.
You may want to contact your vets tomorrow re. gut stimulants to help with the bloating (as it is Sunday today). If it gets worse, contact an out-of-hours vet or a 24/7 clinic today, ideally during day time hours as that is cheaper if you have one within reach. Please be aware that probiotic takes some time to work, as do antibiotics; they build up over several days.
If you have a healthy companion, then 'poo soup' in combination with the bene bac can help to stabilise the gut as it is bascially life transfer of healthy gut microbiome if done correctly and more effective than probiotic powder. I don't know whether you can get hold of fibreplex in the USA? It contains probiotics but more other gut support and can help in cases of antibiotic related loss of appetite. Probiotics, Recovery Foods And Vitamin C: Overview With Product Links
Hang on in there and try not to panic! Your determined care will make a huge difference and can see your piggy through this crisis.
Hi,
So I continued to fed critical care like you suggested. He also ate few hay seedhead and his stomach looks flatter than yesterday. He passed few gas.
I'm posting his photo of stool again for today. It's still stringy poops and very dry and hard..I'm not sure if I have to go to emergency vet today
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PLEASE keep in mind that the poo output is always running a day or two behind. Very hard poo points towards dehydration. Thin and small poos reflect the food intake; i.e. your boy didn't get as much fluid and solids into him as he needed yesterday. The texture and quality points tells you how well the gut is digesting.
Make sure that he gets as much water as he will take.
How is he in himself and how is his weight? Are you weighing daily in order to see how he is NOW and not how he was yesterday?
If in doubt, contact the clinic and speak to them, whether they recommend to bring him in for a subcutaneous fluid injection (against dehydration) and to see whether he could do with gut stimulants against the bloat.
Tofumom
New Born Pup
I fed 46ml critical care yesterday. He weights 10g more today than yesterday. He walks around and takes naps. I'm making him walk more today as well.
And I'll feed him more water and add more food as well
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I can’t add any advice but want to add support.
Holding you in my thoughts.
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Holding you in my thoughts.
It takes us all a while plus some trial and error to work out how to do things on the forum.
Fortunately we have some excellent moderators and admin who can correct our mistakes and help us get things right
Tofumom
New Born Pup
Little good news..I followed everything what @Wiebke instructed me to do since last night and I finally saw one regular poop...!
Makes me ease a little.. thank you for the advice
Just keep at it - if the poops are normalising, then you are on the right track - but you won't see today's handiwork until tomorrow and the day after unless you go and use the kitchen scales for weighing.
How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pig Safely
Weight - Monitoring and Management
Tofumom
New Born Pup
Mhm You're right he still gets stringy poop.. the vet won't be in the office til Wednesday 
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Anyways one small question.. is it okay to give veggie when He's having string poops?
..Anyways one small question.. is it okay to give veggie when He's having string poops?
Mhm You're right he still gets stringy poop.. the vet won't be in the office til Wednesday
Anyways one small question.. is it okay to give veggie when He's having string poops?
Please stay off any fresh veg and just give as much fibre as possible to help rebalance the gut. Keep in mind that veg are only a small part of the diet and that vitamin C is also present in hay, recovery formula, probiotics and pellets.
All the best! How is his weight? Is it stable or is he still losing some?
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Tofu is getting prescribed Cisapride from other vet 
hope I can pick them up today
hope I can pick them up today
Just hang in there - the poos are looking a lot better in terms of size and consistency. It is difficult to settle a tummy fully while on medication when the gut biome is attacked afresh every time you medicate - but it is a secondary and less important problem that will eventually sort itself once the AB has worn off. Getting enough food in and stabilising the weight so your piggy has the strength to fight have priority - and you are achieving that. It is still a very decent overall weight for the situation.