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Please someone help us

Oh gosh I have been following this thread closely and so glad to hear the vet feels the surgery is now unnecessary. Hope things continue to improve
 
We are home! The eye looks so much better. It’s normal size and he can open and close it.
He is home and eating everything. And even eating hay for the first time in months! He hasn’t lost any weight at the vets but hasn’t gained either. He is still 600g, but I’m hoping to build him up now. He’s a lot brighter and his coat looks much better (will have to get pics tomorrow).

though his medication list is huge! Good job I’m still working from home. I’ve had to make myself a little chart so I can keep track of it all:

-metacam (0.4mls) twice a day
-Zithromax (0.3mls) twice a day
-Emeprid (0.3mls) three times a day
-Doxycycline (0.03mls) twice a day
-cisapride (0.06mls) twice a day
-Chloramphenicol eye drops x3 times a day
-Remedin eye drops x3 a day
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
We are home! The eye looks so much better. It’s normal size and he can open and close it.
He is home and eating everything. And even eating hay for the first time in months! He hasn’t lost any weight at the vets but hasn’t gained either. He is still 600g, but I’m hoping to build him up now. He’s a lot brighter and his coat looks much better (will have to get pics tomorrow).

though his medication list is huge! Good job I’m still working from home. I’ve had to make myself a little chart so I can keep track of it all:

-metacam (0.4mls) twice a day
-Zithromax (0.3mls) twice a day
-Emeprid (0.3mls) three times a day
-Doxycycline (0.03mls) twice a day
-cisapride (0.06mls) twice a day
-Chloramphenicol eye drops x3 times a day
-Remedin eye drops x3 a day
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Does this mean you are going to get some sleep now?!
 
That is such brilliant news ! Try not to worry as Odin is holding his own ! You’ll soon get into the routine of his meds - good advice of foods you can give him to ‘fatten’ him up 🥰 well done for keeping going thru this - it’s been so hard for you but ...... lovely to see Odin looking so much better ! Sending BIG hugs to you all 😊
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Great news! How long has he been on the doxycycline, as well as the Zithromax? I’m not a fan of doxy as I’ve found it to be a real appetite killer. Just be aware, in case his appetite declines x
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I was going to ask you about that. As he nibbles a little bit of things then stops. He only took a little bit of syringe feed tonight (about 5/6ml) before he refused. He still has very very tiny droppings that are hard.
Here I go... panicking again!
 
I know piggies droppings are two days behind so that should improve each day - I’d keep trying to feed him, as you have been doing and offer the sweet potato/oats/mashed banana. Hopefully he’ll keep eating little and often but the experienced owners will offer more advice to you - don’t panic tho 🥰
 
Betsy said:
Are you giving Odin Pro-biotics too? You really are a dedicated and lovely owner. Your piggies are lucky to have you. Keep going. I know it's really hard but he knows you are doing your best to look after him.
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Yes he’s been having probiotic. I also got some fibreplex for him :)
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
I think all the antibiotics are affecting his appetite. But he is eating small amounts and has gained a little weight over night. I’ll go to the shop and pick up some of his favourites today.
The droppings are increasing in size now, but some are a little soft?
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That’s great news Marvel_piggie_squad ! He’ll love you even more if you get his favourites - don’t over do it tho 😊
I think you will find his digestion system will be a while in settling down (Great using probiotics /fibre plex) BUT it’s great he has gained weight and is eating ! Well Odin 🥰 and well done YOU
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
You will get soft poos, while he's on the antibiotics but good you've got probiotic and Fibreplex too! When does he have another appointment with Kim/Simon?
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Next appointment is next Tuesday. My vet said to get Kim and Simon to check his eye rather than having to book an appointment with them also..
He is having a go at eating, just not much and not much hay, so probably is the antibiotics affecting him - but they are making the eye better
 
thank you all! I just worry so much, especially with him hiding more and not eating as much.
He always does this, eats loads when he comes home from the vet (including hay) then stops again the next day :(

I guess I’ll never stop having to worry!
 
I think that’s part of being a guinea pig owner 😬 but as you have discovered by being vigilant noticing little changes especially weighing regularly that any health issues can be spotted early and hopefully sorted with the right help and treatment. Try not to worry, it’s one of the hard things about owning any pet - enjoy Odin and Loki they’re very lucky to have you as their slave ! 🥰
 
Roselina said:
I think that’s part of being a guinea pig owner 😬 but as you have discovered by being vigilant noticing little changes especially weighing regularly that any health issues can be spotted early and hopefully sorted with the right help and treatment. Try not to worry, it’s one of the hard things about owning any pet - enjoy Odin and Loki they’re very lucky to have you as their slave ! 🥰
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And my others: Thor, Rocket, Banner and Stark 😂 maybe I need to stop rehoming!
 
When you have time and feel able to ......some guinea piggie pictures would be lovely .... you know how we love to see piggies 🥰
 
My Ted is seeing Simon next Tuesday too for a conscious dental, he is being taken up by Mikey’s Mum and Dad who live in Devon. I think the Appoinment is around 10.30 they are such a lovely young couple. It will be a very early start for us to drop Ted off at Exeter Services but we are then off to look at boats in Chichester and Southampton for the day!

Hope Odin does well this week, you are in very safe hands with Simon and Kim, they also have lots of experience with eyes as well as teeth x
 
He’s done what he did last time, gone back to hiding and barely eating once he has been home a night. I don’t know where I’m going wrong 😔😔😔 he eats the night he comes home from the vets, then this again
 
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