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I can’t get through to the vet, so maybe I will just stop the dozy then. I’m worried about his abdomen being so firm and sore though? Especially after the stasis last week.
He’s started barbering again a little too; makes me think he is in pain?
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
I can’t get through to the vet, so maybe I will just stop the dozy then. I’m worried about his abdomen being so firm and sore though? Especially after the stasis last week.
He’s started barbering again a little too; makes me think he is in pain?
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It's possible the barbering could be due to pain. You might have already said but what painkiller is he on and what dose? xx
 
Gem789 said:
It's possible the barbering could be due to pain. You might have already said but what painkiller is he on and what dose? xx
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Quick check, 0.4 twice a day.
Just wondering is it dog or cat metacam @Marvel_piggie_squad? x
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
I can’t get through to the vet, so maybe I will just stop the dozy then. I’m worried about his abdomen being so firm and sore though? Especially after the stasis last week.
He’s started barbering again a little too; makes me think he is in pain?
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I’ve not had any pigs barber apart from Jess after her eye, my chinchilla Poppy (Ped’s sister) did it a lot with her teeth issues when she was in pain. I’ve only had Rupert with bloat twice and Sheepy years ago so I’ve really not dealt with it much sorry x
 
alpacasqueak said:
Quick check, 0.4 twice a day.
Just wondering is it dog or cat metacam @Marvel_piggie_squad? x

I’ve not had any pigs barber apart from Jess after her eye, my chinchilla Poppy (Ped’s sister) did it a lot with her teeth issues when she was in pain. I’ve only had Rupert with bloat twice and Sheepy years ago so I’ve really not dealt with it much sorry x
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If it's 0.4ml dog metacam, it's a good dose but I'd be tempted to give a bit more for now till @Marvel_piggie_squad sees a vet. I was told by Kim you can give up to 1ml dog metacam if they're in a lot of pain for a short time. I'm only going by what I was told and what I did with fuzz for a while when she was in a lot of pain. It did help her. I think the barbering could indicate pain xx
 
Gem789 said:
If it's 0.4ml dog metacam, it's a good dose but I'd be tempted to give a bit more for now till @Marvel_piggie_squad sees a vet. I was told by Kim you can give up to 1ml dog metacam if they're in a lot of pain for a short time. I'm only going by what I was told and what I did with fuzz for a while when she was in a lot of pain. It did help her. I think the barbering could indicate pain xx
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Thank you. He’s not doing it constantly but his stomach is very sore. I’m wondering if it’s the
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
I can’t get through to the vet, so maybe I will just stop the dozy then. I’m worried about his abdomen being so firm and sore though? Especially after the stasis last week.
He’s started barbering again a little too; makes me think he is in pain?
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Marvel_piggie_squad said:
No. They just said he was eating. He was eating really well when he got home too. Just going downhill again :( xx
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I know I'm not a qualified vet but if it was me from my experience I'd try dosing at 0.6ml twice a day for now to see if that helps him. Luckily guinea pigs tolerate metacam very well xx
 
I don’t understand how he can pick up so much and then go right back down again? I know when he’s feeling bad again because his coat gets greasy, whereas it had looked better yesterday :(
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
No. They just said he was eating. He was eating really well when he got home too. Just going downhill again :( xx
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I’m just wondering as it was the same with my Sheepy years ago (and Rosie the cat recently) if he’s been off his food for a while then he’s had a good scoff and it’s made him quite uncomfortable and gassy. It’s definitely worth getting him out for some tummy rubs and seeing if you can ease anything for him. Sheepy used to pass a fair few poos when I did the same with his and ease it a little xx
Sorry, big hugs xx
 
alpacasqueak said:
I’m just wondering as it was the same with my Sheepy years ago (and Rosie the cat recently) if he’s been off his food for a while then he’s had a good scoff and it’s made him quite uncomfortable and gassy. It’s definitely worth getting him out for some tummy rubs and seeing if you can ease anything for him. Sheepy used to pass a fair few poos when I did the same with his and ease it a little xx
Sorry, big hugs xx
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Thank you, I’ll give that a try! Though he hates me getting anywhere near his tummy xx
 
Simon prescribes Emeprid at 0.5 ml - 1 ml per kilo body weight, twice a day, but says it can be given every 8 hours.
Cisapride is prescribed at between 0.1 ml and 0.5 ml twice a day

I guess you could up the amounts a little. Do you know if the vets were giving injectable or oral drugs, while he was with them?
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Simon prescribes Emeprid at 0.5 ml - 1 ml per kilo body weight, twice a day, but says it can be given every 8 hours.
Cisapride is prescribed at between 0.1 ml and 0.5 ml twice a day

I guess you could up the amounts a little. Do you know if the vets were giving injectable or oral drugs, while he was with them?
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They didn’t say. He only weighs 600g at the moment. I don’t know what to do for the best :(
 
Will he eat anything? Guinea pigs don't eat all the time and I do find that when I am worried about a piggy, I keep thinking, but they aren't eating. However, when I look at all the well ones, they aren't eating either! What are the poos like? Are you getting plenty?
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Will he eat anything? Guinea pigs don't eat all the time and I do find that when I am worried about a piggy, I keep thinking, but they aren't eating. However, when I look at all the well ones, they aren't eating either! What are the poos like? Are you getting plenty?
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Plenty of poos. But they are softer. He’s not eating at all really. Used to be able to get syringe food in him but he refuses that too
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
No he’s separate from his friend. They were all treated for the respiratory infection, so Odin has a cage of his own. I thought best not to risk another infection for him
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How long ago was the respiratory infection? He might eat better if he was with his friend.
 
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