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Please someone help us

Thinking of you both. Try rest and don’t worry too much, (I know that’s difficult) he is in good hands and will be alright until you can get up to Northampton so they can have a look at Odin’s teeth X
 
Thanks all. I’m awaiting a phone call from the vet.
Though I did manage to get an update from the vet nurses.
they said he is bright and alert and has eaten a bit of lettuce but they are still syringe feeding as his weight is down. They said he is taking the syringe feed well (so maybe it’s me doing this wrong as he refuses at home)?
they said he is passing urine and droppings.

I just want to be able to help him along and get him to Simon on Tuesday. Tuesday seems so far away when he’s so poorly :(

I don’t usually sleep for worrying about him, but last night was the first night in months that I fell asleep and didn’t wake up till this morning. Didn’t even dream. Must have really needed it
 
I found the vets could get more feed into Winnie then we managed at home (they and us both used oxbow). I think in my case it was their extra experience and confidence at it, they just seemed to manage to get so much more in than I did! When we switched to emeraid at home Winnie really took to it for some reason and feeding became a lot easier.

Glad you got a bit of sleep!
 
I’m really sorry to hear about all of the problems you’re having. It’s really hard when guinea pigs are unwell but you are doing your absolute best.

I use Ashleigh vets for my guinea pigs and have had guinea pigs admitted for syringe feeding like yours. They sent one of ours home with a sachet of science selective in the past and we’ve used this since. I tried the oxbow critical care with mine and they wouldn’t touch it. It might be worth asking the vet what they are using. Sending lots of positive thoughts to you and your piggy.

Like others, we’ve also experienced problems with doxycycline affecting appetite and have asked them not to prescribe it. They’ve been fine with us asking this and have just prescribed alternative antibiotics.
 
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I’m glad you were able to get a good nights sleep. I’m glad the hospital were able to feed him well - hopefully he get stronger and keep eating ! Take care 😊
 
Thanks all. I’ve watched the syringe feeding videos and that’s exactly what I do. He used to take it well. Ive ordered some different ones to see if he has a preference. At least the vets are getting something into him
 
Glad that you were able to get a good night's sleep. I think sometimes we get emotional and stressed trying to get food into them and they sense it and it rubs off on them. Having the vet hospital without the emotional attachment to Odin they are likely much more able to just get it done. Doesn't mean you are doing anything wrong but it sounds like you definitely needed a break.
 
Update:

So Odin is home again and eating a few veggies and nuggets. Vet said his eye looks much better and that something at home is upsetting him to stop him eating? Not sure what though, he’s always been happy. Tried to get him back with his brother, but epic failure. I think that relationship has gone. Now trying to somehow make it that Odin can still see other piggies through the bars and everyone is happy. Chaos.
odin to continue medication and syringe feeding, we see Simon in Northampton on Tuesday.

Rocket though much better still has signs of a URI so he’s now on Zithromax too.
Loki on metacam and if doesn’t improve they will arrange a blood test as there’s nothing obviously wrong with him.
Thor and Banner are all good.
was a chaotic trip to and from the vets with 5 of them and 3 different carriers!
 
Glad his eye is much better . "Something is upsetting him at home" is not very helpful, but knowing that he will eat must be.
These piggies are really making you work for the pleasure of their cuteness.
Tuesday is not that far away fortunately.❤
 
JimmythePig said:
Glad his eye is much better . "Something is upsetting him at home" is not very helpful, but knowing that he will eat must be.
These piggies are really making you work for the pleasure of their cuteness.
Tuesday is not that far away fortunately.❤
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That’s what I thought. He said it must be something environmental but I think it’s all the meds and his teeth are probably due for doing again. I just hope with him eating so much tonight that he doesn’t over do it again!
 
Let us know if you manage to sleep a full night again! You clearly need it. You really are the most dedicated piggy slave. It's exhausting doing so many feeds you are constantly checking the time to see if it's syringe feed o'Clock! I've been there and so have many others. I found the first night feed around 1-2am was OK the next one around 4-5am was the killer!
 
Betsy said:
Let us know if you manage to sleep a full night again! You clearly need it. You really are the most dedicated piggy slave. It's exhausting doing so many feeds you are constantly checking the time to see if it's syringe feed o'Clock! I've been there and so have many others. I found the first night feed around 1-2am was OK the next one around 4-5am was the killer!
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I’ll get up in a few hours to check on him and offer some more :) hopefully he’ll continue to have little nibbles by himself too
 
He’s just had some syringe feed at 3am :) he had nibbled all of his veggies And some watermelon and apple when I went down. He’s nibbling some again now. I know it’s only veggies but at least he’s nibbling and willing to take a few more ml of syringe food.
We are getting some soft poos though; probably due to fruit and antibiotics. But at this stage I’m happy for him to eat anything.
 
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He’s just had some syringe feed at 3am :) he had nibbled all of his veggies And some watermelon and apple when I went down. He’s nibbling some again now. I know it’s only veggies but at least he’s nibbling and willing to take a few more ml of syringe food.
We are getting some soft poos though; probably due to fruit and antibiotics. But at this stage I’m happy for him to eat anything.
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Just curious as to why you are saying 'it's only veggies'. That shows his teeth must be working fairly well, as they can't eat veggies with dodgy teeth. Nuggets just disolve in the mouth, if they can get them in, regardless of teeth. I am guessing it is because he isn't eating hay? Grass is as good as hay for wearing teeth! Our Tilly's diet contains about 5% hay and she is very healthy despite this! She eats lots of grass and veggies!
 
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