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Please someone help us

Wiebke said:
Glucosamine doesn't interfere with aything. You mix the contents of 1 capsule with 2 ml of water. Shake repeatedly until it has fully dissolved and then again before you syringe it. A small medicine bottle would be ideal.
You can either give 1 ml of the solution 2 twice daily or 2 ml every 24 hours; there is isn't much in it. Please be aware that it needs some time to build up and that the effect is very gradual and near unnoticeable - but you may notice the beneficial effect after you have stopped.

All the best!
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Thanks you so much :)
How long should I keep him on it for?
 
Aren’t these wonderful little creatures just amazing ! No wonder we are all so devoted to them. That is such a lovely picture Marvel_ piggie_squad - it bright tears to my eyes but also made me smile - so pleased that Odin is being looked after so well by you and the lovely Thor - seeing much love and healing hugs to you all - hoomans and furry babies
 
I can’t believe it... Odin was doing so well, but we have funny chewing again! Acting like there’s something in his teeth again :( especially when eating hay.
I’m hoping maybe the Zithromax he’s on again has brought his oral thrush back again and it’s nothing more serious!
But I’m out of intrafungal :( and can’t get any from vet now it’s weekend
 
Just made a trip to Northampton for an emergency appointment.
had a chat with Kim.
His teeth had grown again in under 2 weeks (despite him eating well) and caused ulceration.
We have 2 options:

-he will either become a dental pig and I’ll have to make the trip every 2 weeks to have his teeth done. (Which obviously has an impact on finances and logistically we are 3 hours away)

-he’s having Xrays here on Friday, and if it turns out there are other significant issues, such as calcium deposits or stones that are contributing to lack of chewing and teeth growth; then we will need to make a difficult decision.
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
Just made a trip to Northampton for an emergency appointment.
had a chat with Kim.
His teeth had grown again in under 2 weeks (despite him eating well) and caused ulceration.
We have 2 options:

-he will either become a dental pig and I’ll have to make the trip every 2 weeks to have his teeth done. (Which obviously has an impact on finances and logistically we are 3 hours away)

-he’s having Xrays here on Friday, and if it turns out there are other significant issues, such as calcium deposits or stones that are contributing to lack of chewing and teeth growth; then we will need to make a difficult decision.
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The time between appointments may extend and often does, after a few two weekly dentals. I’m currently boarding a guinea pig who is staying until she goes longer between appointments. She started off at two weekly but we are now at monthly appointments and she’s returning home in a couple of weeks. I provide boarding for long distance clients, for £25 per week.
 
Thank you all. I just want to do what’s right by him. I will see how Friday goes. If we can rule out anything else going on, I’ll get something sorted for his teeth and he could go stay at TEAS (thank you so much for the offer)!
just need to rule anything else out. The cystease stuff arrived today too.So I’ll give that a try
 
Odin has been thru so much ( as did Loki) and as have you and your family - I hope the Friday appt goes well - you have lots of love and support on here and fantastic advice. Only you can decide what is best - sending healing hugs to Odin 🥰
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
Thank you all. I just want to do what’s right by him. I will see how Friday goes. If we can rule out anything else going on, I’ll get something sorted for his teeth and he could go stay at TEAS (thank you so much for the offer)!
just need to rule anything else out. The cystease stuff arrived today too.So I’ll give that a try
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he will get the very best of care from Debbie if you decide he is best boarding there for the time being. My Ted is a twice monthly dental piggie and stayed over lock down. Ted is back home now and enjoying the company of his two young wives x
 
So after he had his teeth done yesterday, we have pus coming from the right eye again. And it’s his teeth on the right side that keep growing (not so much the left).
There has to still be something behind that eye or at the tooth root that Zithromax still isn’t clearing?
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
So after he had his teeth done yesterday, we have pus coming from the right eye again. And it’s his teeth on the right side that keep growing (not so much the left).
There has to still be something behind that eye or at the tooth root that Zithromax still isn’t clearing?
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Zithromax is usually really good and works for most pus related infections. When it doesn’t work, we’ve found a combination of Marbocyl and Metronidazole to be really effective and sorts the problem.
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Zithromax is usually really good and works for most pus related infections. When it doesn’t work, we’ve found a combination of Marbocyl and Metronidazole to be really effective and sorts the problem.
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Thank you. I’ll give Kim a ring in the morning. Will continue to syringe feed today
 
alpacasqueak said:
Really hope you can get it under control with some different meds if the Zithromax isn’t working. Pedro the chin had all of them! :doh:
Hope Odin’s ok today. You too! :hug:xx
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Thank you. It’s clearly bothering him. Whenever we get his teeth done more pus appears through the eye. He’s in quite a bit of pain with it today and struggling with chewing. I’m wondering if they would have been best to take the eye out if the abscess is in the root of the teeth? xx
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
Thank you. It’s clearly bothering him. Whenever we get his teeth done more pus appears through the eye. He’s in quite a bit of pain with it today and struggling with chewing. I’m wondering if they would have been best to take the eye out if the abscess is in the root of the teeth? xx
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Removing the eye might sort the problem, once and for all! Ask Kim for her thoughts!
 
Marvel_piggie_squad said:
Thank you. It’s clearly bothering him. Whenever we get his teeth done more pus appears through the eye. He’s in quite a bit of pain with it today and struggling with chewing. I’m wondering if they would have been best to take the eye out if the abscess is in the root of the teeth? xx
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Poor little Odin, he’s not having an easy ride :(I’m really no expert, obviously with Pedro his abscess had already burst so the eye had to come out, maybe it’s worth talking to Kim about tomorrow if you feel that’s the better option for him? Lots of love to Odin, hope he’s not too painful bless him xx
 
I don’t think it’s any other underlying issue stopping him eating. It’s the soreness in his mouth when chewing. Because he’s here trying his very best to eat. He wants food and is very interested in food but can’t chew it, so he’s going for softer options. if he couldn’t eat because of another issue I would have to think about options, but I really do feel we need to fix whatever is going on behind his eye
 
I’m so sorry Odin (and yourself) are both suffering. It’s a tough time for him, but I believe he is getting the very best care and love with you, and Thor 😍 16 paws and 10 fingers crossed for Friday. I
 
Poor little Odin! Hopefully on Friday you'll have a better idea of what's causing this eye problem. I'm sure Odin will receive the best if care if he needs to go for boarding at TEAS. Good luck for Friday x
 
Thanks all.
I think I’m going to have to ring urgently tomorrow as he just can’t eat. He wants to, but he can’t chew (it’s too painful for him). I’m syringe feeding but he can’t continue like this. It’s breaking my heart to see him sat, hiding in pain
 
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