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Plural effusion

Elephonty

Elephonty

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Woody took a turn for the worse last night and was struggling to breathe, he was perfectly fine in the afternoon but 5 hours later he was in a very bad way.

I took him to my vets who have 24/7 emergency care and they rushed him out back for oxygen.

He has been with them for about 7 hours on and off of oxygen, they have done a chest x-ray which has made them come to the conclusion he may have a plural effusion as his heart wasn't visible on the x-ray.

The vet said his resp rate and temp is still lower than normal but he is still passing poo and seems to be making a big effort to stay alive which is a good sign.

Has anyone had any experience with this? I work in a vets myself so I know how serious this is but wondered if anyone may have any success stories to help ease my mind.
 
Poor little fellow, I hope he can be saved. You have good vets. It's frightening how quickly illness can become serious in guinea pigs.
 
Truffolo said:
Poor little fellow, I hope he can be saved. You have good vets. It's frightening how quickly illness can become serious in guinea pigs.
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Thank you, unfortunately woody passed away about half an hour ago. I checked on him in the morning yesterday and did my usual health checks whilst I gave his medicine and all seemed fine! He did have a long run with lots of health issues but of course had to pick a festive time of the year to go in dramatic fashion 🥲
 
Elephonty said:
Woody took a turn for the worse last night and was struggling to breathe, he was perfectly fine in the afternoon but 5 hours later he was in a very bad way.

I took him to my vets who have 24/7 emergency care and they rushed him out back for oxygen.

He has been with them for about 7 hours on and off of oxygen, they have done a chest x-ray which has made them come to the conclusion he may have a plural effusion as his heart wasn't visible on the x-ray.

The vet said his resp rate and temp is still lower than normal but he is still passing poo and seems to be making a big effort to stay alive which is a good sign.

Has anyone had any experience with this? I work in a vets myself so I know how serious this is but wondered if anyone may have any success stories to help ease my mind.
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BIG HUGS

Sadly, I haven't but I am holding you and Woody firmly in my thoughts. I am so very sorry that it wasn't to be.
 
So sorry to hear Woody has passed. You tried so hard to save him. Take care, as you say, this is a difficult time to lose your friend. Run free over the bridge little one 🌈
 
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