J0nesC13
Junior Guinea Pig
Hello all,
Before I start, piggie has a vet appointment already but I’m just after some advice, and a general idea of what to expect…
Izzie is 2 years old. We took her to the vet a couple of weeks ago due to a bald spot on her back, and on her side. She’s also gradually lost weight over the past couple of months (935g now), she drinks and wees A LOT.
A urine sample was taken, which ruled out diabetes. Vet said her wee was a bit diluted. We were advised to treat for mites for the time being, as that was fixed the bald issue in the past, before we went onto any invasive treatments and to bring her back if she doesn’t improve. Vet also pre-warned of other things it could be, as the location of the bald spot on her side can indicate ovarian cysts. But the wee issue could be kidneys.
Fast forward to now, her bald spots have become worse. It’s on both of her sides now, a teeny bit missing from under her eye and, I may be being paranoid, but one of her front legs looks like it’s lacking fur. She’s still drinking and weeing a lot, and just generally seems a bit off. She spends a lot of her time napping. She’s still eating though.
I’m wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience, and what it turned out to be? And what treatment can be done for both conditions I have mentioned above?
Thank you in advance,
From a worried pig mum x
Before I start, piggie has a vet appointment already but I’m just after some advice, and a general idea of what to expect…
Izzie is 2 years old. We took her to the vet a couple of weeks ago due to a bald spot on her back, and on her side. She’s also gradually lost weight over the past couple of months (935g now), she drinks and wees A LOT.
A urine sample was taken, which ruled out diabetes. Vet said her wee was a bit diluted. We were advised to treat for mites for the time being, as that was fixed the bald issue in the past, before we went onto any invasive treatments and to bring her back if she doesn’t improve. Vet also pre-warned of other things it could be, as the location of the bald spot on her side can indicate ovarian cysts. But the wee issue could be kidneys.
Fast forward to now, her bald spots have become worse. It’s on both of her sides now, a teeny bit missing from under her eye and, I may be being paranoid, but one of her front legs looks like it’s lacking fur. She’s still drinking and weeing a lot, and just generally seems a bit off. She spends a lot of her time napping. She’s still eating though.
I’m wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience, and what it turned out to be? And what treatment can be done for both conditions I have mentioned above?
Thank you in advance,
From a worried pig mum x
