14 days ago my piggie gave birth to 3 live babies (2 girls 1 boy) and 1 stillborn boy. Everything was going great until about 4 days ago when mummy got the runs and I didn't realise how serious she had it until the next day when she, well she had some soft of fit and just passed away... the babies where fine but then the male got sick, and he didn't make it through the night, I cleaned everything in the cage to make sure it was all sterile, and I thought the 2 girls where completely fine until half an hour ago when one got diarrhea! I would go straight to the vet but I don't have a car and he's too far to walk, I'm going to try and take them in tomorrow but I'm scared that the girl wont make it through the night! Any tips? I could give her extra water in a nursing bottle I have maybe? Any help appreciated, thank you!
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Patchwork Staccato
Junior Guinea Pig
Hello, sorry about your lost of two guinea pigs. A infection, disease or improper diet can cause diarrhea. Keep your guinea pig hydrated and make sure everything is clean (cage,water bottle ect...) Then in the morning go to the vets. You should also call your local vet to see what advice they give you.
Hope your little piggie get better x
Hope your little piggie get better x
Thank you, I think it must be some sort of disease or something as it was passed from pig to pig, her diet was the same as always. I have cleaned everything in the cage apart from 2 little wooden bridges, and I even boiled the water first to make sure it was clean, hopefully the vet has time to see me! thank you
lauraboara
Adult Guinea Pig
I am sorry you have lost the mum and one baby, I am worried that if you wait for treatment you could lose the other two. Is there any way you can make it to the vet eg get a lift/ taxi? Your vet should have an emergency number - can you ring it and get advice now? Always hard to tell from 1 post but this sounds pretty time critical.
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Could you get a taxi? I'm afraid if you wait till the morning you might lose the other two x
helen105281
Senior Guinea Pig
I'm so sorry. I really do think though that they need to see a vet tonight. Is there anyone you could beg a lift from? If not speak to the vet over the phone and see what they suggest for supportive care until you can get them there in the morning.
Please see a vet asap even if you have to take a taxi!
Please kee her hydrated but do not syringe, only let her lick it from a spoon. Anything that goes into the lungs by mistake in a baby will cause pneumonia.