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Stroke?

chesneypig

chesneypig

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My Guinea pig recently has started not coming out of her house not even for food she squeals when she’s moved and she just walks in circles when on the floor I don’t know what to do I don’t wanna lose her
 
I don't know anything about guinea pig health, but a loss of appetite and unusual behavior are bad signs. Please see a vet as soon as you can. I hope she's alright.
 
I’m sorry your piggy is unwell. I agree a vet visit is needed to diagnose the problem and start the correct treatment as soon as possible. Good luck. ❤️
 
I’m so sorry to hear this.
Please see a vet urgently.

Step in with syringe feeding a recovery feed or mushed pellets urgently.
Switch from the routine weekly weight checks and instead weigh her every morning so you can monitor the amount of syringe feed she is getting to ensure she doesn’t lose weight.

The emergency and other guides below will help further

I hope she is ok. Let us know how things go at the vet

Wiebke

Thread 'Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment'

1 Statement
2 Emergency assessment and accessing vets
- How urgent is my guinea pig's problem?
- Finding an emergency vet
- Seeing a vet not familiar with guinea pigs (including lists of safe and dangerous medications)
3 First Aid care and easily available products
- General 'always have at home' stuff and comfort measures for very ill guinea pigs
- Improvising support feed; recovery formulas, probiotics, vitamin C and...
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Wiebke

Thread 'How to Improvise Feeding Support in an Emergency'

1 Feed
- Important crisis management resources
- When is improvising necessary?
- Which food group am I replacing with my feeding support?
- How much and how often should I feed and water?
- What can I use that I have already got at home?
- Other possible easily available foods with their pros and cons
- How do I prep a syringe for rougher pellet fibre?
- What can I do without a syringe?
- The role of lukewarm water
2 Probiotics
- Probiotic products explained...
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Wiebke

Thread 'Weight and Weight Loss Explained: BMI, Weighing, Poos and Feeding Support'

1 Weight and Weight Loss
- Why regular weight monitoring matters
- How weight changes over a lifetime
- How to weigh on your kitchen scales (with video)
- The weight loss rules
- How critical is the weight loss for my piggy?
- Possible causes for weight loss
2 Body Mass Index (BMI) or 'Heft'
- Why is understanding your piggy's weight so important?
- 'Average' weight vs. individual weight - the big trip up
- How to check for the BMI
3 The Weekly and the Daily...
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Wiebke

Thread 'All About Syringe Feeding and Medicating Guinea Pigs with Videos and Pictures'

Introduction
1 Choosing the right place to medicate/feed your piggy
2 Guinea pig whispering and asserting your authority
3 Recovery products and emergency improvisation
4 Syringe recommendations
5 Weight monitoring: your biggest ally
6 Weight loss guidelines and when to step in with feeding
7 Syringe feeding amounts/frequency advice
8 Practical medication and syringing tips
9 Medicating and feeding cooperative guinea pigs (videos)
10 Medicating and feeding uncooperative guinea pigs (hold pictures and tips)
11 The line between life and death
12...
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Wiebke

Thread 'CBS (Calcified Bulla Syndrome) and Neurological Problems - Symptoms and Care'

Introduction
1 General information and practical advice on CBS
- What is the difference between a syndrome and a symptom?
- What is CBS (calcified bulla syndrome)?
- How can CBS be diagnosed?
- What is causing CBS and how can I minimise the risk?
- Vet care and customer rights with newly bought guinea pigs
- Support and care information resources
- Leaflet with list of CBS symptoms and comparison x-ray pictures
2 Other common neurological problems...
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I’m so sorry it wasn’t better news. Have you brought her back home or have you helped her over the bridge?
 
chesneypig said:
I have brought her home I know it’s selfish but I don’t know how to let go of her
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I’m so sorry. Sending you massive hugs. 🤗

Is she eating for herself at all?
Did they give you any medication at all?
What did the vet say about taking her home?

A couple of years ago I had to have my 16.5 year old Border Terrier put to sleep. He had a brain tumour so wasn’t going to get better. It was the hardest thing I have ever done but I know it was done for the right reasons. I gave him a wonderful life full of love every day and wanted to give him a pain free end.

I know it’s hard but I know you wouldn’t want her to suffer. Give her lots of love and kisses today then let her go. ❤️
 
Yeah she’s eating a little by herself and she’s walking about more.
Not that I know if I didn’t get to take her I was working.
That taking her home is one of the best things to do because she has a little sibling who needs her. We’ve already lost a bonded pair to heartbreak.
 
As she’s walking more and eating a bit for herself then I’d give her a few days of syringe feeding to see if she can recover.

Wiebke

Thread 'All About Syringe Feeding and Medicating Guinea Pigs with Videos and Pictures'

Introduction
1 Choosing the right place to medicate/feed your piggy
2 Guinea pig whispering and asserting your authority
3 Recovery products and emergency improvisation
4 Syringe recommendations
5 Weight monitoring: your biggest ally
6 Weight loss guidelines and when to step in with feeding
7 Syringe feeding amounts/frequency advice
8 Practical medication and syringing tips
9 Medicating and feeding cooperative guinea pigs (videos)
10 Medicating and feeding uncooperative guinea pigs (hold pictures and tips)
11 The line between life and death
12...
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