I hope so, it was a backward to step by the veterinary association in my opinion and does piggies a disservice1 ml twice a day from 0.23 twice a day but she still seems in pain, she keeps going to nibble veggies but then stops. I really hope she improves. I’ve got another appointment on Wednesday with the vet I usually see and who did her surgery so maybe they will prescribe me the dog strength
Honestly I’ve practically begged twice now for the dog strength to give her a chance. I wish I knew how much I could give her or the cat to ease her pain, the vet said it’s my discretion but I’ve no idea!
It's your discretion how much you give? Does she have antibiotics now?
Yeah she said if I feel like the 1ml twice a day isn’t enough then I can up it, I don’t think she knew much about Guinea pigs but I had no option as to see her as my regular exotic vet is off till Wednesday. Yes she had a antibiotic injection and some prescribed baytril
That makes it very difficult not giving you a safe amount. Different vets have different opinions on what is safe. There is a common range like my vet gives but I know some give more.
She loved the cat Metacam before the surgery now I have to force that too, I’m trying to too but I’m so emotional and losing hope
I’m so exhausted
She loved the cat Metacam before the surgery now I have to force that too, I’m trying to too but I’m so emotional and losing hope
It is so exhausting looking after such an ill piggie. Sending you hugs xxShe loved the cat Metacam before the surgery now I have to force that too, I’m trying to too but I’m so emotional and losing hope
Thankyou
I’m back at work tomorrow I’ve had to call in for a few days, I’m really worried how I’m going to work the syringe feeding as I’m out for 9 hours
I’ve been trying to sleep in between feeds but there’s always something to do
maybe good news she has just eaten two lettuce leafs and has lay down in a comfy position to sleep!
Never worry about that, we are all here to support you. Many of us have been in the same position with various piggies illnesses. We all understand what it’s like and that horrible rollercoaster you are on. Hopefully your vet can will help on Wednesday
Your family member that you love dearly is sick. It's completely understandable to need support. Not everyone in our world understands just how much we love our pigs so being able to talk to others that get it has been very helpful for me.
That sounds like some really good progressThankyou all for your kind comments and help just to update, cherry has eaten a cucumber, a pepper and a small piece of lettuce with her critical care this morning. Her weight has stayed the same and she has actually been out of her house and came begging for a snack! She is also eating hay! Not loads but she is trying, I’m hoping this is a step in the right direction, she is still squeaking when she wees but we are back at the vets tomorrow to hopefully get this pain sorted
Yayyyy this sounds like a huge improvement from how she was, hopefully she will continue to improve each dayThankyou all for your kind comments and help just to update, cherry has eaten a slice cucumber, a pepper and a small piece of lettuce with her critical care this morning. Her weight has stayed the same and she has actually been out of her house and came begging for a snack! She is also eating hay! Not loads but she is trying, I’m hoping this is a step in the right direction, she is still squeaking when she wees but we are back at the vets tomorrow to hopefully get this pain sorted
It sounds like she’s heading in the right direction. All the best at the vets tomorrow oh and never apologise, almost everyone of us have been in your position and understand how tiring it is caring for a poorly piggy. You’re doing a great job with Cherry x
Cherry is refusing any critical care thrashing around, and running off. After I’ve tried with the syringe she will run off and then try and poo ( very painfully) ive weighed her again this morning and she has lost another 25g. She will eat some grass and nibble some hay, she is very uncomfortable when she poops and she has hardly pooped since surgery, honestly it’s been like a rollercoaster of her seeming to improve slightly then decline.
Before surgery she weighed 1200g
Two days after surgery (Sunday) she weighed 1100g
Monday 1075g
Tuesday 1075g
Wednesday (today) 1050g
