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Watery nose, wheezing and skinny

Ellsie1

Ellsie1

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This is my first time posting, I’m extremely concerned over my 4 year old piggie Stan.
This morning I woke up to him wheezing extremely loud, I looked over and it was if he was sneezing, lots of fluid came out, he has made snot bubbles and his nose is so red and sore from it, almost as if he has a cold, he has lost a ton of weight as well.
He’s been doing this all day and so much has come out it has soaked the entire blanket we were using .
We went to vet and they only gave us baytril, they didn’t tell us what it was but said we’d need to put him down if he doesn’t get better.
Has anyone else had similar issues?
 
@Ellsie1 If you update your location in your profile then we may be able to suggest a better vet.

Baytril is an antibiotic, and is the common 'go to' med for a vet, but it's not always the best. It will take a few days to have an effect.

If your piggy is struggling and is not eating then I recommend seeking a second opinion from a different vet and mention him not eating as they may advise how to syringe feed.
There is a syringe feeding guide on the forum so you can read that and start feeding him straight away. Pigs need to eat constantly so there will be little chance of him surviving if he's not eating.
 
I agree with @Jaycey and would look for a more piggy savvy vet for a second opinion ASAP!
Hope your piggy gets better soon!
 
Agree with the above.
Keep giving baytril and start syringe feeding i have recovered the same guinea pig 3 times from this problem. One of which was pneumonia and i was new to it all then. You can do this.
your vet sounds like a cat and dog vet not a guinea pig vet.
 
Ellsie1 said:
This is my first time posting, I’m extremely concerned over my 4 year old piggie Stan.
This morning I woke up to him wheezing extremely loud, I looked over and it was if he was sneezing, lots of fluid came out, he has made snot bubbles and his nose is so red and sore from it, almost as if he has a cold, he has lost a ton of weight as well.
He’s been doing this all day and so much has come out it has soaked the entire blanket we were using .
We went to vet and they only gave us baytril, they didn’t tell us what it was but said we’d need to put him down if he doesn’t get better.
Has anyone else had similar issues?
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Hi and welcome

I fully agree with the previous posters.

Recommended UK vets: Recommended Guinea Pig Vets
Recommended vets in some other countries: Guinea Lynx :: GL's Vet List

Please see a more knowledgeable vet as quickly as possible, ideally today.

Step in with syringe feeding support asap. You can use mushed up pellets as long as you cut off the tip of your baytril syringe just below where it widens as shown in our syringe feeding guide in order to allow the more solid bits through.
The need to eat comes before the need to drink and only thirdly the need to eat.
Switch from the regular weekly weigh-in to weighing daily at the same time in order to monitor the food intake. 80% of the daily feed is hay, which you cannot judge by eye, but which can lead to a major weight loss very quickly if a piggy stops eating.

Not Eating, Weight Loss And The Importance Of Syringe Feeding Fibre
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide
 
Thank you for the replies
Sadly he did have pneumonia, I tried to stop him from choking on his fluids and stuff but it just kept getting worse. I couldn’t even force feed him as he was choking on fluid at the time and kept spitting everything out, I’ve forced fed him so much in the past and he’s been okay with it.
In the end he just gave up, just wish the vet gave me a more peaceful option, was extremely awful :,(
 
HUGS

I am ever so sorry. There are some forms of pneumonia (pneumococcal or bordetella) that happen seemingly out of the blue and progress too quickly to react to medication. 'Walking' or 'atypical' pneumonias are usually a very devastating experience for any loving owner. :(

Please take consolation that you have tried your best and that you have not failed in your duty as a good and conscientious owner. Feel gutted, but do not feel guilty.
 
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