Help! Domino's sick!! :(:(

[PJ's Mom]

I don't know if you gave it to him, but it does sound like he really needs to see a vet.

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

I know...we're considering taking him to the vet now...though the costs are CRAZY for small animals!! When we were going to see a vet to take my other piggy, Marble, we found out it cost more for the vet to see HIM, then it does a DOG!! It's crazy!!!!!!!! *sigh* We're going to look into it though...I just don't know...

[lv4dogs]

I'd at least just call the vets, explain the situation and see if they can give you any info over the phone.
Good luck

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

Originally posted by lv4dogs
I'd at least just call the vets, explain the situation and see if they can give you any info over the phone.
Good luck

Yea, that's what we're going to do.

[PJ's Mom]

Yeah, I would give them a call too. If it's your regular vet, they might be willing to work with you on payments or something. I have 2 piggies and a bunny and I know the cost of vet care for them is ridiculous.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[petslover]

That is scary. I hope Domino gets feeling better. Please keep us updated.

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

Well, I'm forcing water down Dom, and he's eaten a little bit...I'm going to get some carrot/broccali baby food to feed to him through an eye-dropper also, as well as some Albon liquid...has anyone heard of that?? I read that it can help guinea pigs with colds if treated right...I've got my piggy illness treatment book out in front of me.

[wolfsoul]

I wouldn't try the gatorade. It has alot of sugar in it and sugar will upset the bacteria in his intestines.

It could be pasteurella...

Two types of bacteria, Bordetella and Pasteurella, are the common causes of respiratory infections in guinea pigs. Clinical signs include sneezing, nasal and ocular discharge, decreased appetite and lethargy. In some cases, a guinea pig will become seriously congested, making breathing difficult.

http://www.petschoice.com/petinfo/guinea_pig.htm



Information about pasteurella. The page is about the disease in rabbits, but it's the same thing.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Katie, oh no I know you can't make the decision, but please try to convince your Mom to get him seen asap You know how fragile the piggies are; they succumb so quickly to colds, dehydration. There's a website link I can post here that has a lot of very experienced piggie people on it. But for sure, the best bet is the vet. I'm so upset for you and Dom. Beamer can't lose her bud Dom Please check back, Katie. I'll go find the link. Gentle hugs to precious Dom. Please sweetheart, fight!!!

Here's the link. Scroll down to Cavy Health. They're very helpful there. Cavy Forum

[Lexi_Lover]

On no Katie! I just saw this!

Hold on in there Dom! I know you can get better, come on buddy! We're ALL sending prayers and get well wishes Dom's way! Please get the little boy to the vet A.S.A.P cost is worth the life of your pet!

Love,
Paula and the Crew!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers on the way for sweet Dom from me too!

[tatsxxx11]

Thinking of you Dom. Please pull through sweet little wheeker man. We're so, so worried Lots of love to you and Dom, Katie. We're praying with all our might that he will be ok. Love, Sandra, Moon and Rosie.

[chrissycat21]

I hope he gets better soon!

I haven't read through all the posts, so someone might have already suggested this:

Get some vitamin C powder and put 1/4 a teaspoon in with a syringe of baby food or mashed fruit/veggies. If you use mashed fruit, water it down. You can also feed him water through the syringe. Feed him every 2-4 hours depending on how he's doing. Just don't give up on him, some times the hand feeding can go on for a couple of weeks or he might only need it for a few days until he regains his strength. Hopefully this will work.

[chrissycat21]

Originally posted by Lexi_Lover
On no Katie! I just saw this!

Hold on in there Dom! I know you can get better, come on buddy! We're ALL sending prayers and get well wishes Dom's way! Please get the little boy to the vet A.S.A.P cost is worth the life of your pet!

Love,
Paula and the Crew!

Be careful if you do take him to the vet, how old is he? Older guinea pigs (and sometimes even younger ones, but more likely if they are older) might get very stressed out/scared from being moved to a new location, even for an hour where Domino could wind up getting a heart attack. (Its happened twice with Taffy) I thought I'd just warn you.

((sorry for double posting))

[PJ's Mom]

How's he doing, Katie?