Male Rescue Guinea Pig Chronic URI and Not Eating Hay (Stumped)

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Lynx
Celebrate!!!

Post   » Mon Nov 14, 2022 7:38 pm


I am going to guess that it is like our getting water in our ear that doesn't drain out. There are ear products like Otoclens (if I remember right) that help clean the ear and are of a good viscosity.

The head tilt might also be just coincidental even though it would not seem to be.

Off hand I would have thought it unlikely putting a few drops of baby oil would cause problems. If the ears are particularly dirty in the first place, maybe so?

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Rynn21

Post   » Mon Nov 14, 2022 7:45 pm


They were pretty clear, just a little dry. Tried re-patting the ear he's irritated by. He turns his head downwards and shakes. Hoping it's like you said and like when we get water in our ears. If it lasts more than a few days I'll take him in to see a vet.

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Rynn21

Post   » Wed Nov 16, 2022 7:42 pm


So far no more head tilting. Over worrying guinea parent was just activated.

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Lynx
Celebrate!!!

Post   » Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:40 pm


That is good news! I understand the over worrying part. I think many of us have been there.

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Sef
I dissent.

Post   » Fri Nov 18, 2022 4:33 pm


I think many of us have been there.
*raises hand*

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