Jewel and Jinx's medical thread

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Lynx
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Post   » Wed Oct 19, 2022 8:17 am


I can't say if she is too fat. The link I posed just above has veterinary guidelines for determining condition and if a guinea pig is on the thinner side or heavier side, to help make care and medical decisions. So weight alone is not enough.

Hope the crackling goes away.

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daisymay
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Post   » Thu Nov 10, 2022 4:53 pm


Took Jewel 10 days before breathing returned to normal. So much for vet saying keep her on Bactrim for 5 days. I kept her on it for 14 days. Her weight is now hovering 1095g to 1120grams. Thanks Lynx.

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Lynx
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Post   » Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:04 am


Sounds like the Bactrim helped!

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Post   » Fri Nov 11, 2022 3:20 pm


Daughter thinks that weight is just fine. We've had several pigs around the same weight plus given her age, weight loss can be a problem. Of course some of that weight loss is due to loss of muscle mass due to aging. It also gives her a pad (no pun intended) for the weight loss if she gets sick again.

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daisymay
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Post   » Sat Nov 19, 2022 6:30 am


Is it safe to get hay from a horticulturalist? This week I have had to take Justine, Joan and Jack to vet due to hay seeds in their eye. Would love opinions please. Told had no seeds, good healthy hay. I have my doubts.

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Lynx
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Post   » Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:42 am


I would say take a look at it and figure out if you like it. Make sure the stems are not too stiff (straw-like).
www.guinealynx.info/hay.html

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daisymay
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Post   » Fri Dec 16, 2022 1:20 am


Jewel lost 100grams in a week, yesterday her breathing was crackly so as going to vet with Joan took Jewel with me. At first breathing normal then she started.


Jewel has a URI and is on Bactrim for 6 days, last time it took her 3 weeks to get over it. Damn vets! She was NOT prepared to go beyond 6 days and was appalled I went for 3 weeks! And did not believe some go a month or two. Bet she'll want Doxycycline next. NO way! Keep you posted! This time she could hear cracking in chest.

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Lynx
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Post   » Fri Dec 16, 2022 8:15 am


I hope you have success with the bactrim - though it is more useful for UTIs. Most frequently Baytril (enrofloxacin) is prescribed. You are right the 6 days is pretty short. Was she on Bactrim the last time?

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daisymay
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Post   » Fri Dec 16, 2022 8:48 am


Yes she was. I trust it as Jessie was on it a lot. Jessie's was tablet form but in Australia can't get that anymore so use liquid form. Smells sweet and strawberry. Jinx loved it but no-one else. Jewel tolerates it or she did last time around June-August 2022. Thanks Lynx.

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daisymay
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Post   » Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:27 pm


Also took Jewel to vet, after 3 doses of Bactrim her breathing returned to normal but kept up the weeks worth. Vet happy with her and said all clear. Weight also went up to 1080grams. Hoping this will be last URI for a while she has had 3 in 8 months.

Guys is this good for cleaning hay or would pipe get blocked and over cook the motor? https://www.kmart.com.au/product/2000w- ... -42751991/?

Boys-Jock, Jack, Justine, Girls, Jewel, Jay, Justice, Joan and Jet wish all your cavies and fur/feathered children a great Christmas full of treats and cuddles and a glorious 2023. Hoping Santa Cavy brings lots of good things to you all!

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Lynx
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Post   » Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:47 am


I can't comment on the vac. It likely depends on the diameter of the hose and anything that would get in the way of vacuuming the hay up.

But happy holidays to you!

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daisymay
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Post   » Sun Dec 25, 2022 3:01 am


Santa now 3 minutes from Nevada. Strange zig zag route he has taken! https://santatracker.google.com/?utm_so ... ign=Global Sadly Jewels URI returned last night. Had to get a taxi today and get some more Bactrim, poor little mite! Piggies got spoilt! Hey have no family and friends so why not? Just wish it wasn't so hot. Hotter tomorrow and then Tuesday! I HATE Summer!

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