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I have made a note of those questions, so I won't forget anything! Thank you so much for sharing those, I am terrible and my mind always goes blank at the vets. Thank you everyone for your replies, they are much appreciated. I will update tomorrow x

Hi! Have the vets checked the chest cavity for a build-up of fluid there? He may need a diuretic and a scan, and if necessary heart medication. If the congestion is in the nose/throat, then a pinch of bisolvon powder from the vets will help to thin the mucus in order to drain it. Alternative...

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your baby. You really did everything you could. I honestly had something similar with mine; it's how I found this wonderful forum. She did have a URI and the symptoms were slow to show up but it started with the heavy and rapid breathing. Vet treated...

All the best! Respiratory infection (URI) can kill, so it is always important for any vet to address that aspect first and foremost with an antibiotic if there is the least suspicion. If the lungs are congested, a diuretic can additionally help. If your vet is not happy about the weight/gut...

Definitely record it for the vet as suggested. Sometimes it's impossible to get to the vet when something happens, and vets do appreciate it if you can provide them with something. The vet could try an antibiotic if they suspect an infection. Most like to do that first to rule it out. A...

Yes, she has stopped grunting (it sounded like snoring) since we left to go to the vets, the vet didn't consider that as she's lost quite a bit of weight and is weak so even if there was something we don't think it would be fair to put her through it, we've gone for the antibiotics as all...

I would definitely push for vets to look at the fact it could be a heart issue. It took me over a year to convince my vet it wasn't a chest infection, and that was an exotic vet by the way! So £1,000 later, as they said the only way to diagnose a heart problem is through CT scan, they finally...

Yes, we recommend using it for guinea pigs that are off food and water. If she is still eating watery veg, she is likely not in any acute danger of total dehydration, but it cannot hurt. The equivalent US brand is called pedialyte.

Thank you. Only issue is we're really restricted with medication. She can't have Baytril, Septrin or Sulfatrim, she went lifeless before when she's been given these. I use steam and olbas oil already and it doesn't make a difference to her breathing :( She's not got a runny nose and he's...

I fully agree with @helen105281 and her advice on supportive care. If in doubt, please speak to your vet. Metacam is an anti-inflammatory and not just a painkiller. Is also now recognised that it can be given safely in higher dosages than recommended in previous times because the quick...

I would get her vet checked just to rule out a URI. The vet will be able to tell if there is any fluid on her chest too. She would need diuretics if so.

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Please see a more knowledgeable vet. Your girl needs a course of antibiotics, first and foremost. The breathing is more noticeable because she is struggling to breathe! Guinea Lynx :: URI You can reclaim any vet fees in the first 2-3 weeks after sale from the pet shop by presenting the vet...

He is only 3 months old. He was born in February. The poor kid had pneumonia right off the bat, which I believe is what weakened his heart. The breeders here suck and our supplier for our store that I work at is the WORST. We have had nothing but sick pigs come in, right now we have 6 In our...

You may want to have the mucus cultured to see which antibiotic is most suitable for the particular bacteria you are dealing with. It is not cheap, but worth in a case of persistent illness. While baytril is the only antibiotic that is officially licensed, there are several others that can be...

I had a heart piggy &after hitting a brick wall with suggestions, my final vet was brilliant, he managed to listen to her with a stethoscope & could hear she had a sticky valve/murmur. Ellie had the same medication(fortekor)/diuretics (furesimide) as @helen105281 has suggested above & her...

Just a thought but have you made sure you haven't got a dodgy bag of hay thats dusty or got damp/mouldy? i had a dodgy bale of hay once & it set off an awful URI that was stubborn to get rid of. 200g loss although significant can be regained once her URI has cleared if its going to. what's the...

Hi! URI is a bacterial infection and requires an antibiotic. meloxicam/metacam is an analgesic (painkiller cum anti-inflammatory). Antibiotics and analgesics can be given at the same time, but one cannot replace the other. Diuretics (which drain any fluid build-up from the lungs or chest cavity)...

Poor little guy! Petsmart? We have the same problems where I live as well. I am always really a bit bummed reading here of all the different little ways they have in the UK for the care of guinea pigs, rescues, etc. as my area doesn't really have many options except the pet store. Even breeders...

I would get her checked by your vet if you can. It could be something as simple as dust up her nose but you need to rule out a URI. There may be fluid on her chest in which case the vet would hopefully give a diuretic to help clear it. Humid weather can sometimes affect breathing too. It so good...