Advice about my ill guinea pig

[ChloeThePiggy]

Hey guys,
I’m new to this so I’m hoping to get some really good advice. I just recently got Mrs. Chloe on April 26tb 2018. I got her from a breeder. She is a young Guinea pig just by the way she looks and her size. The day after I got her, I started to see her right eye shrinking. Since I’ve never have a piggy before I didn’t pay any mind to it. After the days went by it got worse and worse and a lesion formed in her mouth I took her to the vet 4 days after I got her and the vet said that she had conjunctivitis and a fungal infection. After 3 days of giving her medication I started seeing nasal drip and white discharge from her bum. I called my vet and he said this is very concerning and to bring her in ASAP. I'm torn to shreds considering she is a new piggy and a baby. To see her suffer is such a heart breaker. I wanted to ask you guys if you think she will recuperate considering I’m catching all the signs early. I’m afraid she will die. I could attach photos of her for you guys to see her. She looks very normal and her eye and lip got so much better. However it’s the nasal drip and the white discharge that scares me.

 

[DM030819]

@ChloeThePiggy You would need to ask the breeder if they would take her back as I imagine many of them won't.

If you want her to live and recover the best option is to deal with it yourself and you don't know what the breeder would do with her. Taking her to the vet for treatment gives her the best chance to survive.

 

[Guineautopia]

Hi, I agree, you can probably give her the best chance at recovery.
There are many people on this forum who have had sick Guineas pigs, nursed them back to health and they go on to live long happy lives. Unfortunately with small animals it’s always a risk. I hope she gets better soon.

 

[ChloeThePiggy]

I spoke with the breeder and she said the entire litter had this same issue and they all passed. I’m spoke with my vet and he said if the entire litter had it and she is this bad all ready in a matter of a week he would be glad to do as many tests as he can but he’s not sure how long she will live ( he also said the amount of testing he has to do will stress her out, considering she is about 7-8 months old, and will plummet her immune system more. I’m so sad I haven’t slept in 12 hours I’ve just been watching her and it’s so disappointing that the breeder wouldn’t tell me this piece of information which is why she said she’ll take her and take the piggy to her local vet.

 

[Guineautopia]

Oh my goodness what a horrible situation for you
I know it’s hard but I would be inclined to keep her and treat her as long as she is not suffering. I personally wouldn’t hand her back to the breeder as she may just be pts.
Sorry it’s not better news for you.

 

[ChloeThePiggy]

Yes I just woke up this morning and it seems like she is gasping for air and hasn’t touched her veggies or pellets I have no problems spending a money. I have an aquarium, a dog, and a cat. My cat got terminally ill and I remember spending $1,000 on the spot. What gets me so upset it how breeders sell sick animals. Which is why I called her upset. I just found out there is a local guinea pig refuge that is willing to take her for further monitoring considering what she has is internal and genetic which means it’s a consistent problems which may need around the clock care.

 

[ChloeThePiggy]

They also said I might be able to adopt a pair of guinea pigs that have been there due to either over crowding or abandonment.

 

[Guineautopia]

It’s heartbreaking.
At least if you hand her over to the rescue you know they will have here best interests at heart.
Maybe in time the rescue can help you regime another piggy, there are so many rescue piggies looking for homes.
I’ll keep hoping that Chloe gets better x

 

[ChloeThePiggy]

Me to my heart is shattered but you learn the hard way to adopt from the rescue not shop from breeders or pet stores. Thank you so much guys from the support. I was I’m absolute turmoil last night I couldn’t even eat supper or get some sleep. I will keep you updated on my new friends when I get them. I must disinfect and wash everything Chloe touched. Any suggestions? I was going to use rubbing alcohol and soap water then air dry outside. Because I’m not getting any new piggies until I go see them at the rescue

 

[Guineautopia]

I use F10 vets disinfectant as it kill fungal spores also but are you in the US? Not sure what the best option is there.
I would definitely recommend rescue piggies as the rescue will always offer support.
Hopefully your next piggie experience will be better x

 

[Claire W]

Aw poor sweetie please do not return her to the breeder. Either continue with the treatment or surrender her to the rescue that has offered to help so that she can have a chance of life. I’m so sorry that you are going through this. It makes me sick that breeders can do this

 

[Wiebke]

I am ever so sorry! Poor little one.

Please be aware that like a breeder, anybody can call themselves a rescue without licensing and supervision. The better ones are usually registered charities, which need to pass certain criteria. If you can get to one of the recommended rescues and adopt from them, then you know that you are in safe hands and that you are not only helping the piggies you adopt, but also giving the ones that take their space the chance for a better life and access to vet care. Make sure that any rescue you use has a mandatory quarantine and vet care.
UK rescues: Recommended Guinea Pig Rescues
Recommended rescues in some other countries: Guinea Lynx :: Rescue Organizations

 

[ChloeThePiggy]

I reside in the US but we have a rescue here called North Jersey Guinea Pig and Hamster Rescue, Inc. where they get small rodents from unfit homes and give them vaccines and give them away for adoption.