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Advice please about very poorly guinea

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I've just been to the vets with Apple, who is 5 and half. She's had mobility problems for, 10-14 days, but put it down to advancing age. This morning she was fitting so off to vet. She diagnosed very sore back, maybe slipped disc or similar and gave her an antiinflamatory/painkiller injection. When I put her back in the carrier, she had another fit, so vet could see. We have to go back on Saturday, if painkiller has helped, will consider longer-term pain relief, BUT if fits continue/gets worse, she will have to be pts 8...
I've put her in hutch, with Apricot,(other guinea) with lots of hay and in quiet, but could do with some advice about whether I try to get her to eat/drink or any other advice about trying to keep her comfortable.
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Yes she needs to eat and drink, if she refuses then feed critical care via syringe or mushed up hay based pellets. Sorry to hear she is unwell hope she recovers soon, fingers crossed.
 
So sorry to hear that Apple is poorly. As Toffeewoffee above as said, it is vital that she eats to keep her digestion moving. Try hand feeding her favourite foods and if necessary syringe feed something like Critical Care. Please weigh her daily so that you can see if she is eating or not.

I really hope she will be okay. x
 
Sorry to hear this, but hope you can find comfort in the long and happy life she had with you. Run Free Apple xx
 
r.i.p

rest in peace poor apple, at least she got to go with her mummy there, enjot the rainbow bridge little one xxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I was too sad yesterday to say any more.:( The dilemma now is how to look after Apricot. I originally got the guineas for my daughter and although she loves them, she has done very little towards looking after them. I've greatly enjoyed having them and see that as the adult it's my responsibility to ensure that they always have the best care possible. So what to I do about now having just the one guinea? If she was younger, I would think about getting her a companion, but if I'm honest, I don't really want another long term commitment.
I've moved Apricot indoors, into an indoor hutch in the conservatory. We all go in there several times a day, to get to the garden, washing machine etc and I work in there 3 days a week, at least as I'm an artist and paint in there. (No fumes, don't worry!) And I've told my daughter she MUST spend time with her each day. I also put the radio on for her.
I know you'll all think I should get another guinea, but if I don't, does anyone have any suggestions please, so Apricot doesn't get too lonely?
 
popcornapple said:
Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I was too sad yesterday to say any more.:( The dilemma now is how to look after Apricot. I originally got the guineas for my daughter and although she loves them, she has done very little towards looking after them. I've greatly enjoyed having them and see that as the adult it's my responsibility to ensure that they always have the best care possible. So what to I do about now having just the one guinea? If she was younger, I would think about getting her a companion, but if I'm honest, I don't really want another long term commitment.
I've moved Apricot indoors, into an indoor hutch in the conservatory. We all go in there several times a day, to get to the garden, washing machine etc and I work in there 3 days a week, at least as I'm an artist and paint in there. (No fumes, don't worry!) And I've told my daughter she MUST spend time with her each day. I also put the radio on for her.
I know you'll all think I should get another guinea, but if I don't, does anyone have any suggestions please, so Apricot doesn't get too lonely?
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We were in the same situation a few years ago when one of our piggies died, her friend (Poppy) was so tiny that we were not really keen to get another, we sadly had a poor experience of trying to bond a previous piggy with a rescue one. We made sure Poppy was kept inside & had lots of cuddles etc with her, she was not ever neglected & she ate well & did not seem to miss her cage mate which surprised us as she used to wash her friend's face every day :). We didn't want a baby one because it perpetuated the cycle & we thought it wasn't fair to always have to face losing one after the other. Poppy then lived on her own happily until we lost her aged 7 this June. As long as Apricot is eating well, & not pining for her friend then you need to do what is best for you & her. However if she seems lonely or off her food you may need to consider getting a friend for her or a new home where she can have a friend.

I am so sorry for your loss, it is awful when they leave us.
 
So sorry to hear your sad news. (((((hugs)))))
I agree with Poppy's Mum, keep an eye on Apricot and weigh her more often if she doesn't look like she's eating as much - plenty of cuddles and interaction will be needed if you don't want her to be lonley. We had to get Wallace a partner as sadly he really was going downhill fast without a friend.
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