Tiamolly123
Senior Guinea Pig
I know if any of the piggies get this it's serious, & they need to get to the vet ASAP but is there anything you can do in the meantime. Also what causes Bloat.
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Bloat
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Beans&Toast
Adult Guinea Pig
Toast gets bloat all the time. Not a week goes by that she doesn't get bloaty. I know grass sets her off and some veg so I avoid that, but I haven't figured out what else does it. She does seem to be VERY sensitive to a lot, some veg, most medications, anesthetic..
It depends how bad the bloat is, my vet gave me Cisapride to deal with it at home and I use infacol too as she gets flare ups so often and I'm able to recognise the signs now, but I'd never recommended giving medication at home without a vet visit first.
I find that tummy massages help whilst sitting her on a cooled down hot water bottle or a snugglesafe heat pad.
I'd definitely see a vet though as bloat can come on very fast and can be severe if left
It depends how bad the bloat is, my vet gave me Cisapride to deal with it at home and I use infacol too as she gets flare ups so often and I'm able to recognise the signs now, but I'd never recommended giving medication at home without a vet visit first.
I find that tummy massages help whilst sitting her on a cooled down hot water bottle or a snugglesafe heat pad.
I'd definitely see a vet though as bloat can come on very fast and can be severe if left
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