Caviesgalore (EPGPR)
Adult Guinea Pig
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Hi all, sorry I haven't posted for a while, but I have been inundated with work compounded by problems getting out and about due to the snow!
I am a little concerned about Curly, my 4 year old rex boar. Curly lost his brother over the summer but seems to be coping ok being a single boy. My gang are currently housed upstairs in the house, Jazz and his ladies in one large enclosure and Curly in a cage which is pushed right up next to the gangs so he can "talk" to them.
Curly is a chubster (around the 3lb mark), loves his food and is a real nosey so and so. I was therefore worried this morning to find he hadn't finished all his supper and he didn't rush over to greet me when I went into the playroom. On closer inspection he was sitting looking rather unhappy under his log tunnel.
Having checked him over I was concerned that he had the onset of bloat (which is what I lost his brother to in the summer) so booked an emergency vet appointment. In the meantime, I had him on a heat pad and gently massaged his tummy, which whilst it wasn't rock solid, it wasn't as soft as normal. The only thing I can think might have triggered an attic is some cabbage he had last night, most of which he left, it was only a small amount and he has had it before without any adverse reactions.
The vet checked him out thoroughly and basically couldn't find anything obviously wrong with him. By the time we got there his tummy was feeling nice and "squishy" and he had done some poos. She said he had good gut sounds, his abdomen was soft to the touch, no obvious bladder issues and his chest was clear and teeth seemed fine.
She has given me some Metoclopramide tablets (used to treat stasis) to bring away just in case and said she was happy for me to syringe some critical care into him as he is pooing. Since we have been home I've given him some CC and water, offered him a spring of parsley which is a favourite - but he turned his nose up at this. Whilst out I bought some Dentinox infant colic drops as mine were out of date and also some Buscopan.
I am at a loss as to what to do. I guess what I am asking is will it do him any harm, bearing in mind he hasn't actually had any meds, to give him a dose of Buscopan and some Dentinox? Bloat/trapped wind seems to be the most obvious diagnosis at the moment and if this doesn't work, I can then try the Metoclopramide - which I think the vet only gave me as cover in case we get snowed in again.
Can someone please remind me of the correct dosage for both the Busopan and Dentinox as I haven't had to use either for a very long time.
Sorry for the long post, but I am really worried about my gorgeous boy, and am at a loss to know what to do for the best.
I am a little concerned about Curly, my 4 year old rex boar. Curly lost his brother over the summer but seems to be coping ok being a single boy. My gang are currently housed upstairs in the house, Jazz and his ladies in one large enclosure and Curly in a cage which is pushed right up next to the gangs so he can "talk" to them.
Curly is a chubster (around the 3lb mark), loves his food and is a real nosey so and so. I was therefore worried this morning to find he hadn't finished all his supper and he didn't rush over to greet me when I went into the playroom. On closer inspection he was sitting looking rather unhappy under his log tunnel.
Having checked him over I was concerned that he had the onset of bloat (which is what I lost his brother to in the summer) so booked an emergency vet appointment. In the meantime, I had him on a heat pad and gently massaged his tummy, which whilst it wasn't rock solid, it wasn't as soft as normal. The only thing I can think might have triggered an attic is some cabbage he had last night, most of which he left, it was only a small amount and he has had it before without any adverse reactions.
The vet checked him out thoroughly and basically couldn't find anything obviously wrong with him. By the time we got there his tummy was feeling nice and "squishy" and he had done some poos. She said he had good gut sounds, his abdomen was soft to the touch, no obvious bladder issues and his chest was clear and teeth seemed fine.
She has given me some Metoclopramide tablets (used to treat stasis) to bring away just in case and said she was happy for me to syringe some critical care into him as he is pooing. Since we have been home I've given him some CC and water, offered him a spring of parsley which is a favourite - but he turned his nose up at this. Whilst out I bought some Dentinox infant colic drops as mine were out of date and also some Buscopan.
I am at a loss as to what to do. I guess what I am asking is will it do him any harm, bearing in mind he hasn't actually had any meds, to give him a dose of Buscopan and some Dentinox? Bloat/trapped wind seems to be the most obvious diagnosis at the moment and if this doesn't work, I can then try the Metoclopramide - which I think the vet only gave me as cover in case we get snowed in again.
Can someone please remind me of the correct dosage for both the Busopan and Dentinox as I haven't had to use either for a very long time.
Sorry for the long post, but I am really worried about my gorgeous boy, and am at a loss to know what to do for the best.
