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Crossing everything. Have you got a copy of Peter Gurney's Piggy Potions? There's a page on overnight paralysis although it's usually the back or the front of the body, he's never seen it all over. Page 28 if you have a copy. If not let me know. x
 
Hope it is just an ear infection. Does the vet think that the antibiotics will have had time to kick in in such a short space of time. This is a link to Peter Gurneys health pages that AndreaJane was talking about I think http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/paral.htm
 
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piggyfan said:
Oh I am so sorry to hear this. I really hope she begins to improve. Is it the vet who told you to syringe feed her water every two hours? I have not heard of that before.
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It wasnt the vet I spoke to last night but it was the same surgery, the vet didnt tell me to sryinge feed her it was me who decided to offer her water every couple of hours *** she cant get to a water bottle or stand to drink out of a bowl, its just to make sure she gets some fluids, the vet said that would be a good idea
 
I really hope she picks up. Just to let you know it can be dangerous to syringe feed water as it can get into a piggies lungs. I am sure you are aware of that anyway but I thought I would mention it in case.
 
sharonS said:
Hope it is just an ear infection. Does the vet think that the antibiotics will have had time to kick in in such a short space of time. This is a link to Peter Gurneys health pages that AndreaJane was talking about I think http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/paral.htm
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Hi, I did ask the vet if that was enough time for the antibiotics to have any effect, and she said possibly especially with the steroid aswell. BUT I'm thinking just to give her that extra chance asking for another injection to last her over the wekend and see how she is on monday, that way surely the antibiotic will have had time to kick in. Then if shes no better by monday then go with the vets advice :( what does everyone else think??
 
AndreaJane said:
Crossing everything. Have you got a copy of Peter Gurney's Piggy Potions? There's a page on overnight paralysis although it's usually the back or the front of the body, he's never seen it all over. Page 28 if you have a copy. If not let me know. x
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I'm going to have a look at this now as someone has posted the link on here for me..... I'm not sure it is a paralysis as she can actually move her legs she just cant keep her balance and topples over.
 
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I really hope she picks up. Just to let you know it can be dangerous to syringe feed water as it can get into a piggies lungs. I am sure you are aware of that anyway but I thought I would mention it in case.
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Yes I am aware of that but i only put slight pressure on the syringe and she slurps it like she would from her bottle. actually i may just offer her water bottle as she can drink from that as she normally would if I hold it for her!
 
Thanks piggieboys, shes hanging in there, shes a very determined lady! shes getting a little frustrated *** she wants to get up, its not that shes hasnt got the strength, its the fact that she hasnt got the balance, its a bit like a human being drunk I suppose, body doing one thing brain trying to do another!
 
Oh poor girl, she must be very frustrated. (((((hugs)))))
 
i hope your little piggy pulls through this, i would say ask for another injection maybe, just so the antibiotics can take effect better, we had the same last year with our little squeek, she had a inner ear infection and was on her side with a bad wobble and kept falling over, she had anti inflammatory injection and antibiotic injections for a few days, then a course of baytril, and she did come throught it in the end, and it didnt look good for her at one point.
So i would maybe give it a few more days to take effect if she dont look in pain, and see if theres a change, my fingers are crossed tho for you, its not nice to see them like that :(
 
Thank you so much jammybaby, you have given me a little something to cling on to...... I dont want her to suffer but I want to give her a good chance to pull through this...... she is certainly quite strong and she eats anything you put in front of her nose, she drinks from her water bottle when i offer it to her, ( I have added beaphar guineapig vitamins to it) she is also trying to drag herself along her box, which is a good sign *** up until 2 hours ago she was just laying still. I'm not giving up on her too easily, but I'm also not going to let her suffer.... I will mention to the vet that you had the same problem and your baby made it, hopfully it will sway the vet to give her a few more days to perk up. THANK YOU!:)
 
What an amazing little lady. I have everything crossed for her. Come on little piggy you can do it x
 
Thank you guineafan....... the vet was amazed by her too..she soooooooooo wants to get up on her feet bless her, As I had been away for 5 days and although my son fed my pets, he doesnt take that much notice of what they are doing, so I don't know how long she has been like that, I noticed last night when I got home, but for all I know she could have been just laying there for 2/3 days she had lots of hay n fresh veg by her so she was happy to munch away..... so I have to give her another chance tomoro if she is still has keen to fight...........does anyone disagree with that?
 
Just checked on Brownie and shes STILL munching away, everytime I look at her she munch munch munch.......... good vibes peeps ;)
 
Yes, you must give her a chance. Don't give up on her when she's alert, hungry, eating and clearly not giving up on herself. Keep it up Brownie, you can do it! :laluot_02:
 
Just wondering how brownie is doing today?
bubbles and squeek send lots of snuggles and squeeks her way :)
 
Yes, how are things with Brownie this morning?
 
Hi everyone, Sorry for the delay in updating you on Brownie its been one of those mornings.........Brownie has been happily munching away most of the night, she is moving her head around and washing her face albeit laying down. I took her to the vets for 9am, I saw a different vetenary nurse, who again was amazed by her character and fight. She said she was alert and obviously feeling well enough to eat, and her legs seemed quite strong. ..... she again listened to her heart etc and everything seems fine there, although her kidneys are a little enlarged but she said that could be due to her age (she's around 5 and a half) She weighed her and shes put on 30g in approx 18 hours, which the nurse said that was brilliant.... She agreed with me and said she didnt think 18 hours was long enough for the antibiotic to have a real effect and was happy to give her another shot of AB and steroid. She said the little lady certainly deserves a chance. She has a little bit of a poorly eye, but that is due to the fact that shes been constantly laying on the one side and she may have rubbed it on something, so she has some eye cream for that to stop it getting ulcerated. I have been given some Baytril, which she has to have from tomoro, I asked about CC and she said as she was eating well she didnt think I would need that as shes going back on tuesday (before if she deteriorates). She seems to favor laying on her left side and we have to watch she doesnt get pressure sores, so I keep trying to move her but shes not having it! I have now sort of propped her up a little although slightly leaning to the left still. I will keep you updated... and if anyone has any other hints/tips or advice it would be appreciated. I just want her to get up and walk again........... even to stand up would be a good start.
 
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Hi everyone, Sorry for the delay in updating you on Brownie its been one of those mornings.........Brownie has been happily munching away most of the night, she is moving her head around and washing her face albeit laying down. I took her to the vets for 9am, I saw a different vetenary nurse, who again was amazed by her character and fight. She said she was alert and obviously feeling well enough to eat, and her legs seemed quite strong. ..... she again listened to her heart etc and everything seems fine there, although her kidneys are a little enlarged but she said that could be due to her age (she's around 5 and a half) She weighed her and shes put on 30g in approx 18 hours, which the nurse said that was brilliant.... She agreed with me and said she didnt think 18 hours was long enough for the antibiotic to have a real effect and was happy to give her another shot of AB and steroid. She said the little lady certainly deserves a chance. She has a little bit of a poorly eye, but that is due to the fact that shes been constantly laying on the one side and she may have rubbed it on something, so she has some eye cream for that to stop it getting ulcerated. I have been given some Baytril, which she has to have from tomoro, I asked about CC and she said as she was eating well she didnt think I would need that as shes going back on tuesday (before if she deteriorates). She seems to favor laying on her left side and we have to watch she doesnt get pressure sores, so I keep trying to move her but shes not having it! I have now sort of propped her up a little although slightly leaning to the left still. I will keep you updated... and if anyone has any other hints/tips or advice it would be appreciated. I just want her to get up and walk again........... even to stand up would be a good start.
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I hope she improves, what a story of resilience, lovely to hear she's such a fighter and muncher! Lots of love x
 
Hope that she improves and is able to stand again, I guess only time will tell, but if she has put on 30gms that is good in itself, she is willing to carry on. Is she in any pain do you think?
 
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