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Fly Strike

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tiana n tiny

tiana n tiny

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help, am having a real case of myasis here. I don't know what to do, I've taken 2 of them to see a vet, but they just keep coming. what should I do?
 
If you have an animal with fly strike, they must see a vet immediately, even if you cannot see wounds, or you think you've removed all the maggots - they will enter the body via the genitals and anus so you cannot see them. Immediate treatment is imperative as it won't take long before they suffer shock which is often fatal.

See here for info on how to contact your emergency service vet if you're not sure http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/how-to-contact-a-vet-out-of-hours.90842/
 
Amanda1801 said:
If you have an animal with fly strike, they must see a vet immediately, even if you cannot see wounds, or you think you've removed all the maggots - they will enter the body via the genitals and anus so you cannot see them. Immediate treatment is imperative as it won't take long before they suffer shock which is often fatal.

See here for info on how to contact your emergency service vet if you're not sure http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/how-to-contact-a-vet-out-of-hours.90842/
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He is in Nigeria.
 
Are the flies all over them? Do they live outside? If so you can bring them in. What did the vet do?
 
I was wondering what the vet had done too? In my experience the wound needs to be thoroughly cleaned, any maggots removed, a wound gel applied and pain relief given. They then need to be kept in extremely clean conditions while recovering.
 
I don't allow them. outside again, he injected them and he didn't tell me what he was doing so I keep on coming to see him. then he pierced it and brought the worms out
 
@tiana n tiny fly strike is mosquito larvae eating your piggy's internal organs and and spinal area. It is becomes fatal within 24 hrs, you must take your piggy to the emergency vet immediately. If your regular vet is in Nigeria then use any vet from his office or try a new vet or take piggy to the animal shelter clinic and ask them to help you. Any competent vet knows about fly strike. Please do it now, if it really is fly strike, then your piggy is dying a horrible death
 
It is good you are keeping them inside. If more flies come then I would take them back to the vet. Did Tiana have the baby?
 
guineapig-al said:
@tiana n tiny fly strike is mosquito larvae eating your piggy's internal organs and and spinal area. It is becomes fatal within 24 hrs, you must take your piggy to the emergency vet immediately. If your regular vet is in Nigeria then use any vet from his office or try a new vet or take piggy to the animal shelter clinic and ask them to help you. Any competent vet knows about fly strike. Please do it now, if it really is fly strike, then your piggy is dying a horrible death
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It is not that simple. Vets in Nigeria are not common and not knowledgeable in guinea pigs.
 
@tiana n tiny there has to be one vet open now in Nigeria. Fly strike can affect any animal where there's an infestation of mosquitoes. The vet will know about fly strike it is very common and very deadly. Take your piggy to any vet and let them try to help piggy. Where are you exactly? Maybe I can find you a couple vets.
 
That is great! Please let them live inside. It will be better for them. Do you keep the cages clean? That will help too.
 
@tiana n tiny Please ask your parent to post to us, if you're a minor. I can work with them to help your piggy. If you are not a minor, please advise me. Flystrike is very common in Africa, I think you have a good idea of the problem. Now we have to solve it. I am going to try to find you a good vet in Benin State. Show this thread to your parent now, please
 
guineapig-al said:
@tiana n tiny Please ask your parent to post to us, if you're a minor. I can work with them to help your piggy. If you are not a minor, please advise me. Flystrike is very common in Africa, I think you have a good idea of the problem. Now we have to solve it. I am going to try to find you a good vet in Benin State. Show this thread to your parent now, please
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He does not live with his parents and many people will not bother to care for sick animals if it is not their pet. He is doing his best.
 
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