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Fred is poorly

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My poor Fred has had problems with his teeth previously, on Friday he had another dental unfortunately he just didn't bounce back like normal. He's had quite a few dental's in the past so this was a huge surprise. Our normal vet is off on holiday, so as he wasn't eating I was a bit unsure about visiting another vet at the practice. I'm sure everyone is the same when they have a vet they trust you prefer to see them.

On Monday, Fred became slightly hunched and unhappy I couldn't leave him I decided to take him back on the Tuesday and it was very lucky for Fred that I did, the vet kept him in and gave him a valium injection to allow him to have a good look in his mouth without upsetting Fred anymore than necessary. Fred has a very bad infection in his throat which is causing him a huge amount of pain when swallowing which is why he's no longer attempting to eat on his own. Fred had a long acting penicillin injection -pencillin is very dangerous to guinea pig's if giving orally but thankfully it's safe to give via injection, and he now has a little spray for his mouth to relief the pain as well.

I had a very dopey Fred yesterday due to the sedative but since he's really bounced back and is now very excited about the concept of food which is lovely to see I can't believe a pig can go from one extreme to another so quickly to think just yesterday he was refusing all food I've never been so glad to visit the vet it was a very pleasant surprise to get such a knowledgeable locum piggy vet!

Me and Fred have been very lucky that so many people have helped me with nursing him, I just wouldn't have been able to nurse him on my own, piggy friends rock! xx>>>
 
Glad to hear you caught the infection quickly and the vet knew what he was doing. Really hope it all clears up soon and you have a happy, eating and pain-free Fred very soon,

Me and my girls send lots of love and healing wheeks to gorgeous Fred

xx
 
Glad you've found out what was bothering him. What an excellent Locum vet!

Lots of healing vibes to Fred, hope he recovers quickly x x
 
Gosh poor thing. I did not know piggies could have throat infections. I am so happy to hear he is doing well.
 
Aww poor Fred! Hope he's feeling better soon and I'm glad he's improved so much already. Give him a snuggle from me x
 
What a nice post to read this morning, I'm SO glad he's feeling better. We know how horrible it is to have a sore throat ourselves when we can't eat, so poor little Fred, it must've been so sore.


Sending him lots of "get well" kisses.
 
Lots of healing vibes to poorly Fred, hope he's happily swallowing his food in no time!
 
I hope that Fred will feel better soon and be back to enjoying his food!
 
Poor Fred, but so glad you had a good vet. The girls say "way to go Fred Lad....keep munching x"
 
Awwwwwww fred, wheek send you lots of love, kisseys and piggie well wishes from me and the gang xxxxxx
 
blooming heck, is there anything that guinea pigs cant get? lol

So glad Fred is better, your vets sound amazing :)
 
I'm so pleased to hear that Fred is feeling better. Well done to that vet but also to you. I know how hard you fight for your piggies and your care will have meant everything.

Love to you both. xx
 
Fred seems to be moving backwards in his recovery, although he still gave his veggies a good go, he's reluctant to eat hay again and is mainly relying on syringe feed which is a nightmare, I've been very lucky that Hazeyg has been off on holiday and able to help with syringe feeding but we're off to France on Saturday, leaving him is a huge worry thankfully I know he will be well cared for and with a very experienced piggy friend who will continue to syringe feed him.

He's back at the vets tomorrow for another injection and then Monday he's booked in to see his usual vet. I just hope my little man can get over this.
 
Be strong Fred and eat all your food up for your mummy.
I have fingers crossed for you.
Hope you're ok hun, I've just been through it with Gerry so I know how worrying and exhusting it is. x
 
Fred is currently at my friends who's watching him well I'm on holiday, he started eating hay the day I left and was at the vet's yesterday, his mouth is still a bit red but he's no longer on the antibiotic injection's and is now getting given some oral gel. He seems to be doing much better hopefully this is a turning point for him.

He did however have some very soft poops - so no more veggies for my FRED! x
 
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