Guido Seizure Pig and his story (+pics)

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Guido's story - he was the result of a petshop pregnancy when a rather surprised owner of a lovely pair of girls woke up to find more piggies than she bargain for shortly after buying them. He was homed privately by the owner of the mum. The home seemed perfect, indoors with a new male companion. Months later she returned to find them living in a small damp hutch outside in the sub-zero temps of the winter, in appalling condition. She persuaded the owner to let them come into rescue as she obviously had no intention of getting them treatment.

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Guido was suffering dreadfully from overwhelming fungal and mite infection, he was having seizures too, 6-8 a day, during which he could have had a heart attack at any point. He was very determined to survive and tolerated his painful treatment well. Guido discovered the joy of syringe feeding and polished off over 20 ml each feed. It took 2 weeks of intensive care to get him strong enough for a vet exam, up until then he was far too fragile to withstand it. The prognosis wasn't good and it was clear he was unlikely to survive.

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Many weeks of treatment followed and finally the last patch of infected hair could be removed to allow his skin to heal - the crusting on his body and face was 5mm thick. He made good progress but the biggest hurdle to his recovery is a small area on his back - if he manages to scratch it he triggers another seizure. He has to wear a protective coat to prevent this and he copes very well now.

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He and Luigi and the very best of friends and as Guido needs lifelong treatment and management of his condition both are staying here at the rescue.


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Please visit the rescue's website to see the other piggies that are more fortunate then Guido and are fit and healthy, ready to leave the rescue for their new homes. Perhaps, if you are unable to home a rescue pig or two but you would still like to help all the pigs in the rescue have a look at the wishlist link on the 'How you can help' page.

http://guinearescue.blogspot.com/

Suzy x
 
Lots of kisses and cuddles for Guido! Poor little man he's been through so much. Very snazzy coat in the last photo though. I bet he's thinking 'does this come in my footy team's colours?'
 
Such a sad story :( but Oh my haven't you done wonders with him! He looks amazing and so happy with his new friend :)
At your recue do you have yearly sponsorship for long term residents? x
 
Branston&Pickles said:
Such a sad story :( but Oh my haven't you done wonders with him! He looks amazing and so happy with his new friend :)
At your recue do you have yearly sponsorship for long term residents? x
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I don't have sponsorship for the lifers, I don't like rescues that constantly have their hand out asking for cash/donations and I will not be one of them. As you know from when you visited, I don't charge a donation for homing the piggies - any donation is purely voluntary.

This is the first year that I have had a wishlist that people who want to help the rescue can donate through. So many paople wanted to help the piggies but were unsure what to give - I hate dealing with money so this is a lovely way of the piggies getting extras and as each item on the wishlist is something I buy for the rescue myself, each donation means a little bit more left in the pot for vet fees.

Suzy x
 
Ooohhh thank you! I didn't mean it to be be a prod to donate! LOL x
 
Aww Guido! Poor little guy, he is a strong boy indeed! I was looking through your website the other day and did wonder why he had a little coat on - now i know!

Well done for your marvelous work Suzy :)
 
Aww bless him, poor wee guy. You've made such a difference with him though and his jacket is very snazzy.
 
Awwwww Guido! Hes such a handsome and beautiful piggie. Well done for your brilliant hard work Suzy, i will be donating as soon as i get my next paycheck through the post. :)
 
Poor Guido! people are so so cruel and in my eyes don't deserve anything good in their lives if they can leave animals to suffer!
You've done so well with him - he looks great!
 
He is a brave little man, glad to see he is looking so well.xx)x)
 
Sad story, so pleased he's with you now. Loved his little yellow jacket, you should get him some glowsticks to go with it! :(|)
 
Thanks for all the messages. I'll post more pics when he has a new jacket - the 'Pig at Work' look is so last year!

Suzy x
 
aww what a cute piggie and what a sad story sick sick people need to be shoot. Well done you though you do some really good work :)
 
what a beautiful boy, am loving his jacket, thankyou for taking such care of him, I am still amazed at how people can be sooo cruel.
 
Aw what a brave little boy. He looks so much happier now.

What a little trooper! x)
 
What a brilliant job you've done to help this poor little guy out Suzy, you must be so pleased that he's stayed strong throughout his treatment. I did promise a donation for you this month but somehow i'm a bit short so i'll have a look at the wishlist next week instead rolleyes;) xx
 
Poor little man 8...8...
OMG Suzy i'm so glad he was rescued by you.......
Your dedication and love has pulled him through XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
i adore him in his little jacket x)x)x)x)x)
 
Suzy you are an angel and these piggies will all be so grateful they have you. Bless you for all your good work xxxxxxxx
 
Thanks to forum member 4piggiepigs Guido has a couple of new jackets, here he is modelling his purple one.

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His cagemate Luigi is never one to pass up the chance to pose. Guido is having a brief break from his jacket.

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Suzy x
 
Awww looking very handsome in your new jacket Guido! 4piggiepigs you are very clever indeed xx>>>
 
Guido looks like a different guinea pig now - it is a credit to your good and determined care that he has made it so far. His jackets are very fetching indeed! Great work!
 
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Awww looking very handsome in your new jacket Guido! 4piggiepigs you are very clever indeed xx>>>
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Hmm i just bought them from ebay lol not made them, I was but thought safer to stick with what suzy had found to work he look's cute tho purple is my fave colour tho i thought red would suit him but they had sold out:(
 
Awww, look at the abundance of fur on Mr Guido Pig! He looks like a completely different boy now. You have done an amazing job with him. It's people like you who really make a pigs life a wonderful life, especially when they come from troubled beginnings. Hooray handsome Guido -c
 
4piggiepigs said:
Hmm i just bought them from ebay lol not made them, I was but thought safer to stick with what suzy had found to work he look's cute tho purple is my fave colour tho i thought red would suit him but they had sold out:(
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Oh! Heheh! I'm sure you are still very clever :)) ! and very lovely for getting little Guido some new jackets, he does look good in purple! :))
 
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