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Guinea Pig Diarrhea

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Jut got back from the vet, my little lad Paddy has a bad case of bloat and diarrhea, the vets given him some pain killers to help him but honestly wondering if theres anything else I can do for him, he's also been given a shot of antibiotics, but really starting to wonder if the vets done enough for him, We've kept him warm but he's not eating or moving as much as he does, anyone else experience piggy problems like this because he's quite poorly and a bit worried :/
 
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Jut got back from the vet, my little lad Paddy has a bad case of bloat and diarrhea, the vets given him some pain killers to help him but honestly wondering if theres anything else I can do for him, he's also been given a shot of antibiotics, but really starting to wonder if the vets done enough for him, We've kept him warm but he's not eating or moving as much as he does, anyone else experience piggy problems like this because he's quite poorly and a bit worried :/
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Hi! With both diarrhea AND bloat (usually you have one or the other), it is not easy for your vet to give anti-bloating meds without making the diarrhea worse.

Please take your piggy off any fresh food and start syringe feeding and water to help stabilise the guts. Vibrate the belly in order to help shift the guts; a cheap electric toothbrush is the easiest implement to get hold of. Use the handle of the toothbrush and not the brush bit.

Add a pinch of probiotics to the syringe feed to help settle the guts as much as possible. Weigh your guinea pig daily at the same time. You can use mushed up pellets in an emergency. Our detailed guide also tells you how to prep a syringe for easier feeding; you can get it from an overnight pharmacy. Please take the time to read our guide; it can make a real difference in helping to stabilise the guts.
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide
 
Update, unfortunatly my little Paddy passed away last night, the vet said Guinea pigs are very good at masking pain but I honestly didn't even know he was so ill, the days before he was full of life and happy. :/ thankyou very much for help
 
I am very sorry that you lost your precious Paddy.
Sadly guinea pigs are excellent at hiding signs of illness. They can also go downhill very fast.
But your boy was clearly loved and you did all you could for him.
 
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Update, unfortunatly my little Paddy passed away last night, the vet said Guinea pigs are very good at masking pain but I honestly didn't even know he was so ill, the days before he was full of life and happy. :/ thankyou very much for help
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I am very sorry for your loss! Both bloat and diarrhea can kill very quickly; especially if there is an underlying issue. They can downhill with frightening speed; some things happen literally out of the blue. :(
Guinea pigs are prey animals where a sick animal is a dead animal, so they are very good at hiding any illnesses until it is often nearly or already too late and it is very easy to miss any very subtle signs.

Please do not feel like you have failed your Paddy, you have had him seen by vet as soon as you noticed something amiss and you treated him according to your vet's recommendations.

Has Paddy got a companion? Here is what you can do for him: Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig
 
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