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Lizzy776

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Hi,

My normally feisty, boisterous boar is not his usual self this morning. He didn't react when I put veg in the cage this morning which is very unlike him. Just sat very still in the corner of the cage and let me lift him without putting up a fight- also unusual! He sat on my lap for a while very calmly- he's normally a real wriggler and squeaker! He looks fine- eyes bright, no lumps or bumps that I can tell. He's had a little nibble on some hay but that's all.

Would it be an over reaction to take him to the vet, and would they be able to tell anything? Neither of my piggies have been ill before, we've had them about 18 months.

Thanks x
 
Lizzy776 said:
Hi,

My normally feisty, boisterous boar is not his usual self this morning. He didn't react when I put veg in the cage this morning which is very unlike him. Just sat very still in the corner of the cage and let me lift him without putting up a fight- also unusual! He sat on my lap for a while very calmly- he's normally a real wriggler and squeaker! He looks fine- eyes bright, no lumps or bumps that I can tell. He's had a little nibble on some hay but that's all.

Would it be an over reaction to take him to the vet, and would they be able to tell anything? Neither of my piggies have been ill before, we've had them about 18 months.

Thanks x
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Hi!

Definately not an over reaction, infact id highly recomend he sees a vet today. Lethargy and little to no appetite show he isnt a well boy and needs to see a vet to find out the problem.

Do you normally weigh him? This will show if hes suddenly gone off his food or his appettes been reducing for a while depending on the weight loss.

Please step in with syringe feeding as its vital a guinea pigs guts are kept moving to prevent them from shutting down:
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide

All the best, hope you have some answers soon x
 
Lizzy776 said:
Hi,

My normally feisty, boisterous boar is not his usual self this morning. He didn't react when I put veg in the cage this morning which is very unlike him. Just sat very still in the corner of the cage and let me lift him without putting up a fight- also unusual! He sat on my lap for a while very calmly- he's normally a real wriggler and squeaker! He looks fine- eyes bright, no lumps or bumps that I can tell. He's had a little nibble on some hay but that's all.

Would it be an over reaction to take him to the vet, and would they be able to tell anything? Neither of my piggies have been ill before, we've had them about 18 months.

Thanks x
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Please take him to the vet, ideally today! Loss of appetite and lethargy are signs of serious illness that cannot wait. It is likely a pain issue somewhere in his body, but it may take some detective work on behalf of your vet.

Start syringe feeding and watering ASAP to make sure that the guts keep going - which is VITAL -, and switch to weighing daily at the same time in the feeding cycle instead of the normal weekly weigh-in. You are likely to not see lots of poos in the next day or two, reflecting the missing food intake.
Here is our detailed step-by-step guide with all the necessary information, including what you can do with what you have got at home in an emergency. Caring for an ill Guinea Pig
 
Ah thank you Adelle, yours too!

He has actually perked up and is eating now so I don't know what all that was about? I'll keep an eye on him for now. Thank you all for your concern x
 
Lizzy776 said:
Ah thank you Adelle, yours too!

He has actually perked up and is eating now so I don't know what all that was about? I'll keep an eye on him for now. Thank you all for your concern x
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Thank you! Thats fudge, my elderly sow.

Id start weighing him as watching them eat can be decieving.. If his weight is dropping you'll need to start syringe feeding and get him to a vet.

Good luck!
 
I think you should still take him, there was something obviously wrong for that to happen & it will be difficult getting a vet on a Sunday, plus if you have to go a emergency vet that will send the fees through the roof. Good luck I hope everything goes well.
 
Lizzy776 said:
Hi,

My normally feisty, boisterous boar is not his usual self this morning. He didn't react when I put veg in the cage this morning which is very unlike him. Just sat very still in the corner of the cage and let me lift him without putting up a fight- also unusual! He sat on my lap for a while very calmly- he's normally a real wriggler and squeaker! He looks fine- eyes bright, no lumps or bumps that I can tell. He's had a little nibble on some hay but that's all.

Would it be an over reaction to take him to the vet, and would they be able to tell anything? Neither of my piggies have been ill before, we've had them about 18 months.

Thanks x
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Hello,
no it is definitely not an over reaction,
the vet may be able to tell things that you may not be able to see.
your piggy may be sick i don't think its that bad yet as long as he's eating drinking and going to the bathroom...
if he is not you'll definitely want to make sure you bring him to the vet, where they can treat him and hopefully get him back to his old self!
Cheers,
Topaz
 
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