Guinea pig showing signs of illness

[Lisanjake]

I’m really worried about my Erin. I noticed tonight she hasn’t been out of her bed much… she came out earlier for dinner and now I’ve gotten her out she’s not eating her favourite hay or treats she’s snuggling on my lap which never happens and she keeps trying to lay on her side.
I have some loxicom here I might give her and see how she is in the morning.
Should I also syringe feed before I go to bed? She looks so sad ;(

 

[Wiebke]

I’m really worried about my Erin. I noticed tonight she hasn’t been out of her bed much… she came out earlier for dinner and now I’ve gotten her out she’s not eating her favourite hay or treats she’s snuggling on my lap which never happens and she keeps trying to lay on her side.
I have some loxicom here I might give her and see how she is in the morning.
Should I also syringe feed before I go to bed? She looks so sad ;(

Hi

Please switch to weighing daily first thing in the morning for best day to day comparison. I wouldn't recommend to medicate on spec but can offer her some mushed up pellets in a bowl first to see whether she is interested in food or not at all.

See how she is tomorrow morning and contact a vet if she hasn't picked up again.

Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment

 

[Lisanjake]

Hi

Please switch to weighing daily first thing in the morning for best day to day comparison. I wouldn't recommend to medicate on spec but can offer her some mushed up pellets in a bowl first to see whether she is interested in food or not at all.

See how she is tomorrow morning and contact a vet if she hasn't picked up again.

Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment

Thanks you I will do. She did lose a good 200g over the space of maybe a year, but then stabilised for ages (6 months) always seemed fine in herself so this is out of the ordinary, how she’s acting tonight.
How much cc should I give her? She’s done a few poops and they look pretty normal.

 

[Lisanjake]

Hi

Please switch to weighing daily first thing in the morning for best day to day comparison. I wouldn't recommend to medicate on spec but can offer her some mushed up pellets in a bowl first to see whether she is interested in food or not at all.

See how she is tomorrow morning and contact a vet if she hasn't picked up again.

Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment

Looking at her walk her belly looks a bit saggy? I’ll try get a pic

 

[Lisanjake]

Hi

Please switch to weighing daily first thing in the morning for best day to day comparison. I wouldn't recommend to medicate on spec but can offer her some mushed up pellets in a bowl first to see whether she is interested in food or not at all.

See how she is tomorrow morning and contact a vet if she hasn't picked up again.

Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment

Not interested in critical care. Just weighed her though slightly heavier than a few days ago x

 

[Wiebke]

Not interested in critical care. Just weighed her though slightly heavier than a few days ago x

Hi

In this case I would not worry too much about her not eating much overnight but you can try and get a little into her tonight and then see how she is in the morning. See or speak to an out-of-hours vet in the case things deteriorate drastically during the night but make sure that you get some sleep yourself.

 

[Lisanjake]

Hi

Please switch to weighing daily first thing in the morning for best day to day comparison. I wouldn't recommend to medicate on spec but can offer her some mushed up pellets in a bowl first to see whether she is interested in food or not at all.

See how she is tomorrow morning and contact a vet if she hasn't picked up again.

Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment

I am utterly baffled. This morning totally fine, squeaking for food!?

 

[Wiebke]

I am utterly baffled. This morning totally fine, squeaking for food!?

Hopefully, it's just a little blip.