Hi everyone,
My name's Louise, and after months of research, 12 days ago I became Mum to two young male piggies, Reid and Hotch. I should say that I did get them from a pet store, after trying to adopt but there were none, and then I saw these two little boys come into the shop, and I hoped to rescue them before too much damage had been done, and until 2 days ago I thought it had worked.
Something else I must tell you, is that i'm currently living in South Korea, and if you thought some of the stores in the UK were bad, well, let's just say that pet care in general here is all about making them 'look cute' and not about them (people have left lots of animals out in the streets when they get bored, i mean lots!)
So, anyway sorry about the long post, but basically i'm a little worried about them. They seemes fine, and were growing nicely accustomed to their new house and me, even if i was still struggling sometimes to decipher their noises (they seem to have way more than people normally just talk about). But I am VERY worried that I may have infected them with a cold. I've had a sniffle and bit of a cough, and whilst i washed my hands a lot etc, i still had to clen and nurture them and i know it's possible to catch an illness. Woke up yesterday to little Reid sneezing, at first just now and then but it happened i'd say maybe 10 times in the day. I should point out, that i brought them a new wooden house the day before, and they had to have a rabbis shot on Thursday (it's frequent here) as well as getting some medication incase of mites. They seemed fine after, but i'm worried that either they are allergic to the medication, something in the house? Does anyone have any similar stories to this?
BUT, the main issue is, being new i panicked, and took them to the only vet i know in the area who even stocks things for guinea pigs! But he seems to think i was over-reacting, and said it "was a cold" not a URI as he couldn't hear any chest difficulties. The only thing he gave was some drops to put on the nose?! Yet, now i think Hotch may have sneezed this morning too, I've cleaned their house again, and while they seem to be eating well and drinking (this morning they were even popcorning) they've gone into the house now and quite quiet, is this normal for middle of the day?
I know most of you are still in bed, lol, but please, some recommendations of what to do would be good. Despite what it sounds like I have done an awful lot of research, and am wondering if i've just over-scared myself maybe?
Home remedies much appreciated! Thanks in advance x x
P.S Thankyou also for all the great posts i've previously been reading, lots of great advice for newbie parents
My name's Louise, and after months of research, 12 days ago I became Mum to two young male piggies, Reid and Hotch. I should say that I did get them from a pet store, after trying to adopt but there were none, and then I saw these two little boys come into the shop, and I hoped to rescue them before too much damage had been done, and until 2 days ago I thought it had worked.
Something else I must tell you, is that i'm currently living in South Korea, and if you thought some of the stores in the UK were bad, well, let's just say that pet care in general here is all about making them 'look cute' and not about them (people have left lots of animals out in the streets when they get bored, i mean lots!)
So, anyway sorry about the long post, but basically i'm a little worried about them. They seemes fine, and were growing nicely accustomed to their new house and me, even if i was still struggling sometimes to decipher their noises (they seem to have way more than people normally just talk about). But I am VERY worried that I may have infected them with a cold. I've had a sniffle and bit of a cough, and whilst i washed my hands a lot etc, i still had to clen and nurture them and i know it's possible to catch an illness. Woke up yesterday to little Reid sneezing, at first just now and then but it happened i'd say maybe 10 times in the day. I should point out, that i brought them a new wooden house the day before, and they had to have a rabbis shot on Thursday (it's frequent here) as well as getting some medication incase of mites. They seemed fine after, but i'm worried that either they are allergic to the medication, something in the house? Does anyone have any similar stories to this?
BUT, the main issue is, being new i panicked, and took them to the only vet i know in the area who even stocks things for guinea pigs! But he seems to think i was over-reacting, and said it "was a cold" not a URI as he couldn't hear any chest difficulties. The only thing he gave was some drops to put on the nose?! Yet, now i think Hotch may have sneezed this morning too, I've cleaned their house again, and while they seem to be eating well and drinking (this morning they were even popcorning) they've gone into the house now and quite quiet, is this normal for middle of the day?
I know most of you are still in bed, lol, but please, some recommendations of what to do would be good. Despite what it sounds like I have done an awful lot of research, and am wondering if i've just over-scared myself maybe?
Home remedies much appreciated! Thanks in advance x x
P.S Thankyou also for all the great posts i've previously been reading, lots of great advice for newbie parents
Your English is perfect by the way rolleyes
