Help sick GP

[aliD]

My guinea pig is sick. She is lathargic. She won't eat anything. She is struglling to walk just keeps sort of lunging forwards. Periodically she jumps as if she has hicups. This has come on today. Has anyone come across this before?

 

[Kira]

I'd get her to a vet asap x

 

[Wiebke]

Best have her see a vet asap!

 

[aliD]

Thanks. I have just given her some water and put her to bed. Do you think it could be heat stroke?

 

[Kira]

Thanks. I have just given her some water and put her to bed. Do you think it could be heat stroke?

where are you from?
It hasn't been hot/not been any real sun where I am, so if you were form the north east england I'd say more than likely not. x

 

[1stTimePiggieOwner]

Sorry, no words of wisdom but I agree with getting her to the vet. I hope she's ok. x

 

[gp lover]

Its best to get her to the vet asap! Hope things work out for the best. Poor little one, hope its nothing serious.

 

[Wiebke]

If you are from OZ, and suspect that she is too hot, cool her down gently by wiping a damp (but not dripping) rag over her.

Does it sound like this? http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/heatstroke.htm

 

[alcesterpigs]

How old is the pig? What other signs is she showing?
She could have a heart problem.

 

[aliD]

Thank you for all of your advice, unfortunately she found a quiet corner and died during the night. So sad.

 

[Claire W]

I'm so sorry for your loss

 

[Ree]

So sorry Ali
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[Laura-CCC4]

I am sorry for your loss, Ali.

 

[Wiebke]

I am so sorry for your loss!

 

[*Nibbles&Nugget*]

Thank you for all of your advice, unfortunately she found a quiet corner and died during the night. So sad.

I'm so sorry for your loss

 

[gp lover]

I am so so sorry to hear that. But shes in Piggy Heaven now... Shes with Patchy. <3 They will eat all the hay and popcorn together. My heart is with you and your little girl.