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I need a second opinion from you guys

Megamon

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I just took one of my piggies to the vet today because I thought she was sick. She had some secretion on her left eye and her nose was wet, she's also sneezing. The vet said that she had an eye irritation that was causing that, she also had some secretion in her ear. Is that true? She only had secretion in her left eye and right ear and the vet gave me a couple ointments to put on her ear and eye.
 
That’s really bad. You should have something that shows what the medications are and how much to use. Can you ring the practice and ask them to let you know what they are?
I just did, didn't pick up the phone. I'll try to call them again tomorrow. But he said that his eye was irritated and that's what's causing it and he gave me 1 ointment to put on her right ear and the other on her left eye, but I don't think an eye irritation is causing her to have eye secretion and a wet nose and to sneeze. Is she sick? Should I go to another vet?
 
I honestly don't know, he gave me them in a syringe. One of them is sort of a bright brown color and it's sticky, the other is just white and more liquid.

Can you ring the clinic tomorrow and ask for the names of the medication used? They should be on the file.
As long as you ask politely and frame it that you want to learn and understand what the vet is doing, a vet will usually tell you what they are giving and why. I always do it when a general vet syringes anything during an emergency trip.

Please see your vet again if there is no improvement within a week or as soon as possible if your piggy is taking a turn to the worse.

Keep it warm, but not hot. Guinea pigs are doing best in the same temperature range as we humans. If you are feeling hot, they are already overheating; if you need a coat, they will be very cold, too. Do you have microwaveable heat pads for pets available in your country (we call them snugglesafes); you may have to search online.
 
If he gave you pre-loaded syringes (real syringe with needle on the end) then that makes sense as it wouldn't be labeled, though the receipt for the visit (might look like an office billing paper given when you paid for your visit) should at least state what was given i.e. antibiotics, ointment, etc..

Could have an allergy. Cage might need to be cleaned more often if there are infections on parts that usually are clean. Bedding and even dust can cause sneezing, running eyes, etc.. I'm personally not a fan of fleece as it gets filthy, fast, needing washed almost daily, and ALL the filth just clings to their fur to the point of discoloring. But even worse, is the chemicals from the clothing detergents can enter their blood stream. Since they self-groom, anything on their fur can be licked and absorbed. I read a report once about the chemicals that are being found in cats from self-grooming and it's jarring.

Point for the wild rant was it can be anything. It really helps if you can control their environment and limit their exposure to things that might be causing issues as it narrows the possibilities greatly.
 
If he gave you pre-loaded syringes (real syringe with needle on the end) then that makes sense as it wouldn't be labeled, though the receipt for the visit (might look like an office billing paper given when you paid for your visit) should at least state what was given i.e. antibiotics, ointment, etc..

Could have an allergy. Cage might need to be cleaned more often if there are infections on parts that usually are clean. Bedding and even dust can cause sneezing, running eyes, etc.. I'm personally not a fan of fleece as it gets filthy, fast, needing washed almost daily, and ALL the filth just clings to their fur to the point of discoloring. But even worse, is the chemicals from the clothing detergents can enter their blood stream. Since they self-groom, anything on their fur can be licked and absorbed. I read a report once about the chemicals that are being found in cats from self-grooming and it's jarring.

Point for the wild rant was it can be anything. It really helps if you can control their environment and limit their exposure to things that might be causing issues as it narrows the possibilities greatly.
I just asked my dad if we got a receipt and he said no. I'll have to call the vet tomorrow and ask.
 
I really hate to say it, but if your questioning your vet, maybe you want to find a new vet. It’s always good to have a facility or a certain vet you trust :)
 
update: I took her to another (more experienced) vet and she said she was sick and I had to take her everyday for 3 days for treatment, so glad I went before something happened
 
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