GEMINI101
New Born Pup
Hi all,
Firstly apologies for the long post, but I'm very, very worried and would love some advice.
Last tuesday a dog (a ruddy great big Alsatian) got into the chalet where we were staying on holiday and attacked our 2 Guinea Pigs. We got to them within 10 minutes and got them straight to the emergency Vets. The most awful thing happen and we lost one of our little boys on the way, we are completely devastated and are grieving and missing him terribly.
The vet examined our other little piggie and he had scrapes, cuts and bruises but no apparent fractures. They kept him in for a few nights but sent him home to us on Thursday, he wasn't eating and they thought it might be due to stress of being in the vets. He is on Metacam, and baytril and eye drops as they thought there may be some nerve damage as he couldn't blink his eye well (though this has improved quite well since) we're also syringe feeding him with Critical Care.
On friday I notice that his two bottom front teeth were separated and moving back and forth independently of each other. I rushed him back to the Vets and they X-rayed him and couldn't find any apparent fractures, they trimmed down his teeth and made sure they were meeting up ok.
We've now travelled back home and have an appointment with our local Guinea Pig go to guy (recommended here on the forum and by the local GP rescue) first thing tomorrow morning. He's still not eating, though he's interested in food but just cant seem to pick it up or if he does pick it up he just drops it again. He's quite bright and perky in himself, wandering around and cleaning himself and doesn't seem to be in pain.
Does anyone know what may be causing his teeth to be separated? And is this causing him not to be unable to eat? I am worried sick and would appreciate any help!
Thanks!
Firstly apologies for the long post, but I'm very, very worried and would love some advice.
Last tuesday a dog (a ruddy great big Alsatian) got into the chalet where we were staying on holiday and attacked our 2 Guinea Pigs. We got to them within 10 minutes and got them straight to the emergency Vets. The most awful thing happen and we lost one of our little boys on the way, we are completely devastated and are grieving and missing him terribly.
The vet examined our other little piggie and he had scrapes, cuts and bruises but no apparent fractures. They kept him in for a few nights but sent him home to us on Thursday, he wasn't eating and they thought it might be due to stress of being in the vets. He is on Metacam, and baytril and eye drops as they thought there may be some nerve damage as he couldn't blink his eye well (though this has improved quite well since) we're also syringe feeding him with Critical Care.
On friday I notice that his two bottom front teeth were separated and moving back and forth independently of each other. I rushed him back to the Vets and they X-rayed him and couldn't find any apparent fractures, they trimmed down his teeth and made sure they were meeting up ok.
We've now travelled back home and have an appointment with our local Guinea Pig go to guy (recommended here on the forum and by the local GP rescue) first thing tomorrow morning. He's still not eating, though he's interested in food but just cant seem to pick it up or if he does pick it up he just drops it again. He's quite bright and perky in himself, wandering around and cleaning himself and doesn't seem to be in pain.
Does anyone know what may be causing his teeth to be separated? And is this causing him not to be unable to eat? I am worried sick and would appreciate any help!
Thanks!
