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Little Rodney

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Aw bless you both. You must be so worn out. You are doing a great job. When my piggy had bloat, I found the long cuddles/massages as relaxing for me, as for him :luv:
 
saman said:
Aw bless you both. You must be so worn out. You are doing a great job. When my piggy had bloat, I found the long cuddles/massages as relaxing for me, as for him :luv:
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How long did this take to pass?

He usually weighs around 1.4, not used to him being so slender!
 
My Caramel lost weight as he stopped eating when on antibiotics. I was giving him cc, but took him back to the vets, who advised me to stop the antibiotics. He was given Emeprid, to get him eating again. The bloat started about the same time, which I guess is due to not eating properly. His belly felt solid, almost like he had bubble wrap in it. Think it lasted for a few days, in which time he was still having emeprid, metacam and being fed cc. He is still on a low dose of emeprid, but is eating really well, and nearly back to his original weight. I am still trying to tackle the uti/cystitis, but at least he is much stronger again now.
Weibke recommended massaging his sides with an electric toothbrush, which he seemed to enjoy. I also had a warm hot water bottle on me, with him on top. It was nice just to relax and enjoy him for a while, as opposed to all the medications and syringe feeding.:zzz:
 
saman said:
My Caramel lost weight as he stopped eating when on antibiotics. I was giving him cc, but took him back to the vets, who advised me to stop the antibiotics. He was given Emeprid, to get him eating again. The bloat started about the same time, which I guess is due to not eating properly. His belly felt solid, almost like he had bubble wrap in it. Think it lasted for a few days, in which time he was still having emeprid, metacam and being fed cc. He is still on a low dose of emeprid, but is eating really well, and nearly back to his original weight. I am still trying to tackle the uti/cystitis, but at least he is much stronger again now.
Weibke recommended massaging his sides with an electric toothbrush, which he seemed to enjoy. I also had a warm hot water bottle on me, with him on top. It was nice just to relax and enjoy him for a while, as opposed to all the medications and syringe feeding.:zzz:
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Thank you. Yes it's relentless. It's actually made me ill I think, the weeks of stress and worry. I've not long stared a new job & all the asking to leave early & have time off to do an 80 mile round trip to a vets makes me stress even more.

I feel like I am shoving so much down his little neck it's no wonder he feels rubbish. It's relentless. I am clock watching constantly for when I am giving him something else as I don't like giving him it all at once. I'm off to Newcastle for 2 days at the weekend am worried sick! My mum will have to manage, but I won't enjoy myself. Was meant to be a birthday treat it's my birthday Thursday - god knows what I'll come back to!
 
Huge hugs, you are doing amazing

What is he on for his bloat?
 
He is on emeprid - it's so unfortunate because he isn't so upset going to the toilet at the moment but now he has another problem! Wish it would all just go away! He is doing well really considering he has so much going on, bless him. And he is so good natured despite all the medicines, he really is a gorgeous little man x
 
Aw bless him. How many meds is he on a day now? Honor is on 4 meds twice a day plus vit c and joint tablets daily. She's a walking pill botttle haha. It can seem like constant meds cant it with poorly pigs.
He sounds like such a special boy- they both do!. Is your mum used to syringing meds etc? Please try not to worry, have a great birthday and enjoy the break- it will do you good! x
 
Let me think yes same as you, 4 twice a day plus vit c, critical care & any juice I can get in him.

Do you give it all at once? I always worry it will get jumbled up together & won't work or will make him feel ill?

No my mum isn't but she's very good with animals so she will be ok, it's just the organising all the syringes having them ready, getting him out - no one ever gets him out but me - and keeping him still to take them all. Obv I am very confident with him but she won't know him the same.

I'm not leaving til Friday afternoon & back Sunday night so it's only one full day she has to do.... He'll live, but I will worry!
 
PAMELAKT said:
Thank you. Yes it's relentless. It's actually made me ill I think, the weeks of stress and worry. I've not long stared a new job & all the asking to leave early & have time off to do an 80 mile round trip to a vets makes me stress even more.

I feel like I am shoving so much down his little neck it's no wonder he feels rubbish. It's relentless. I am clock watching constantly for when I am giving him something else as I don't like giving him it all at once. I'm off to Newcastle for 2 days at the weekend am worried sick! My mum will have to manage, but I won't enjoy myself. Was meant to be a birthday treat it's my birthday Thursday - god knows what I'll come back to!
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I know its so hard, and you find other than on here, people just don't understand how hard it is! It will get easier tho. How long has he been on the Emeprid for? I found that Caramel soon started eating again, and I was gradually able to reduce the cc feeds, which for me was the most tiring and time consuming bit. I felt really teary and was all over the place, but you are not alone.
Just seeing Caramel now tucking into his pellets and hay, makes me soo happy (my kids think I'm barmy!)
You are doing a wonderful job, and on top of your new job too! By the time you go away, things will hopefully be a little better/easier. I'm sure your mum will be fine :nod:, and you could probably do with a little break!:D
 
Aww thank you xx I really hope so, he will eat hay and some pellets but turns his face up at veg and the vet said to keep giving him grass & he isn't fussed on that either. Really want his appetite to come back cos he was doing so well & I will be able to relax knowing he feels better. He likes the cc & will lick it off a spoon! Haha. It is really hard work. I wish my little man would feel well ;(

saman said:
I know its so hard, and you find other than on here, people just don't understand how hard it is! It will get easier tho. How long has he been on the Emeprid for? I found that Caramel soon started eating again, and I was gradually able to reduce the cc feeds, which for me was the most tiring and time consuming bit. I felt really teary and was all over the place, but you are not alone.
Just seeing Caramel now tucking into his pellets and hay, makes me soo happy (my kids think I'm barmy!)
You are doing a wonderful job, and on top of your new job too! By the time you go away, things will hopefully be a little better/easier. I'm sure your mum will be fine :nod:, and you could probably do with a little break!:D
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Aww thank you xx I really hope so, he will eat hay and some pellets but turns his face up at veg and the vet said to keep giving him grass & he isn't fussed on that either. Really want his appetite to come back cos he was doing so well & I will be able to relax knowing he feels better. He likes the cc & will lick it off a spoon! Haha. It is really hard work. I wish my little man would feel well ;(
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Just read your whole thread, all 23 pages of it! No wonder you are exhausted, what an emotional roller coaster you have been on. You should really be proud of yourself for all that you are doing for Rodney, he is so cute and so worth it :luv:... At least he is eating hay and pellets, and liking his cc :D. Hope your little man is all better soon. xx
 
I totally agree with saman (above) you should be proud of yourself. You have been working so hard to get your little man better. And it must be costing you a small fortune at the vets. Fingers crossed that Rodney will get better very soon and you can relax and enjoy him properly at last. No-one deserves it more.
 
Thank you! I am trying. It's cost over a grand so far! However I have got most back through insurance.

What else can you do?!
 
Bless you. Yes i give Honor's meds all at once- she is soooo good at taking them though. I find Honor is much less stressful for her having all that twice a day - rather than lots of doses- she would find that more stressful- but that's Honor.:)

Have a great time away and try not to worry (easier said than done i know) x
 
You are doing a great job. Why not ask your mum to send you a text confirming he is fine whilst you are away and it will put your mind at rest.

I have just come back from 2 nights away and I got a text on first night that my guinea pig Joe was OK, eating cucumber and watching TV, so was able to relax a bit better and enjoy the break. Joe has been going through cystitis and been poorly, losing a bit of weight and on a few drugs to help him, but knowing he was OK whilst I was away meant I felt a lot better and could enjoy the break.

I know how stressful it can be looking after a poorly guinea pig and how tired you can get. It will do you good not having to watch the clock for a couple of days and if you are being kept informed of his progress, then you will feel much better.
 
Oh I will be texting my mum constantly! Haha.

I get Rodney out twice for meds, his loxicom and vitamin c he will take in the cage as he loves them so that reduces the stress of that slightly.

I've just got home from work & he's out munching hay bless him. Hoping he will feel better soon & start eating more. He isn't a bad weight at the mo but he had dropped 200g in a week which is why the vet did the xray xx
 
Awww :D I'm another exhausted owner too, I can sympathize lol :) If you lived nearer I would have had them both & given him his meds :) Not sure you would have got either of them back though, they would have blended in rather well with my 3 lol :)
 
Poppy'sMum said:
Awww :D I'm another exhausted owner too, I can sympathize lol :) If you lived nearer I would have had them both & given him his meds :) Not sure you would have got either of them back though, they would have blended in rather well with my 3 lol :)
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Hahaha Aww thank you, I know my mum will take good care of him. It's just, no one can take as good care as I can! Haha. He's eaten well tonight, and is quite perky. Am feeling happier tonight ;)

In fact, he just kicked Billy in the head for trying to take his cucumber :))
 
Not sure he really needs critical care tonight, he's pretty much not stopped eating for 2 hours straight! Hope he keeps it up, I may get to relax a bit on my couple of days away after all!

Thank you super exotic vet man!
 
Woohoo! Great to hear things have taken a turn for the better. Enjoy your break, youve certainly earnt it!
 
Yes he's ok, he's been a bit moany about his bladder but he's not too bad & is currently tucking into a grassy dinner with Billy.

Grandma will be giving him his bloat meds a bit later (under supervision), hoping he behaves for her! She's began her training, haha.
 
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