My guinea pig is 10 years old and he cant walk on his back legs!

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MyGorgeousBoy said:
yeah i brought a vet bed last night so i think that helping him during the night i also rang the vet and they suggested using a large sponge (brand new) to put under his back legs so it moulds to the shape he is comfortable with and thats probilly helped him too :D x:))


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actually vet bed is amazing bedding.After I discover it I replace all bedding in my living space to ved bet.I collecting dropping twice a day and replace vet bed every 2-7 days depending on area and condition.Washing in washing machine and have spare peaces.
 
Very pleased the vet has helped, he is a gorgeous piggie! Hope he recovers soon.
 
Amanda1801 said:
Err.... ?/
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the vet when i first got him had recommended me a calcium block, its called Therdox or something because he had very short teeth when he was younger and i guess ive just never stopped given it to him you put it in the water bottle and it basically dissolves instantly you change it everyday and its just supposed to help with his bones and health, just a bit of a boost i guess :)
 
Amanda1801 said:
Can do huge harm in animals that should have a low calcium intake!
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well if a vet recommended it and his lived for 10 years i dont really think its done that much harm? its lot like its loads of calcium!? not that he drinks the whole bottle a day he probably drinks 1/3 of the bottle and the blocks are half a cm by half a cm and he gets new water everyday, so tbh its just a booster each day to help him along.
 
Could you give the correct name for the blocks as the one given above is not coming up in searches. A pic of the box would be great so the manufacturer etc can be identified. I'd love to be able to find something like this.

Suzy x
 
MyGorgeousBoy said:
well if a vet recommended it and his lived for 10 years i dont really think its done that much harm? its lot like its loads of calcium!? not that he drinks the whole bottle a day he probably drinks 1/3 of the bottle and the blocks are half a cm by half a cm and he gets new water everyday, so tbh its just a booster each day to help him along.
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Just because he's lived for 10 years, it doesn't mean that everything is exactly as it should be.

You cannot advocate giving calcium to a species that needs a low calcium intake "because mines lived for 10 years".

Just because a vet has recommended something, it doesn't automatically make it correct for every guinea pig in the world.

What are these blocks called? The name you gave earlier isn't bringing anything up on google
 
Dont have the box at the moment as i keep them in a air tight container to keep them fresh. but will be getting more next week so will tell you guys then, if you give them the wrong calcium it can give them bladder stones so please dont give them just any calcium! i will tell you guys know next week i think my order comes next friday :D:D
 
MyGorgeousBoy said:
Dont have the box at the moment as i keep them in a air tight container to keep them fresh. but will be getting more next week so will tell you guys then, if you give them the wrong calcium it can give them bladder stones so please dont give them just any calcium! i will tell you guys know next week i think my order comes next friday :D:D
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What is the right calcium?
 
MyGorgeousBoy said:
Dont have the box at the moment as i keep them in a air tight container to keep them fresh. but will be getting more next week so will tell you guys then, if you give them the wrong calcium it can give them bladder stones so please dont give them just any calcium! i will tell you guys know next week i think my order comes next friday :D:D
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Oh goodie - perhaps this will help my bladder pig, could you maybe take a picture of the one you have?
 
will definately take a pic for you guys! :D ill leave it to the morning though as its 11:40pm and I'm nackered! lol, night all x
 
The photos are lovely and I am so pleased that he is doing well. Can I give you a piece of advice keep a packet of simple baby wipes in just in case those moments come up when they need freshening up but not well enough for a bath. I found then invaluable when Sparky ( the chap in my avator) injured his spine earlier on this year and went off his legs for several days.
 
Ive found a calcium BLOCKER with a similar name. one of the side effects "Fluid buildup in the legs" mmm coincidence?
 
Your guinea is gorgeous is washing him in the machine your secret to his age lol.
 
ZaraPiggie6 said:
I wasn't aware there are different varieties of calcium?

I thought calcium was an element therefore...calcium is calcium...
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Well the OP said that he gives additional calcium, but it has to be the right kind of calcium, not just any calcium...
 
First off....I think its great that your piggis is 10 years old that is the oldest piglet Ive heard of, and hes beautiful x) I'm glad hes ok

Secondly, I do think that some of the replies/posts on here have been a bit harsh. I'm not advocating anything that was done with this piggie, I just think that a bit more sensitivity could have been shown, we all know how stressful and upsetting it is when our piggies are not well :...

The important thing is, the vet did all the necessary checks and he is ok and lives to wheek another day :)

In terms of calcium / blocks etc....are you referring to mineral blocks?
 
" Secondly, I do think that some of the replies/posts on here have been a bit harsh. "

Well said, I completely agree.
 
first_time_piggie_mum said:
Secondly, I do think that some of the replies/posts on here have been a bit harsh. I'm not advocating anything that was done with this piggie, I just think that a bit more sensitivity could have been shown, we all know how stressful and upsetting it is when our piggies are not well :...
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Have to agree! I felt bad just reading some of them
 
I've not posted on here for awhile but just had a nosey and saw this thread. Buy Osteocare (I know Asda sell it) and give him this. People normaly give 0.2mls morning and night but in bad cases more is given.
 
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