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DMS260820
Ok. I dont want to seem like I'm.trying to be vet. Just want to make sure i come away with some hope
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Claire W
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To be honest I think that any good vet is open to our suggestions as owners. If you’re worried, may me say something like ‘do you think it could be IC?’
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I have noticed ssomething very good with dot. I have been away for 1 night and havnt seen the pigs in a day and a half. My wife was scared to do dots loxicom so i said leave it . I have just noticed that she seems much brighter, like much much more active on floor time and in cage. Coincidence maybe?
PigglePuggle
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Loxicom might well affect kidney function if given long term, we were advised with Clover's leg that it was really up to us- long term daily pain relief or long term kidney damage. So glad she's fine without it. Definitely worth mentioning both the improvement without loxicom, and the potential diagnosis ideas, to the vet. Pet owners (awful term, but slaves might make a vet look st you weird!) usually know their pets best and a good vet should always take on board an informed owner's suggestions.
Good luck with all your piggy health things! X
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DMS260820
I was told by my vet that loxicom or metacam
Just difeerent brand names. Has had no long term affect on guinea pigs