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Poorly oliver

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8...Some days just feel like giving it all up dont you.I have had one of those stressful guinea pig weeks.Oliver my himy came down poorly last week,could not quite put finger on it.Trip to vets for ? water infection,and by end of week he had really perked up over weekend and thought relief ! he seems on the mend.Yesterday he went down again,bizarely he had also been hair barbered by his sow cindy,never had any problem between them so not sure if she sensing stress.He looks fragile this morning and although eating,drinking and pooping he does not look well.I have done all i was advised by various cavie friends,vit c, metatone tonic.Sometimes you just feel so frustrated.No evidence of any fungal goings on.He was excessively drinking for over 5 months and despite cavie diabetes diet changes i just fear kidney problems, why oliver 8...
 
So sorry, sometimes it just feels like there is no end in sight to it, doesn't it?

You think a corner has been turned and things just continue or get worse... The most frustrating part is not been able to ask them how they are feeling or what is hurting. All you can do is what you are doing and that's loving them and trying to find out whats wrong.

Hopefully Oliver will turn the corner and head is the right direction
 
my son Oliver is also poorly with a suspected water infection... :( (((hugs)))
 
I'm sorry, I've had a similiar problem with a sow. She was drinking excessively then suddenly stopped a short time after she passed. I have since researched the symptons to understand Bettes illness, the books suggest its linked to either kidneys or diabetes. Bette had diabetes.

I will be thinking of you and Oliver tonight, I know just what it's like. I do hope for a better outcome for you.

Sending huge hugs and healthy Vibes for Oliver. x>>
 
Sorry Oliver is poorly, seems you are having a rough time of it lately. How is he doing today,keeping my fingers crossed for you.
 
Oliver little fighter bless him. He poorly but still making efforts to eat and has eaten quite bit this evening. Water and science recovery also given. Just making him comfy and warm. Off to the vets tomorrow. Thanks for kind words x x
 
kidsgrovecaviemad said:
Oliver little fighter bless him. He poorly but still making efforts to eat and has eaten quite bit this evening. Water and science recovery also given. Just making him comfy and warm. Off to the vets tomorrow. Thanks for kind words x x
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Good luck, thinking of you and Oliver. xx
 
It's very hard, we all know, just don't give up. All you can do is your best. Hope he gets better.
 
Hmmmm...sounds like there is a change in dynamics...I have had paired piggies before who, when one is ill, try and help them by nibbling areas...


SO...where is she barbaring his coat? That may be significant to help identify the source/organ of his problems......even if secondary to the prinicple porblem

But at least it will give you and the vet a starting point...

Sorry can;t be of more help...and wishing you all good vibes..


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sorry ive not replied to your text Helen, been a hectic few days with decorating was meaning to send a message back but kept forgetting, i hope Oliver gets better soon, sending healing vibes i will be looking on here to see how he is xxxxx
 
Not sure what time you are going but I hope you are able to get some answers when you get him to the vets. Good luck,I hope he gets better soon. x>>
 
Oliver been to the vets today for awake xray,nothing shown up conclusive for bladder stone.So as he is still eating,drinking and pooping we are carrying on with meds and will see how he goes on over the weekend.
All angles being covered at the moment so time will tell.He very tender abdominally so on anlagesia and anti cindy nibble hay ha ha :)
Come on little man you can do it !xx>>>xx>>>
 
Well the nightmare has continued and poor oliver is still hanging on. To be honest i cant believe he is still here. He is completely off his legs and cant move but is still nibbling and taking fluids when we feed him. Its awful and i have kept leaving vets since fri thinking each morning oliver would have peacefully passed away. I now have the dreaded vet visit to make tomorrow as i cant leave oliver like this anymore i dont think its fair. :( x x
 
oh honey, I'm so sorry, will be thinking of you, its a difficult task but at times necessary :(

Keep the thought in your head that you have done that absolute maximum you could have done, and i am sure Oliver will know you love him so much.

Again, be thinking of you x>>
 
I am so sorry to hear about Oliver. Keep fighting litle man.

I don;t wish to build your hopes up BUT

Loss of legs needs to be checked PROPERLY.....because it may not be brain-induced (ie stroke or similar)..and could be due to some adbominal problem putting pressure on the femoral nerves as they come through the pelvic bones into the abdomen (MY Beechie had this). Bottom line is (as I think you alread know he has an abdominal problem that need to be diagnosed and treated.......and it seems so far you are all out of ideas....:(.

Your vets need to check his neurological responses re his legs to ensure the nerves are functioning properly from the brain stem/spine...... before you are asked to make any decision about his quality of life/future...

Oh dear - this is quite a complicated issue to try to post on the forum - I am home tomorrow and will PM you my phone number if you want a better conflab before you see the vets


Hugs to you both
x
 
So sorry it has come to this Helen, it must be so upsetting to see Oliver this way, having to make a decision about his future is very difficult and not an easy decision to come too. He has had the best care possible and a loving home, which some other guineas are not so fortunate to have. God bless you little Oliver, remember mummy loves you. x>>:(
 
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