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Hi
My guinea pig is on antibiotics(ronoxan),as he was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection.I’ve heard that I should also give him a probiotics.Can I give him probiotics for humans?I could only buy them. Thank you for any advice.
 
Antibiotics can wipe out the gut bacteria so giving a probiotic alongside can help their system cope.
Pro C or fibreplex are two such probiotics suitable for all small animals.
I agree that trying on amazon is a good idea if you can’t get them from a pet shop. You could also ask your vet if they have any in stock
Where are you located?
 
I’m in Scotland.Our piggy is on antibiotics until Monday,and I can see he is not feeling well.Vet didn’t recommend anything,only gave us the critical care food to give alongside ronaxan.
 
Ziwona77 said:
I’m in Scotland.Our piggy is on antibiotics until Monday,and I can see he is not feeling well.Vet didn’t recommend anything,only gave us the critical care food to give alongside ronaxan.
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Hi!

Do you have a companion piggy? If yes, then homemade 'poo soup' (i.e. live healthy guinea pig gut microbiome transfer) is a lot more effective than any probiotic because what is transferred is exactly what your piggy needs! It mimics natural behaviour in recovering guinea pigs - and it is conveniently free and at all times available...
Please be aware that probiotics are not classed as a medication but as a food supplement; as such vets do not necessarily prescribe it. The effectiveness of probiotics is still not entirely proven.
Here is our link with the recipe for soup and the usual support products for guinea pigs: Probiotics, Recovery Foods And Vitamin C: Overview With Product Links

And our emergency care advice collection with first aid kit and all the other advice of what you can do at home in a pinch until you can access medical care or any online order arrives. it is very useful for bookmarking!
Emergency, Crisis and Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
 
I’ve phoned vet,and she said that my guinea pig doesn’t need any probiotics as ronaxan is not affecting piggies guts.
I’ll see how guinea pig feels when the antibiotics course is finished.
Thank you for all advice.
 
Wiebke said:
Hi!

Do you have a companion piggy? If yes, then homemade 'poo soup' (i.e. live healthy guinea pig gut microbiome transfer) is a lot more effective than any probiotic because what is transferred is exactly what your piggy needs! It mimics natural behaviour in recovering guinea pigs - and it is conveniently free and at all times available...
Please be aware that probiotics are not classed as a medication but as a food supplement; as such vets do not necessarily prescribe it. The effectiveness of probiotics is still not entirely proven.
Here is our link with the recipe for soup and the usual support products for guinea pigs: Probiotics, Recovery Foods And Vitamin C: Overview With Product Links

And our emergency care advice collection with first aid kit and all the other advice of what you can do at home in a pinch until you can access medical care or any online order arrives. it is very useful for bookmarking!
Emergency, Crisis and Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
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Yes,we have another healthy piggy in the cage.He is really nursing his brother(cuddling and licking his eyes).
Thank you for great advice.
 
This morning Flower our piggy only ate 3 dandelion leaves and some hay.He doesn’t have much appetite and we decided to feed him with the syringe,as he is loosing weight.However,he is refusing to take any more than 3ml.Should we force him to eat
 
They often will only take a little at a time, don’t force him rather go for feeding him little and often instead (likely every 2 or so hours). Keep monitoring his weight so you can see whether he is getting enough food into him, ensure he always has plenty of fresh hay.
 
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