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Sick Pig And Syringe Feeding.

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I've been syringe feeding my guinea pig for nearly two weeks, he had teeth issues which have been rectified but has lost a lot of weight. But he doesn't seem to be improving, he's not interested in food although he still ate a little before the procedure. Is this normal? Will he ever regain his appetite? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
 
Hi, welcome to the forum, please could you update your location on your profile as it may affect what we can recommend. I am tagging in our dental experts in case they are around @MintyAndGarry (TEAS) and @furryfriends (TEAS)

How much are you feeding a day? Do you know what was done in the dental? is she eating at all for himself?

Here is our guide, just in case it has anything extra that you don't already know

Complete Syringe Feeding Guide
 
If your guinea pig is still not eating two weeks after having dental work, then the dental issues won't have been resolved. As your guinea pig is still not eating the teeth will have overgrown again. Where about are you based? I run a sanctuary for guinea pigs with dental issues and the vet we use is able, in most cases, to do the dental work without the need for general anaesthetic, and the results he gets are amazing. Generally the piggy is able to eat immediately after having the dental work.
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
If your guinea pig is still not eating two weeks after having dental work, then the dental issues won't have been resolved. As your guinea pig is still not eating the teeth will have overgrown again. Where about are you based? I run a sanctuary for guinea pigs with dental issues and the vet we use is able, in most cases, to do the dental work without the need for general anaesthetic, and the results he gets are amazing. Generally the piggy is able to eat immediately after having the dental work.
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Thanks for your reply, unfortunately I live in Switzerland!
 
Zowiecavie said:
Thanks for your reply, unfortunately I live in Switzerland!
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People travel a long way to see Simon at the Cat and Rabbit Clinic, but I think Switzerland is just that bit too far! :)

Anyway, so what exactly did your vet do to the teeth? Was there any soft tissue trauma to the mouth? Is your piggy on any medication? Does the jaw feel normal, or is there any swelling? x
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
People travel a long way to see Simon at the Cat and Rabbit Clinic, but I think Switzerland is just that bit too far! :)

Anyway, so what exactly did your vet do to the teeth? Was there any soft tissue trauma to the mouth? Is your piggy on any medication? Does the jaw feel normal, or is there any swelling? x
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If I lived in England I would definitely visit! I would actually concider this it if they allowed pigs on planes!
The pig had his front teeth shortened and his back teeth filed Tuesday 15th December. They vet didn't see any damage to the tongue and there was no mouth swelling. He did take a bit of time to come out of the anaesthetic. On the 16th I started syringe feeding him as he wasn't eating. And then he slowly started eating a bit of pepper, hay and fresh grass. I had to leave him over Xmas and my neighbour fed him grass which he was eating. But since the 25th he's showing no interest in food and I'm back to syringe feeding. :-(
 
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