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Specialist STREPTOCOCCAL PNEUMONIA

raining.ashes

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The test results from the vet came back today, and my eldest guinea pig (6-7 months old) tested positive for streptococcal pneumonia. I currently have her on antibiotics. The vet also told me that seperating her from her cage mate (a 2 month old guinea pig) would be unnecessary, because she is on a small does of preventative antibiotics as well, but I am still concerned. Do you guys have any tips to help prevent the illness from spreading to her cage mate / treating her?
 
I’d go with what the vet says; if she’s on a preventative dose it makes it unlikely to spread to her, especially as your poorly guinea pig is under treatment now as well.
Separating them may well stress them out too :)
Good luck!
Hope your piggy gets better soon :)
 
@raining.ashes How was it diagnosed? I've not had any personal experience with it but from what I've read then it takes lab tests to diagnose properly.

Separation is recommended as it is transmittable through contact and you also need to wash your hand after contact as humans can transmit it.

I can't find any information on what antibiotics to use but it sounds like the generic 'go to' Baytril may not be right (but I could easily be wrong).

Nebulisers can be used with antibiotics if it needs greater impact or they can be used as additional support with saline or antibacterial solution
 
Wheekallweek said:
I’d go with what the vet says; if she’s on a preventative dose it makes it unlikely to spread to her, especially as your poorly guinea pig is under treatment now as well.
Separating them may well stress them out too :)
Good luck!
Hope your piggy gets better soon :)
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Alright, thank you!
 
Dont know if this helps but i have had a guinea pig of 4 years old that had pneumonia. He went in to the vets everyday for 1 week for a needle injection of antibiotics. I forget what is was called but it bloody worked. It was a type of penicillin, but because it was given by needle it was safe. He recovered well anyway. Pretty fast too.

In my experience baytril used to knock out uri's but not pneumonia. Then again i didnt catch it early because i was a new guinea pig owner then.
 
I would speak to the vet to see if a diuretic would be useful for helping rid the fluid on lungs if there is any there. @helen105281

We have used furosemide orally as a crushed tablet in water in the past maybe worth talking to the vet about this possibly.

Sending lots of healing vibes
 
raining.ashes said:
The test results from the vet came back today, and my eldest guinea pig (6-7 months old) tested positive for streptococcal pneumonia. I currently have her on antibiotics. The vet also told me that seperating her from her cage mate (a 2 month old guinea pig) would be unnecessary, because she is on a small does of preventative antibiotics as well, but I am still concerned. Do you guys have any tips to help prevent the illness from spreading to her cage mate / treating her?
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Mite want to try find the cause after your pig is better. I think mine got it from hanging moist clothes inside my flat to dry.in winter. Could just be stress though. Just a thought.

Obviously I'm no vet but zythromax antibiotics packs a punch. I have been told its the strongest one of the bunch
 
I second the diuretic advice, it can really make all the difference to help clear any fluid. The liquid version is Frusol or there is the tablet version that Lee has mentioned. May be best starting with a higher dose injection followed by oral meds twice a day at least.
 
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