URGENT GUINEA PIG DYING

[ajfcb10911]

I'm in lisburn

 

[guinea_life]

I'm in lisburn

Okay gimme 10 minutes and I will see what I can do

 

[ajfcb10911]

Messi won't drink or eat. I set his paws in his water bowl to encourage him to drink but he moved out of it and looked very wobbly/shaky as he walked.

 

[Qualcast&Flymo]

There seems to be only two emergency vets. One for people on benefits exclusively and the other one wont pick up!

Try the one for people on benefits if they will answer, and explain that it's a life and death emergency. Vets have a duty of care, they shouldn't reject you even if you don't meet their usual criteria, anyway I think if you can pay they should be happy to help you

 

[Merrypigs Sanctuary]

Just grabbed a few off Google quick, not sure if these are anywhere near you though Hope they can help!

Vets Now Belfast,193 Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2AE

140 Stockmans Lane,
Belfast, Co. Antrim,
Northern Ireland, BT9 7JE

3 Jubilee Road
Newtownards
County Down
Northern Ireland
BT23 4YH

Cornerstone Veterinary Clinic
289–291 Castlereagh Road, Belfast BT5 6AA

7 Nutts Corner Road Crumlin BT29 4BW

75 Ballynure Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9AG

 

[guinea_life]

I'm in lisburn

 

[guinea_life]

Try calling that number it’s the Jubilee one and seems to be perfect for your piggie

 

[Wheekallweek]

He really needs to see a vet ASAP! Try any of those vets if you can!
Good luck!

 

[ajfcb10911]

Cornerstone is closed. opens 9am. I have to start work at 4am. Does work allow people to take time off work to look after pets.

 

[ajfcb10911]

Jubilee says on google that it opens at 8:30

 

[Wheekallweek]

You may have to travel further afield to find an emergency vet burn please do!

 

[guinea_life]

Cornerstone is closed. opens 9am. I have to start work at 4am. Does work allow people to take time off work to look after pets.

Once again, try calling that number and about your work.... try explaining to them that Messi means a lot to you and that you really need to take him to the vet as a emergency

 

[Merrypigs Sanctuary]

Have you tried calling Cornerstone in case? They might have a redirection service!

 

[Qualcast&Flymo]

Can you remember what it was that the vet put on him? Knowing what it was would help to work out what's wrong and maybe find something to help Messi

 

[guinea_life]

Once again, try calling that number and about your work.... try explaining to them that Messi means a lot to you and that you really need to take him to the vet as a emergency

I think the most important thing to this point is to make sure he is comfortable and that he is a warm place

 

[ajfcb10911]

They never told what it was and it doesn't say on the receipt

 

[ajfcb10911]

Is Messi going to live?

 

[Merrypigs Sanctuary]

Is Messi going to live?

Only a vet can tell you, please do call the emergency ones we've posted to see if they can help

 

[ajfcb10911]

I called them and they are closed

 

[Wheekallweek]

Try calling that number it’s the Jubilee one and seems to be perfect for your piggie

Lisburn Veterinary Clinic
From the website:
“If your pet becomes unwell during the day or night, we are always on hand to help. We provide our own on-site 24-hour emergency service in County Antrim”
Have you tried phoning them?

 

[ajfcb10911]

I wish I never brought Messi with me. I only took him for a check up as you could bring him for no extra charge. As usual they try to sell you stuff you don't. Pathetic to be honest.

 

[Claire W]

Phone the vets for benefit peopleand explain that it’s a life or death emergency and they should see him especially as you’re willing to pay. As for work, don’t worry about that right now

 

[Wheekallweek]

I wish I never brought Messi with me. I only took him for a check up as you could bring him for no extra charge. As usual they try to sell you stuff you don't. Pathetic to be honest.

If your piggy had dry skin the vet will only have been trying to provide a solution for it; mites and lice can and do cause dry flaky skin in guinea pigs.
I’m sure they were only trying to help

 

[GPTV]

I know Ireland is short of vets generally & especially cavy savvy ones so you're up against it.
Can u try googling other vets near you?
Keep him warm & comfortable, talk to him softly & reassure him, if he's close to his buddy then let them be together to comfort each other.
He sounds quite poorly bless him.
Sorry I have no advice or experience of your situation. But thinking of you at this difficult time.I hope you can find a decent vet that's open.
It's possible as others have said it could be stress or a reaction to the treatment, but it's not your fault & don't feel bad for taking him to the vet you were doing all the right things
Big hug xx

 

[ajfcb10911]

Ok I will do that now. Could the car journey be fatal to him in his current state?

 

[Wheekallweek]

To be honest he is very very poorly so I think it’s worth trying the car journey anyway x

 

[Bill & Ted]

The car journey to the vets is better than not going to the vets x

 

[GPTV]

Ok I will do that now. Could the car journey be fatal to him in his current state?

My lot don't take much notice of car journeys. Make sure he's warm enough & draught free. Take some hay with him to keep him warm & to eat if needed xx

 

[Wheekallweek]

Good luck! x

 

[Bill & Ted]

Hoping he pulls through x