Uri Turning Into Pneumonia

[cinn&sugarmybbs]

hi guys I need help. One of my guinea pigs uri is turing into pnuemonia. She's breathing heavily, her voice is mumbled and she has discharge from her nose. She also had pink eye which is a sign of pnuemonia in the first place. 2 weeks ago the vet perscribed bay trip 1.5 ml. They have gained weight since then, should I up it to 2ml? Also I've been giving her water by hand. Anything else I can do? I'm just really worried for her

 

[Wiebke]

hi guys I need help. One of my guinea pigs uri is turing into pnuemonia. She's breathing heavily, her voice is mumbled and she has discharge from her nose. She also had pink eye which is a sign of pnuemonia in the first place. 2 weeks ago the vet perscribed bay trip 1.5 ml. They have gained weight since then, should I up it to 2ml? Also I've been giving her water by hand. Anything else I can do? I'm just really worried for her

Hi! Please see a vet as soon as you can. Your girl may need stronger antibiotic. What is her weight? Can you please check the dosage again as well as the concentration of the baytril? 1.5 ml is the maximum dosage for a guinea pig that is nearly 2 kg. If it is 0.15 ml once daily, then it is a very low dosage.

Place a bowl of steaming water next to her cage, or steam up a shower and then place her inside to help ease her breathing.

Start syringe feeding and watering her, little but often. Use mushed up pellets for feeding in an emergency. You will have to feed little but often round the clock. Be careful to make sure that you do not igve more than a mouthful at once (ca. 0.3 ml) and make sure that she has swallowed it before you give more. You do not want anything to go down the wrong way.
Here are our step by step tips: Complete Syringe Feeding Guide

If she has pneumonia, then she will additionally profit from a diuretic to help drain the fluid from her lungs and ideally a mucus dissolving medication that helps to clear her airways as quickly as possible.

I am very sorry that this is happening at one of the most inconvenient times.

PS: I have never hear of "pink eye" being a sign for pneumonia., but your girl sounds like she may have developed pneumonia.

 

[cinn&sugarmybbs]

Good news, I took her to the vet and they are giving X-rays and new antibiotics. Petco is paying for it as well. They were able to see me tonight as well

 

[sport_billy]

Good news, I took her to the vet and they are giving X-rays and new antibiotics. Petco is paying for it as well. They were able to see me tonight as well

Good news, please if there is no improvement discuss with the vet a diuretic most commonly furosemide this will help remove any fluid from the lungs. Sending lots of healing vibes please keep us updated.

 

[Wiebke]

Good news, I took her to the vet and they are giving X-rays and new antibiotics. Petco is paying for it as well. They were able to see me tonight as well

That is wonderful news!

Fingers very firmly crossed! Please continue with the syringe feeding and watering until she is able to keep her weigh on her own again.

Your home care is as important as the meds - they cannot get to work if the body is closing down from lack of nourishment. It is unfortunately going to be a tough Easter for you, but you can make all the difference!