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Very Sick Piggy Please Help! - Fluid On Lungs

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Bogwoppit75

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Dear all fellow piggy lovers
I have a very sick male piggy called Blue. He has a breathing problem and has recently had an x ray which showed fluid in his lungs. He is up and down in regard to his eating. I read a post recently about a place called cavies Castle if anyone knows the of this place could they send me their address or telephone number. Blue is currently seeing Anne at Ewell vets. Really appreciate anyone's help. Thank you
 
Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear Blue is poorly.

Not sure who Castle Cavies are? Are they a vets?

Where do you live we may be able to recommend a cavy savy vet near you.

Has your vet tried a diuretic to remove the fluid? Am tagging in our h&I experts for further advice to discuss with vet @helen105281 @Wiebke @Adelle @Elwickcavies @furryfriends (TEAS) @Adelle
 
Bogwoppit75 said:
Dear all fellow piggy lovers
I have a very sick male piggy called Blue. He has a breathing problem and has recently had an x ray which showed fluid in his lungs. He is up and down in regard to his eating. I read a post recently about a place called cavies Castle if anyone knows the of this place could they send me their address or telephone number. Blue is currently seeing Anne at Ewell vets. Really appreciate anyone's help. Thank you
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Hi!

Sorry, but I am not familiar with Cavies Castle. Anne at Ewell vets used to have a good reputation.
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Is your boy on diuretics to help drain the fluid in the lungs and ease the breathing?

Are you syringe feeding? The need to breathe comes before the need to drink and only thirdly the need to eat. In combination with the antibiotics your boy is on - I assume? - that is a double whammy for the guts. Make sure that you add some probiotics to the syringe feed.
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide
 
I can highly recommend Anne, and would expect her to be doing everything possible to cure your piggy.
If you wanted a second opinion CJ Hall and Seers Croft are the nearest recommended vets in the area, or heading into central London is an option.
 
Dear Piggy Friends...

Just wanted to let you all know that our darling Blue took a turn for the worst last night.
We had no other option but too let our beloved boy go...

Thank you all soo much for all your support.
Once our broken hearts mend, ....then maybe well look to be piggie parents again......

RIP our sweet angel xxxxxxxx

Once again, thanks all...
 
I am so sorry to hear this. Very sorry for your loss. Please feel free to write a memorial post in our Rainbow Bridge section of the forum. huge hugs x

Sleep well little one

RIP Blue
x x
 
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