Voice Loss ):

[roxy03]

hello, i recently got two piggies of my own, when we first got them they were perfectly fine, but later on we learned that they had parasites, I've been giving at least one bathe every week &' spray them down with ticks &' fleas &' parasite spray at least twice a week, well the ARENT improving much &' I'm getting worried, we can't afford to take them to the vet &' don't know what to do, any suggestions?

On another note, one of them recently just two days ago hasn't been squeaking as he USELY does, he'll squeak when he hears a food wrapper or when he's taking his usual bath, but lately he hasn't done any of it. He looks gloomy &' does a unusual sound that sounds as if he is trying to squeal, but it doesn't come out, so he just does an little whimper instead, I'm getting very worried &' don't know what happening, is it possible he got something in his throat or is somehow sick? Please if anyone has any advice please respond.

 

[Doragon]

To treat parasites with my piggies; I usually get some drops (I can't think of the name from the top of my head, I'll check when I get home from college today and let you know!) from Pets At Home which you rub into the fur. It makes their fur go greasy for a few days but wipes them right out! Been using it for years and it's always worked well.

With regards to the lost voice piggy - Is he eating and drinking normally? If not, he needs to see a vet. I've had a few incidents when my piggies go quiet after a death of another member, but if he's acting gloomy or depressed then the chances are he's probably got something. Maybe you can arrange a payment plan with your vet?

Hope all goes well!

 

[Dindypig]

Spraying them twice a week is too much. Every 7 to 10 days is the norm. If you can't afford the vet, trey the PDSA. It sounds like your pigs may need a vet visit to check them out.

 

[Elwickcavies]

I'm afraid you really need to take them to the vet for a proper diagnosis. You may be doing more harm than good if you are using the wrong treatment. Just from personal observation with my own pigs, if one of them no longer squeaks, but makes more of a wheeze, they are usually ill. This is purely something I have found, and certainly isn't scientific in any way. We can't diagnoses anything over the internet, so a vet is the very best option for your piggies.

 

[VickiA]

to the forum. Please could you add your location to your profile as it helps us to tailor any advice for you - we have members all over the world.

I'm afraid if your piggies aren't improving and are getting worse you really should take them to see a vet if at all possible.

 

[AuntyC]

If you are in the UK you may be close to an RSPCA clinic( some areas have mobile clinics instead) where you might be able to get subsidised treatment. Otherwise the PDSA are an excellent option. Please don't delay, guinea pigs can go downhill very, very quickly and prompt treatment will prevent the problem getting worse. You have a duty of care for your pets( or your parents do if you are under 16), and I am sure you hate to see them poorly..

 

[Alex2016]

As far as vet visits with limmeted funds if you can afford a little bit you can set up a payment plan with the vet practice , if you are currently retested with the PDSA you can ask for a "peach fourm " this covers the cost of a consult fee. If you are on bennifits and take proof with you to the practice they may run schemes and or contact the RSPCA for additional funding to help you out. Another thing you can do is go to the practice pay the fee (around 22-30 pounds to be seen ) and aske for a prescription and buy any medication off lined forms cheeper price ....

Kind regards
Alex