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I've checked him for dehydration. I'm also regularly giving him water by syringe.

His appetite has increased a little. I put a small amount of veg into his cage when I fed the others and he ate a little rocket and I've just see him munching on Readigrass.

He is still very wobbly though, if he is still the same in the morning he's going straight to the vets.

I take chewable vit. C tablets - can I give it to him in some form or is there danger in giving too much vit. C?
 
How much vitamin c does each tablet contain? The ones we use are 60mg so we just cut a bit off, I know others get the 100mg ones and just give half the tablet.
 
How would I administer it? Would Merlin just eat it (it is nice tasting) or would I have to mix this with water aswell? x
 
Well we crush it with the back of a spoon until it goes to powder then put a little water into it and syringe it ( just use enough water to fill a 1ml syringe ). Have never tried just giving the tablet straight to her so can't say whether it would work or not sorry x
 
I had Merlin back to the vets this morning. He has been munching on hay but he hasn't improved in the way he's moving. The vet gave him fluid anti-inflammatory steroid and vitamin solution by injection. She said he has an "intentional tremor" which, she said is more down to neurological reasons so the news doesn't sound good. I've told Layla this morning and Merlin is going back to her later today. I would imagine she'd want to get a second opinion. She is suspicious that his present condition is down to the GA since he didn't show any signs of this previously. I must admit it does seem coincidental. I feel so bad that by getting his teeth done that I've caused his problems. I know he needed them done but I think, what if I'd waited a few days to see he I could find a vet who doesn't use GA although its highly unlikely I would've been able to find one. Guinea Pig savvy vets in the north east are a rarity. I have to point out that the vet I have seen does seen very capable and she really did seem to care about Merlin. X
 
Sorry Merlin is still not feeling better. I think you made the right decision to go ahead and get his teeth done; it was the right treatment for him at the time. You couldn't have known the effect the GA would have (if that is the cause of his current problems). Whilst I take on board all the advice on the forum, at the end of the day we're all people sitting some distance away tapping at a computer. The vet is there looking at your guinea pig in the flesh; even if when they're not guinea pig specialists, they are trained and responsible for your animal's welfare.

Big hugs to you and Merlin. x
 
I can't add anything about Merlin's care, I'm afraid, but I would reinforce what Sharon has said. At the end of the day we can all read things on the internet but your vet has the animal in front of them and they are very highly trained although they may not have specialist knowledge about guinea pigs.
 
Well I met up with Layla earlier this evening and gave Merlin back to her. I hope that with her extensive experience of dealing with guinea pigs both healthy and poorly that she'll be able to nurse Merlin back to health.

I've gotta admit that I stood there bawling like a baby when I handed him over. I know its for the best and I've only had him for a little over 2 weeks but he'd already stole my heart - he's my little baby. Poor Layla, I don't think she knew what to do or say (if you're reading this Layla, I apologise for being so emotional!) - I told her that I could only feel any worse if I needed to have him pts.

Layla said I'll be kept informed about his health. I intend on posting a cheque to her monthly to contribute to Merlin's healthcare - it isn't much but I have to do something.

I pray that he improves with Layla's help and goes on to live a long happy life.

I will never forget Merlin. What a beautiful little piggie. x
 
Sounds like you've really been through the mill, you poor thing. Really sorry that things didn't turn out the way that you'd hoped and envisaged but it's obvious that you really care about Merlin and have his very best interests at heart. Putting his needs first and making sure he has the benefit of Layla's experience sounds like the best thing you could do for him. Big hugs x
 
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I am sorry for your odyssey with Merlin; your emotions only show how much you care - they are all to your credit! I know how you feel - I lost Fflur two months ago in an operation only seven weeks after I got her, and it was sooo sooo gutting.
 
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