Re: Guinea pig has diarrhea : (

On May 7, 3:50=A0pm, GuinG...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On May 7, 4:22=A0am, Scorpio <mwhit...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > On May 7, 10:25=A0am, GuinG...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > Going to the vet tomorrow because my guinea pig has been having some
> > > problems with diarrhea and also pellets becoming stuck up her
bottom.
> > > She is also not eating very much and has become very skinny/bony.
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> > > isn't squeaking much and is very quiet.
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> > > I'm really very worried about her, she is 7 years old but she's been
> > > in good health for the last year. Any ideas what could be causing
> > > this? She has had other health problems in the past and both times
> > > they mentioned having her put down, but she recovered fully on both
> > > occasions. I know she is a fighter and want her to live as long as
> > > possible.
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> > > I hope she will be okay so please wish us luck for tomorrow.
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> > Hi, there is another thread called "Ping Heather" which addresses this
> > subject a bit. =A0Also I thought g/ps only had a short life span of
> > around 4 years? =A0Seems like your piggie is having a good innings
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> > must be wonderful for you. =A0Good luck for your doctor's visit.
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> > Megan
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> Thanks for your reply Megan. She has been to the vet today and they
> think she may have some kind of internal cyst and also some possible
> kidney problems. They said they wouldn't no for sure without an x-ray,
> but they gave her some antibiotics and said to keep an eye on her.
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> Guinea pigs can actually live up to 8-10 years, so 7 is certainly a
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I jumped the gun replying to your earlier post without seeing the
later one! The cyst may be an infected type and the kidney probs will
be of more consequence when the diarrhoea in present. My remedies are
still sound. Cysts are very common in pigs and regular drainage is
indicated. Does she squeak when you press it?