On May 9, 2:14=A0am, GuinG...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On May 8, 10:44=A0pm, Ted <Heather_pell...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > 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
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> > > > > problems with diarrhea and also pellets becoming stuck up her
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> > > > > She is also not eating very much and has become very
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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
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> > > > > 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
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> > > > > they mentioned having her put down, but she recovered fully on
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> > > > > occasions. I know she is a fighter and want her to live as long
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> > > > > 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
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> > > > subject a bit. =A0Also I thought g/ps only had a short life span
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> > > > 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
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> Thanks you for all your helpful advice Ted, it is much appreciated.
> But unfortunately my guinea pig passed away early this evening. I wish
> there was something that I could have done to save her, but I guess it
> was just her time. Thanks again.- Hide quoted text -
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So sorry to hear your bad news. I think there was nothing more that
you could have done. 7 years is a good long life and you obviously
cared for her very well or she wouldn't have lived that long.
Heather
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