The care of your guinea pig is daily.If they start to exhibit any symptoms of illness, such as a lack of appetite, wheezing, sneezing, crusty eyes, a hunched posture, hair loss, blood in their urine, or a loss of balance, you should take them to the vet right.If a sick guinea pig isn't treated by a vet, they can go downhill very quickly.
Step 1: As soon as your guinea pig becomes ill, let the vet examine them.
guinea pigs can go downhill fast if they get sick.Bring your guinea pig to the vet if you notice any signs of illness.
Step 2: Discuss your pig's symptoms with the vet.
Guinea pigs are prone to contracting an illness due to improper care, an improper diet, or interaction with another pig who has an infectious disease.Talking to the vet about your pig's symptoms and your care procedures can help them determine the cause of their illness.The guine pigs are susceptible to a number of illnesses and issues.A lack of appetite, weight loss and dehydration are some of the symptoms of a digestive disorder.There are dental issues.This is caused by a problem with your guinea pig's teeth, which makes it hard for him to chew or swallow.This can result in drooling or slobbering.They may experience bleeding from the mouth or abscesses in their mouth.A vitamin C deficiency is a nutrition disorder.guinea pigs can't produce their own vitamin C and have to eat it in their diet.The inability to walk around, limp or low energy may be signs of a deficiency in vitamins C and D.An adverse reaction to antibiotics.penicillin-based drugs are toxic to guinea pigs because they are sensitive to certain antibiotics.Symptoms of an adverse reaction to antibiotics include a lack of appetite, dehydration, and a drop in body temperature.Antibiotic poisoning can be fatal to guinea pigs.
Step 3: Receive care instructions from the vet.
The vet can prescribe medication for your guinea pig's illness.The vet may suggest some home care tactics that you can use to help your guinea pig recover.Make sure your vet doesn't give oral penicillin-based drugs to your guinea pig.Antibiotics that are gentle on your pig's system should be prescribed by the vet.
Step 4: If you want to give your pig liquid medication, use a syringe.
It is possible to prescribe liquid medication for a respiratory disease.If the vet prescribes liquid oral medication for your guinea pig's illness, you will need to use a 1cc syringe with no needle to give your pig the medication.If you put the medication in the correct amount, you need to shake it.Put your pig in your ribcage with your lap.To grip their head and jaws, hold them with your left hand around their stomach and use your thumb and forefinger.Keep your grip around their head so they can't move it.Use your right hand to stick the needle into their mouth.When they begin to grind on the syringe, move it down toward their back teeth.Slowly remove the contents from their mouth.If your pig stops chewing, you should stop doing this.All the medication has been swallowed once they start chewing again.
Step 5: You can give your pig pills.
If your pig has a deficiency in vitamins C and E, you may need to give them pills.A hemostat is a tool used to cut blood vessels.They can be found at medical supply stores.The shape and size of the hemostat can fit into your pig's teeth.If you wanted to give your guinea pig oral medication, hold her in the same way you would hold a gun.The pill should be inserted into their molars with the help of the hemostat.If they make a chewing motion, this means they have swallowed the medication.
Step 6: Administer fluids using a butterfly catheter.
If your guinea pig can't take oral medication or liquid medication via their mouth, subcutaneous fluids may be prescribed.The vet can show you how to use a butterfly catheter.To give your guinea pig fluids as a form of medication, you will need a catheter.
Step 7: If you want to give your guinea pig eye drops, put it on a table away from you.
The vet may prescribe eye drops for your guinea pig.If you want to give eye drops, place your guinea pig on a table facing away from you.The bottle dropper should be behind their head.As you apply the drop from above her, hold her eye open.They won't be able to see the dropper clearly if you try to give them the medication.
Step 8: Place your pet on the towels.
If you want to keep track of your pet's urine and stool production, you can place them on flat, folded towels.It might be easier for them to lay down if they aren't feeling well.
Step 9: The thermal wraps will keep your pig warm.
Due to their illness, your guinea pig may feel chilled.These wraps can be used to relieve sore muscles.The thermal wraps will keep you warm for up to eight hours at a time.It's important to make sure the thermal wrap isn't too warm for your guinea pig.Wrap a water bottle in a towel and place it at the end of their cage for warmth.During their recovery, guine pigs with respiratory issues should be kept clean, warm, and well rested.
Step 10: There is a chance your guinea pig will react to the medication.
If your guinea pig is on antibiotics, you should note if their symptoms get worse while on the medication.Many antibiotics can cause illness in your pig.If you notice any symptoms of a negative reaction to antibiotics in your pig, you should take them to the vet.The antibiotic treatment will likely be stopped by the vet.
Step 11: If your guinea pig doesn't have an appetite, feed them.
If your guinea pig has an illness that causes them to lose their appetite, you will need to hand feed them.Many ill guinea pigs will stop urinating.Your guinea pig needs food and water to recover.guinea pigs should consume about 6 grams of dry feed and 10 to 40 liters of water a day.If you want to hand feed your pig, you should use parsley, vegetables, and carrots.Adding wheat grass juice or natural cranberry juice to pet slurry will make it more appetizing.If you want to hand feed your pig, make sure they are upright on their stomach or flat on a flat surface.Resting them on their back can be a hazard.You can put your pet in a pouch or towel.It is possible to position your pig away from you.Put food in front of your pig.Feed them slowly so they have time to chew and swallow.
Step 12: Your guinea pig needs to be weighed every day.
If you want to keep an eye on your pig's weight, you should use a kitchen scale.This will show you if the hand feeding is working and if your pig is gaining weight despite their illness.A chart can be used to determine if your pet's weight is improving.
Step 13: If your guinea pig is not showing signs of improvement, you should bring them to the vet.
If your guinea pig's symptoms do not improve despite medication and home care, you should bring them to the vet for further treatment.