Post by Dawn - Admin on May 28, 2007 17:14:17 GMT
Verda from CCT says:
"Frusemide, Dimazon (diuretics) often just a one-off dose will clear fluid from the lungs, either in tablet form dose 20mg for an adult guinea pig, or if by injection, 0.2ml sub cut at shoulder.
Some elderly people have diuretic tablets -- ask around for the sake of your pets.
Most human diuretic tablets are 40mg, so you should only need to use half a tablet.
But PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE make this a must for your first aid kit.
This type of diuretic works faster than the herbal variety that you can purchase from your chemist.
"Also reMember that the same applies in the winter if your guinea pig is suffering from respiratory infection.
Unlike cats and dogs where the obstruction in the lungs tends to be mucus, most respiratory disease in rodents involves fluid in the lungs.
Most vets fail to recognise this and just issue antibiotics, with or without an anti-inflamoatory.
Sadly, unless they start the treatment off by giving at least a one-off dose of diuretic, the animal seldom lives long enough for the antibiotics to work.
KEEP this article.
If you have any problems getting your vet to issue the correct drugs, show this to him/her, or ask the vet to ring me if they have any query about the treatment: 07721 026 401.
"Your vet will always try to do their best for your pet, it is not your vets fault the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has failed to provide them with any training on this species.
"The CCT and the British Association of Rodentologists have joined forces and trained people at various locations within the UK to act as health advisors to your rodent pets.
If you have a sick rodent, ring or text your nearest rodentologist BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR RODENT TO THE VETS.
We can provide you with potentially life-saving information, even if you live too far away to bring the animal into our hosptial.
"Another winter first aid kit essential is Vick Vapour Rub.
The CCT helpline number is 07721 026 401.
If you ring and get no reply, text me and I will contact you as soon as I can.
You can text me anytime of the day or night."
"Frusemide, Dimazon (diuretics) often just a one-off dose will clear fluid from the lungs, either in tablet form dose 20mg for an adult guinea pig, or if by injection, 0.2ml sub cut at shoulder.
Some elderly people have diuretic tablets -- ask around for the sake of your pets.
Most human diuretic tablets are 40mg, so you should only need to use half a tablet.
But PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE make this a must for your first aid kit.
This type of diuretic works faster than the herbal variety that you can purchase from your chemist.
"Also reMember that the same applies in the winter if your guinea pig is suffering from respiratory infection.
Unlike cats and dogs where the obstruction in the lungs tends to be mucus, most respiratory disease in rodents involves fluid in the lungs.
Most vets fail to recognise this and just issue antibiotics, with or without an anti-inflamoatory.
Sadly, unless they start the treatment off by giving at least a one-off dose of diuretic, the animal seldom lives long enough for the antibiotics to work.
KEEP this article.
If you have any problems getting your vet to issue the correct drugs, show this to him/her, or ask the vet to ring me if they have any query about the treatment: 07721 026 401.
"Your vet will always try to do their best for your pet, it is not your vets fault the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has failed to provide them with any training on this species.
"The CCT and the British Association of Rodentologists have joined forces and trained people at various locations within the UK to act as health advisors to your rodent pets.
If you have a sick rodent, ring or text your nearest rodentologist BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR RODENT TO THE VETS.
We can provide you with potentially life-saving information, even if you live too far away to bring the animal into our hosptial.
"Another winter first aid kit essential is Vick Vapour Rub.
The CCT helpline number is 07721 026 401.
If you ring and get no reply, text me and I will contact you as soon as I can.
You can text me anytime of the day or night."