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Post by purplesue30 on Sept 19, 2007 23:27:42 GMT
yes i have heard of this, and have heard of two out breaks of it. This is very serious, i was due to go to a show at the weekend but darn't go now, i do not want my piggies getting this. It is passed around because it is airborne. Alot of forums will not talk about this because there is bitchiness going on, but people need to be aware about this horrible virus how are we ever going to feel safe about letting people in our sheds again, and what about the poor piggies we sell, i certainly dont want mine going to a home where it exsists. I am certain it isnt in my shed mainly because i havnt bought any new piggies for several months now, and have not been to a show for about three months and i would of had signs and deaths by now, but i am terrified for the future of every ones pigs. Every body please look into this virus as much as possible and take precautions, if people must go to shows makesure your pig or piggies are quarrenteened for at least 4 weeks afterwards away from the rest of your pigs.
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Post by ccc on Sept 20, 2007 7:24:14 GMT
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Post by dianewilsher on Sept 20, 2007 9:14:51 GMT
July was the last show Julie and I attended Laura and we heard about
this disease about a month after. The Welsh National Cavy Club had
a show on the 8th September and we had the shedule arrive but
decided against entering. Hopefully if this outbreak hasn't cleared up
by November that will be another show we will have to miss and may have
to wait till next March. it is better to be safe than sorry.
Diane
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Post by heatherjhenshaw on Sept 20, 2007 10:41:04 GMT
I had a few pigs with 'suspected' doses of this but they are all fine now, I treated my whole caviery as a precaution on my vets advice. Contrary to some rumours it is very treatable, the only problem is if you are in poor health yourself. Treatment is with a specific antibiotic called Doxycycline, for a course of 10 - 21 days (depending on which vet you speak to lol) It IS a very serious illness but please dont worry yourself ill over it, with proper care and caution and quarentining you should be safe. I have gone to shows and as long as everyone is aware of the problem and takes the proper precautions as were outlined in this months Cavies magazine our pigs should remain safe and well The main points are - If you have any pig showing any of the symptoms, quarentine, get them tested, and if the result is positive treat ALL cavies in your household
- Do not show or sell cavies if you have any pigs that are 'off colour'
- Follow good hygiene measures, both at shows and at home
- If any cavies do enter your home quarentine them for a month before letting them have any contact with your existing piggies
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Sept 20, 2007 13:26:17 GMT
Yes I did have a suspected case of chlamydia. I say suspected because I didn't actually have a test done but all the symptoms pointed to it.
I treat ALL of my piggies with Ornicure which is a forum of Doxycycline and I am now happy to say I am totally free of it.
I had 4 pigs tested at the vets just to make sure the treatment had worked last week and it came back negative.
Dawn
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Post by heatherjhenshaw on Sept 20, 2007 14:17:30 GMT
Yes I did have a suspected case of chlamydia. I say suspected because I didn't actually have a test done but all the symptoms pointed to it. I treat ALL of my piggies with Ornicure which is a forum of Doxycycline and I am now happy to say I am totally free of it. I had 4 pigs tested at the vets just to make sure the treatment had worked last week and it came back negative. Dawn Its so brilliant that you have had the all clear for your piggles Dawn, excellent news  |
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Post by kalushascavies on Sept 20, 2007 14:53:45 GMT
What is the best Chlamydia test kit to use?
is there one specifically for guinea pigs?
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Post by heatherjhenshaw on Sept 20, 2007 15:15:34 GMT
The best one really is your vet, any of the others are 'home test kits' and designed for human use so I wouldnt exactly call them reliable. They may be good as a guide to say 'yes I have the infection maybe better go get it checked at the vet' but if it said no I would be wondering 'did I do it right' ' was the test kit ok' 'how do I know it worked properly'
Thats just me though
Love Heather
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Sept 21, 2007 12:52:04 GMT
Yes the best thing to do is if you suspect any of your piggies get them tested at your vets. Always better to be safe than sorry.
Dawn
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Post by gwen on Sept 21, 2007 13:55:32 GMT
Yes I did have a suspected case of chlamydia. I say suspected because I didn't actually have a test done but all the symptoms pointed to it. I treat ALL of my piggies with Ornicure which is a forum of Doxycycline and I am now happy to say I am totally free of it. I had 4 pigs tested at the vets just to make sure the treatment had worked last week and it came back negative. Dawn I'm really pleased for you Dawn - you put in such a lot of hard work and heartache that you deserve every bit of pleasure you get from your piggies. Well done! Gwen |
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Sept 21, 2007 13:58:55 GMT
Yes I did have a suspected case of chlamydia. I say suspected because I didn't actually have a test done but all the symptoms pointed to it. I treat ALL of my piggies with Ornicure which is a forum of Doxycycline and I am now happy to say I am totally free of it. I had 4 pigs tested at the vets just to make sure the treatment had worked last week and it came back negative. Dawn I'm really pleased for you Dawn - you put in such a lot of hard work and heartache that you deserve every bit of pleasure you get from your piggies. Well done! Gwen Thanks so much Gwen I am just glad this nightmare is finally at an end and I can get back to what is important caring for and enjoying my piggies  |
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