Important notice *please read before posting*

[Dawn - Admin]

This forum is not a substitute for professional veterinary care.

We can offer our opinion on what may be wrong but If you think your pet is ill please book an appointment at a vet pronto their life may depend on it.

Guinea Pigs especially can go down hill very quickly and your speedy actions can be the difference between your beloved pets life and death (literally).

The following symptoms indicate a serious problem:

Not eating
Crusty eyes or nose
Wheezing or laboured breathing
Sitting hunched in a corner
Bleeding from any opening
Blood in pee
Squeeking while peeing
Severe diarrhea
Bloated
Severe injury
Head tilted while walking
Drooling
Weightloss
Poisoning
Delivery problems
Hairloss

[kaoskat]

Very good Dawn. That's always important to say.

[Dawn - Admin]

Thanks kkat wasn't sure whether it sounded right or not

[cutiepies]

Great way of saying it.

[Dawn - Admin]

cutiepies said:

Great way of saying it.

Thanks

[cashmincal]

I agree with that wholeheartenly!

Clare

[ccc]

Good job on posting that Dawn. It's always important to add that.

Hopefully you'll have a qualified rodentologist on hand as a member soon... that's when my mum gets back in touch with the Rodentology woman and I know whether I'm on the move again or not!

[Dawn - Admin]

Cool that would be great, I hope that happens

[guineapigjude]

Great message, Dawn, especially when piggies tend to hide ther illnesses til the last minute!

[beth]

ccc said:

Good job on posting that Dawn. It's always important to add that.

Hopefully you'll have a qualified rodentologist on hand as a member soon... that's when my mum gets back in touch with the Rodentology woman and I know whether I'm on the move again or not!

Quailfied rodentologist or qualified vet, it's always impossible to offer a diagnosis over the internet. Animals need to be examined first hand to get a true indicator of what the problem maybe.

Very good point to post though Dawn Nothing beats a good vet! I've been on the lookout for one as potential boyfriend material, but I've met a doctor instead! Oh well, such is life!