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Guinea pig help
- Thread starter islalee
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sarahbarnsley
Mama Doe
poor piggy 
it looks like some kind of fungal infection or mite infestation
either way the owner needs to take the poor thing to the vets straight away as excessive scratching (brought on by this kind of thing) can lead to piggies having a heart attack from the stress
it must be in agony
it looks like some kind of fungal infection or mite infestation
either way the owner needs to take the poor thing to the vets straight away as excessive scratching (brought on by this kind of thing) can lead to piggies having a heart attack from the stress
it must be in agony
Thats what I think, but owner is poor, and has many g pigs, and says she is too young to registra at the vets, and her parents dont believe in vet care. wht she has so many pets is beond me, but she does. I also think she lives a far way from the vets so would have to walk there.
sarahbarnsley
Mama Doe
im with kayjay on that one - being poor, being too young - they are all excuses. the piggy needs to see a vet and if her parents wont pay/dont believe in seeing vets then she shouldnt have the piggies.
that is not going to clear up - it can only get worse and if it does get worse, then the vet bills will only be bigger if the piggy finally gets taken to the vets.
i know i'm on a rant here but why do people continue to get animals which they cant afford to keep? its not your fault islalee but can you please try to get your friend to understand that in the piggy's best interests it needs to see a vet soon.
that is not going to clear up - it can only get worse and if it does get worse, then the vet bills will only be bigger if the piggy finally gets taken to the vets.
i know i'm on a rant here but why do people continue to get animals which they cant afford to keep? its not your fault islalee but can you please try to get your friend to understand that in the piggy's best interests it needs to see a vet soon.
Inimical Me
Wise Old Thumper
It's illegal now not to get a sick animal to a vet.
I'd probably call the RSPCA. Maybe that sounds harsh but both the owner and the animals will be better off.
Her parents don't believe in vet care? What the hell? If they had that on their back they'd be off to the doctor in a crack :roll: .
I'd probably call the RSPCA. Maybe that sounds harsh but both the owner and the animals will be better off.
Her parents don't believe in vet care? What the hell? If they had that on their back they'd be off to the doctor in a crack :roll: .
Shes just told me that she is planning to use some lavenda and myrth lotino from some guinea pig website, ive pointed out that it has to be used in connection with another of their products, is more a preventative then a cure, and the pig needs a pain killer and stronger meds.
Leanne
Wise Old Thumper
Piggies are also prone to cysts and this look slike it could well be one, the hole being where the brown string of thick gunk oozes out, does it feel hard under the skin?
These often get infected and may need to be surgically removed. Some pigs are prone to continually getting them appear throughout their life. Def needs a vet, keep hassling her :wink:
If money is an issue is there a pdsa or similar charity that could see the piggie if the owners are on benefit and can prove low income?
These often get infected and may need to be surgically removed. Some pigs are prone to continually getting them appear throughout their life. Def needs a vet, keep hassling her :wink:
If money is an issue is there a pdsa or similar charity that could see the piggie if the owners are on benefit and can prove low income?
Thats a terribl;e state for the poor piggy to be in.It could be the other symptoms people have pointed out but,is this piggy kept alone or with other.They may be fighting.It doesn't look like that type of wound but it would be.
When Pearl and misty had mites i posted a thread on a guinea pig forum.http://wheekers.proboards32.com/index.cgi?board=pighealth&action=display&thread=1171309902&page=1 My parents(before i had posted)were not going to take them to the vets as they said they would get better. :shock: People posted about how animal welfare trusts could help.And they did help us.Suggest contacting one of them to your friends parents.
Ax
When Pearl and misty had mites i posted a thread on a guinea pig forum.http://wheekers.proboards32.com/index.cgi?board=pighealth&action=display&thread=1171309902&page=1 My parents(before i had posted)were not going to take them to the vets as they said they would get better. :shock: People posted about how animal welfare trusts could help.And they did help us.Suggest contacting one of them to your friends parents.
Ax
I actually dont think her parents will help at all, it is down to her, but she can do something about it. The piggy will be going to the vets. I'm gonna keep trying to get her to rehome some of them, because in the past she has been unable to provide the basics for them, including hay... And I think thats pretty awful. I hope this problem will be sorted out and she will find suitable homes for at least half her pets, or give them to a rescue centre.
