Jan's Toothy Smile medical thread
- daisymay
- Supporter 2016-2021
Does anyone know of a cheap drug book I could buy for future reference? So if one of my girls get sick I can take book with me to the vet?
On another note today is the 5th anniversary of Jemma leaving us. We never forget as it is also my husband's mother's birthday. RIP you beautiful angel! NEVER forgotten!
On another note today is the 5th anniversary of Jemma leaving us. We never forget as it is also my husband's mother's birthday. RIP you beautiful angel! NEVER forgotten!
- Sef
- I dissent.
I'm sorry, Daisymay. You did everything you possibly could. As I said before, heart issues in exotics are still somewhat poorly understood, even by many capable vets here in the US. Your vet gave you the right meds, but with heart medications in particular it can be a juggling act to get the doses right. My own vet was somewhat at a loss when it came to treating our Joshua a few years ago who had suspected heart issues, and his life was cut short before we could get it managed.
You have my sympathy.
You have my sympathy.
- daisymay
- Supporter 2016-2021
What does one do when they have no piggy to syringe feed? Since Jessie back in 2010 to now there has always been one or more piggies to hand feed. Jessie-5 years, Jemma-2 months, Jupiter 1 month, Jasmine 8 months, Jan 2 and a half years, Joy 2 and a half years.
My husband and I have spent the whole day staring at the clock, waiting for the clock to show it is time to feed Joy but Joy isn't here.
So after 10 years what does one do when there are no piggies needing hand feeding. We have felt today dragged on and very tearful.
Due to droughts and bush fires hay is scarce, what hay can guinea pigs eat? We give Timothy hay in a bowl as here it doesn't come in bales and meadow/pasture hay. If there are any other hay please let us know. Thanks every-one. With the pasture/meadow hay it is crap and full of seeds. We DO get the best ones we can get. We get our hay same place as one of the vet nurses gets hers for her piggies.
She did say which confused me you NEVER feed them pasture/meadow hay only Oaten hay. Is this true as I have always fed a bit of each.
My husband and I have spent the whole day staring at the clock, waiting for the clock to show it is time to feed Joy but Joy isn't here.
So after 10 years what does one do when there are no piggies needing hand feeding. We have felt today dragged on and very tearful.
Due to droughts and bush fires hay is scarce, what hay can guinea pigs eat? We give Timothy hay in a bowl as here it doesn't come in bales and meadow/pasture hay. If there are any other hay please let us know. Thanks every-one. With the pasture/meadow hay it is crap and full of seeds. We DO get the best ones we can get. We get our hay same place as one of the vet nurses gets hers for her piggies.
She did say which confused me you NEVER feed them pasture/meadow hay only Oaten hay. Is this true as I have always fed a bit of each.
- ItsaZoo
- Supporter in 2023
I understand how strange it must feel to have that time on your hands Daisymay. We had dogs over the years that needed so much care as they got older. The last one had recurring issues for about a year and when she was gone I realized how much time I spent caring for her. I was sad and lonely, and that’s how I ended up adopting a guinea pig. I hope your family finds some peace and I wish you all well through the terrible fires.
- daisymay
- Supporter 2016-2021
Hard to believe it has been 5 years since you left Jan. Seems like yesterday we bought you home. You were quirky, loved the camera and such a little sweet-heart. I miss you so much! Sorry you suffered at the hands of vets. You deserved so much better. You stole my heart. RIP Cheeky Cherub! Be good!
Jan looking like she has something to say.
Jan looking adorable.
Jan hypnotised during toothbrush massage.
Jan looking like she has something to say.
Jan looking adorable.
Jan hypnotised during toothbrush massage.