[CavyMama]

UPDATE: I took Gus to the vet today. She said other than the crusties and mucus, his eyes look great (not red or swollen) and he's dehydrated but not that badly. She said his kidneys feel fine too.

She gave him a big dose of Bene-bac and said that I should get some jars of babyfood (she suggested squash, green beans, etc) and mix the bene-bac with the baby food in the syringe so the bitter taste of the med is lessened. She also said to have regular food available to him for whenever he is ready to have some.

I gave him almost one full syringe of the baby food tonight, plus I syringe fed him some water. He fell asleep right on my lap (which he's never done before) and even did the leg sticking out, thing. So HOPEFULLY this means he is at least feeling comfortable.

However, he's got this twitch thing going on. I'm not sure what's causing it but even when he was sleeping, he had this small jerking twitch.

Anyway, now that I can get some food/nutrients in him through the baby food and some meds in him for the diarrhea and water for the dehydration, I'm hoping this means he will soon be on the road to recovery.

Positive thoughts and/or prayers are welcome.