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[Kelly29]

Hi guys new to this site

[Catahoula]

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[NarwhalsRock]

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[shags]

Hi! welcome! Hope you injoy this site! Fun way to find good info about ur piggies!

[Kelly29]

I'm having a problem with my boy samson he carnt eat properly he's had his teeth done but that's not fixed the problem he was also on antibiotics which has upset his tummy so now he's hunched over he try's to eat but carnt any advice would b awesome? P.s he's going to the vets again today

[bpatters]

You say he's had his teeth fixed. Does that mean the vet clipped his front teeth? If so, they may have gotten them too short for him to be able to pick up his food, and you'll need to hand feed him for a while. Cut the food in matchstick-sized pieces and poke them behind his front teeth, and he should be able to chew them.

If that wasn't what was done, what did they do to "fix his teeth," and why did they need fixing?

What kind of antibiotic is he on? What is the strength? And how much is he taking?

He needs a probiotic if he's on antibiotics. Bene-Bac is a good one available at most pet stores, or in a pinch, you can use human acidophilus capsules. Just break one open, sprinkle it on some lettuce, and hand feed it to him. Give the probiotic an hour or so after he gets the antibiotic.

Good luck with him, and let us know how he's doing.

[Kelly29]

Hey just got back from the vets he's going to have X-ray on his jaw in a day or so coz the vet said there is nothin wrong with his teeth they are perfect after the treatment, he's been there all day so they could keep an eye on him, he wants food just carnt chew we know it's the antibiotics he was on baytril

[bpatters]

A guinea pig that won't eat is in grave danger of dying. If your pig is not eating, you need to be hand feeding him -- either food cut in matchstick-sized pieces if he'll eat them, or something else (Critical Care, Critter Be Better, pellet slurry) by syringe. If he's not eating anything, he needs 60 cc. of syringed food per day.

This is not something for you to take lightly. Your pig's life may depend on your making sure he's being fed 5-6 times a day. You're right, the cause is likely the Baytril, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't need a lot of help to recover.

[Kelly29]

Yeah we are feeding him recovery food by syringe, it like if he puts hard food in his mouth it's like he gets it stuck but nothing is stuck I'm so scared of him dying because we have just lost his brother, really great Your advice thank u so much

[Kelly29]

Yeah we are feeding him recovery food by syringe, its like if he puts hard food in his mouth it's like he gets it stuck but nothing is stuck I'm so scared of him dying because we have just lost his brother, really great Your advice thank u so much

[bpatters]

Was this an exotic vet that he saw?

The reason I ask is that "dog and cat" vets often cut pigs' teeth too short, or trim the front teeth when the back teeth are the problem. A guinea pig's front teeth almost NEVER need to be trimmed unless there's something wrong with the back ones that's causing the problem.

If he gets food in his mouth and can't swallow, there's a good chance that his molars are growing over his tongue, making it impossible for him to swallow. To diagnose that, the vet will need to take a good look inside his mouth, and he can't do that just by prying the pig's mouth open.

And you didn't say why he was on Baytril?

[Seese1]

Hi, I'm sure you will love this site, everyone is so helpful and kind. Including the administrators. welcome and have fun!

[Kelly29]

He was on the antibiotics just incase there was an infection his front teeth wernt done just his back ones

[Kelly29]

Well after all them visits to the vets and £300 later we ended up having samson put to sleep im so annoyed with the vets they are going to get some strong words from me im not happy at all 2 dead guinea pigs and alot of money spent, i dont care about the money i just want my boys back :'( but that isnt going to happen!