Hey, just joined this forum, although I have looked through it quite a bit in the past for help in buliding cages, getting the right kind of food and bedding, etc.
Anyway, this kinda came up recently... and without getting deep into details, I think my guinea pig has diabetes. Basically, she drinks a lot of water, passes a lot of urine (to the point it makes a terrible mess), eats a lot but has been losing weight. I took a close look at her eyes and they appear cloudy, indicating cataracts...
Basically it's all the symptoms of diabetes, and when I take her to a vet I full expect that diagnosis.
The point of my question isn't to re-confirm my suspicions, but to ask if anyone has a diabetic guinea pig. I've read that guinea pigs can receive diabetic shots or oral medication which in theory can help them live a full, normal life.
I guess I'm just wondering how much these treatments would cost, and how much of her quality of life would return.
Alternatively, would euthanization be acceptable?
TIA
Anyway, this kinda came up recently... and without getting deep into details, I think my guinea pig has diabetes. Basically, she drinks a lot of water, passes a lot of urine (to the point it makes a terrible mess), eats a lot but has been losing weight. I took a close look at her eyes and they appear cloudy, indicating cataracts...
Basically it's all the symptoms of diabetes, and when I take her to a vet I full expect that diagnosis.
The point of my question isn't to re-confirm my suspicions, but to ask if anyone has a diabetic guinea pig. I've read that guinea pigs can receive diabetic shots or oral medication which in theory can help them live a full, normal life.
I guess I'm just wondering how much these treatments would cost, and how much of her quality of life would return.
Alternatively, would euthanization be acceptable?
TIA