Hi there everybody!
First, I want to start by saying that I am in love with this site and the guinea lynx info site, it ALMOST saved my little Peanut's life.
Before I get to my questionn, I want to start off talking a little bit about myself. I'm from Canada and I am a proud owner of 2 pigs ( I had three, but again, i'll get to that in a sec.) Their names are Gizmo(Short haired) and Chaz(Abby.) And they've both been adopted from our local shelter . I share everybodies opinions on here and appreciate all the information on here and on guinea lynx.
Alright, so about 2 weeks ago I noticed a drastic change in my third piggy's attitude. He became very lethargic and his eyes seemed a little yucky. I immediatley remembered these symptoms and realised that he could possibly have an URI. I took him to the vet that afternoon and the vet gave him a shot of antibiotics and I was to give him the rest everyday for about a week and a half. The Doctor also mentioned to me that the chances were slim, but I wanted to do whatever I could so I payed for the medication anyways. Sadly, the doctor was right and my little Peanut is now with all of the other Guinea Pigs in the sky:melodrama These was my first pet loss and it's been hard dealing with it, but I'm already considering a new friend. My question is, should I clean everything that belonged to Peanut? like the things only he used during laptime and such? Could this be contageous too? Could it Peanuts germs harm humans? I couldnt find anything about this and was hoping someone here could tell me!?
Thanks very much and I look forward to participating in the forum!lol
PS: When it comes to new piggy, I'd appreciate any opinnons on what type of breed to get and name possibilities etc etc. I must get over my little loss first!
First, I want to start by saying that I am in love with this site and the guinea lynx info site, it ALMOST saved my little Peanut's life.
Before I get to my questionn, I want to start off talking a little bit about myself. I'm from Canada and I am a proud owner of 2 pigs ( I had three, but again, i'll get to that in a sec.) Their names are Gizmo(Short haired) and Chaz(Abby.) And they've both been adopted from our local shelter . I share everybodies opinions on here and appreciate all the information on here and on guinea lynx.
Alright, so about 2 weeks ago I noticed a drastic change in my third piggy's attitude. He became very lethargic and his eyes seemed a little yucky. I immediatley remembered these symptoms and realised that he could possibly have an URI. I took him to the vet that afternoon and the vet gave him a shot of antibiotics and I was to give him the rest everyday for about a week and a half. The Doctor also mentioned to me that the chances were slim, but I wanted to do whatever I could so I payed for the medication anyways. Sadly, the doctor was right and my little Peanut is now with all of the other Guinea Pigs in the sky:melodrama These was my first pet loss and it's been hard dealing with it, but I'm already considering a new friend. My question is, should I clean everything that belonged to Peanut? like the things only he used during laptime and such? Could this be contageous too? Could it Peanuts germs harm humans? I couldnt find anything about this and was hoping someone here could tell me!?
Thanks very much and I look forward to participating in the forum!lol
PS: When it comes to new piggy, I'd appreciate any opinnons on what type of breed to get and name possibilities etc etc. I must get over my little loss first!