Thanks so much Iluvmypigs
The vet today gave her fluids and the long acting/3-day pain med. She also looked in her mouth thoroughly and didn't see any injuries or causes of her not eating and drooling. She wasn't sure why. She mentioned something about maybe kidney disease. We have her back at home now and are going to continue with the force feeding etc. The vet said if she's not eating on her own within 3 days that she should be hospitalized and put an IV and have bloodwork and more looking into other causes besides her teeth. I'm not really sure what to make of it or what will happen next everything is just stressful and I'm still very worried about us leaving town in 12 days. I asked the vet about the boarding they offer as well but she said she would want her to be eating on her own by then. So, if she is not eating on her own within 12 days I don't know how she would survive us being gone for the 6 nights. My mom would do her best force feeding but I don't know if it would be enough as she's gone full time at work, and she is also allergic to guinea pigs so it would be a huge thing to ask of her anyway. I'm kind of at a loss, thinking about the possibility of having to cancel the whole trip will put us out of non refundable several thousand dollars and have to cancel some important business plans as well. I'm trying to stay positive and just continue with the force feeding but so far no improvements
The vet today gave her fluids and the long acting/3-day pain med. She also looked in her mouth thoroughly and didn't see any injuries or causes of her not eating and drooling. She wasn't sure why. She mentioned something about maybe kidney disease. We have her back at home now and are going to continue with the force feeding etc. The vet said if she's not eating on her own within 3 days that she should be hospitalized and put an IV and have bloodwork and more looking into other causes besides her teeth. I'm not really sure what to make of it or what will happen next everything is just stressful and I'm still very worried about us leaving town in 12 days. I asked the vet about the boarding they offer as well but she said she would want her to be eating on her own by then. So, if she is not eating on her own within 12 days I don't know how she would survive us being gone for the 6 nights. My mom would do her best force feeding but I don't know if it would be enough as she's gone full time at work, and she is also allergic to guinea pigs so it would be a huge thing to ask of her anyway. I'm kind of at a loss, thinking about the possibility of having to cancel the whole trip will put us out of non refundable several thousand dollars and have to cancel some important business plans as well. I'm trying to stay positive and just continue with the force feeding but so far no improvements