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Guinea pig not eating. Is this the end :-(

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Threeisme · 06/02/2021 18:06

Boar, aged 4. Normally lively and always hungry. Today is not eating and very still. He is recovering from broken teeth but has never lost his appetite before. Won't take veg from hand but will tolerate syringe feeds made from mushed up pellets. Can't get a vets appointment till Monday. Any advice to make him more comfortable and is he likely to rally? I'm not confident he will sadly.

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lightand · 06/02/2021 18:09

Not much advice I am afraid.
But is he warm enough?
Does he buddy up with another guinea pig or rabbit?
Has he got nice clean straw?

Threeisme · 06/02/2021 18:13

He's on fleece with lots of straw with his brother who is seemingly oblivious. They are currently cuddled up.

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lightand · 06/02/2021 19:25

Sounds nice. Hope he makes it.

Threeisme · 06/02/2021 19:45

Thank you for the advice. I hope so too. :-(

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lightand · 07/02/2021 10:04

How is he today?

Threeisme · 07/02/2021 10:57

Thank you for asking. Sadly he didn't make it through the night. We didn't expect him to because his decline was so sudden and rapid. Your advice helped us make him comfortable though.

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lightand · 07/02/2021 11:00

Oh no Sad
Glad to have been able to help.
Losing a pet is a sad thing. Take care.

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