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I've just pignapped the neighbour's guinea pig!

you did good bro, we need our resident expert here to deliver the technical advice needed @Zookeeper Gabe

also fuck that bitch downstairs, dont give her back the guinea pig
 
pinger said:
Fuck you guys, I'm no Guinea pig expert
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Good on you for trying to help the dude out.
 
In the future, call animal control. Basically they’re animal police. They’ll come and take her animals from her and fine her.

Then you stroll over and be like “WTF is happening here. Who are you people bugging this poor lady with these exquisite tan legs? I’m so sorry this is happening Ms. Is there anything I can do? Do you want to wrap your legs around me?”
 
Dude, just google the symptoms and what they need to eat. And what you need to do for it when it has the symptoms you described. You can find all kinds of info online



https://www.justanswer.com/pet/1asqe-guinea-pig-laying-its-side-seems-unable.html

http://animals.mom.me/mean-guinea-pig-turns-its-side-11511.html

http://www.guinealynx.info/emergencymedicalguide.html



Heatstroke
Guinea pigs can become overheated very quickly. You should never leave your guinea pig somewhere where he will be exposed to direct or even partial sunlight even for a short period of time. Guinea pigs can suffer heatstroke in less than an hour if temperatures are extreme. A guinea pig who is overheated may lie on his side and appear to be struggling for breath. He will be hot to your touch and may even feel floppy or limp. If you believe your guinea pig is overheated, you need to get him out of the sun immediately and rush him to the vet.

The Scared Guinea Pig
Some guinea pigs will roll over and appear to play dead, normally lying on their backs, when they're very frightened. If something is distressing your guinea pig, such as another animal or a loud noise, and you see him roll over on his back, you should attempt to remove the frightening stimuli and wait for his behavior to return to normal.


ANOREXIA
Not eating is extremely serious, as your pet's system will shut down with dire consequences. After as few as 16 to 20 hours of anorexia, liver cells begin to break down and from then on, your pig will only get worse. If your guinea pig is not eating, get to a vet immediately to determine the cause and begin treatment.
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See also:Anorexia and Hand Feeding







Also, one of those sites above said that if they're not moving much and laying in their side, it could be infection or a virus. It might need an anti inflammatory shot of some kind. Or it might just pass if it's a virus. They said to keep it clean from it's own urine because urine does burn them. So you did the right thing helping the little guy out, TS.




A guinea pig's health can deteriorate very quickly. By the time problems become apparent, illnesses may be life-threatening. Guinea pigs very seldom get over an illness without help. Prompt, competent veterinary care is crucial to saving the life of a sick guinea pig. When caught early, most illnesses can be cured fairly easily with a course of antibiotics safe for guinea pigs. Find a guinea pig-knowledgeable exotics vet soon after adopting a guinea pig so you know whom to contact in an emergency.

Do not hesitate to seek competent veterinary care if you suspect your pig is ill.
Signs of illness and possible causes:

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Refusal to eat or drink (anorexia) -- URI, Malocclusion, other
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Weight Loss -- Malocclusion, other
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Labored breathing, wheezing -- URI, Circulatory Problems, other
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Crusty eyes, sneezing -- URI, other
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Rough or puffed-up coat -- URI, other
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Swollen abdomen -- BLOAT, other
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Dull and/or receding eyes -- URI, other
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Lethargy, hunched posture -- URI, other
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Drooling -- Malocclusion, other
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Watery diarrhea -- Diarrhea, other
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No feces -- Anorexia (not eating), Bloat, other
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Unable to urinate -- Bladder Stones, other
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Blood in urine -- UTI, Bladder Stones, Pyometra, other
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Bleeding from rectal area -- UTI, Bladder Stones, Pyometra, Retained Placenta, other
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Limping, hopping -- Injury, Vitamin or Mineral Deficiency, Arthritis, other
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Hair loss, excessive scratching -- Mange Mites, Fungal Infection, other
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Loss of balance -- Ear Infection, Injury, Poisoning, other
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Delivery problems -- Dystocia, Retained Placenta, otherAny behavior unusual for your pig, such as facing a corner and being slow to respond, can be an indication your guinea pig is seriously ill.




First Aid

- Learn to recognize the first signs of sickness: changes in your pigs attitude, eating habits, level of activity, weight, etc.
- See a vet ASAP. Even the best vet won't be able to diagnose your pig by phone, let alone treat it!
- Isolate the sick pig from other animals, particularly other pigs. He might be contagious.
- Keep the sick pig in a warm (not overheated) room.
- As always, give him as much hay and pellets as he wants, but also his favorite fruit or veggies.
- If he is not eating by himself, you ABSOLUTLEY have to force feed him 3 to 4 times a day. See the hand feeding article for tips.
- Never give your pig medication that has not been prescribed by a knowledgeable vet that has examined the animal.
- Don't change the bedding. That way, the vet can see feces and urine.
- Often, the only sign is that the pig refuses to eat or eats less than usual. This alone, remember, is enough to understand that there is an emergency. Only a vet can diagnose, don't try to do it yourself."







One of these links say not to let a vet prescribe a guinea pig Amoxycillin because it's fatal to guinea pigs
 
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Just to let you know, if the thing dies on your hands, you're going to get all the blame. Even though it's not your fault. It just looks bad that you took it from her backyard and it died in your home. You are doing the right thing though.
 
Was expecting a thread full guys shitting on him for fucking around with a guineapig. This was actually heartwarming. Hope Sherpig pulls through
 
Oh and don’t you give him back to that cunt.
I hope she gets syphilis.
 
OMGstreetfight said:
Just to let you know, if the thing dies on your hands, you're going to get all the blame. Even though it's not your fault. It just looks bad that you took it from her backyard and it died in your home. You are doing the right thing though.
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Fuck that. Opie should grow some balls and tell the cunt bitch that she’s a cunt bitch that shouldn’t have animals bc she’s a dumb cunt bitch that kills them.

. . . Cunt bitch

Lol.
 
Yeah it did already cross my mind if the gp dies the owner could blame me. Well i'm gonna have to see what happens, i couldn't ignore the animal when it was clearly in distress.

Actually he/she just started lapping some water for the first time so that very encouraging. Tomorrow i'll go buy some greens and a carrot.[i've been checking out gp forums for tips on food.]
 
Kardashians said:
Fuck that. Opie should grow some balls and tell the cunt bitch that she’s a cunt bitch that shouldn’t have animals bc she’s a dumb cunt bitch that kills them.

. . . Cunt bitch

Lol.
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You shouldn't hold back. Keep going.
 
Someone asked if the gp was pooing or weeing? Well, drum roll, it just did a poo, and earlier it pee'd on my leg when he was on my lap.
I'll have to wait a few hours before i can get any veges, it's 2.20am down here. I'm about to search for any gp rescue groups in Brisbane, there is a good chance there is.
 
Tuf_guy said:
Give him/her a bit of banana. That should get the appetite going, if there's hope; that's like dessert for them.. Lettuce (something other than iceberg).

And water... hopefully you have the water bottle they use.
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This. Mushed up food. Bananas or mushed up peas or something. And water. You can force feed them those things. Just a little but of that can get them going.
 
Loiosh said:
I have a sneaking suspicion @Zookeeper Gabe 's experience with guinea pigs is most likely feeding them to snakes.
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Lol. While true in some instances I have also cared for many as non feeders. We have a few in our education animal collection.

There's some good advice in this thread, hydration right away would be the best thing. If they eat and aren't properly hydrated that can cause more issues. Pedialyte is a great place to start, you may need to syringe feed it to him though.

If you aren't planning on keeping him long term I would look into guinea pig rescues in your area/shelter that would take him in. He's probably going to need veterinary care, just lie about how you found him. Just say you Found him in a box in a park, clearly abandoned.
 
Well it's Monday morning and i went to the supermarket earlier on to get some veges. She spent the night in the bedroom in a small cage i still had from my rat owning days.[see my avatar] I did get her to eat a few blade of grass and drink so water as well overnight.

Ended up getting some carrots, zuchinni, alfafa sprouts, grapes, banana, and some leafy stuff too.
The grapes and the sprouts obviously contain some liquid as well.
I put the gp[should come up with a name] back in the hutch outside, in case the cow arrives home. I cleaned the small enclosed area first though.

I noticed when i lifted the lid[roof] of the hutch up the air inside was almost as warm as a hairdryer. It was sitting there in the really hot Qld sun, getting to 35 degrees today, with no shade. It was like an oven and a hairdryer in one, a 'hairoven' or even an 'ovendryer,' one of the two anyway!
So i lifted it up and placed it under a large bush in the corner of the yard, now most of it is in shade and will be a lot cooler hopefully.
God, when she gets home and sees the hutch has been moved i'm certain shes gonna go mental! Maybe she will surprize me and be thankful that i've tried to give some relief to her 'beloved' pocket-pet? Place your bets gentlemen!

I put a bunch of the sprouts, cut up a grape, finely chopped a little carrot and zuchinni, next to the gp a little while ago and propped him/her up against the side of the cage. He immediately got stuck into the sprouts, and they and the other things had just come out of the fridge too, so it must of felt nice for the poor thing.
I check soon to see how she is.
If the owner isn't back when it gets dark i'll grab the gp and bring him back upstair for the night, she'll no doubt need another bath too.

I looked up guinea pig rescues and there are two in brisbane, so if she say she doesn't want the animal anymore i'll start ringing the carer's phone numbers that are listed.
To be honest, i really don't think the little thing will recover. And i'm also sure the woman will not be happy about taken the gp to a vet for anything except to be put to sleep either.[which may be the best thing i suppose?]

I simply cannot take the animal in for myself. I had pet rats for a number of years and i absolutely love them so much, but it was just too heartbreaking. They would get so ill, i'm sure there are no other animals on the planet that get so sick, so often.
I had 14 rats over a few years and 11 ended up having to be put to sleep. Having to decide when a little rattie dies is so awful and i always cried. Over the years the emotional pain just increased, i didn't get used to it.
They end up getting mycoplasmosis, mammary tumours, pituatory tumours, strokes, and other things. The myco is the worst and most common thing, it's shocking and evil.
Also like i think i mentioned in another thread i spent a over $4000 on vet bills over all that time, and i don't work! They were on medication most of the time.
I really miss them and the fun they'd bring to my life but i can't take that kind of sadness anymore.
I have tons of pics of them and even have the name of my favourite rat and an outline drawing of a rat on one of my inner forearms. Her name was Penguin!
 
Timothy hay is also really important for them to have to eat, don't give it too much fruit because it will get diarrhea and dehydrate super quick.

Good on ya for helping
 
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