How can I relieve my guinea pig of pain from arthritis?
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well is she still eating?
She’s probably having digestive failure due to her advanced age. Herbivores, grass and grain eaters, have bacteria in there stomachs to digest the plant matter they have eaten. Formulated alfalfa pellets are very high fiber, protein, and fats. This is harder and harder for the older pig to digest. I would suggest a diet change, look up health recipe alternatives to pellets. You will have a lot more work to do in the feeding area, making sure to provide a balanced diet of vegetables, hays, grains, and other things. Also soak the pellets in a warm water, or juice solution can make the food more appetizing and easier to chew and digest. As some chondrotin glucosamin (not spelled right) the same stuff you can give a dog in his food bowl. Cut down the amount as much as possible. This can aid in his joint mobility. I have many old piggers in my life, I had one that lived 13 years. This is what i had to do for the poor fella. He died on his own when he was ready. If you think yours is in serious pain and discomfort, by all means help him into the next life peacefully.
If you dont want to syringe feed her for the remaining days, then I suggest helping her on to her next life.
Ask your vet about Rimadyl. It will be hard on her kidneys and possibly reduce her time by a few days, but she will be out of pain.
I’d go back to the vet for pain meds.
There are ones that can be injected for pets that hurt too much to eat it.
Get a vet opinion about euthanasia. Usually, not eating, not walking and excruciating pain mean a gentle end for our beloved pets. After all, you don’t want the last memory of your pet to be pain.