Kidney problems such as frequent urination and increased thirst
Paralysis, a weakness in the limbs and inability to move
Head tilt or wry neck
Eye inflammation, cataracts, weeping eyes and eye rolling
Loss of appetite followed by weight loss, which in turn can cause problems in the gut such as stasis
Neurological damage leading to convulsions and loss of balance.
Behavioural changes such as wanting to be completely alone, probably hiding in a corner.
While these are all symptoms of E Cuniculi infection they can also be caused by other problems, so do not immediately assume that the problem is E Cuniculi although keep it is mind for a vet to check as its rare in guinea pigs and could be over looked.
A blood test known as a titer will be needed for an accurate diagnosis.
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thank you for posting this information. Sadly, I think E Cuniculi killed our GPig Sid last week and today his friend Scruffy is very ill with the same symptoms. Very sad.
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous, we are so sorry to hear about Sid and we are sending healing wishes to Scruffy our thoughts are with you XXX
ReplyDeleteHeart broken this morning my Finn died, his brothers Tommy and Arthur were treated successfully 4 weeks ago , believed to have caught E Canniculli from the squirrels we get in the garden.
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