dongzheng410's request for ill hamster advice [edit: guinea pig]

[Lynx]

An image you sent, I thought was an abscess on the back. Apparently this is an ear infection? Has it been cleaned out and treated?

[dongzheng410]

It has never been treated before, because of this reason. I have been going to the hospital for check-ups, but the doctors always say that there is nothing wrong with his ears. I started treating him at home two days ago by giving him an external deworming treatment. This was prompted by the results of his most recent urine and stool tests. The kidney damage is quite severe; prior examinations did not indicate this issue. I need to administer medication to him immediately. However, I do not have a doctor on hand to assist me, which is why I need your help. Because he now appears to have a very poor appetite, is frequently drowsy, and after using Itraconazole for four days, a check-up revealed that the damage was severe. I stopped the treatment, and afterward, it was discovered that his weight had dropped to 890. Yesterday, I started using itraconazole again, and today is September 10th. Following Catie Cavy's advice, I didn't dare to give him more ivermectin. I feel that if this condition isn't treated immediately, it could be extremely dangerous. I'm very anxious about this situation and would appreciate any guidance you can offer. Thank you.

[Lynx]

Does there seem to be a growth in the ear? Is this loose matter like pus that can be removed? Unsure what the photo shows.

I don't recall his prior weight but if the weight loss is significant, you will need to hand feed.
https://www.guinealynx.info/handfeeding.html

[dongzheng410]

I don't know how to tell if anything's growing there, or how to clean it. I'm terribly afraid of insects, actually.

[dongzheng410]

He appears to have a slight fever. Should I administer ivermectin and anti-inflammatory medication at this stage?

[dongzheng410]

FCZ

Fluconazole, abbreviated as FCZ, is a triazole broad-spectrum antifungal drug commonly used in the treatment of infectious diseases caused by Candida, Cryptococcus and other sensitive fungi. As This drug should be able to treat his intestinal fungus, but his urinary tract damage I don't know if this drug is okay, I think I should stop itraconazole at the moment and replace it with this drug, I'll send you the dosage of this drug, and you'll tell me how to give it to him okay, first of all I've got this drug as a tablet it's specification is 50 MG a piece, my piggy is 909g now.

[dongzheng410]

In fact, I have carefully read every article and every column in the link you sent me, firstly, because there are some errors in the Chinese and English translations, and secondly, there may be some differences in the corresponding names of the medicines, so I'm afraid that there may be some errors in the use of the medicines that I can actually apply, so I still have to talk to you to make sure that the medicines and the methods of using them are accurate and correct.
Now my side of the doctor is not any favour can help me, I can only rely on your guidance and do it yourself to help him solve the problem.

[Lynx]

As I believe I said earlier that I do not have a medical background. There are questions you ask I cannot give advice on - and my advice is generally based on the research I did for the guide, along with whatever I can remember that might be helpful from forum members who have posted.

I am sorry I that I have some problems understanding your questions and answering them correctly from a medical point of view.

[dongzheng410]

That's okay, you have enough knowledge to help me. Firstly, you mentioned an ear infection and I noticed a small amount of white blood cells in his faeces. In addition to the fungal infection, yeast is also a source of infection and has begun to multiply. In addition to the fungal infection, yeast is also a source of infection and has begun to multiply. In my faecal examination, the item was marked with three plus signs. So based on the above judgement of a fungal infection of the intestinal tract, and a recurrence of cystitis in the urinary system, do you think it would be better to use an antifungal medication in conjunction with an anti-inflammatory medication, or just an antifungal medication? I'll post the drugs I've investigated here for you to help me, the antifungal drugs are itraconazole and fluconazole.

[dongzheng410]

Should I try it? Should I first draw 0.09cc of 1% ivermectin in a 1cc syringe? Then draw 0.81cc of olive oil, shake well for 15 seconds and feed it all into his mouth and leave it for 7 days. For example, after taking ivermectin this Sunday, it will be given again next Sunday. Also at the moment why is it that after I deworm him all the worms I see are alive? This was before I used the ivermectin and I was trying to get your approval before doing so!

[Lynx]

This page should help you calculate the dose.
https://www.guinealynx.info/calculate_dose.html

You need the weight of your guinea pig, the concentration of the solution, and the dosage you intend to give in mg/kg for the manner you are administering the drug. Ivermectin comes in many forms. There are "pour-ons" that are only applied topically and injectables. These injectables can also be used topically and orally at the correct doses. The pour-ons contain ingredients intended to only be used topically.

The bugs pictures you sent are small beetles. They are not a pest of guinea pigs and would not be killed by contact with your pet. They are in your environment and may have crawled on the guinea pig if there is an open sore or infected ear.

[dongzheng410]

Sure, is it okay if I give you a bath? She has already taken the first dose of Ivermectin, along with Enrofloxacin and Itraconazole.