Meet Wilfred and Wolfgang

We rescued Wilfred as a companion for Walter. Unfortunately, Walter developed acute kidney failure and very suddenly passed away. 
Wilfred was very depressed. We adopted Wolfgang from Tiny Paws MCR to keep Wilfred company.

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Wilfred:

Wilfred's previous home didn't want him due to him not getting along with their dogs. As a result, he was then housed outside the front of their house (despite living in an indoor-cage) until someone collected him. Fortunately, that someone was us.

After we arrived home, we thoroughly checked Wilfred over. We estimated him to be approximately 4-6 months old and, apart from some matted fur, he was in good health 

Wilfy is a grumpy boar with a huge personality - with bundles of cheekiness, too.

Wolfgang:

Tiny Paws MCR appealed to try and find a special owner for an approximately 3-years-old disabled-boar - George.

George has osteoarthritis of the lower spine, and in one of his hind-knees, he also has splayed hips. He suffers from secondary perineal sac impactions because his arthritis prevents him from being able to thoroughly empty his anal sac. He requires assistance twice a day to remove faecal matter and sebaceous secretions from his perineal sac. George is prescribed non-steroidals BID to help alleviate the pain and inflammation stemming from his osteoarthritis.

We decided to apply for adoption.  We loved the idea of helping a guinea pig in need!

Tiny Paws MCR carefully vetted us to see if we could provide George with the care he needed. They decided we were suitable (yay), however, was George suitable for Wilfy? They wanted to monitor a neutral-ground bonding process between the two boars before they decided if we could take George home.

The neutral-ground session went extremely well, and we were all happy that George and Wilfy would form a stable bond.

Once we got home, we neutralised the Guinea pig's room.

It didn't take long before Wolfgang (previously named George) and Wilfred were good friends and were comfortable living together.

Confirming CRD diagnosis:

Wolfgang developed an upper-respiratory infection. Tiny Paws MCR had mentioned him suffering from a previous URI that was, fortunately, controlled with a course of antibiotics. The reoccurring infections were suggestive of a chronic respiratory disease.

The word "chronic" literally means constantly reoccurring, or persistent long-term - it doesn't describe the severity of illness.

Chronic respiratory diseases are common amongst rats, mice, guinea pigs, and rarely degus. Mycoplasma pulmonis is ubiquitous and by far the most important infective agent for CRD in mice and rats. In Guinea pigs, mycoplasma pulmonis is isolated but without clinical disease.

Bordetella bronchiseptica, Streptococcus pneumonia (zoonotic?), Streptococcus Zooepidermicus, Pasteurella pneumotropica, and Chlamydophila caviae are common causes for disease in guinea pigs - Adenovirus is also a cause for disease, however, this is mainly in lab animals.

Untreated URIs are often fatal in Guinea pigs, and they can deteriorate very quickly - prompt intervention is a necessity.

Wolfy was introduced to oral Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (antibiotic), and we were advised to nebulize F10 antiseptic preparation solution BID. Wolfy was already prescribed Metacam/Meloxicam (NSAID) for osteoarthritic pain, but his painkillers were going to provide relief for his URI as well.  

Wolfy made a full recovery one month later, and TMPS was discontinued.