Oh great....a REALLY gravid female!

[Stitchex]

Bump, need some advice on this =(.

 

[jakemyster44]

blood? Does she have any marks on her body? If not (and it is indeed blood) then I'd be concerned about blood coming from her vent maybe? I'd give her a warm soak, and try to get a picture of her underside. I would like to see the size of the eggs, and what her vent looks like.

 

[Stitchex]

I think there may be a few marks on her feet, but she's been in the humid hide for a few days now. I'll try to get a pic soon.

 

[Stitchex]

Her belly seems smaller than from last week, and I couldn't see the eggs as clearly.

***I got off most of the stuck shed while I gave her a soak

Here's a pic of one of her cuts, I put Neosporin with no pain reliever on it after

 

[jakemyster44]

Okay, thats a bit of a relief. I'd be really worried if she didn't have any cuts. When I check my females for eggs, I like to pick there back legs up, and let their front legs stay on a desk or table top. Kind of like doing the "wheel Barrow". It lets you see the eggs really clearly. Here's a picture that demonstrates it well:

As you can see, the eggs get pretty darn big before they are layed. The female pictured layed thse eggs a few days after the picture was taken. From the pictures, it looks like they still have some developing to do. I'd just keep your vet updated, but dont think that at the moment a visit is in order. Keep us posted!

 

[Stitchex]

I remember that pic, it looks like she's doing a handstand lol. Thanks Jake, I'll keep you guys posted.

 

[Stitchex]

STILL no eggs, a bit worried over here. Should I leave a message for the vet, asking what to do? She hasn't eaten in quite a while, at least a month. Not overly active, but moving around. I offered food two nights, she seemed interested yet did not eat. I really want my girl to pull through and feel better soon.

 

[jakemyster44]

I think calling the vet would be a good idea, just to see what they say.

 

[Stitchex]

YAY! She's reabsorbing the eggs again, but still not eating. So, I'm giving her a "carnivore baby formula" two/three times a day. I got this from the vet's, the brand is Oxbow, Hay Company. Has anyone ever heard of them?

 

[Kitsune]

All I know about Oxbow is that they "make" Timothy Hay and other types of Hay for Guinea pigs and the like~ lol. :x

 

[Saphira]

I have been feeding my leo the Oxbow Carnivore Care since May...FWIW...

 

[Stitchex]

Rachael, FWIW? What do you think of it? Thanks guys, I feel really comforted knowing that they make guinea food too xD.

 

[Saphira]

Well so far...I like it. She doesn't really I don't think but she hasn't lost any weight so I am happy and the vet says she looks really well cared for.

 

[Stitchex]

Cool, thanks^^.

 

[Stitchex]

WOOHOO! Amber ate! I turned off the lights in the room, let loose some large crickets in her tank, and she went right after them*dance* Yes!!!