We are looking for some advice on what might be appropriate for a 2.5 year old intact male guinea pig.
Initially presented for second opinion dental disease. Irregular incisors and tongue entrapment found on PE. At that time, there was also generalized muscle wasting which we though was due to the teeth problems. Teeth trims were done under anesthesia and that seemed to provide some improvement but not 100%.
Blood work was unremarkable. But there was elevated hemoglobin and HCT despite therapy.
Receiving syringe feedings of Oxbow critical care with Ensure (40 ml/day) but the guinea pig is continuing to lose weight. This amount of feeding should be providing the guinea pig with adequate caloric intake. So now we are concerned about malabsorption vs. neoplasia.
Is there a specific herb that might aid in absorption of nutrients or suspect but unknown type neoplasia.
Thanks for your help!
Leticia