Gabriel
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Gabriel is a young intact male guinea pig. He is nearly solid chocolate, and was estimated to be 1.5-2 years of age upon intake in late December 2008.
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Pre-Surrender History
ACR&S was contacted about Gabriel (née Hershey) in early December 2008 by his owner:
I have A guinea pig he is one and a half give or take. I got him for my daughter she is five now and She is severly allergic to him. She wasn't at first but it keeps getting worse. I was wondering if you had room for one more because he is a very sweet guinea pig and it breaks my heart to have to give him up. But he doesnt get the attention he deserves here. I play with him when I can but its just not the same as it should be. Also about a month ago his hair fell out and he started to itch ALOT!!! so I got some anti itch spray and I sprayed him a couple times and he got better and his hair is staring to grow back. About a week ago he was acting lathargic and drinking water like crazy I noticed he had a puddle of poo around him so I started treating him for wet tail. He didn't improve much so I took him to the vet. The vet said he might have ring worm or something else. And he gave me some medicine that he said might work.And It could be contagious to me. ( I know the ring worm is, but he was saying a parasite of some kind) Basically he didn't know. I just want to be totally honest with you. I really wanted to find him a good home before he got sick, but I know you guys will take care of him even if he is sick
When our volunteer, Brenda, in SC picked up poor Gabriel, she called us crying because poor Gabriel was nearly bald, seizuring uncontrollably, and his eyes were swollen shut.
Medical History
2008
December 21 - Immediately upon intake, Gabriel was rushed to the emergency vet in Duncan, SC, and saw Dr. Hurlbert. He was given Valium to help quell his seizures so that he could be transported north to Andrea in Charlotte, and was given antibiotics to try and prevent secondary infections.
Treatment was continued with Revolution, Benadryl, and other skin treatments.
Partner
Gabriel entered the rescue alone.
Foster History
Gabriel fostered with Andrea in Charlotte.
Adoption History
None
Death
Gabriel died on Saturday, December 27, 2009. He had eaten all of his vegetables well the night before, and seemed to be improving, slowly but surely. At some point during the night, he laid down next to his food bowl and did not rise again.
