Fuzzbutt's Medical
- Lynx
- Celebrate!!!
There are details on the amount to give on the diarrhea page (bottom of page):
https://www.guinealynx.info/diarrhea.html
https://www.guinealynx.info/diarrhea.html
Dosage information received via email from Allyson at Platinum Performance, Inc. who consulted their staff nutritionist:
Guinea Pigs 600-900 grams administer between 0.4cc-0.6cc total daily, split into 2-4 feedings.
Guinea Pigs 950-1400 grams administer between 0.7cc-1.0cc total daily, split into 2-4 feedings.
- GrannyJu1
- Supporter in '21
Took Fuzz back to vet due to her poops becoming increasingly more runny.
Fuzzbutt's over night area, or one of them. after less than 18 hours.
We tried the Metronidazole (with little change), but not tried the poop soup or bio-sponge yet. I know I've seen it in the forums many times but can't remember where: How do I mix the poop soup? Our credit card number was stolen so I can't order the bio-sponge until the new one arrives.
Dr K has now suggested changing her pellets from KMS to Mazuri to see if that makes a difference. Fuzz continues to lose weight.
On the upside, she has only one tiny spot of fungus left on her right flank. Hallelujah!
Fuzzbutt's over night area, or one of them. after less than 18 hours.
We tried the Metronidazole (with little change), but not tried the poop soup or bio-sponge yet. I know I've seen it in the forums many times but can't remember where: How do I mix the poop soup? Our credit card number was stolen so I can't order the bio-sponge until the new one arrives.
Dr K has now suggested changing her pellets from KMS to Mazuri to see if that makes a difference. Fuzz continues to lose weight.
On the upside, she has only one tiny spot of fungus left on her right flank. Hallelujah!
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Just mash up a pellet from a healthy pig in some water and syringe it to her. Or mix it in some critical care if she'll eat that.
A cecal poop from another pig is best, but good luck on getting one of those! You'll have to dig it out of the pig. A fresh fecal pellet will also work.
A cecal poop from another pig is best, but good luck on getting one of those! You'll have to dig it out of the pig. A fresh fecal pellet will also work.
- GrannyJu1
- Supporter in '21
I started Fuzz on the Bio-Sponge yesterday morning. Astoundingly, she had a very "clean" night last night!
How long do I keep her on it? This isn't like a permanent thing, correct? How long does she stay on it, and for what duration?
P.S. Mr. had the bright idea of smearing a small amount (1057 gram pig) on a piece of lettuce, and we hoped she'd eat that. Wonder of wonders, she did! So, she'll get this amount smeared on a piece of lettuce twice a day. We think this actually works out to a VERY small amount, twice a day. No promises on the actual amount, this is just my best guesstimate. Using this much will not overdose her.
Bio-Sponge for Fuzz 6.20.18
How long do I keep her on it? This isn't like a permanent thing, correct? How long does she stay on it, and for what duration?
P.S. Mr. had the bright idea of smearing a small amount (1057 gram pig) on a piece of lettuce, and we hoped she'd eat that. Wonder of wonders, she did! So, she'll get this amount smeared on a piece of lettuce twice a day. We think this actually works out to a VERY small amount, twice a day. No promises on the actual amount, this is just my best guesstimate. Using this much will not overdose her.
Bio-Sponge for Fuzz 6.20.18
- GrannyJu1
- Supporter in '21
I also ordered Oasis Vita Drops (high potency daily multivitamins) per our vet. I know I'm not supposed to put it in the water, so I thought I'd just sprinkle some on their pellets. Thoughts? At the time, the pigs were only getting lettuce for a veggy. This last week though, I've added back in all the usual "suspects" - tomato, bell pepper, carrots, and the (very seldom) kale. Should I not bother with the vitamins now?
- Lynx
- Celebrate!!!
So glad you saw improvement! I hope it continues! I would contact them about your questions. That's where I got the dose information. It may be that you can taper it or maintain at a lower dose (don't know). Or you may be able to quit altogether. You will know if it is working or not.
I believe the most important ingredient is bentonite (could be wrong). Bentonite is cool as it absorbs liquids and has many uses.
I believe the most important ingredient is bentonite (could be wrong). Bentonite is cool as it absorbs liquids and has many uses.