Benebac or Fibreplex
Hi!
One of my other threads on this was locked so I am restarting this one!
So, the guinea pigs poos are also REALLY smelly
I wouldn't say they are super suuupeerrr smelly or anything but there is definitely an odor.
Could this be caused by the stomach problems they are having (aka soft poos)?
Has anyone experienced and if so what did you do to fix it?
I did go to my vet, she still told me to use some Fibreplex, but I am still interested in suggestions to help the piggies.
And no, these are not the Cecal poos.
I have also been using PB8, a probiotic for humans.
I think I have used it for about 5 days or so, no difference.
Should I just wait for the Fibreplex *that will come in 2 weeks* and stop using this probiotic?
One of my other threads on this was locked so I am restarting this one!
So, the guinea pigs poos are also REALLY smelly
I wouldn't say they are super suuupeerrr smelly or anything but there is definitely an odor.
Could this be caused by the stomach problems they are having (aka soft poos)?
Has anyone experienced and if so what did you do to fix it?
I did go to my vet, she still told me to use some Fibreplex, but I am still interested in suggestions to help the piggies.
And no, these are not the Cecal poos.
I have also been using PB8, a probiotic for humans.
I think I have used it for about 5 days or so, no difference.
Should I just wait for the Fibreplex *that will come in 2 weeks* and stop using this probiotic?
- Lynx
- Celebrate!!!
The probiotic should be okay. Be sure you read www.guinealynx.info/diarrhea.html to understand better what may be happening. An overgrowth of bad bacteria can lead to odor and serious issues.
Describe the diet you are providing.
Describe the diet you are providing.
- Sef
- I dissent.
You had multiple threads on the same subject, which is why one or more were closed.
In another thread on the same topic, I asked the same question about diet and the OP responded:
1/1/2019, 10:35 pm
In the morning they get a slice of bell pepper, a big green leaf of lettuce, and then I mix in whatever vegetables I have at home.Sometimes they get greenbeans, spinach, carrots *not a lot*, baby corn, cherry tomatoes *I dont give these often*, bean sprouts, etc. I also give them 1 small slice of fruit a week. I also feed them at night.
In another thread on the same topic, I asked the same question about diet and the OP responded:
1/1/2019, 10:35 pm
In the morning they get a slice of bell pepper, a big green leaf of lettuce, and then I mix in whatever vegetables I have at home.Sometimes they get greenbeans, spinach, carrots *not a lot*, baby corn, cherry tomatoes *I dont give these often*, bean sprouts, etc. I also give them 1 small slice of fruit a week. I also feed them at night.
- GrannyJu1
- Supporter in '21
Yes, I use Bio-Sponge on one of my babies - Fuzzbutt. She's had soft and smelly poos as far back as I can remember (she's 5 years old now), and nothing else has helped. I can't keep her off the B-S or the "icks" come back, but I can keep her off for a few days at time if I'm careful to give it to her at least once every few days. I've been using it for close to a year now, I think. The people at Platinum have worked with me and assure me that it's safe for daily use, even for guinea pigs. :o)
Reading Fuzzbutt's medical thread might make a little better sense.
Reading Fuzzbutt's medical thread might make a little better sense.