I'm worried about Rosie.
- Paravati
- I GAVE, dammit!
Well, about three hours after the Lactulose and the Simethicone, his Bloat (saddlebag-feeling things of gas on the sides of his stomach) has disappeared. We fed him again and put his pellets and hay back in his cage. He was most pleased. We also gave him more Simethicone - The infant dose is listed as .3 mls, so we gave him .150 mls first and I just gave him another .2 mls (it's been a few hours and I don't want him gassy after eating 25 cc's of CC just now).
As I type this he is in his cage, purring like a little motor, as he struggles valiantly with a very large blade of hay.
As I type this he is in his cage, purring like a little motor, as he struggles valiantly with a very large blade of hay.
- Paravati
- I GAVE, dammit!
Update - Rosie seems to be doing wonderfully. He is eating, drinking, and pooping large unformed globs of firmer poop.
I am really surprised. I thought Bloat was a condition, like something that took a long time to resolve. Rosie's gas cleared up in a matter of hours. Was that not Bloat, then?
I was thinking about it, and came up with this: He's been fed on Critical Care/Pellet Mash for days on end, and yesterday actually ate 1/3 cup (A HUGE amount) of Proform Pellets. I am wondering if the sudden influx of "solid" food caused him to blow up like a balloon. Is that right? Should I continue to give him the Simethicone, even if I don't see any visible Bloat signs? How about the Lactulose?
I am really surprised. I thought Bloat was a condition, like something that took a long time to resolve. Rosie's gas cleared up in a matter of hours. Was that not Bloat, then?
I was thinking about it, and came up with this: He's been fed on Critical Care/Pellet Mash for days on end, and yesterday actually ate 1/3 cup (A HUGE amount) of Proform Pellets. I am wondering if the sudden influx of "solid" food caused him to blow up like a balloon. Is that right? Should I continue to give him the Simethicone, even if I don't see any visible Bloat signs? How about the Lactulose?
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- I GAVE, dammit!
I'm so sorry, Para, I was incredibly busy yesterday and today doesn't look any better. You can call me anytime today after 3PM but not between 9-10 pacific time. (West Wing, sorry) I will have my cell phone with me between 9am and 2pm. I think you ahve that number, if not, email me or call before 9 as Im leaving then
I think after not eating, then eating alot, pigs frequently get bloat. I think that is one concern about a pig not eating for a bit, is once they start back in that is common. I've never dealt with it, so I would have been no help anyway.
I think after not eating, then eating alot, pigs frequently get bloat. I think that is one concern about a pig not eating for a bit, is once they start back in that is common. I've never dealt with it, so I would have been no help anyway.
- Paravati
- I GAVE, dammit!
We just got back from the vet. Rosie did great!
His molars had overgrown, entrapping his tongue. He's apparently had the condition for quite a while. His tongue was permanently stuck out and you can see the indentation of the teeth.
Here are Rosie's teeth during the procedure:
Before:
Almost done:
If these links don't work you can view the pictures at
http://imageevent.com/paravati/rosiesteeth103003
His molars had overgrown, entrapping his tongue. He's apparently had the condition for quite a while. His tongue was permanently stuck out and you can see the indentation of the teeth.
Here are Rosie's teeth during the procedure:
Before:
Almost done:
If these links don't work you can view the pictures at
http://imageevent.com/paravati/rosiesteeth103003
- snowflakey
- E's Moriarity
Wow. Those are really graphic photos, great quality, really scary. I am so glad to hear Rosie is finally feeling better.