Pippin's Tummy Troubles (Long)
I am more and more convinced this is a tooth problem. Pippin’s appetite has increased, his poops and pees are near-perfect and his farting/tummy gurgling is practically zero. A couple hours ago I gave him and Pandora each a romaine leaf (Pippin seems to tolerate it better now). While Pandora ripped into hers like a buzz saw, Pippin tore his apart strip by strip and nibbled. It took him a LOT longer and he didn’t even finish the whole leaf.
Also, it used to be when I gave him parsley he would eat the curly leaves and leave the stems. Now it’s just the other way around – he usually eats just the stems and not the leaves. And he eats hay one strand at a time, like spaghetti.
Any input? Thanks!
Also, it used to be when I gave him parsley he would eat the curly leaves and leave the stems. Now it’s just the other way around – he usually eats just the stems and not the leaves. And he eats hay one strand at a time, like spaghetti.
Any input? Thanks!
My poor baby! Pippin was doing pretty well when I got home from work around 9:30 AM ET – weight up a little, slurping up Critical Care etc. Then when I picked him up around noon to feed him I noticed something sticking out of his butt. I thought it was a butt crayon or a piece of Carefresh but it turned out to be his penis. It looked a tiny bit red on the end but he didn’t seem to be in much pain. As of around 5PM ET it hadn’t gone back in.
I did a forum search and found out this is a relatively common problem in older boars. Then I called the emergency vet and she said to bring him in rather than waiting for his regular appointment Tuesday. So I am taking him in when I get off work at midnight.
To make things more fun, I have not heard from the mold people. And I have my period and am bleeding like a stuck pig, no pun intended. And a guy I’ve been crazy about called three times today. I didn’t answer and he didn’t leave any messages.
I did a forum search and found out this is a relatively common problem in older boars. Then I called the emergency vet and she said to bring him in rather than waiting for his regular appointment Tuesday. So I am taking him in when I get off work at midnight.
To make things more fun, I have not heard from the mold people. And I have my period and am bleeding like a stuck pig, no pun intended. And a guy I’ve been crazy about called three times today. I didn’t answer and he didn’t leave any messages.
- cavyslave8
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Oh, I'm so sorry that you and Pippin are having such a rough time. I hope the vet can give some advice about his penis issue.
I'm thinking about you both.
I'm thinking about you both.