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» Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:03 pm
Because this little pig is having a tough time after a stomach upset, I would take it very slowly.
I would not do soft leafy greens from a store because they are harder to clean then peppers, celery, honeydew, a chunk of apple, piece of green bean, etc.
Because this little pig has had a rough time, I would avoid raw fruits and veggies that give people gas: cucumber seeds, cabbage, califlower, and so on.
I suggested grass (from a trusted place) because it is so close to hay; very high in fiber, will help keep the molars healthy and it has a little water in it.
I would give one tiny piece of food, and wait 12 hours. I mean I normally give veggies to my pigs before work and when I get home from work, so that's about 12 hours a part. But at least you can see what the reaction is to the food. See if you can have to stop or if you can give another little piece of fruit or veggie.
I know how frustrating and worrisome it is when they keep relapsing. Something was eaten, maybe before Brenda B brought her home, that started all this. (It may just be a sensitivity to a particular food.) And since piggies eat some of their poops, they are pretty good at reinfecting themselves.
I've noticed exercise can also help. Pigs that sit too much in one spot have smaller, mushier, deformed droppings. Take that same pig and let it run around? You can really see improvement.
Brenda B, keep it up! Your pig does appreciate it!