Olivia Tripod's Med Thread
Olivia's cagemate Alix has eye problems that seem to be exacerbated by dry hay which is quite dusty. I have only done the wet hay in winter so far, but no problems at all yet. Since it is cool and dry, the hay dries pretty quickly in their cage. In the summer, I may have to try misting it instead or doing smaller portions in more frequent feedings. It is already a pain, so I would not recommend it unless it is necessary. I used to feed it up in racks, now it is also down on the floor to help prevent little particulates going into the eye.
The only other good thing is that the cats don't eat it now. I guess it all stays in the cage or is unappealing. The pigs still love it though.
The only other good thing is that the cats don't eat it now. I guess it all stays in the cage or is unappealing. The pigs still love it though.
I fed the piggies their greens and some tomato, and they were thrilled and munching away as usual. About 2-3 hours later, Olivia was upside down. I placed her right side up as usual. When this happens, it takes 5-10 minutes for her to reorient herself. Mrs. Unicornvr went in 15 minutes later and Olivia was barely breathing and completely nonresponsive. We held her for a bit and her eyes started to glaze, so we elected for euthanasia.
The only thing I can think of is possible GI torsion from struggling in an upside down position. Poor Olivia. She was always our most people friendly pig despite the traumas of leg amputation and bumblefoot dealings. Even with a shattered shoulder or surgery, she was always always eating so the nonresponse was a terrible sign.
She will be sorely, sorely missed.
The only thing I can think of is possible GI torsion from struggling in an upside down position. Poor Olivia. She was always our most people friendly pig despite the traumas of leg amputation and bumblefoot dealings. Even with a shattered shoulder or surgery, she was always always eating so the nonresponse was a terrible sign.
She will be sorely, sorely missed.
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