How bad is this?
The first growth wheatgrass might be high in chlorophyll. Older animals tend to get diarrhea from the rich first grass of spring and should only get limited amounts until their systemns have adjusted. Second growth grass isn't as rich and is easier on them. Horses have the same issue.
Some pigs get soft poop from Baytril and some just a decreased appetite. Some tolerate it well. Depends on the pig.
Gas in the tummy can indicate a heart pig. When they eat they tend to intake air at the same time(I think that's how it works).
Lasix is dehydrating so watch that he's getting enough fluids.
Some pigs get soft poop from Baytril and some just a decreased appetite. Some tolerate it well. Depends on the pig.
Gas in the tummy can indicate a heart pig. When they eat they tend to intake air at the same time(I think that's how it works).
Lasix is dehydrating so watch that he's getting enough fluids.
- Mum
- I GAVE, dammit!
Thanks Pinta. It is first growth, so maybe that's the problem.
I was out for most of the day, and when I came back tonight I noticed that again there was no poop in the cage. Something is clearly playing havoc with his digestive system, so I think I'd better take the wheatgrass away and see if things settle down. And maybe that's what's causing the gas too.
As we know he is a heart pig, should I just always give him simethicone and/or reglan twice a day? I can't tell if he does have gas or not. Is there any harm in giving these drugs?
He's drinking well luckily, so I think we're ok with that issue.
I was out for most of the day, and when I came back tonight I noticed that again there was no poop in the cage. Something is clearly playing havoc with his digestive system, so I think I'd better take the wheatgrass away and see if things settle down. And maybe that's what's causing the gas too.
As we know he is a heart pig, should I just always give him simethicone and/or reglan twice a day? I can't tell if he does have gas or not. Is there any harm in giving these drugs?
He's drinking well luckily, so I think we're ok with that issue.
I only give Reglan to stimulate the gut. I think the simethicone is fine but I don't think the Reglan is necessary. The Reglan will keep the food moving thru so it doesn't ferment in the tummy causing gas. I don't think it will help if he's swallowing air. At least I think that's the logical sequence of events.
Reduce fresh veggies and gently massage the tummy while holding him on his back in your lap. That might help work the gas thru.
When the poops are good, slowly reintroduce fresh stuff and wheat grass in very small amounts until his system is used to it.
Lots of hay is ideal for the diet.
Reduce fresh veggies and gently massage the tummy while holding him on his back in your lap. That might help work the gas thru.
When the poops are good, slowly reintroduce fresh stuff and wheat grass in very small amounts until his system is used to it.
Lots of hay is ideal for the diet.
- Mum
- I GAVE, dammit!
Well, there were a kazillion poos in the cage this morning.
I fed him again last night, minus the Odwalla, and I'm going to skip the wheatgrass today. I think the Odwalla and the wheatgrass together might have been the culprit - I realized the soft poos and the wheatgrass might have been connected, and the same with the gas which wasn't shown on the x-ray taken the previous week (prior to wheatgrass introduction).
Just as my special wheatgrass growing kit arrived by UPS :-( But all the other piggies love it, and so it won't go to waste.
How long can I expect to continue handfeeding him for, I'm wondering? It's been 2 1/2 weeks now!
I fed him again last night, minus the Odwalla, and I'm going to skip the wheatgrass today. I think the Odwalla and the wheatgrass together might have been the culprit - I realized the soft poos and the wheatgrass might have been connected, and the same with the gas which wasn't shown on the x-ray taken the previous week (prior to wheatgrass introduction).
Just as my special wheatgrass growing kit arrived by UPS :-( But all the other piggies love it, and so it won't go to waste.
How long can I expect to continue handfeeding him for, I'm wondering? It's been 2 1/2 weeks now!
- snowflakey
- E's Moriarity
What a cute little goofball. I hope he continues to get stronger. You are an angel!
Mum,
He is so cute!! How anyone could abandon him is beond me. He is very lucky to have you. Glad to hear he is on the road to recovery. Please keep us updated.
He is so cute!! How anyone could abandon him is beond me. He is very lucky to have you. Glad to hear he is on the road to recovery. Please keep us updated.