Fuzzbutt's Medical
- GrannyJu1
- Supporter in '21
I've cut her back to only lettuce and a few pieces of bell pepper (less than the 1/8th I keep seeing in threads) It's leaf lettuce. I was giving her a little parsley which she used to love. Last time, she turned her nose up to every bit of it. She does get some carrot occasionally, also. This morning I decided to see if she really is having trouble eating. The carrot disappeared in no time, so I guess that question is answered. She also devours the lettuce and pepper lickity split. I cut out the pepper for a while to see if there was any change in her poos, but didn't notice any, and when she refused the parsley, I added it back in. It's been about 3 days now since she did that. Should I switch the pepper out for something else? Suggestions... She absolutely loves KMS pellets, BTW. She hates having to eat away from the others, though. Usually she's at the front of the cage with VeBee, climbing the grids. This morning I had to chase her down. :o(
- GrannyJu1
- Supporter in '21
Thanks, Talishan. I really appreciate the help!
Reading back over this thread, I realized I hadn't posted Fuzz's "personal" info!
Female
DOB 12/3/2013 (first dibs months before birth; chosen at age 3 days; brought home at 6 weeks not-a-day-later!)
To date (knock on wood) more-or-less healthy, except for the ear mites noted prior.
Treated for lice and/or mites several times since she was old/big enough and in just-in-case situations. Since she's a fuzz ball on legs (Abyssinian?) and her hair is short and curly, it's hard to tell if she has ever had any. Most timid guinea pig I've ever met, and since I've known a total of 5 over a little over 2 years time span, I have the experience to know one, hahaha.
More on diet diary later.
Reading back over this thread, I realized I hadn't posted Fuzz's "personal" info!
Female
DOB 12/3/2013 (first dibs months before birth; chosen at age 3 days; brought home at 6 weeks not-a-day-later!)
To date (knock on wood) more-or-less healthy, except for the ear mites noted prior.
Treated for lice and/or mites several times since she was old/big enough and in just-in-case situations. Since she's a fuzz ball on legs (Abyssinian?) and her hair is short and curly, it's hard to tell if she has ever had any. Most timid guinea pig I've ever met, and since I've known a total of 5 over a little over 2 years time span, I have the experience to know one, hahaha.
More on diet diary later.
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Seeing her droppings on a full computer -- I don't think I'd be too concerned. We've had a number of pigs for whom what you've pictured has been normal. After worrying about it for a while we just gave up.
I've come to the conclusion that within a certain range, their droppings don't have to be perfect.
I've come to the conclusion that within a certain range, their droppings don't have to be perfect.
- GrannyJu1
- Supporter in '21
Thanks, Talishan. I'll relax a little bit. :o) I have to admit, the vet didn't seem to be worried either. I'm just so scared I'm going to do something wrong with these little guys and they will be the ones to pay the price. Dogs and cats I know tons more about. Anything else is a definite novelty to me. Except bears. ;o)
I'll continue observations and food diary, especially when introducing new stuff.
The really smelly ones that show up now and then... Are they something I should be concerned about?
I'll continue observations and food diary, especially when introducing new stuff.
The really smelly ones that show up now and then... Are they something I should be concerned about?
- GrannyJu1
- Supporter in '21
Thanks, again, Talishan. You do know we'd be pretty lost without you, right? ;o)
Her stinkies are the usual color, just extremely smelly. Usually on the soft side, I think.
Yup, bears. I grew up on a 160 acre homestead in Alaska, wayyyy in the middle of nowhere. We had black and brown bears around all the time. Lots of stories there.
Her stinkies are the usual color, just extremely smelly. Usually on the soft side, I think.
Yup, bears. I grew up on a 160 acre homestead in Alaska, wayyyy in the middle of nowhere. We had black and brown bears around all the time. Lots of stories there.
- GrannyJu1
- Supporter in '21
Back in Juneau, we had bears in our backyard every summer, & I'm talking about a 5 ft chain link fenced space in the middle of the densest residential area in the "city". One bear leaned on a cast iron shepard hook to reach a birdfeeder. That iron hook bent!! I had to make sure we brought THAT conversation piece with us when we moved south. 😀
- LS in AK
- Upside-down & Backwards
Only thought I would add about misshapen piggy poops (that are not soft or runny) is to figure out - as you are doing with the food diary - and limit whatever is causing the problem, because that food may be a bloat trigger.
In other words, I've noticed that when piggy poops are teardrop shaped like that, and piggy is eating normally, it may signal some gassiness. A little on occasion is alright. Just be careful not to overdo it.
As for bears... I have some stories, too, but probably nothing like yours, GrannyJu.
The way I see it, this part of the planet is more their home than ours, and we are guests sharing the space. (Good thing there is still a lot of space!)
In other words, I've noticed that when piggy poops are teardrop shaped like that, and piggy is eating normally, it may signal some gassiness. A little on occasion is alright. Just be careful not to overdo it.
As for bears... I have some stories, too, but probably nothing like yours, GrannyJu.
The way I see it, this part of the planet is more their home than ours, and we are guests sharing the space. (Good thing there is still a lot of space!)