Foster Laylla

[daisymay]

but could that be from nursing the pups?

I would say so. Human breast feeding mums drink a lot of fluid to help produce more milk so why not a piggy mum? Glad all is well!

[Lynx]

I am guessing that yes, she drinks a lot because she's nursing the pups.

I always look forward to your updates!

[PooksiedAnimals]

Today's update

[bpatters]

Drinking is perfectly normal for any nursing mammal. I know several OB nurses who tell their patients who are breastfeeding that if their teeth aren't floating, they aren't drinking enough!

[PooksiedAnimals]

Good to know about the drinking. I'll just keep refilling that bottle!

[PooksiedAnimals]

Laylla continues to drink a ton and act very needy (comes to the side of the cage whenever I walk by and begs) but otherwise seems fine. But... she looks bigger today even though her weight is down (939g, compared to the 954g right after birth and the 988 a few days later). I've picked her up to give her a squeeze - she's soft and gushy on the sides, but between her left nipple and her genitals, she has a soft but palpable lump. I am guessing that's not normal? I'm about to contact vet services to schedule an appointment, but I wanted to throw it by here, first. Given that we lost her cagemate to a "mass" in her abdomen, I'm a bit concerned. Her poos have been a bit soft (but no pain when pooping) which I wrote off to the pregnancy and the amount of water she's drinking.

Babies are all doing fine. I hope to have more videos soon.

[mmeadow]

That sounds important to investigate. Wishing her luck! And hoping for more baby videos.

[Lynx]

Ditto! Wishing her luck too. Never having had a pregnant guinea pig, no specific ideas but having her checked does sound wise.

[PooksiedAnimals]

We have an appointment this afternoon. And I've taken scads of videos - I just need to review and post! Later today.

[daisymay]

How did vet visit go? Hoping all went well!

[PooksiedAnimals]

Vet has confirmed Snap, Crackle and Pop are all boys (much to our disappointment - we really wanted 1 girl).

Vet indicated that the lump I felt was part of a mammary mass, and that otherwise, she felt fine. They thought Laylla's shape was likely the after affects of birthing three babies. At least my fears are allayed.

Today's task - go through all the video footage to post the best parts!

[Lynx]

Yay! Looking forward to the vids!

Nice to see she got a probable/preliminary all clear on the lump. Sorry no girls - but at least they will have each other when they are separated from mom!