2 Girls Piggies Need Help.

She’s taken some syringed mush really well I’m please to say & she’s totally gorgeous. Together we can do it. I’ll give her rest for half hour then try with a little bit more. Come on little girlie x4D85CC6C-09EE-4C3C-B5C6-BE3F765A4779.webp
 
Stress can cause sudden weight loss. Happened with my boar Charlie he suffered a back injury got stressed and upset and lost nearly 250g in a week because of it. Once I had him on pain meds and more relaxed he soon put the weight back on. I don't think you are doing anything wrong at all but I would get her checked with the vet asap just to be sure.
 
David Pet Lover said:
ok. but on this forum we told weight and rapid loss is urgent and get food in and we are... doing that
We new lass and I'm not going to let this beat us. takin her to rescue wlll be time consuming and we dont have that.
we doing our best
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Yes that still stays correct David but it doesn't mean you have done anything wrong so far and I was also trying to reassure that it doesn't necessarily mean there this something serious going on.
 
Hoppity.K said:
She’s taken some syringed mush really well I’m please to say & she’s totally gorgeous. Together we can do it. I’ll give her rest for half hour then try with a little bit more. Come on little girlie xView attachment 86818
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Bless her. Persevere with it Kath. Little and often. I'm sure she will get there
 
Ahh thank you. I must admit it’s my first time syringe feeding.... I’ve never needed to before. Thanks to this forum, the people, and the helpful guides, it’s made it a much easier job for me. The video that’s in the syringe feeding guide, of Helen from potteries syringe feeding a (very well behaved) piggy was really helpful to watch. Really helpful indeed.
What a great forum this is :love:
Thanks everyone I’ll keep you updated & I’ll take both these new little ones to vets tomorrow xx
 
Hoppity.K said:
Ahh thank you. I must admit it’s my first time syringe feeding.... I’ve never needed to before. Thanks to this forum, the people, and the helpful guides, it’s made it a much easier job for me. The video that’s in the syringe feeding guide, of Helen from potteries syringe feeding a (very well behaved) piggy was really helpful to watch. Really helpful indeed.
What a great forum this is :love:
Thanks everyone I’ll keep you updated & I’ll take both these new little ones to vets tomorrow xx
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Yes it is isn't it? If only all piggies were so well behaved and cooperative!
 
Ahhh thank you @Betsy. I’ve got appointment for these little two to see my favourite vet Claire at 10.40 today. I gave her another syringe feed during night but this time she wriggled & squeeked. But we got there.
I’ll post an update after vets xx
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Sorry I've only just seen this guys! I hope they are both ok, sending lots of healing vibes and hugs for you two as well! You are amazing piggy parents and these girls are in the best hands!
 
Flutterby said:
Sorry I've only just seen this guys! I hope they are both ok, sending lots of healing vibes and hugs for you two as well! You are amazing piggy parents and these girls are in the best hands!
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Betsy said:
Been thinking about you all morning and wondering how the 2 new girlies gone on at the vet. Any news yet?
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Hi. I ask Kath to post here.
 
Hello everyone. 2 Girls been to vets and had a check up.
The rapid weight loss is NOT we have made a error using the scales and we are very embarrassed by this. Stupid school boy error.
So Hairy was woken at 3.30 am for a syringe feed which she took with I guess "Why" she prob thought.
If anything it's ok to admit we made a mistake. As we made this vet visit.
On the vet visit both had full MOT and nails which Claire the vet was suprised were very sharp done. the piggies are in poor condition . She said outa 5 she give them both 2.
We have a plan to get these girls fit. . healthy. . and good weight. . slowly get them of pellets of poor quality to better.
The girls are about 6 months and Claire who has had piggies and is very knowledgeable about them said they are beautiful and ask why We have them are We keeping them etc.
We feel massively better now and our mistake has given us ideas.
I like to thank everyone who helped us last night and sharing this thread. Including @Lady Kelly who again shows her love and welfare of piggies is a pleasure to share.
As I message this both girls are hidden under hay as from Monday night when we altered our living to make them welcome it's 1st time they have been able to feel hay under their now clipped feet.
Claire asked about Cocoa and her lip and asked if another vet could pls have a look at her which is going to happen wed.
Again thanks and i will post some photos asap.
 
Thanks for the update Dave. It's good to know that they are getting the proper care they need. With you and Kath to care for them they will soon be back to being fit and healthy once more. It's such a shame that they weren't cared for properly in the first place.
 
Thank you for the update David. I'm glad that is was an error and there isn't anything seriously wrong with the girls. We all make mistakes and at least the vet visit has allowed them both to have a full MOT. They are in great hands and will soon learn that humans mean love and care! You will get them back in good health in no time! Huge hugs to you both, you are both amazing and these girlies are lucky to have you whether it's temporary or not. Glad they are having another look at Cocoas lip too :hug::hug::hug:
 
Lady Kelly said:
Phew never have I been so glad to see that someone made a mistake. Sounds like it was good for them to get to the vets. It's so rewarding when you get a neglected piggy round to being healthy (or healthy-ish). They will be so grateful that they came to
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Lady Kelly said:
Phew never have I been so glad to see that someone made a mistake. Sounds like it was good for them to get to the vets. It's so rewarding when you get a neglected piggy round to being healthy (or healthy-ish). They will be so grateful that they came to you
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. Dam scales. lol. x
 
Flutterby said:
Thank you for the update David. I'm glad that is was an error and there isn't anything seriously wrong with the girls. We all make mistakes and at least the vet visit has allowed them both to have a full MOT. They are in great hands and will soon learn that humans mean love and care! You will get them back in good health in no time! Huge hugs to you both, you are both amazing and these girlies are lucky to have you whether it's temporary or not. Glad they are having another look at Cocoas lip too :hug::hug::hug:
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Guess we turned a stupid mistake into a postive action. :mal:
 
Hello everyone.
I promised more photos and honest we will soon. it's been a long week for us and a two piggies. We have 're named them. Hairy is now DOUGAL cos when she stops she's a image of magic roundabout mop Dougal and ginger is now FLORENCE of the same programe.
Its a massive change for the girls one week in a kitchen in a cage and sharing a child's rough ness with a puppy and then not wanted and been left with little hay or food. and it's taking a while for trust is slow.
After the scare mid week was a mistake but one that has settled us.
Dougal is more forward and checks everything we do. lol.
Can you imagine our shock and suprise and JOY.
DOUGAL decides to Zoom in a fast fashion around their pen on a course that was tricky. How on earth can she do that when her hair covers her eyes I'm not sure when she's looking at me or I've got the butt end.
but tonight at 8.45 two humans were very proud. x
 
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