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Pumpkin is acting a little down. I don't know why? I just cleaned her cage. And cuddled her. But she looks healthly and is eating. Should I be worried? She has never been sad before, Nor does she a reason to be:hmm: Could it just be she is in Season and isn't feeling good?

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possibly. its also possible she just having a sad day. it happens, to every animal i have encountered. perfectly normal.
but keep an eye on it, if it goes on too long there may be underlying medical issue
 
As Gigi says, has she lost any weight? that is usually the first sign of illness, is she eating and pooing ok? If you are worried you will need to see if your parents will take her to the vet as it is best to catch any potential illness early.
 
helen105281 said:
As Gigi says, has she lost any weight? that is usually the first sign of illness, is she eating and pooing ok? If you are worried you will need to see if your parents will take her to the vet as it is best to catch any potential illness early.
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No as I said. She feels the same, Eating the same. Hasn't even sneezed, Pooping normal, everything seems normal. She is just acting down and lazy. I don't think we have Money to take her to the vet.
 
Shift to weighing her daily instead of weekly (preferably at the same time of day to minimise the variance of 30g for a fully/empty tummy/bladder) and keep an eye on her, but try not to go bonkers. It can be just a day off. You are a very attentive mummy, so you notice even very small shifts in behaviour before any clear symptoms can manifest. You should know more by tomorrow. ;)
 
Wiebke said:
Shift to weighing her daily instead of weekly (preferably at the same time of day to minimise the variance of 30g for a fully/empty tummy/bladder) and keep an eye on her, but try not to go bonkers. It can be just a day off. You are a very attentive mummy, so you notice even very small shifts in behaviour before any clear symptoms can manifest. You should know more by tomorrow. ;)
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What should I look for? :hmm:
 
A loss of 40g or more each day over a few days. She is probably just having a little bit of an off day. Pumpkin is lovely :love:
 
sport_billy said:
A loss of 40g or more each day over a few days. She is probably just having a little bit of an off day. Pumpkin is lovely :love:
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Thank you! I do not have a scale to be able to tell, But she doesn't look skinny or feel skinnier. Should I be worried?
 
Get some scales, you really need them as piggy owners they are so helpful. I wouldn't worry from what you have said she is eating and pooing. I bet she'll be wheeking for food later. Just keep a close eye on her.
 
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