Here We Go Again :(

[ASTRID]

Marzipan
Has been experiencing some problems with going back on the grass (well that's what i think it is)
as there has been a little bit of diarrhea off an on for the past week usually ending in a unexpected bath as there is a little bit left but other than that its not particularly concerning
The bit I'm concerned about is the water bottles about to fall of the cage as shes so aggressive with it I'm afraid to say this is what i experienced with my last set of boys each dying at an early age and if anyone knows what this particular illness is called let me know !
I was inexperienced at that time therefore when i got the medical treatment i believe it was two late i must admit that when i told the vet about the water bottle she looked as if to say why is he here for that.
Thanks for reading my long explanation id love to hear your own experiences
Astrid

 

[helen105281]

I do have some aggressive drinkers myself. Is she peeing ok? any squeaking when peeing?

As for the diaorrhoea, this is fairly common with grass especially if a pig gorges or has grass that is slightly damp. Is the diarrhoea still happening? Does she seem bloated at all? If she still has diarrhoea you need to cut out all veg until her poos are back to normal.

 

[Tbag]

Could she be drinking a lot more to replace the fluids lost through her diarrhoea episodes?

 

[helen105281]

That's a really good point. If she still has diarrhoea it would be a good idea to give her some Dioralyte to rehydrate her.

 

[ASTRID]

Tbag thanks for that that is a good point The diarrhea is not watery more like poos that have been squished there for a bit on the mushy side (hope none of you are eating your dinner).
As for Helen she is always on the fat side no mater how much i try she is just on the plump side so there for bloated is not as easy to tell its been going on for a week now on and off so i will give her another day and see where it goes from there here behavior has not changed at all so thats a good sign !

 

[Elwickcavies]

A couple of mine get very nasty with their water bottles - I have had one broken. They are both thirsty boys and get through more water than any of the others, but other than that, they are very healthy and happy.