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I think Garry may be dying...

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He's a total cutie. So handsome, definitely one of my favourite forum pigs! x)
 
I am glad that one of my "special" friends is still hanging on, and hanging on comfortably! Nervous Garry has certainly come such a long way!

PS: Handsome chap - Llewi is glad that he's nowehere near his girs!:))
 
He is a stunner! I am sure he is still as gorgeous if a bit catwalk model like!
 
I hope Garry is getting better soon, he always reminds me of my Dippy who was also one of the shyest guinea pigs in the world. Big hugs to you both!
 
furryfriends said:
How's he been doing with food today? Is he eating any better? He's certainly a very handsome little man.
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He seems to be eating non-stop - when I have him on my lap to eat, all the food is going in. I am thinking of chopping up some hay tomorrow and adding it to his nugget mixture...do you think this is the best way to reintroduce hay as he's not going for it himself.
 
I think tempting him with the familiar taste is good but it won't help grind down his teeth, however, you won't know until you've tried and I can't see what harm it could do.

Maybe you could PM AP ar Laura-CCC4 for further advice?
 
MintyAndGarry said:
He seems to be eating non-stop - when I have him on my lap to eat, all the food is going in. I am thinking of chopping up some hay tomorrow and adding it to his nugget mixture...do you think this is the best way to reintroduce hay as he's not going for it himself.
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Yes I think that's a good idea. Maybe also cut up some bits of grass too. That'w what I used to do with Poppet. I also would grate carrot into the mixture. Romaine lettuce was the first thing that Pops ate on her own. I remember seeing her pick it up and I was too scared to even move in case she stopped eating.
 
MrsM said:
I think tempting him with the familiar taste is good but it won't help grind down his teeth, however, you won't know until you've tried and I can't see what harm it could do.

Maybe you could PM AP ar Laura-CCC4 for further advice?
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It's important to keep them eating, so giving the familiar is good, but at the same time trying to introduce other bits too. It's not a quick process and it can take many months. That's why Poppet used to have a small amount of work done on her teeth every week for many months. Keep doing what you are doing Emma and keep a regular check on his weight too.
 
"Make haste slowly"
The very fact that he is alive and eating is good news.
I have syringe fed many pigs that have lived on nothing else for many weeks other than "syringe food".
I am not concerned by his reluctance/refusal to eat hay.
I sometimes wonder if "they must have hay for their digestion" is another guinea pig urban myth.
You must continue to offer him a variety of food types, when he is ready he will start to eat what he wants.
 
Poppet didn't eat hay for at least 9 months. She was fed Critcal Care which does contain timothy hay though.

I'm guessing your main reason for wanting Garry to eat hay is that it is one of the best things for wearing down teeth. I found Pops was more accepting of grass, which again is really good, so once she was eating mushy food from a plate, which seems to be the stage Garry is at, then I would cut tiny pieces of grass and mix it in with the mush. She was very good at eating around the bits of grass though! :)) I experimented with all sorts of foods, cut into different sizes and shapes. Anything to get her chewing food again. During all this I weighed her daily and topped her up with syringe food if her weight started to drop.

Watching her grabbing food and munching away now is the best thing ever, and I so hope you can get Garry back to this. Don't be disheartened if it seems to be taking forever. I just took it one day at a time and Glynis was the one who kept me sane when I was feeling down. You have my phone no so don't ever hesitate to call/text or whatever if you feel you need some support in any way.
 
furryfriends said:
Poppet didn't eat hay for at least 9 months. She was fed Critcal Care which does contain timothy hay though.

I'm guessing your main reason for wanting Garry to eat hay is that it is one of the best things for wearing down teeth. I found Pops was more accepting of grass, which again is really good, so once she was eating mushy food from a plate, which seems to be the stage Garry is at, then I would cut tiny pieces of grass and mix it in with the mush. She was very good at eating around the bits of grass though! :)) I experimented with all sorts of foods, cut into different sizes and shapes. Anything to get her chewing food again. During all this I weighed her daily and topped her up with syringe food if her weight started to drop.

Watching her grabbing food and munching away now is the best thing ever, and I so hope you can get Garry back to this. Don't be disheartened if it seems to be taking forever. I just took it one day at a time and Glynis was the one who kept me sane when I was feeling down. You have my phone no so don't ever hesitate to call/text or whatever if you feel you need some support in any way.
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Thanks Debbie! According to my dad, G has been troughing like a trooper today! Am about to give him some fresher food and will see what he does. I am thinking I will experiment with some different things tomorrow when I've got the whole day to be trying them out...these piggies are very trying, but where would we be without them?! Awww...:))
 
MintyAndGarry said:
Thanks Debbie! According to my dad, G has been troughing like a trooper today! Am about to give him some fresher food and will see what he does. I am thinking I will experiment with some different things tomorrow when I've got the whole day to be trying them out...these piggies are very trying, but where would we be without them?! Awww...:))
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great to hear garry is eating lots what a strong boy you have there

who would we spoil if we didnt have our little piggies :p
 
Oh how wonderful! I reckon that pig is greatful for all you've done for him and THAT'S why he's making the effort to help himself! He knows how much you love him! Beautiful! :rose
 
that is great news relly really happy he's eating away x>>x>>
 
He seems to be getting better every time I catch on in this thread! It is really good news! Keep eating like this Garry! x
 
I am really pleased that your piggy, Garry is getting better. Wish Bug could have pulled through.

Keep going, Garry x
 
how's garry doing today? eating lots & being fussed over i bet
 
MintyAndGarry said:
He's currently sitting on my lap, eating some soggy nuggets. Seems quite happy in himself. He's had 3ml of CC too. My dad will feed him while I'm at work and then I'll get him some dinner when I get in!
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thanks for letting us all know he's doing well he such a sweetie give him a cuddle from me xx
 
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