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Just Found Green Poop

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I was just checking on Glinda and I found some dark green poops - from my understanding, these are the 'special poops' that they eat? But I've never seen a green poop just lying about - is this anything to be concerned about? At first it looked like an icky poop (slightly tear shaped, clumped together) but it has a very definite green colour.
 
Just went to get a picture of the offending poop and have found more, now I think I do need to be concerned

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Liane said:
She was eating grass yesterday, but I've never seen it turn poops green! They usually just have darker poops.
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It rather looks like poos from a slightly sluggish, not quite fully working gut. Best take them off grass and and fresh veg for today to help steady the guts again. Reduce the anount of veg if your piggies get plenty of fresh rich grass during the day.
 
I have seen this before when pigs have had access to rich green grass. Not in my own, but it's a possiblity?
 
To have that amount indicates loose ordinary poops, which can be serious. I know the tear shape ones can be a sign of dehydration.

I'd wait for someone more knowledgeable to reply, but I think it may need a trip to the vets. Guinea pigs have sensitive constitutions and any sign of digestion problems need investigation.
 
Wiebke said:
It rather looks like poos from a slightly sluggish, not quite fully working gut. Best take them off grass and and fresh veg for today to help steady the guts again. Reduce the anount of veg if your piggies get plenty of fresh rich grass during the day.
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I'll keep her off the grass today and give her extra hay, and hope that her output improves!

I think I light of Elphie's illness, some investigation may be in order. Better to be safe than sorry.


Thank you everyone :)
 
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