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Off veggies & possible mild gut stasis

andisafc said:
Thankfully the vets are really good , they have 4 with exotic experience / expertise. I can go up to 1ml but it was decided we would try a slightly lower dose 1st?

Yes sorry I am adding pro-c & fibreplex to the feeds.

I have sweet gem, romaine, butterhead, cucumber, baby corn, red pepper & the favs parsley & coriander x
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Yes, you can. The lower dose is obviously not quite enough. See whether that does the trick. If needed, you can go up safely even further from what we have seen in terms of vet prescriptions (weight adjusted).

PS: If you have access to dog pee-free grass, then I second it. Please introduce it carefully if your piggy is not used to it.
Wiebke's Rules: Precise How-to Guidance and Quick Panic Breaker Health Checks

However fresh herbs like coriander/cilantro or parsley will also go down fine as appetisers.
 
andisafc said:
The last feed I’ve been doing is 10 and the first is about 5.45.

Of course -
5:45 - Paracetamol 0.5ml & 0.16 cisapride
8:45 (8 on a work day) metoclop 0.8ml & 0.8ml metacam (dog)
2pm - paracetamol 0.5ml (this may have to slip to 4 if I have to stay at work all day)
6pm - cisapride 0.16ml
8pm - metacam 0.8ml
10pm - paracetamol 0.5ml & metoclop 0.8ml

Thanks, I feel more human after a nap & washed my hair. I really appreciate every word of support!

He is also bothering Fozzy for his poops, recently taking them straight from the “source”?
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This is a very good sign. But Fozzy might get very annoyed. When I see this I know my piggy is on the mend 🤞🏻🤞🏻
 
Wiebke said:
Yes, you can. The lower dose is obviously not quite enough. See whether that does the trick. If needed, you can go up safely even further from what we have seen in terms of vet prescriptions (weight adjusted).

PS: If you have access to dog pee-free grass, then I second it. Please introduce it carefully if your piggy is not used to it.
Wiebke's Rules: Precise How-to Guidance and Quick Panic Breaker Health Checks

However fresh herbs like coriander/cilantro or parsley will also go down fine as appetisers.
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Will try upping it then, thankfully he doesn’t mind that one! The metoclop is a fight to get in him!

I will probably be able to get him a few blades of grass! Thanks for the the link! He was at the bowl there, didn’t eat much but at least he was there? Have you had experience of pigs taking a while to get their full appetite back after some sort of pain episode?
 
weepweeps said:
This is a very good sign. But Fozzy might get very annoyed. When I see this I know my piggy is on the mend 🤞🏻🤞🏻
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Is it? I was worried it was bad? Ha ha I know, I would get annoyed but thankfully he is normally such a placid pig & goes with the flow where Bramble is concerned! It’s an unconventional relationship between them but it works x
 
andisafc said:
Is it? I was worried it was bad? Ha ha I know, I would get annoyed but thankfully he is normally such a placid pig & goes with the flow where Bramble is concerned! It’s an unconventional relationship between them but it works x
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Yes. When I’ve had a poorly piggy once they are chasing the bottom of their cage mate I’m happy.
 
andisafc said:
Will try upping it then, thankfully he doesn’t mind that one! The metoclop is a fight to get in him!

I will probably be able to get him a few blades of grass! Thanks for the the link! He was at the bowl there, didn’t eat much but at least he was there? Have you had experience of pigs taking a while to get their full appetite back after some sort of pain episode?
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It depends on the pain, what is causing it, and how well the piggy responds. It is not a snap your fingers and there is just one safe recipe that works for all; a vet's work is more often like a country cop having to solve a crime with very limited resources (including medications).

I know it is extremely tough especially for anxiety sufferer having to try and ride things out. Give it at least a day or two and see how it goes.
 
Wiebke said:
It depends on the pain, what is causing it, and how well the piggy responds. It is not a snap your fingers and there is just one safe recipe that works for all; a vet's work is more often like a country cop having to solve a crime with very limited resources (including medications).

I know it is extremely tough especially for anxiety sufferer having to try and ride things out. Give it at least a day or two and see how it goes.
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yeah you are right there, pleased I went with the X-rays & ultrasound as well as bloods. Would never have guessed he had arthritis in his knees? And for it to hit so suddenly? Though think his humping session set it some sort of flare up perhaps?

You’re right there, I always second guess everything too! Think I expect him to just be back to normal coz he’s shown so much improvement? Thanks again x
 
andisafc said:
HI, thanks so much for asking. He seems much better, touch wood! The vets want to start ramping back his meds though, obviously know it needs to happen but it is scary! He lost 3g but that isn't really a loss is it? Hope you are well? x
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No, that is just the weight a small pee. ;)
 
His weight in the evening will be different to his weight in the morning so don’t worry about that. The fact he is pooping so well is a great sign that plenty of food is moving through.
The morning weights are the ones that really matter x
 
Wheekallweek said:
His weight in the evening will be different to his weight in the morning so don’t worry about that. The fact he is pooping so well is a great sign that plenty of food is moving through.
The morning weights are the ones that really matter x
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I don’t know why I did it so I’ve only got myself to blame! Thanks very much! The vet wants me to reduce the metoclop today anyway? His poops are quite wide too! He’s literally never stopped eating all day so that was a surprise to see it lower! Thanks again x
 
andisafc said:
I don’t know why I did it so I’ve only got myself to blame! Thanks very much! The vet wants me to reduce the metoclop today anyway? His poops are quite wide too! He’s literally never stopped eating all day so that was a surprise to see it lower! Thanks again x
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He's just emptied his inner bin lorry. Metoclopramide stimulates the muscles of wall of the intestines so it can end up in bigger deliveries.

Please rejoice in seeing a big load of fat, healthy poos because that means that his gut is working very nicely indeed.

PS: Try to curb your anxiety hovering because the more often you weigh, the more the weight will jump around. Because a piggy with a fully and an empty tummy and bladder can weigh up to 40g more or less, the only time you get a reliable weight is first thing in the morning before the first feed - and that is for day to day comparison. Any other weigh-ins will only feed your anxiety.

Please take the time to read this guide here. It will hopefully help you more to manage your pet anxiety with its practical tips: Pet Owners Anxiety - Practical Tips For Sufferers and For Supporters
 
Wiebke said:
He's just emptied his inner bin lorry. Metoclopramide stimulates the muscles of wall of the intestines so it can end up in bigger deliveries.

Please rejoice in seeing a big load of fat, healthy poos because that means that his gut is working very nicely indeed.

PS: Try to curb your anxiety hovering because the more often you weigh, the more the weight will jump around. Because a piggy with a fully and an empty tummy and bladder can weigh up to 40g more or less, the only time you get a reliable weight is first thing in the morning before the first feed - and that is for day to day comparison. Any other weigh-ins will only feed your anxiety.

Please take the time to read this guide here. It will hopefully help you more to manage your pet anxiety with its practical tips: Pet Owners Anxiety - Practical Tips For Sufferers and For Supporters
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Inner bin lorry 😂
 
Wiebke said:
He's just emptied his inner bin lorry. Metoclopramide stimulates the muscles of wall of the intestines so it can end up in bigger deliveries.

Please rejoice in seeing a big load of fat, healthy poos because that means that his gut is working very nicely indeed.

PS: Try to curb your anxiety hovering because the more often you weigh, the more the weight will jump around. Because a piggy with a fully and an empty tummy and bladder can weigh up to 40g more or less, the only time you get a reliable weight is first thing in the morning before the first feed - and that is for day to day comparison. Any other weigh-ins will only feed your anxiety.

Please take the time to read this guide here. It will hopefully help you more to manage your pet anxiety with its practical tips: Pet Owners Anxiety - Practical Tips For Sufferers and For Supporters
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Ha ha that inner bin lorry quote made me laugh, thank you! Certainly what I need to get rid of it all! But yes I am very happy to see them after the lack of them this time last week!

Thanks, I think I need to re-read that guide again, and I promise I won’t weigh him twice in a day again! Consider me told off ha ha! Husband told me too! x
 
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