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Patrick - Crystal formation.

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That's brilliant! :laluot_18: :laluot_06: :laluot_18:
 
Did you deliberatly take the picture so he looks like he's wearing a hat.....very clever photography ;)
 
"To think previously I had considered if or not I was doing the right thing by P. "

I think you got your answer to that one :))
I'm sure even P knows you go above and beyond to make sure he gets every possible best chance of recovery.
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Poppy'sMum said:
Wonderful news! I was wondering if you are able to share his diet with us, as it seems to be so successful ? :)
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His diet is in the article - the girl who wrote it contacted me though GL and very kindly pointed me towards it if you read the article she has commented what foods are less than 3% calcium at the bottom she lists it what you can feed. I do not feed any foods that are not on the list.

My pigs get any type of lettuce (excluding Romaine), peppers (any colour), cucumber and carrot as a treat, they also get beetroot. It's fairly basic!

One tablespoon of pellets daily, and lots of hay! x

Article for those who missed it: http://www.guineapigtoday.com/2012/01/10/dealing-with-calcium-issues-in-guinea-pigs/
 
flintstones said:
To think previously I had considered if or not I was doing the right thing by P.
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I reckon they do it on purpose!

I was 2 days away from having Colin put to sleep, I was literally waiting for a specific vet to get back off holiday, then he decided he was fine {:|
 
WOW Jo, that's absolutely fantastic news. I'm so excited for you both, I realy do hope that this is the turning point for Patrick.
 
Thanks for this, it looks like I am mainly feeding mine low calcium stuff most of the time anyway. I can't see celery on the list, I would have thought that should be included?

The comment about Romaine lettuce is interesting too, I guess other lettuce like cos or little gem are ok then ?
 
Poppy'sMum said:
Thanks for this, it looks like I am mainly feeding mine low calcium stuff most of the time anyway. I can't see celery on the list, I would have thought that should be included?

The comment about Romaine lettuce is interesting too, I guess other lettuce like cos or little gem are ok then ?
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aren't cos and romaine the same thing? ?/
 
Amanda1801 said:
aren't cos and romaine the same thing? ?/
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Fairly certain Cos and Romaine is different lettuce, you need to pay more attention when food shopping LOL. Poppy's Mum I personally ignore Romaine lettuce and I only feed what's on the list, reason being as Romaine on GL has been linked to bladder problems.

Abi -thank you, and Dindy pig here's hoping this is his turning point! x
 
flintstones said:
Fairly certain Cos and Romaine is different lettuce, you need to pay more attention when food shopping LOL.
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That made me lol :(|)

I am certain I've seen both Cos & Romaine in supermarkets :) To be honest I didn't even know you could feed piggies lettuce until I joined this forum, I've had 4 piggies before these & they weren't fed veg that was high in calcium yet still 2 had small stones, fortunately being female they passed them, I would check their bits regularly to see if they had reformed. It's one of the reasons I like to have female pigs because I am fully aware of the problems that poor boys who have stones encounter.

My previous pigs were fed mainly celery, cucumber, carrot, broccoli, tomatoes & bell peppers.
They rarely had kale & never cabbage or lettuce.

It's interesting reading about the dry food calcium amount as well. This is why I am fairly keen on using Wagg food as I have read it is fairly low in calcium compared to other dry foods. I also limit their pellets/mix now the youngsters are 6 months old, I never give them a full bowlful they get about 2 tablespoons twice a day between the three of them & it all gets eaten up; but have access to unlimited timothy hay at all times rolleyes
 
My goodness you have worked so incredibly hard to get him there and both of you deserve it. He is a stunning, handsome lad and I am so so pleased for you both x
 
Poppy'sMum said:
That made me lol :(|)

I am certain I've seen both Cos & Romaine in supermarkets :) To be honest I didn't even know you could feed piggies lettuce until I joined this forum, I've had 4 piggies before these & they weren't fed veg that was high in calcium yet still 2 had small stones, fortunately being female they passed them, I would check their bits regularly to see if they had reformed. It's one of the reasons I like to have female pigs because I am fully aware of the problems that poor boys who have stones encounter.

My previous pigs were fed mainly celery, cucumber, carrot, broccoli, tomatoes & bell peppers.
They rarely had kale & never cabbage or lettuce.

It's interesting reading about the dry food calcium amount as well. This is why I am fairly keen on using Wagg food as I have read it is fairly low in calcium compared to other dry foods. I also limit their pellets/mix now the youngsters are 6 months old, I never give them a full bowlful they get about 2 tablespoons twice a day between the three of them & it all gets eaten up; but have access to unlimited timothy hay at all times rolleyes
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Broccoli is also high in calcium, the lowest calcium guinea pig I have found is the grainless J R guinea pig food from Zooplus however trying to get them to eat it is another matter! x
 
whee just want to say......



WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PATRICK x)x)x)x)x)


Oh Jo you're just amazing girl...... your research and TLC for this boy has just been awesome! CONGRATS on taking little paword (forward) steps x)
 
Important Update..

I didn't really want to post this update, I've been so pleased with Patrick and it would appear Tramadol is a miracle pain killer.

Patrick was back today for a routine Xray, he has two stones and needs an emergency operation. He will be having them removed on Monday. He has the VERY best vet that I can find and the best chance of survival which is all me and my vet can offer him. I wouldn't choose any other vet regardless of outcome, as we all know with any surgery there is a risk but the alternative is not worth considering.

The stones have probably formed in the last week and it would appear the one thing Patrick has been missing from his diet is the Barley water as he decided he no longer wanted it, If Patrick gets though this he'll be getting syringed additional fluids again, appears Potassium Citrate hasn't worked.

Lesson learned. x
 
oh blimey, poor Patrick, really hope the surgery goes ok and he comes back to you safe and sound.

Thinking of you sweetheart x
 
Gutted to have seen this thread bumped Jo, Hope everything goes well for your beautiful little man on monday. Keeping everything crossed for him, big hugs to you x x
 
Thanks everyone - I'm sure all will be fine, no point worrying about things we can't change Patrick is a trooper! x
 
Patrick is wonderful and so strong. He is doing so well. Good luck gorgeous man.
 
Aww Patrick! Poor wee man.

You're right though Jo, he's a trooper and I'm sure he'll be just fine.

Will be thinking about you and Patrick on Monday.

Big hugs for you, Jo and chin rubs for Patrick x
 
Sending lots of good luck kishes to gorgeous Patrick.

And don't worry, his Uncle Glenn will take the very best care of him on Monday.

WHEN he gets home you could try liquidising his fave veg into the barley water to tempt him into drinking again.

Be thinking about you on Mon. x
 
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