Strange...any Ideas?!

[Mudpuppy]

My Muppet (approx. 3) seems to be eating/drinking/ pooping/moving around etc as normal, but I've noticed a very slight change - he's ever so slightly narked and seems slightly moodier than usual. Also, when I pet him, he seems to squeak slightly more high pitched than normal and I'm not comfortable with it - I'm sure it's not his usual contented squeak. I have given him a dose of ivermectin in case he has mites/fleas (as he doesn't seem to enjoy being touched as he previously did), but before I take him to the vet, does anyone have any ideas what might be the problem? I wonder if he has a bit of a UTI seeing as he seems to be squeaking when I pet down his back/sides?
Thank you

 

[Wiebke]

It is very difficult for you ( and any vet) to see what is going on, so I would recommend to just keep an eye on him and weigh him regularly. Hopefully, it is just a bit of an off day.

 

[Mudpuppy]

Thanks Wiebke...... I will keep a very close eye on him..... it's very strange, he's not quite himself! x

 

[VickiA]

It's so hard when you can sense there's a change but can't quite put your finger on it. All you can do as a good piggy slave is to keep watching and weighing until there is something concrete to go on. It's hard when these little chaps hide their illnesses so well. Good luck.

 

[Mudpuppy]

You are right - they do tend to hide their discomfort really well..... :/ hate seeing my baby in an unsettled state!