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Sudden Small Pigs Poops?

Kirsty

Kirsty

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C7FAE9B3-CE81-48EF-8177-6462244D7638.webp 88216DC2-CEEF-40FC-867D-F428D33D97AA.webp Hi my pig the last couple days has produced a lot smaller poops, I xhanged his food about a week ago, but he is the only pig that has the small poops and all my pigs we’re given the new food. And it was over a week ago! I have given him some probiotic in his water just incase it’s a slight upset, and have a vet appointment provisionally booked for Friday if there is no improvements by then! Overall he is fine in himself eating, bouncing around and even popcorning!

Below is a pic of the poops and his urine that he delightfully left for me on my bed!

Any advice would be great xx
 
Kirsty said:
View attachment 72811 View attachment 72812 Hi my pig the last couple days has produced a lot smaller poops, I xhanged his food about a week ago, but he is the only pig that has the small poops and all my pigs we’re given the new food. And it was over a week ago! I have given him some probiotic in his water just incase it’s a slight upset, and have a vet appointment provisionally booked for Friday if there is no improvements by then! Overall he is fine in himself eating, bouncing around and even popcorning!

Below is a pic of the poops and his urine that he delightfully left for me on my bed!

Any advice would be great xx
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The poos still have a good thickness and consistency, so I don't think that the change is necessary due to him not eating as much.

If in doubt, please switch from weighing once weekly to once daily at the same time in the feeding cycle (i.e. ideall before or after breakfast or dinner) so tummy and bladder about the same fullness each time. The weight of a guinea pig can swing around 40g in a day depending how full or empty tummy and bladder are.
Step in with offering additional syringe feed once your boy loses 50g in a short space of time (1-3 days).
Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures
 
He is still eating and drinking, I saw him gobble up his veg and his new nuggets (which he loves!) earlier, so his appetite is deffo still there. I’m wondering whether he has a tummy bug?
 
Kirsty said:
He is still eating and drinking, I saw him gobble up his veg and his new nuggets (which he loves!) earlier, so his appetite is deffo still there. I’m wondering whether he has a tummy bug?
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No, tummy bugs cause soft, squishy, stringy or shapeless poos. Yours do not look unhealthy.
 
Oh that’s good to hear,
So you suggest just keeping an eye on his weight over the next few days? Should I cancel the appointment Friday?
 
Also, not sure why you tagged ringworm post in? He shows no symptoms of ringworm :)
 
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