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Joint and mobility support

lexi468

lexi468

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Hey guys!
I have a senior pig (I did not know his age when I got him but he was a rescue and I have had him for six years. I’m guessing he’s around 8.) who is having some issues with his poops clumping up and not coming out. I end up seeing big globs of poop in the cage so it does eventually come out. I do help him out every so often and squeeze it out. I know that this happens in senior pigs and I was just wondering what other people do to help with this? I have the joint support tabs from Oxbow which do have glucosamine but I’m wondering if I should give him a straight glucosamine supplement?
Thanks guys!
 
I agree ....It's important to get the right diagnosis. Impaction is not always linked to arthritis.

I have a boar with arthritis who has only recently started showing signs of impaction.

I give my boar oral glucosamine as he won't eat the joint support tablets .
 
lexi468 said:
Hey guys!
I have a senior pig (I did not know his age when I got him but he was a rescue and I have had him for six years. I’m guessing he’s around 8.) who is having some issues with his poops clumping up and not coming out. I end up seeing big globs of poop in the cage so it does eventually come out. I do help him out every so often and squeeze it out. I know that this happens in senior pigs and I was just wondering what other people do to help with this? I have the joint support tabs from Oxbow which do have glucosamine but I’m wondering if I should give him a straight glucosamine supplement?
Thanks guys!
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Hi!

I would recommend that you have the arthritis assessed by a vet so it can be treated better; an analgesic can really help with the pain in the joints and make quite a differenvce in getting them more mobile again.
The vet can also assess how far the arthritis has spread and tailor the support accordingly.

Here are our practical support care tips for older piggies:
Looking after guinea pigs with limited or no mobility
Caring for Older Piggies and Facing the End - A practical and supportive information collection
 
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