Lots of small poos

[Elephonty]

Woody has just done a lot of small poos in a short space of time and was in some discomfort passing some of these.
Is this a case for the emergency vets or am I being a paranoid piggy mum?

 

[Wiebke]

Woody has just done a lot of small poos in a short space of time and was in some discomfort passing some of these.
Is this a case for the emergency vets or am I being a paranoid piggy mum?

Please take a deep breath; it is not an emergency situation but one to keep a closer eye on.

I would recomment to check his boarly bits, especially the penis shaft and the anal sac, in case there is something stuck in there that is causing him pain. In a boar, that is always an angle that needs to be taken into consideration.
This guide here will help you: Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths

 

[Elephonty]

Please take a deep breath; it is not an emergency situation but one to keep a closer eye on.

I would recomment to check his boarly bits, especially the penis shaft and the anal sac, in case there is something stuck in there that is causing him pain. In a boar, that is always an angle that needs to be taken into consideration.
This guide here will help you: Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths

Thank you! I rang the emergency vets in a panic as after what's happened with my other boy I've been very paranoid they assured me it wasn't an emergency but would need to be seen tomorrow. I will give his boary bits a check now!

 

[Wiebke]

Thank you! I rang the emergency vets in a panic as after what's happened with my other boy I've been very paranoid they assured me it wasn't an emergency but would need to be seen tomorrow. I will give his boary bits a check now!

The smaller poos are together with straining are an indication that there is something painful that is making pooing more difficult but since he can still poo and you haven't said anything about loss of appetite etc., it is not an emergency. I would see a vet tomorrow if possible.

 

[Elephonty]

The smaller poos are together with straining are an indication that there is something painful that is making pooing more difficult but since he can still poo and you haven't said anything about loss of appetite etc., it is not an emergency. I would see a vet tomorrow if possible.

Yes he's still eating lots of hay, even munching on his pellets! The poos are decidedly stinkier than normal so I'm wondering if it may be something to do with his new antibiotics we have been giving probiotics with them but maybe it has still unleveled his gut!

 

[Elephonty]

Yes he's still eating lots of hay, even munching on his pellets! The poos are decidedly stinkier than normal so I'm wondering if it may be something to do with his new antibiotics we have been giving probiotics with them but maybe it has still unleveled his gut!

Also to add I'll be phoning my vets first thing tomorrow to book an appointment! They know Woody well due to all the frequent visits so I know he'll be in safe hands!

 

[Wiebke]

Yes he's still eating lots of hay, even munching on his pellets! The poos are decidedly stinkier than normal so I'm wondering if it may be something to do with his new antibiotics we have been giving probiotics with them but maybe it has still unleveled his gut!

If he is on antibiotics, then yes, that can impact on his gut and influence the size and consistency of his poos. If he has a healthy companion, try our 'poo soup' recipe (i.e. live health gut micorbiome transfer), which is more effective than probiotics if you get enough tailor-made live stuff into his gut; ideally there should not be more than 10-15 minutes between the healthy poo dropping and the syringing of the water they have been shortly soaked in.
You can find our 'recipe' in this link here: Probiotics, Recovery Foods And Vitamin C: Overview With Product Links

However, if he is still eating perfectly normally, there is nothing for you to panic over.

 

[Elephonty]

If he is on antibiotics, then yes, that can impact on his gut and influence the size and consistency of his poos. If he has a healthy companion, try our 'poo soup' recipe (i.e. live health gut micorbiome transfer), which is more effective than probiotics if you get enough tailor-made live stuff into his gut; ideally there should not be more than 10-15 minutes between the healthy poo dropping and the syringing of the water they have been shortly soaked in.
You can find our 'recipe' in this link here: Probiotics, Recovery Foods And Vitamin C: Overview With Product Links

However, if he is still eating perfectly normally, there is nothing for you to panic over.

I would have definitely done this however his cage mate had to be put to sleep last Wednesday, this may also be a contributing factor due to the stress however he's been his normal active self and hasn't stopped eating so I don't think I need to worry about that!

 

[Wiebke]

I would have definitely done this however his cage mate had to be put to sleep last Wednesday, this may also be a contributing factor due to the stress however he's been his normal active self and hasn't stopped eating so I don't think I need to worry about that!

Sorry, I am currently very busy with my job, so it is very difficult for me to keep track when jumping between very different threads every single day. I am very sorry. The death of a companion does often lower the immune system can bring already existing underlying problems or weaknesses to the fore.

If poo soup is not an option, try fibreplex (discuss it with your vet if necessary). Most piggies don't like the taste of it, so mix it into a little recovery formula or mushed up pellets. Again, it is more effective than probiotics.

 

[Elephonty]

Sorry, I am currently very busy, so it is very difficult for me to keep track. I am very sorry. The death of a companion does often lower the immune system can bring already existing underlying problems or weaknesses to the fore.

If poo soup is not an option, try fibreplex (discuss it with your vet if necessary). Most piggies don't like the taste of it, so mix it into a little recovery formula or mushed up pellets. Again, it is more effective than probiotics.

Thank you, sorry to be a pain! I have ordered some of the fibreplex pellets that should be coming tomorrow but will definitely discuss getting some of the paste as I know that it is easier to track how much he is getting and maybe more concentrated!

 

[Elephonty]

Just a quick update, I rang my vets and by chance my vet herself answered! She said it sounds like I'm right so she's got some fibreplex ready for me to pick up