Not sure if Percy is poorly

[Wiebke]

Well it’s the first time I’ve had to syringe feed Percy. I only had to get about 2ml into him. I think I managed 1.5ml. So not too bad for a first attempt. Tomorrow I might just give him the fibreplex. Or try putting it on some coriander?

On a positive note his poops were still small but ok shape this evening.

And he’d put on 25g since yesterday.

He did do a very quiet sound while pooping/peeing.

Still monitoring closely.

Try mixing the fibreplex in a little mushed pellets (soaked in warm water) or use the occasion to learn how to syringe feed. Practical experience during an illness does really help! Piggies don't usually the taste of fibreplex.
If you put it on veg or herbs, don't be surprised if a piggy eats neatly around it. But you can give a little coriander as a special treat at the end of it.

Also offer a bit of filtered water by syringe but do not be surprised if a hydrated piggy won't take to it.
Syringe Training Before The Need For Medicating

 

[Sophie @2003]

Could just be he abit dehydrated with his poo like that shape but listen out for squirming when having a wee could be eight of early bladder infection xx

 

[weepweeps]

Wow. He seemed to enjoy it this morning! . Mixed it with his pellets.

 

[VickiA]

Wow. He seemed to enjoy it this morning! . Mixed it with his pellets.

Well done. We all have to do what works for our piggies.

 

[Merab]

Hope Percy improves quickly now.

 

[weepweeps]

Percy is still the same this evening. No better poops with the fibreplexs yet.

Peppers poops were great on Wednesday. So I stopped the Pro C for him and they are soft and
Mis-shaped again this evening.

Plan of action tomorrow : no veg for Percy but fibreplex

And one piece of cucumber with Pro C on it for Pepper

See if that helps.

 

[Engel]

How are Percy and Pepper today?

 

[weepweeps]

Hello. They are really sad that they didn’t get veg this morning. I’m feeling really guilty as well. I’ll be weighing them this evening and checking out the poop situation. Also keeping an ear out to see if Percy is making any noises when peeing or pooping. Thanks. I’m pleased Basil is on the up and hope Mia is ok.

 

[Merab]

Icoco. ( also called a cocoplum)

 

[Engel]

Hello. They are really sad that they didn’t get veg this morning. I’m feeling really guilty as well. I’ll be weighing them this evening and checking out the poop situation. Also keeping an ear out to see if Percy is making any noises when peeing or pooping. Thanks. I’m pleased Basil is on the up and hope Mia is ok.

Basil and Mia say, 'thanks...wheek' *popcorn*

They have their fingers and toes crossed and hope Percy and Pepper get well soon.

 

[Merab]

Icoco. ( also called a cocoplum)

No idea why this post is here!
Brain clearly not involved

 

[Betsy]

No idea why this post is here!
Brain clearly not involved

Has it been a long week Heather? Oh dear and you're working tomorrow!

 

[weepweeps]

No idea why this post is here!
Brain clearly not involved

I did wonder lol.

 

[weepweeps]

I’ve been monitoring Percy since last Wednesday. He started Flbreplex on Thursday and has been having it twice a day. His poops seem a better shape and size now. Yay.



But:
They are still small and he hasn’t done many. The last couple of days he has been losing weight. But only small amounts.



And I still think he is itching more and making a very quiet noise when pooping or peeing. I’m thinking a vet trip is now in order just to see if they can find any pain anywhere? He is eating. He is drinking a lot. As I’ve stopped veg I assume he’s drinking more because of that?

 

[weepweeps]

Also when should I stop the fibreplex and start veggies again? It’s so confusing. Thanks everyone

 

[Engel]

Hmm thats a 55g drop in just a few days. The poops look consistent in shape and size so that's a good thing, but considering there's not much of it I'd definitely get in touch with the vets. When he next pees/poops making the noise, record it to show the vets. For the time being are you syringe feeding at all?

As he's not pooping much I'd limit veggies because Percy needs fibre (hay).

 

[weepweeps]

Hi. I don’t want to start syringe feeding if I can get away with it. He’s not looking or acting poorly. Still rumbling away at Pepper . Yeah I think for piece of mind it’s off to the vets for a check up.

 

[Betsy]

You could always leave a bowl of syringe food in the run and see if he'll eat that.

 

[weepweeps]

You could always leave a bowl of syringe food in the run and see if he'll eat that.

Fab idea. I’ll try that tomorrow. Thanks.

 

[Engel]

Hi. I don’t want to start syringe feeding if I can get away with it. He’s not looking or acting poorly. Still rumbling away at Pepper . Yeah I think for piece of mind it’s off to the vets for a check up.

Yes but he's not eating a great deal if he's not producing enough poop. Personally I would, or like Betsy said, put some in a bowl and pop it in the cage although I will ask, is he sharing a cage with Pepper?

 

[weepweeps]

Yes but he's not eating a great deal if he's not producing enough poop. Personally I would, or like Betsy said, put some in a bowl and pop it in the cage although I will ask, is he sharing a cage with Pepper?

Yes they live together. I just meant he’s rumbling away like usual. He likes to do that. I’ll pop in some mushed up pellets tomorrow and see if he likes it.

 

[Engel]

Yes they live together. I just meant he’s rumbling away like usual. He likes to do that. I’ll pop in some mushed up pellets tomorrow and see if he likes it.

I see what you mean I would be careful with putting it in the cage as Pepper may eat it and you won't know for sure if Percy has eaten much of it.

 

[weepweeps]

You could always leave a bowl of syringe food in the run and see if he'll eat that.

I put a small portion in with him this morning. He did eat some. Then ran off. So I’ve left it in there to see if Percy or even Pepper eats it so it’s not wasted. I’ll make sure Percy gets some this evening.

 

[weepweeps]

He’s booked in at the vets tomorrow evening at 6.15.

 

[Engel]

He’s booked in at the vets tomorrow evening at 6.15.

Hopefully they'll be able to sort poor Percy out and he can get back to being himself. Good luck, let us know how he gets on.

 

[Bill & Ted]

He’s booked in at the vets tomorrow evening at 6.15.

I think you are doing the best thing seeing the vets, I hope you get some answers. It’s so hard to figure out what’s the problem is sometimes, especially when it’s a bit vague. Would he eat plain porridge oats in a small bowl?

 

[alpacasqueak]

Big hugs to you and the boys! Hope your vet appointment goes well x

 

[weepweeps]

I think you are doing the best thing seeing the vets, I hope you get some answers. It’s so hard to figure out what’s the problem is sometimes, especially when it’s a bit vague. Would he eat plain porridge oats in a small bowl?

I’ll give the oats a go. Thanks.

 

[Betsy]

I’ll give the oats a go. Thanks.

If Percy's not keen (Cutey Pie Dennis wasn't overly keen on plain oats) try adding a bit of grated apple, carrot or sweet potato. That always went down well.

 

[weepweeps]

If Percy's not keen (Cutey Pie Dennis wasn't overly keen on plain oats) try adding a bit of grated apple, carrot or sweet potato. That always went down well.

Thanks I have a sweet potato. Hes not having veg at the moment though. Will a little bit of sweet potato be ok? Don’t want to set his tummy off again.