Stubbins

[Mo & Stubbins & Vani]

Hi!
I don't think that I ever really posted a conclusion to my posts regarding Stubbins' illness. After eight months, we finally found a vet who successfully diagnosed Stubbins! The vet discovered that her intestines (if I am remembering correctly) were damaged due to a course of antibiotics she received back in February. I apologize for the confusing explanation!
Stubbins was given fluids at the vets, and we were sent home with pain meds and three additional medications. One particular prescription that I recall the name of was bio-sponge (I believe).
While she is still off of her veggies, she is gaining weight and producing fully-formed poops.
I am anxious to begin feeding veggies again, as I feel that one mistake could harm her. My other two piglets have not been having their vegetables either, as separating Stubbins puts far too much stress on her.
Any thoughts?

 

[Piggies&buns]

Has the vet said she can have veg again?

If so, then start slowly - one sprig of Coriander, see how it goes, then build it back up.
you will have to go slowly with all of them given they’ve all been taken off veg. If there are issues with Stubbins again then it would be better to hand feed the others their veg rather than stop them having it altogether.

 

[Claire W]

I’m glad that you finally have a diagnosis for Stubbins.
When it comes to introducing veggies again, introduce them one at a time I.e one sprig of coriander, cucumber and then pepper etc

 

[Mo & Stubbins & Vani]

Has the vet said she can have veg again?

If so, then start slowly - one sprig of Coriander, see how it goes, then build it back up.
you will have to go slowly with all of them given they’ve all been taken off veg. If there are issues with Stubbins again then it would be better to hand feed the others their veg rather than stop them having it altogether.

The only problem that I have had with feeding my other two their veggies is that she becomes extremely stressed, even if I don't separate her. When she understands what is happening, she starts to wheek. Not a normal, excited wheek, though. She wheeks as if she is distressed and begins running around and becomes extremely upset. I just don't want anything bad to happen to my little girl.

 

[Bill & Ted]

So glad you have found an explanation as to all Stubbin’s problems over this year. Can you feed to other piggies veggies in a different room so Stubbins doesn’t get upset?

 

[Zanzan]

Great news that she is doing well after your long struggle...you have both had a tough time.