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Post by askylitheart on Apr 22, 2012 23:14:58 GMT
My skinny carrier has Diarreah. She didn't have it until about 2 days ago. I'm wondering if it's b/c my bf gave her too much oranges? Or what can it be? How can I help her not have it? It's not black it's just brown & watery. Does she need to go to the vet? B/c the earliest I can go is this weekend. :/
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Post by askylitheart on Apr 22, 2012 23:21:57 GMT
Is there any sort of medicine I can use like Pepto Bismol or something similar?
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Post by dkwannabe on Apr 23, 2012 1:05:28 GMT
You can get kaolin-pectin (a liquid medication). It's for dogs, cats, horses, etc. The dosage for piggies is 0.5 ml. It's inexpensive if you can find it. Try looking at a feed store or a pet store. You really have to watch the diarrhea because it can be deadly very quick! If the diarrhea persists get the piggie to the vet asap.
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Post by askylitheart on Apr 23, 2012 4:33:46 GMT
Well I'm going to Petsmart for work tomorrow,so I'll try to find that
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Post by Orlaith on Apr 23, 2012 12:16:53 GMT
I'd also advise cutting out the fruit and veg for a day or two and just feed plain pellets and hay, just until her tummy settles down.
Also, did you feed her anything out of the ordinary? Sometimes a change in diet is the cause.
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Post by askylitheart on Apr 25, 2012 5:20:53 GMT
I came back from work last night to find that she had passed away & her cage mate had tried to bury her. The day I left for work she no longer had diarrhea. But maybe it took a toll on her since she was only 4 months old. I was hoping I would've been able to take her to the vet,but my job is literally taking up my whole week. -.-"
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Post by fudgeandsmudge on Apr 25, 2012 6:57:35 GMT
Oh what a sad thing to hear. So sorry. Gosh diarrhea does get to them bad doesn't it. I never would have realised it makes them so poorly. i suppose with her being so young too.
Big hugs
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Post by Orlaith on Apr 25, 2012 13:58:01 GMT
So sorry to hear that.
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Post by madmommy on Apr 25, 2012 19:45:27 GMT
Hugs!
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Post by askylitheart on Apr 26, 2012 4:00:42 GMT
Plus another woman who got her skinnies from this breeder had a piggy die :/
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Post by lisa21264 on Apr 26, 2012 4:34:00 GMT
so sorry to hear about your loss. I didnt know diarreah could make them so ill. My piggie has had soft stool on occason but I cut back on the veggies and hes ok.
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