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Old 03-27-08, 02:40 pm
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Re: Pink urin and agression problem

I'd want to get your new male to the vet to have him checked out. Pink urine usually indicates the presence of blood, and that is not something to ignore.

I recently lost a piggy to kidney failure, but managed to get that diagnosed through a urine sample, which I got thorough sitting iher in the bath, and syringe feeding her water, and giving her wet veg (cucumber and rinsed lettuce etc with the water left on) until she peed. I sooked up the sample in a syringe, and took it to the vet. They confirmed my dip-sticking, and looked at it under the microscope. Both confirmed the presence of blood (and other nasties) - though her urine was perfectly clear to the naked eye.

I suggest you make a vet appointment (always a good idea to have a new piggy checked over anyway), and see if you can get a sample in the meantime - it'll save time at the vets.

Hope all is well, do let us know how you get on.

The younger male sounds like he is checking out the older guy by being a bit of a pest! So long as he isn't stopping him getting to the food etc I wouldn't be too worried, If they've only been together 3 days, you're lucky that this has been the only 'intro agro'. Make sure you keep moving things around to keep life interesting for him, as he is so yong, he will need more 'entertainment' than an older pig! I wouldn't seperate him, as that will only prolong the settling in period - or even put things back to square one. Your older guy does sound very patient, and I'm sure would let the boy know if he really stepped over the line. Hope things settle down - but give it a bit longer yet before thinking of plan B. Again, keep us posted on progress!
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