Hello, everyone.
This is my first post on the forum. So basically, my 5 and 1/2 year old Peruvian pig gave my family and I a scare on Monday when we found blood on his cage's bedding in the morning. However, I'd checked on him several times the night before and he looked fine, his urine about as normal. Of course,we took him to the local exotics vet who ordered x-rays be taken.
Long story short, she found gas build-up and a bladder stone in Miyu's x-ray and prescribed dimethicone to help with the bloating, meloxicam to help him out with the pain, and enrofloxacin in hopes that he'll be able to pass the stone and fight any possible UTIs.
However, she restricted his pellet consumption to 0 due to the pellets having a high mineral content. However, Miyu is losing his appetite fast and not even cucumber, which used to be his favorite veggie, will look appetizing to him now. I'm scared that he won't make it until the next appointment on Thursday so, has anyone got ideas on what I can do to keep food moving through his body? He's also rejecting his hay, but he's somewhat okay with syringe-fed water and diluted cranberry juice.
Thank you for your time. I'll try to keep him as comfortable as possible.
This is my first post on the forum. So basically, my 5 and 1/2 year old Peruvian pig gave my family and I a scare on Monday when we found blood on his cage's bedding in the morning. However, I'd checked on him several times the night before and he looked fine, his urine about as normal. Of course,we took him to the local exotics vet who ordered x-rays be taken.
Long story short, she found gas build-up and a bladder stone in Miyu's x-ray and prescribed dimethicone to help with the bloating, meloxicam to help him out with the pain, and enrofloxacin in hopes that he'll be able to pass the stone and fight any possible UTIs.
However, she restricted his pellet consumption to 0 due to the pellets having a high mineral content. However, Miyu is losing his appetite fast and not even cucumber, which used to be his favorite veggie, will look appetizing to him now. I'm scared that he won't make it until the next appointment on Thursday so, has anyone got ideas on what I can do to keep food moving through his body? He's also rejecting his hay, but he's somewhat okay with syringe-fed water and diluted cranberry juice.
Thank you for your time. I'll try to keep him as comfortable as possible.