Hi everyone,
My name is Kim and I am a new cavy slave. We purchased 2 females from the petstore and when one became pregnant we realized that they are male and female.
6 days ago our momma cavy (sweetheart) gave birth to 4 gorgeous pups. Within 24 hours unfortunatly we lost 2. The 2 remaining pups are strong and active and are cute as can be.
My question is this: we are about a week postpartom and Sweetheart is beginning to be lathargic. She lays around most the day and has some crusting on one eye. Is she recovering or sick?
Diet during pregnancy is the same as postpartum (although we have beefed up the amount now that she is nursing)
Store bought mixture
Fresh lettuce
Apples
Orange Slices
Melon Slices
Carrots
((Occasional store bought yogurt treats))
I am very attached to these piggies and since the loss of the two pups I am not sure I could lose the momma too.
Any advice? Am I a worried new grandma or is there something more going on?
My name is Kim and I am a new cavy slave. We purchased 2 females from the petstore and when one became pregnant we realized that they are male and female.
6 days ago our momma cavy (sweetheart) gave birth to 4 gorgeous pups. Within 24 hours unfortunatly we lost 2. The 2 remaining pups are strong and active and are cute as can be.
My question is this: we are about a week postpartom and Sweetheart is beginning to be lathargic. She lays around most the day and has some crusting on one eye. Is she recovering or sick?
Diet during pregnancy is the same as postpartum (although we have beefed up the amount now that she is nursing)
Store bought mixture
Fresh lettuce
Apples
Orange Slices
Melon Slices
Carrots
((Occasional store bought yogurt treats))
I am very attached to these piggies and since the loss of the two pups I am not sure I could lose the momma too.
Any advice? Am I a worried new grandma or is there something more going on?