[Gpdd] [HEALTH] <Obese Piggy>

[petunia_loo at yahoo.com]

Have you considered the possibility of ovarian cysts?
This is a serious condition that can occur in adult
female pigs and requires an immediate spay. Signs of
cysts can include hairloss and aggressive behavior,
often sexually aggressive (humping cagemates).
However, not all pigs with cysts display these
symptoms. I believe ovarian cysts can be determined
with an ultrasound; hopefully someone else will have
more information. Especially if she is squeaking in
pain when you touch her belly, I would definitely take
her to a vet who has adequate experience treating
cavies ASAP.
~Lauren, Pig and Pooh


Hi Slaves,
I recently read a post that someone's guinea pig was
eating 
constantly(B'Scotch) and gaining weight. I think
Cadbury might be a 
little 
heavier than 2.9lbs. Cadbury was normal looking when
we got her. After 
an 
encounter with a male piggy, we thought Cadbury was
pregnant. Sean and 
I 
counted out the days and we figured that she would be
due around May 
16, 
2003. When that day past and months went by, all we
noticed was that 
she was 
getting big but no babies. She lives with
Reese(Female) and Reese has a 
bit 
of pudge, but Cadbury tops that by 3 times more. When
Cadbury lies 
down, she 
looks like melted chocolate. She is even very
sensitive. If you feel 
her 
tummy area or pet her near her bum( cheeks) she wheeks
in horror. I 
took her 
to the Vet, after we thought she was pregnant, but the
vet said she 
wasn't. 
All of the piggies got an anal probe( temp) but when
it was Cadbury's 
turn, 
it was the worst wheeking I have ever heard. If you
can help me 
understand 
why she is so big, or how she can lose some weight,
please do. Thanks 
for 
listening.



Kelly & Sean :)
Cadbury, Reese, Whiskers & Snowball   ~..~  wheek!
Abby & Peter Rabbit

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