[Gpdd] Health: Another problem ??

[Lydia Boland]

I understand about the vet bills, completely.  It could be laziness.  
Sometimes our pigs just sit where they peed and there is nothing wrong. 
  Even though the pee is clear it could be gritty.  I know this doesn't 
sound nice but if you find a nice puddle touch it with your fingers.  
Then rub your fingers together and see if it feels gritty.  That could 
indicate a problem and it might be pre-sludge urine.  Sludge in the 
urine, when it is bad, looks white or grey and it feels gritty like 
sand.  If you don't feel any grittiness  and it is clear then I would 
keep track of her weight and look for signs of distress.  It's always 
nice to be on the safe side and go to the vet and get a urinalysis but 
that is expensive.  Can you call your vet to get their opinion?  Also, 
is this something that came on all of a sudden or does it happen off 
and on?  Keep track of it and see if you find her sitting or lying in 
her own urine.  Good luck and let us know what you find out.

Lydia

On Jun 15, 2005, at 10:38 AM, Hanson David wrote:
>
> The only time I post on here is when there is a problem with one of
> our GP's and this is no exception. A while back we noticed that Amber
> our white BP was developing an amber colored stain on her backside.
> Then we noticed that she was always damp down there. We talked to her
> about laying in her urine but that didn't help. Last night we noticed
> that hwe urine was clear not cloudy like the rest of our herd.
>
> I thought I'd make some inquiries here before I took her to a vet. Our
> vet bill's have been quit high the last couple of months and I am on a
> fixed income. Don't get me wrong if she needs a vet thats what she'll
> get. Thats another problem the vets in this area have limited
> experience treating GP's.
>
> Any information would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Dave & Jamie
>
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