[Gpdd] HEALTH: Tyndale not eating his pellets

[Penny Charlesworth]

If a piggy goes off a previously enjoyed food, especially if he is losing 
weight, my first thought would be a tooth or mouth problem. You can probably 
look inside his mouth yourself to check for an ulcer, which is easily 
treated, but a tooth problem needs expert attention. You can check Tyndale's 
front teeth easily, but will have to get your vet or rodentologist to have a 
look at his back teeth. He may be unable to eat his pellets but can still 
manage softer things like his veggies.

Some of my piggies aren't bothered about eating pellets but the weight loss 
would indicate that something is going wrong with Tyndale.

Do let us all know how he gets on.

Best wishes from Penny and the Piggyfriends.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joy Wong" <littlemutt22 at hotmail.com>
To: <Gpdd at gpdd.org>
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 3:28 PM
Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Tyndale not eating his pellets


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> Dear all,
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> Recently my guinea pig, Tyndale, has stopped eating his pellets. He does 
> eat
> his hay and veggies given to him but does not touch his pellets. This
> behaviour just started about 2 weeks ago. He has since lost some weight 
> too
> but appears healthy. Pellets are fresh. Does anyone have any theory behind
> this? Thanks.
>
> Worried abt piggie,
>
> Joylania
>
> 'The Lord is my shepherd' Psalm 23 *baaaa*
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