[Gpdd] HEALTH Paddington and Persephone not eating

[Penny Charlesworth]

So sorry to hear that Paddington has to have an anaesthetic to have his 
teeth clipped. It it so unnecessary and I do wish that vets would learn how 
to do it with the piggy awake. It only takes moments and the piggy can be 
eating again straight away without all that risk, worry and expense, not to 
mention the valuable munching time that is lost. I don't know where you are 
but perhaps someone on the digest might know of a rodentologist near you who 
could help.

As for Persephone, this is a mystery! Do you trust your vet? Could your 
piggy have a mouth ulcer which is stopping her from eating by herself? She 
obviously wants to eat as she is keen on the Recovery. She might be willing 
to eat it from a spoon or even a bowl if she likes the taste to save you 
from syringing. Recovery is expensive here in England, especially with two 
little ones to feed. Do you have the CCT syringe feeding recipe? It is cheap 
to make up, contains lots of fibre to keep her going and she might eat it 
from a bowl.

It is so frustrating when something like this happens. I always give 
Metatone tonic to piggies that won't eat but if you are not in England, it 
doesn't seem to be available. Perhaps the vet could have another look in her 
mouth when you collect Paddington.

We will be keeping our paws crossed for Paddington at the vets.

Wishing you all the very best of luck,

Penny and the Piggyfriends.