[Gpdd] [GPDD] Health: Brownie update & worming

[Susi Eastin]

  Britt-
  So glad that things are looking up a bit for Brownie . . . 
  we’ll continue to keep our paws crossed, and keep you 
  both in our prayers. You know, even if this isn’t caused 
  by a Vit C deficiency, he will still need extra to recover 
  from this.  As for the calcium, I now remember my vet 
  recommending giving TUMS to them  –  it’s great for  
  adding calcium (my doctor advised me to take it, too).  
  He will probably just nibble on it, but you can crumble
  it up over whatever he will eat. (of course, this is just
  for special treatment, not for every day, that could
  cause another problem)
  We can’t stress too much what great help our guys 
  on the DSN are – Tex has saved the day for us more 
  than once! The one thing I always stress here – if faced 
  with a situation like this – contact someone early. It may 
  take a while for them to get back to you, and you know
  how fast these little guys can get worse.
  Sounds like you’re certainly on the right track  (is this 
  “Pumpkin Pig” getting any pumpkin?  That’s another great 
  food to help a sick piggy)  
  Thanks for the update – I’m sure there are others here who
  will benefit from your experience!
  Keep us updated on Brownie’s progress!
   
  As for the worming question - we use Ivermax, which 
  is ivermectin, and is for “control of internal and external
  parasites”.  The way I understand it, for the external 
  parasites, you can apply it externally (like behind the ears), 
  and for any internal parasites, give a bit orally. (this will
  also control the external problem).  But you must be very 
  careful about the dosage. Generally, for a piggie, just give
  an amount the size of a pea.   We use the paste form, in
  a tube, which is very easy to use. This happens to be 
  apple flavored, which is a plus.  (It also makes them 
  smell more interesting to the other piggies when you 
  put them back in their pen!)
   
  Susi & the OP’s
   


Susi Eastin
  The Okie Piggies of Cavy Lodge
  Green Country Cavy Club
   
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