[Gpdd] Health: Celery - Licorice

[Kirsten McKnight]

Hi Maren,

gosh, I've gotten behind again on my digests! I'm trying to get caught up
again!

I didn't know that about celery. Thanks very much for the information. He's
actually doing pretty well - he went to the vet several weeks ago and had
his teeth trimmed - we're still not sure if he's eating his regular hay, but
we've been bringin in fresh grass for him which he seems to like and giving
him Critical Care, sometimes mixed with baby food. He's still a bit loose in
his BM so I will heed your advice and cut him back on the diuretics -  it's
too bad though because those are the things he's most happy about eating!
But at least we are not having to syringe him the CC anymore, he's more then
happy to lick it off our fingers.

peter (my husband) has been making a special mix for him - it's timothy hay
ground into smaller pieces (but bigger then CC) and he generally mixes with
some baby food - we're hoping that the bits of hay will help stimulate
Licorice's digestive health.

His weight still hasn't gone back to pre-diarrhea but its remaining stable
and he's slowly gaining a little bit. He's very loving and  cuddly. It just
melts my heart when he curls up on me or in my hands and snuggles down and
closes his eyes.

thanks again Maren and everyone else for your support!

Kirsten and the Critter Crew

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Maren Fouts" <magbfouts at gmail.com>
To: gpdd <gpdd at gpdd.org>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:31:27 -0400
Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Celery
Kirsten,

Forgive me if I'm repeating someone, but I'm behind in the digest and I
really needed to let you know about some celery qualities.

Since Licorice is/was suffering from diarrhea, you need to know that celery
has diuretic qualities.  I'm sure you know to give new foods in very small
amounts to being with to see how his system reacts.  However, you don't want
to give diruetic foods if you're struggling with diarrhea.  Celery,
dandelion greens, cucumber, parsely, all have these qualities.  you can read
more under diuretics on Peter Gurney's sight.

Also, I know of several people that use pumpkin (just pumpkin with no
spices) when their pigs stop eating hay.  This helps keep up their fiber
intake and keeps their systems moving.

I hope Licorice is doing well.

Piggy kisses,
Maren, Rosie, and Charlie