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Post by Naomi on Oct 23, 2008 10:42:10 GMT
You've met Rowan (who ate all the pies) she was in Isolation with another little girl who I just couldn't leave behind on her own, Sarah is blind and relies heavily on Rowan.
What I didn't know untill I bought her home was that she has fairly serious dental issues.
She only has 1 bottom tooth and the 2 top ones are elongated and bend outwards away from each other. She doesn't appear to have any molars but only x-rays would confirm this.
At the moment she's quite happily eating Science Supreme Recovery but it's hugely expensive and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with dentally-challenged piggies and their diet?
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Post by PigPog on Oct 23, 2008 11:03:50 GMT
Just a thought, but could you not pop her veg through a blender and give her a bowl of blended slop to eat?  |
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Post by Hugs-Cavies (Doris) on Oct 23, 2008 18:14:12 GMT
You could try mashing up some normal pellets and mixing with a little water.
Or, something maybe squishy like banana
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Post by Naomi on Oct 28, 2008 15:07:24 GMT
HUGE GREAT BIG ENORMOUS THANK YOU to Doris who very kindly trimmed TC Pig's top teeth last night, she has been attacking food like there's no tomorrow ever since.
I've found a pellet food which is really small (very expensive but not as expensive as SSR lol) so she's having some of that with added herbs, plus her beloved SSR every morning which she laps up.
She has no problems eating hay but fresh food is wasted on her unless it's ground to a pulp in which case I may aswell give her baby food??
THANKS again to my mate Doris who (as usual) has saved the day.
Will keep you informed about TC Pig's progress, I've tried putting little ones with her but they just frighten her so I've found she's settling a lot better on her lonesome which is a shame but I'll just have to make more fuss of her than the others shhh don't tell them lol
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Post by snailspace on Oct 28, 2008 16:15:20 GMT
Glad to hear she's been 'Doris'ed'  She may be quite physically challenged but at least now her days will be spent in comfort and normality! |
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Post by PigPog on Oct 28, 2008 16:44:13 GMT
All of my boars were "Doris'ed" when she came down to visit and cleaned their grease glands and special bits for me.  It's rare to find a friend who will willingly do such a mucky job for you. So yeah, I'm not surprised she's done such a good job for you and your pig, well done Doris.  I wonder if her teeth will grow back normally now?  Glad she's eating finally! Let us know how she goes.  |
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Post by Hugs-Cavies (Doris) on Oct 28, 2008 17:38:03 GMT
 They might grow back as they should, as she's now attacking food with passion they may wear down like normal. If not, I am willing to trim them for you whenever they need it  She is a dear little piggie
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Post by lisajaneh on Oct 28, 2008 21:16:58 GMT
 You are a star Doris. Give yourself a carrot.  Sarah is lucky to have you for a Mum Naomi, goodness know what would have happened to her if you hadnt taken her in. She sounds like she is doing much better already so fingers crossed she continues to improve. You should give yourself a carrot too. ;D
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Post by Hugs-Cavies (Doris) on Oct 28, 2008 21:40:57 GMT
I'll tell you what, i'll give Naomi a carrot, and Naomi can give me a carrot |
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Post by Naomi on Oct 29, 2008 8:01:41 GMT
we will duly carrot each other!!!
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Post by lisajaneh on Oct 29, 2008 13:10:23 GMT
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Post by eppingstrider on Oct 29, 2008 18:09:00 GMT
Is that carrots at twenty paces......
or
quick-draw carrots?
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Post by Naomi on Oct 30, 2008 15:42:25 GMT
lol neither Doris and I've been friends too long to draw carrots at each other lol would be funny though!! Little one has now been adopted by my daughter who has her out practically the WHOLE time. As her life span is going to be fairly short I think we should make the most of the time we have with her and spoil her rotten so I have no problems with her being the resident house piggie - she seems quite happy with the arrangement too  |
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Post by meggiepiggy on Oct 30, 2008 16:05:58 GMT
I would like to officially nominate this thread for............. Feel Good Story of the Month Do I have any seconds? (and I don't mean another helping of food  ) |
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Post by eppingstrider on Oct 30, 2008 17:06:54 GMT
I'll second that emotion. Well done to Naomi and Doris. Yeah! |
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