bald spots

[CherylR]

Hi, I'm new here and I'm inquiring about problems with my kids' piggy. We've had him for 3 to 4 years and we never had any problems. In the last few weeks he's been having these really big poops, almost the size of a golf ball, but it consists of all little soft poops. He's also having another problem with 2 bald spots on his back.

Anyone have any idea what these 2 problems can be?

I plan on bringing him to the vet in the next day or two, but I was hoping someone with experience could help.

Thanks so much!!!!!!

Cheryl from NJ

[Chrisanne]

Yes, please get the piggie to the vet.

The bald spots could be mites, or other parasites. That would require treatment from a veterinarian.

[CherylR]

Thanks so much for your quick response!!


Cheryl

[CherylR]

Would anyone know what would be causing his other problem?

[crzy4piggers]

He could be impacted. You may have to start assisting him get the soft stuff out.

[Laurie]

How is your little guy doing?

[CherylR]

He's doing well, thanks for asking!!:blob3:

A friend of mine knows someone who has been working with the 4-H for a long time, so we brought him to her house. He was impacted and I have been squeezing the stuff out for awhile. She did the same and soaked his butt in betadine. She also gave him a shot for the mites.

I'll keep you updated on his progress.

Thanks for caring!

Cheryl

[BrendaLynn]

Well by now the little guy is probably feeling better huh? If you can post pics we adore pictures

[Chrisanne]

awww glad to hear he is feeling better.

[TexCavy]

Good to hear he seems better. Here is a page that tells about cleaning boars pouches that might be helpful... http://guinealynx.info/impaction.html