[Stones] CARE: piggies losing weight because of bladderstones

[Cindy]

Hi Amy,

Yes, I bet you are right that some of the weight loss could be due to 
Sunshine's being 4.  I will just keep doing my best to encourage him to 
eat well.  He seems in good appetite today.  Thanks for letting me know 
about the Metacam.

Cindy


> Hi Cindy - he won't eat well if he's in pain, and bladder stones 
> hurt!  If you could get your hands on some Metacam, it would 
> definitely help (they will give you pain meds for him after the 
> surgery, but he could use it now). 
>  
> I will tell you that my Skippy has never gotten back to his top weight 
> since he began having stones, but he does eat well and is ok.  He is 
> also 4. Sometimes pigs slim down a bit as they age anyway...
>  
> Amy
>