Bladder Stone study
- Lynx
- Celebrate!!!
I use the USDA database but for the percentage, I think you need dry weight comparisons. It's more complicated to calculate but more reasonable.
I did comparisons based on calories in the chart because that is what feeds our guinea pigs and keeps them going.
www.guinealynx.info/.html
I did comparisons based on calories in the chart because that is what feeds our guinea pigs and keeps them going.
www.guinealynx.info/.html
- AldenM1
- Supporter in '21
Okay, I have a question, because I'm really confused.
When I look at that veggie chart, which is so helpfully sortable, do I want to be aiming for veggies that are low in calcium TOTAL? or lower in the Ca:P ratio? I figured they'd be the same and they're really not. And I'm now in possession of some yummy-looking (and popular) Swiss chard that is low on the latter and astronomical on the former.
When I look at that veggie chart, which is so helpfully sortable, do I want to be aiming for veggies that are low in calcium TOTAL? or lower in the Ca:P ratio? I figured they'd be the same and they're really not. And I'm now in possession of some yummy-looking (and popular) Swiss chard that is low on the latter and astronomical on the former.
Hi, I've been using this site for reference purposes for a few years now but never registered.
However, my boar 'Treacle' who I got as a piggie with 'problems' from a rescue centre only a few months ago was diagnosed with stones four days ago after a steady decline in appetite over three days.
He had both running lice and a URI when I brought him home and after a round of Baytril and Ivomec was becoming a happy little lad up until the eating decline.
The stones were removed, which I have from the vet in a sterile container, unfortunately though - after a very, very brave fight poor sickly little chap lost the fight despite all the stops being pulled out.
Thank you for putting the link to the stone study up, this came on very suddenly with only the slightest sign of 'rump' tenderness when having cuddles, no real 'symptoms' such as blood in the urine or the like.
Poor little Treacle , with evidence of a previous bumblefoot and missing an ear from a scrap with something he obviously came off worse with, hope I gave you a happy home, if only for a short while.
However, my boar 'Treacle' who I got as a piggie with 'problems' from a rescue centre only a few months ago was diagnosed with stones four days ago after a steady decline in appetite over three days.
He had both running lice and a URI when I brought him home and after a round of Baytril and Ivomec was becoming a happy little lad up until the eating decline.
The stones were removed, which I have from the vet in a sterile container, unfortunately though - after a very, very brave fight poor sickly little chap lost the fight despite all the stops being pulled out.
Thank you for putting the link to the stone study up, this came on very suddenly with only the slightest sign of 'rump' tenderness when having cuddles, no real 'symptoms' such as blood in the urine or the like.
Poor little Treacle , with evidence of a previous bumblefoot and missing an ear from a scrap with something he obviously came off worse with, hope I gave you a happy home, if only for a short while.
I have had many bladder stone probs with my piggys over the years after long research thr main cause is too much calcium I foumd the cause to be oxbow timothy pellets. I stopped these and all my problems have gone aaay.. well all.my piggys problems
@guineasgalore I agree. These pellets seem to be very good, but still high in calcium. I find any store brand pellet to be a big problem. Not only for stones but many have seeds which are bad for them.
I have posted in another post the current diet I give my piggies. I think the best thing to do is to not give too much variety in the veggies given daily. And please cavy lovers highly reduce the timothy hay pellets.
If I try to email these pellet brand companies.. do you think they will listen? What about those alfalfa and yogurt treats.. These things are so unnecesary.
I have posted in another post the current diet I give my piggies. I think the best thing to do is to not give too much variety in the veggies given daily. And please cavy lovers highly reduce the timothy hay pellets.
If I try to email these pellet brand companies.. do you think they will listen? What about those alfalfa and yogurt treats.. These things are so unnecesary.
I have called Kaytee brand and have told them that their pellets are high in calcium.. and I had previously used their brand for some time.. any beginner would have since it is in most stores. I told them to please check the calcium content because it is higher than Oxbow and KMS.. That the calcium is the main reason for these stones..
Not only that but also spoke about the alfalfa and how most beginners would not really know the difference between the hays and make this mistake.
I don't know if others here have tried speaking to them? I doubt my calling would make a difference.. but I think if more of us would call these big manufacturers maybe someday they can make changes to their products and bladder stones could be reduced.
Not only that but also spoke about the alfalfa and how most beginners would not really know the difference between the hays and make this mistake.
I don't know if others here have tried speaking to them? I doubt my calling would make a difference.. but I think if more of us would call these big manufacturers maybe someday they can make changes to their products and bladder stones could be reduced.