QUOTE(yingtsze @ Aug 15 2010, 02:19 PM)
does any know about pregnancy toxemia?
Guinea-Pig Pregnancy Toxemia and Ketosis:
【 Mandarin / Chinese 】妊娠毒血症（见红）是雌性荷兰猪怀孕时的常见病，并时有死亡。毒血症的临床表现包括厌食症、全身乏力、唾液过多，气息中因含有酮类而带着甜味或水果味，严重时发生癫痫。在炎热的天气里，妊娠毒血症貌似最为多见。其它严重的怀孕并发症包括子宫脱垂、血钙过少和乳腺炎。Stillbirths and abortions in guinea pigs are most often associated with pregnancy toxemia or ketosis. Ketosis is also a common condition in human beings and cattle. It occurs when the body burns a large amount of fat in response to inadequate levels of blood glucose or accessible liver glycogen.
Two factors are most responsible for this condition in guinea pigs, (I) inadequate feeding during late pregnancy, and, (II) mothers that were too fat to begin with. There are several factors that can cause pigs to not consume adequate nutrients late in pregnancy and shortly after birth. These are
inadequate food portions, infections of the breasts (
mastitis), failure of the uterus to adequately cleanse after birth (
metritis) and
dehydration. Genetic susceptibility of certain strains of guinea pig also contributes to the disease. Pregnancy Toxemia or Ketosis is most common during a sow’s first or second pregnancy
Signs of the disease appear suddenly and progress rapidly. The pig stops eating and drinking and quickly becomes dehydrated. Stool may become mucoid or mucus-covered. As the disease progresses she will become weak, develop labored breathing and often die in two to five days. These guinea pigs are hypoglycemic, that is, their blood sugar (glucose) is abnormally low (less than 60mg/dl). Their normally basic (alkaline) urine becomes more acidic (normal urine pH is 9). Due to derangement in metabolism their livers produce excess acetoacetic acid, acetone and B-hydroxybutyric acid (Ketone bodies). Proteins and ketones are also spilled into the urine. All this can be quickly detected with urine chemistry check strips and a few drops of urine.
There is no consistently effective treatment for this disease so
prevention is the key. Avoid obesity as well as stress during pregnancy. Do not breed guinea pigs that are too young or too old.
Be sure that your pigs do not have borderline vitamin C deficiencies. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) requirement increases during gestation and it is thought that borderline deficiencies in ascorbic acid contribute to a high level of abortions and stillbirths in a colony.
The signs of scurvy in guinea pigs are initially vague (nonspecific). They include, anorexia (lack of appetite), rough hair coat, listlessness, weakness and subcutaneous hemorrhages. Later, joint enlargement and painful joints may occur. Guinea pigs with scurvy often grinding their teeth and are generally sore. They resent handling. Remember vitamin C breaks down rapidly, especially from the effects of heat, moisture and light. So do not keep guinea pig chow for over two months. Green peppers, kale and cabbage are rich in vitamin C. If you are supplementing your water with vitamin C, it must be changed daily since it quickly hydrolyzes. Some breeders give 10mg vitamin C orally per day during pregnancy. In poorly managed colonies bacterial infections with streptococcus, bordatella and pasteurella can increase the incidence of stillbirths and abortions.
A maternity ward environment for the sow + your loving attention： you've gotta know your pig, vice versa.
Fixed feeding time and controlled amount
Well balanced diet, i.e. Fresh Greens, Fresh Fruits, Complete Food (i.e. Hagen), Granules Mix, GP Pellets, Fresh Grass, Hay all the time, basic pellets mix, controlled treads, 1-2 weekly alfalfa once, natural food.But do note: There will still be risks for every 1 out of 5 deliveries overall statistics. Remember to keep your hereditary (bloodline) profile, and detailed pictures of both parents, and further up.
Except from Cavy Spirit (San Mateo, California, USA) - GP rescue & adoption home:"... There is about a 25% chance that something will go wrong, a complication will arise. A vet may be needed. You may lose the sow. You may lose all the babies.
How many personal stories would you like to read? Think it won't happen to you? Betty shortly after delivery. The baby on the left didn't make it. It's a total gamble. Are you willing to risk the life of your pet sow and any unborn babies? That is EXACTLY what you would be doing by breeding her. Make no mistake about it. Yes, you will read that there are many pregnancies and deliveries that happen just fine. But, there are many that don't. Wilma's tragic birth. Phoenix on the left. Stillborn on the right. See Phoenix' story on the Adoptables page under Special Needs Piggie It is a RISK. A GAMBLE. Roll the dice. Place your bets. AND, if something does goes wrong, are you educated enough on the symptoms to know what to look for? Are you willing to spend the money (and it can be VERY SIGNIFICANT) if something happens? Do you know about the special requirements of a pregnant sow?
We were handed a vet bill of $958 for saving a sow with a prolapsed uterus after delivery. Emergency surgery. We have had a number of pregnancy complications requiring emergency vet care and the associated bills.
Heartbreaking stories abound everywhere. Don't be a statistic and don't learn the hard way--at the expense of your animal's life."
Also, read more about "Responsible Breeders". - Best to import directly from specialists, you get to avoid all the risks, it's cheaper, and they have scientific & systematic facilities.
Aug 14 2010, 06:18 PM
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can i use normal kudis medicin wic is being used by human ?
? jus came back from travelling ah?
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