[Gpdd] HEALTH Weight loss. Mike T. Pig.

[Penny Charlesworth]

I am pleased to read that Mike T. Pig's tooth has grown back properly.

A few suggestions about his health.

There are various causes of yellow urine. It can be the body's way of excreting a surplus of either Vitamin C or betacarotene ( the colouring agent in carrots ). Asparagus also does this but it is probably not on Mike's menu.

My son has seen this happen in rabbits at the shelter when their urine can turn a frighteningly bright rusty orange colour if they have had too much Vit C.

Dehydration can be a cause of yellow urine though this seems unlikely if he is drinking more.

Drinking extra water combined with weight loss might be a sign of diabetes, about which there is a wealth of info on GuineaLynx http://www.guinealynx.info/links.html#diabetes Also follow the link at the bottom of the page through to " Hazel and Ginger's story."

Years ago, my Miss Piggy had similar symptoms to Mike T. Pig - losing weight and excessive thirst. I wondered if she was diabetic but could not find a vet who could do a blood test for this, let alone prescribe medication so I experimented with dietary change ( similar to that which is now on GuineaLynx ) and she lived to be a very elderly lady.

Best of luck with Mike T. Pig.

Penny and the Piggyfriends.