PG kiko getting loose stools?

[mousebandit]

Hi. My still-pg kiko doe (FF) has started getting loose stools, noticed today, but probably started yesterday evening. Her whole rear end is quite dirty, and there's very smooshy-looking berries on the straw litter. Is this a sign of impending labor, or is it something else?

Tracey Mouse

[piglady]

I usually find with ours a loose stool means worms. Pregnant does have a tendency to get parasites worse due to changes in the hormones. Check her gums and/or eye lids to see if they are pale. If so, she is anemic. I would worm her right away and give her one dose of iron suppliment. They make it for horses and you aren't supposed to use it regularly on ruminents but one or two onces can bring a doe back from the brink.

[mousebandit]

Yeah, I'm thinking maybe it is worms. Today, the stools are huge, and look more like small cow pies or like horse doo doo. I'm bringing out the herbal wormer, and will give that a try. I don't think she's super close to labor, as her tail is still upright, and doesn't have that arched look yet. Last couple of days, they've all been pretty mellow and quiet, even the kids. Today, however, they're vocal and up and about again. I'll make wormer treats tonight and start dosing in the AM.

Tracey

[BlueHeronFarm]

We had the same thing happen in one of our VERY PG girls. We gave her a little pepto and she's fine. We think it was too much green grass in her delicate system - are not letting her graze anymore until she delivers.

[joysmom]

PigLady...
What kind of wormer did you use? You mentioned it being a horse wormer or is that the iron supplement? I am new to this and just lost one that the vet could not save. Don't want to lose any others.