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Diarrhoea/Soft Droppings
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Main Symptoms

In mild cases the owner will only see softer droppings than usual, often found squashed flat around the cage.  Very runny droppings, resembling cowpats.  Smelly, liquid droppings.

Possible Causes

Many causes.  In mild cases, often too many treats are to blame.  Lack of fibre in the diet (possibly dental-related).  Unsuitable or poor diet.  Poor husbandry/sanitation. Possible gastro-intestional infection.  Protozoal infection.  Full veterinary tests may be needed.

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