Having a sick pig can be stressful and traumatic, especially when trying to find the cause of its symptoms. When my pig started vomiting uncontrollably, I knew that this was an acute symptom. Pigs can’t tell us when they feel sick or under the weather. Luckily, I contacted a neighboring pig farmer who had been […]
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So turkey mainly had been a meal I prepared at Thanksgiving, and I had never really had as much experience with them as I do with chickens. Imagine my surprise when I took in a tenant for the old cottage on my land and the new tenant asked if I would mind if he brought
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How Do You Treat a Sick Pig at Home Fast? If your pig is sick and you can’t get them to the vet straight away, you’ll need to treat them at home while you wait for the vet. The best way to treat a sick pig is to ensure they receive electrolytes (to avoid dehydration).
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Fever Makes Your Pig Throw Up After Meals If your pig’s skin appears dull with a slight reddish shade, this can indicate a fever (high body temperature). A fever can be one of your pig’s first signs of a viral or bacterial infection. Fevers can also be brought on by inflammation caused by allergies or
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Severe Constipation is Serious for Pigs Severe constipation in pigs can be a serious condition, especially if your pig has not had a bowel movement in over 72 hours. If this is the case, you will need to call the vet. Constipation is more common in sows and is related to milk and colostrum production.
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Obvious Lethargy, A Main Sign of Swine Influenza You should be able to spot a lethargic pig easily: they suddenly don’t move around as much as they usually do and lie down more often and for more extended periods. Your pig may also look quite pale, especially along their gum line, ears, and nose. Lethargy
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Reluctance to Get Up Is Not Healthy For Pigs Noticing that your pig is reluctant to get up, especially if it’s feeding time, is a cause for concern. Your pig may be experiencing joint pain from an injury or a bacterial muscle infection, such as one of the Clostridial diseases. Clostridial diseases arise from bacteria
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Walking in Circles Can Signal An Infectious Condition It may look funny if you notice your pig walking in circles, but it is a serious condition. Pigs walk in circles due to a middle ear infection, a brain stem infection, or a bacterial infection. If they are circling you, it may be a display of
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Body Trembling and Shaking Congenital tremors is also known as shaker pigs or dancing pigs. It is an awful pestivirus (a genus of viruses that attacks mammals) that affects newborn piglets. Shaker pigs tremble and shake violently and get very ill. As a result, your piglets can starve to death, as extreme trembling prevents them
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Sudden Onset of Twitching Can Signal Porcine Stress Syndrome Porcine stress syndrome (PSS) is a severe condition in pigs of all ages. PSS can be triggered by sudden muscle activity, such as when the herd is spooked and runs wildly. It’s more common in sows, weaners, and growers. Porcine Stress Syndrome has several identifying symptoms
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