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Potbelly pigs lower lip

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Question
My 1 y/o female PBP got up this morning and her lower lip is raw and bleeding. Should I be concerned and what can I put on it to help it heal?

Answer
I am not a veterinarian and can not make a medical diagnosis over the internet.

You can use any balm or lotion made for people on your pig. But, choose something that's close to tasteless and odorless. If the balm is tasty, the pig will probably lick it all off, and that won't help. If it's tingly, piggy may not like it at all and try to wipe it off.

Pigs usually heal quickly. If you can, figure out what caused piggy's lip to be so scraped up, and try to remove the source of the problem.