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Pig not eating !!

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Question
QUESTION: We have a 10 week old pot bellied pig and he will not eat or drink now.  He was doing fine but in the last week has stopped!!  I can get him to drink a little baby formula that the breeder gave us out of a bottle.  He acts hungry and I have tried all kinds of things to get him to eat but his tummy just gurgles and growls like crazy like he may be all gassed up?  His tummy is all swollen up but you can see he is starting to look really thin and his bones are more noticeable!!  He is still going to the bathroom.  I need HELP!!

ANSWER: Take him to a Veterinarian immediately!


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QUESTION: We have several times now and have tried treating him for low blood sugar, SALT poisoning , he always wants to eat dog food so even let him try that he didn't even want that....nothing has helped?  We gave him a shot for infection and it didn't help either? I don't know what else to look for or treat?

Answer
Has he been wormed?
Make sure and give him Specialities.  It will keep him hydrated.
What kind of piglet chow did you start him on before he got sick?
It sounds like he might have a blockage in his intestines.
Did the Vet check for that?
Send me your phone number and I will call you!
Patty