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Porky sick?

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Question
Hello, I'm Keir. My potbellied pig is 9 weeks old and appeared healthy until a few days ago. She's been picking at her food, sleeping more, and she shakes when she exhales. She's drinking water, a lot, and seems to be peeing in relation to the water drinking, so that all seems fine, but she's only pooping once a day and it's really dry.

I'm really worried. The temperature she's in is constantly 75 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can't be pneumonia (plus it's summer). The house cats show no sign of illness; they are both happy and healthy felines.

Do you have any idea what this may be? I'm really frightened.

Answer
I am not a veterinarian, and can not make any medical diagnosis over the internet. Your piggy sounds pretty sick and should see a vet in person. She may have pneumonia from accidentally inhaling a liquid, or she may have a nutritional deficiency and need vitamin shots.