sick pig

gwithrow · #1 02/03/13, 08:28 AM

we have four pigs, this morning one is not interested in eating, moving slowly and is generally looking not well....I posted under pigs, but hope that someone will offer some advice here as well...while this pig is not fearful, I am pretty sure she would not just stand there and let me give her an antibiotic....if it were needed...do I need to call a vet?

luvrulz · #2 02/03/13, 08:37 AM

How old is she and how much does she weigh?

Bret4207 · #3 02/03/13, 02:12 PM

Give her a shot of Ivomec injectable wormer. First thing I do with any pig looking "off".

Missy M · #4 02/03/13, 02:37 PM

How long have you had them, how old are they, any changes in their lives or routine lately? anything different they have been fed?

Any extra details you can offer will help.

gwithrow · #5 02/03/13, 02:43 PM

pigs are 4 months old, same feed, same place...5 acres of wooded area...their house is the same...with shavings and hay inside...a pig too ill to eat is sad

this afternoon the vet came out and determined that it is indeed sick..has a temp of 105....so he gave antibiotics...and banamine...hopefully tomorrow we should see improvement...