Wrapping a foot

HollyT
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Post   » Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:14 pm


Bactrim would be a good one for such a young pig. Usually well tolerated.

Suisan

Post   » Sat Aug 04, 2007 11:03 pm


Thanks for the suggestion, Holly. I'll remember to mention that to the vet.

Suisan

Post   » Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:22 pm


Just a quick update --

Rosa's nail did fall off under the skin. She never went on oral antibiotics, but we have continued to soak daily to keep infection away from the foot. The day before the nail came off her foot swelled terribly -- the entire foot was swollen instead of just the one toe. But by the next morning, the nail was missing and the swelling came on down.

The toe itself is still rounder than the others, but not hot to the touch. Vet says to keep up the soaks until the nail emerges again.

Rosa is not very pleased by all the attention. She suffers through the soaking as only a skittish pig can, by freezing the entire time. Poor thing.

Suisan

Post   » Sun Feb 03, 2008 10:46 am


Thought I'd bring this back up for an update.

Her nail is growing back! I'm so excited!

(Perhaps it doesn't take much, but there you go.)

I have to see if I can get a picture of it coming back.

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Smoskaly
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Post   » Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:40 pm


How wonderful! Isn't it great that bodies usually do such a good job at healing themselves! You did such a good job at tending to your little pig.

I may have missed it, but what's your pig's name?

Suisan

Post   » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:00 pm


Thanks, Smoskaly. Her name is Rosa.

I tried to get a pic of the new nail, but it's hard with one person.

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