Rescue pig Piglet
oh goodness, how sad :( why in the world do teachers think they need classroom pets??
I hope she makes a full recovery and shes lucky to be with you!!
I hope she makes a full recovery and shes lucky to be with you!!
That poor little pig. That little girl or the teacher should pay the vet bills. They should not be allowed to neglect or mishandle an animal and get away with it.
If my duaghter hurt and animal, even if it was an accident (that little girl who put the pig on her back probably was an accident) I would feel horrible and make may daughter either pay out of her allowance or work around the house to pay for the bill.
If my duaghter hurt and animal, even if it was an accident (that little girl who put the pig on her back probably was an accident) I would feel horrible and make may daughter either pay out of her allowance or work around the house to pay for the bill.
Unfortunately, it happened more than two weeks ago. The mom that brought her to me took matters into her own hands when nothing was being done for the poor pig. The first vet visit was two weeks ago, then another visit last week. The vet kept with the diagnosis of scurvy. I think because there was some improvement in the one leg.
Back from our vet visit!
The xrays showed no broken bones, or even cracks. There was a little "bowing" of both femurs but she thinks it's from the original malnutrition/lack of C in her diet.
At this point, it looks as though there could have been nerve damage. Since the injury (the vet thinks that's what definitely happened) was over a month ago by now, the legs have atrophied from lack of use, which makes it harder to get her to use them, especially the one.
Metacam, and some "physical therapy" on my part a few times a day. The vet wants to try some acupuncture as well. Oh, and she gave her a vitamin B shot.
This pig is so darn cute. She kept murmuring to me the whole time, not in pain really, just a bit concerned. I'm a bit worried about what to do with her while we go on our vacation at the end of the month.
The xrays showed no broken bones, or even cracks. There was a little "bowing" of both femurs but she thinks it's from the original malnutrition/lack of C in her diet.
At this point, it looks as though there could have been nerve damage. Since the injury (the vet thinks that's what definitely happened) was over a month ago by now, the legs have atrophied from lack of use, which makes it harder to get her to use them, especially the one.
Metacam, and some "physical therapy" on my part a few times a day. The vet wants to try some acupuncture as well. Oh, and she gave her a vitamin B shot.
This pig is so darn cute. She kept murmuring to me the whole time, not in pain really, just a bit concerned. I'm a bit worried about what to do with her while we go on our vacation at the end of the month.
I'm so glad you are there for this pig, thanks for caring for her. I hope she recovers well and soon.