EMERGENCY ILLNESSES

Do not hesitate to seek competent veterinary care if you suspect your pig is ill.

Signs of illness and possible causes:

Refusal to eat or drink (anorexia) -- URI, Malocclusion, other
Weight Loss -- Malocclusion, other
Labored breathing, wheezing -- URI, Circulatory Problems, other
Crusty eyes, sneezing -- URI, other
Rough or puffed-up coat -- URI, other
Swollen abdomen -- BLOAT, other
Dull and/or receding eyes -- URI, other
Lethargy, hunched posture -- URI, other
Drooling -- Malocclusion, other
Watery diarrhea -- Diarrhea, other
No feces -- Anorexia (not eating), Bloat, other
Unable to urinate -- Bladder Stones, other
Blood in urine -- UTI, Bladder Stones, Pyometra, other
Bleeding from rectal area -- UTI, Bladder Stones, Pyometra, Retained Placenta, other
Limping, hopping -- Injury, Vitamin or Mineral Deficiency, Arthritis, other
Hair loss, excessive scratching -- Mange Mites, Fungal Infection, other
Loss of balance -- Ear Infection, Injury, Poisoning, other
Head tilt -- Ear Infection, wry neck, other

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