Constipated pig

If your piggy is constipated and under 8weeks old join an underage pig group for guidance. https://www.facebook.com/groups/justminipigsunderagepiglethelpgroup/

Signs of a constipated pig

Pellet size poo (know your pig’s poo)

Not eating

lethargic

Straining to poo

Can have a fever

Adding water with apple juice, cranberry juice or coconut juice half and half to increase liquids to help moisten poo so its not dry and hard.

Warm prune juice with water 1/2c of each mixed every hour till poo.

IF PIG HAS not pooped in 24 hrs after adding meds to help contact vet it can be an obstruction and STOP pumpkin and any meds till seen by vet

Can pumpkin (100% pure)

Under 30LBS 1/4 can 3x a day

Over 30LBS 1/2 can 3x day.

If pumpkin hasn’t worked in 24-hours then use a fleet enema into butt. (Adding Vaseline to tip of enema will make it easier to insert into pigs rectum). If the following day of giving the enema and no sign of pooping contact vet as it could be a blockage.

Feeding 1/4c -1/2c pumpkin daily to meals keeps things flowing within or giving prunes or warm prune juice daily to help keep things moving along. Extra fiber like split peas, lentils daily will help prevent constipation.

PIG POOP

Know your pig’s poo. (Small dots, large, color, how many times a day?) The color, size and t texture can say a lot about your pigs health. Straining can be a blockage. Color of poo can be something pig ate, or tummy issues. Brown poo is normal. (Contact your vet with any concern of color or blood) Some supplements can change the poop to a dark greenish color. Medicines can also cause change in color. Ask your vet if starting a new med if it will affect pig poo. ANY DISCLORATION NOT NORMAL FOR YOUR PIG TAKE SAMPLE TO VET. The shape of the stool or consistency can mean a blockage also.

Pigs are known to eat anything they can find. Most will stick to bugs and food they are interested in yet others are lil pranksters and will get into purses, cabinets, pantries and so forth taking items to their bed to eat or to hide. Here are a few items pigs have eaten

Plastic, tampons, stuffing from toys, toy parts, fibers from rugs, blankets, papers, bags and so on. Rabbit pellet poo can also be a blockage so be sure to know your pig. If adopted be sure to ask previous owner insight to the normal color, texture of pigs poop.