HEALTH PROBLEMS
During its lifetime your pig may need the attention of a veterinary surgeon, especially if you have never looked after pigs before. Failure to get professional help when your pet is off-colour could well delay its recovery and may even be life-threatening. It is advisable, therefore, to check that the local veterinary surgery, particularly if located in an urban area, has ‘in-house’ expertise in dealing with pigs.
Failure to eat
This can be due to several things, such as:
(a) the pig having a high temperature when it will feel hot, especially around its ears and may be breathing rapidly with its mouth open – then you must call your vet;
(b) the pig doesn’t like the food that is offered;
(c) the pig has already eaten too much; and
(d) sufficient water is not available.