Pigs as Pets and Companions
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All visitors (especially from abroad) to pig farms with a fever, headaches, cold or other signs of flu
should be politely asked not to visit the farm or pigs. Clinical signs of the flu
In the meantime, avoid "casual" visits to your pigs. This is a particular concern for sanctuaries.
There is no reason to panic. Types of H1N1 have been in North American pigs for over 90 years without causing disease in people.
This will have been an extremely rare and possibly a one of event.
Swine Influenza is a zoonotic disease and can be transmitted to people to pigs and pigs to people.
If any manager or owner of a pig farm suspects any notifiable disease the vet should be informed immediately
More information on the Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak in humans
Note, if any of our pets demonstrate signs of influenza contact your local veterinarian.
Do not take the pig to the veterinarian and isolate the pig (where possible) from the other pigs on the property.
Treatment of a pig with Swine Influenza
CONTENTS Index to whole site
Clinical examination of the pet pig
Basic signs of illness in your pet
Disorders and diseases of the pig
Analysis of blood samples - haematology and biochemistry
Zoonotic considerations when keeping pigs
Biosecurity concepts for breeders and sanctuaries
Articles on pet pig In Practice
The pet pig - normal pig (pdf)
The pet pig - the sick pig (pdf)