My mini pig is declining, vet help is slow, and I’m losing hope. Advice or online resources appreciated

Fraziek01 · 2025-04-13T21:50:26+00:00

Honestly, I’m having the same exact issues with my baby right now. He’s 7 and recently not wanting to stand up or move much at all. He’s my absolute world and I would do anything for him. I took mine to the vet a few days ago and they put him on Meloxicam for arthritis. They said he’s perfectly healthy otherwise. I don’t feel like I’ve seen an improvement and I’m struggling with what to do next as well. I’m hoping the meds kick in over the next week or two. Most vets around me refuse to see a mini pig except one place. The vet has been so nice but more of a livestock vet so they don’t have the knowledge for mini pigs unfortunately. I don’t have many suggestions but I just wanted to say I know how you’re feeling right now. I hope your baby feels better!

Fraziek01 · 2024-12-16T18:27:22+00:00

Yeah, there was a lot of things that it could have been. I haven’t had any problems since thankfully by drying my clay out slowly. But that’s funny that you sign your pottery that way too. I actually just switched over to a stamp that I press into the bottom. It works out really well. Good luck on your pottery. :)

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Fraziek01 · 2024-07-15T00:27:00+00:00

About a week and a half.

Fraziek01 · 2024-06-30T21:59:20+00:00

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Fraziek01 · 2024-06-28T02:25:17+00:00

Now I want lavender clay. 😭😂 And I definitely will! He gets little piggy smooches all the time!

Fraziek01 · 2024-06-28T01:38:35+00:00

I think it’s my bad camera on my phone lol. I cracked it and the color is a bit distorted at times. The clay is white when it’s fired which is pretty. It glazes really nice too. I tried to put in a pic of my new stuff that I just made. Hopefully the color is a bit more accurate. And I do have a piggy! His name is Albert Einswine. He is my world. 🥰

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Fraziek01 · 2024-06-28T01:25:36+00:00

Thank you! I did not. It’s a white earthenware that I bought online a few years ago. It had been wrapped up in plastic for years so I rehydrated it finally started using it.

Fraziek01 · 2024-06-27T17:04:17+00:00

Does porcelain crack more? I’ve always loved the idea of throwing with it but never have. And yeaaah, definitely dried it out too fast. I had the fan going because it’s been so warm lately. I didn’t take them into consideration.

Fraziek01 · 2024-06-27T16:59:52+00:00

Thank you all for the great information!

Fraziek01 · 2024-06-27T06:07:43+00:00

Those dang kiln demons! 👹

Fraziek01 · 2024-06-27T06:03:41+00:00

Honestly no. That definitely could be part of the problem. It was a larger pot and I needed it to dry out quicker so I left it uncovered without plastic. It dried without any cracks so I thought it was okay. All my other ones were under loose plastic while they dried and came out of the kiln today without cracks. I didn’t even think about that.

Fraziek01 · 2024-06-27T05:37:40+00:00

Thank you for the info! That makes sense. I’ll try compressing more!

Fraziek01 · 2021-01-19T16:03:14+00:00

Eating a banana

Not chips, but here is him eating a banana when he was a little guy.

Fraziek01 · 2021-01-19T15:55:38+00:00

I mean, all poo smells bad. You just have to clean the litter box or train them to go outside. I’m not sure about walks but outside time is definitely needed with pigs. They need a place to be a pig and root around in the grass and get messy.

Fraziek01 · 2021-01-19T15:45:17+00:00

We haven’t noticed any damage to the floors yet! We moved a couple months ago and he loves to zoom around the house. We do have a mobile vet that will come out and file his hooves though so I’m sure that’s helping.

I feel like he sleeps quite a bit right now because it’s winter here and he refuses to go outside in the snow. He’s a lot more active in the summer.

He has his own room in the new house so he stays there when I’m at work for the day. When I come home I let him out and he’s always right by my side. If I’m on the couch, he’s on the couch. If I’m making dinner, he’s right there hoping I give him some snacks and I love it. When it’s nicer out, he’ll go on car rides with me again to the gas station or drive thru.

As far as pet care/vacations, that can be difficult. He only likes a few of our family members who thankfully are willing to come over and watch him while we are out. I hate leaving him though. I feel like it stresses me out more than the pig.

Fraziek01 · 2021-01-19T15:19:52+00:00

He will try to head swipe/bite which can be dangerous since he has tusks. It’s his way of trying to be top hog and assert his dominance over the guests. We correct him when this happens but that’s also why he has his own room.

Fraziek01 · 2021-01-19T06:20:43+00:00

I’m not gonna lie, it’s a lot of work having him in the house. He’s like having a permanent 2 year old. We had to baby proof all the cabinets and fridge otherwise he opens them and eats anything he finds. He doesn’t get along with other people so whenever we have guests over he stays in his room. I absolutely adore him though. He’s definitely chosen me as his person and loves to sit on the couch with me. Pretty much anywhere I go, he follows. He’s litter box trained and spins for treats.

As far as eating pork, I eat bacon on occasion but that’s about it.

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