Untrimmed hooves can damage leg bones and lead to hoof cracks. Pigs can be infected at any age, but are usually infected after weaning. If the pig is kept in an outside pen, it is important to ensure that the animal always has some shade available to reduce the chance of sunburn or heat stress. Defect originally in Landrace breed. disorders and diseases of potbellied pigs. Up to 50% of pigs in intensive swine production areas are considered to be colonized with E rhusiopathiae. 5) Excessive itching. A poor diet can also contribute to dry skin on your pig. Dental Care. In severe cases, brain damage may result in permanent blindness and a vegetative state. HiI am sorry, I really can't give an experienced answer as I have never dealt with clear blisters with my pigs. The chance of your pig being hurt by swallowing an inedible object will be reduced by providing 2 or more small meals a day, including low-calorie foods (lettuce, cabbage, celery, carrots, or green grasses) in the diet, providing an outlet for innate rooting needs, and providing stimulating activities on a daily basis. That along with a lung problem (both they say were due to horrible living conditions for the first 5 weeks of his life) caused his death at 5 years old. The adult pigs can weigh up to 60-110 pounds, 12-20 inches in height, and can live 15-20 years. We limit the amount of fruit they get since the sugar content is so high. Unusual but in feeding/finishing and mature swine, the lesions are raised, red and rhomboid. We over a month ago brought home a Vietnamese micro pot belly. In pigs, arthritis can be caused by past or present weight issues or lack of exercise, but it can also be the result of the pigs breeding, age or previous diet. Once the joints have been damaged, chronic lameness may occur and pain management may be required. Clinical disease may be treated with antibiotics when severe. In your blog I read all the symptoms of mange that a pig can have. The organism linked to the disease is Staphylococcus hyicus, which commonly colonizes pig skin without causing disease (White, 2007). 515-294-5528, College of Veterinary Medicine Administration A dilute antiseptic solution may be a useful skin treatment, killing bacteria and removing the greasy layer from skin. The skin in these areas will take on an orange color. Treatment is often very simple and recovery in such a sad pig is always such a joy to watch. Lice (along with mange) were the highest-ranking current health concern identified in a survey of UK organic pig farms (Day et al., 2003). Young pigs suffering from Greasy Pig Disease should also be hydrated using an electrolyte solution. Stripping natural moisture off of your pot-bellied pig's skin can also happen if you are using a harsh shampoo or bathing them too often. Potbellied pigs' diet Here at Best Friends, we feed our pigs a very healthy vegetarian diet twice daily. It is usually transmitted from the mother to the piglet before weaning but can be transmitted from pig to pig after weaning. Graphic surgical pictures on many pages. White areas of skin inflamed and pruritic. Mites, also often referred to as mange, are common in pet pigs. With treatment, every pig I have seen has made a full recovery. Lesions begin with dullness of the skin combined with small, brown scales on the skin surface. Most pigs have what we would consider dry skin and it's not necessarily problematic but if your pig is itchy it may indicate a bigger problem. It does say to give by injection, but we were told by a vet to give orally instead and it has always worked well for us. As with other animals, potbellied pigs (sometimes called pot belly pigs) cant tell us when theyre sick, so its best to try and be aware of signs of pain or illness.