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Injury Pappy fell, seems ok. What to watch for?

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100% my fault. He ran up my arm and I just couldn't grab him. Fell probably 5 feet to wood floor. It was sorta a slow fall for lack of better wording. He seems fine, just scared. Has already peed and pooped and ran from hiding places just fine. I felt him all over and no noticeable pain response from him. Is there anything specific I should watch for over the next few days? Other than the obvious of limping or neurological type changes, breathing changes etc. anything specific to piggies I wouldn't think of? I can't believe this happened. I had him cuddled and he's never been a squirmy jumpy pig. He was against my chest and I had my one hand over him and was reaching for something and he bolted. Again, totally my fault. Scared the crap outta us both. :(
 

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Just keep an eye on him. If you notice anything that makes you think there's an internal injury, or that he's in pain, then see a vet.
 

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Will do. Thanks [MENTION=13820]bpatters[/MENTION]
 

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Oh sorry! Yes, he is fine...no problems at all post fall. I consider myself incredibly lucky that he is ok!
 

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Glad to hear he's doing okay!
 

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Awe this is my biggest fear especially since we have hardwood and tile in our home. I'm so glad he is ok though.
 

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Thank you [MENTION=33116]LoveMyHerd[/MENTION] and you for asking [MENTION=17564]Kelsie[/MENTION]! [MENTION=34523]AnnikasMommy[/MENTION], we have hardwood too but somehow he managed a soft landing. He's just never done that before so I got complacent. It won't happen again though!
 
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