Paula
Pigaholic Extraordinaire
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This is a list of the items that are a good idea to have in your "piggy medicine cabinet." As we all know, quick action is key when our pigs get sick, so I thought I'd put together a list of things that might help in determining if your pig is ill and when you're waiting to get him/her into a vet.
Some are prescription products and therefore might not be that easy to get ahold of, but if you have a good relationship with your vet, it wouldn't hurt to ask if they might be willing to give you a small amount of these things to keep on hand in case of emergency.
These are things I generally have on hand. Feel free to add to the list if there's anything you've found to be helpful to keep around the house for when/if your pig gets sick.
General Care
Digital Scale
Mineral Oil
Fingernail Clippers
Q-Tips
Weekly Weight Chart for each pig
Diagnostics
Stethoscope
Ear Thermometer
Eye Care
Eye Wash
GenTeal Eye Drops
Terramycin Ointment (Rx)
Ear Care
Oticlens
Wound Care
Hibiclens
Betadine
Chlorhexiderm
Cotton Swabs
Cotton Pads
Unscented Baby Wipes
Styptic Powder
VetWrap Bandage (or other elastic self-stick bandages)
Medications
Baytril (Rx)
SMZ (Rx)
Metacam (Rx)
Reglan (Rx)
Simethicone
Kaolin Pectin
Lactated Ringers Solution (Rx)
Skin Care
Ivermectin
Revolution (Rx)
Advantage (Rx)
Humilac Spray
Coconut Oil
Bunny Bath or similar safe, gentle shampoo
Monistat
Syringes
1 cc Oral
3 cc Oral
5 cc Oral
10 cc Oral
12 cc Curved
60 cc Oral (for subcues)
23 gauge Butterfly
28 gauge Insulin
Boar Care
KY Jelly
Other
Critical Care (I keep mine in the freezer)
Plain Pedialyte
Probiotics (may need to be refrigerated)
Vitamin C Tabs or Liquid
Snuggle Safe or Hot Water Bottle
Pill Splitter
Pill Crusher
Some are prescription products and therefore might not be that easy to get ahold of, but if you have a good relationship with your vet, it wouldn't hurt to ask if they might be willing to give you a small amount of these things to keep on hand in case of emergency.
These are things I generally have on hand. Feel free to add to the list if there's anything you've found to be helpful to keep around the house for when/if your pig gets sick.
General Care
Digital Scale
Mineral Oil
Fingernail Clippers
Q-Tips
Weekly Weight Chart for each pig
Diagnostics
Stethoscope
Ear Thermometer
Eye Care
Eye Wash
GenTeal Eye Drops
Terramycin Ointment (Rx)
Ear Care
Oticlens
Wound Care
Hibiclens
Betadine
Chlorhexiderm
Cotton Swabs
Cotton Pads
Unscented Baby Wipes
Styptic Powder
VetWrap Bandage (or other elastic self-stick bandages)
Medications
Baytril (Rx)
SMZ (Rx)
Metacam (Rx)
Reglan (Rx)
Simethicone
Kaolin Pectin
Lactated Ringers Solution (Rx)
Skin Care
Ivermectin
Revolution (Rx)
Advantage (Rx)
Humilac Spray
Coconut Oil
Bunny Bath or similar safe, gentle shampoo
Monistat
Syringes
1 cc Oral
3 cc Oral
5 cc Oral
10 cc Oral
12 cc Curved
60 cc Oral (for subcues)
23 gauge Butterfly
28 gauge Insulin
Boar Care
KY Jelly
Other
Critical Care (I keep mine in the freezer)
Plain Pedialyte
Probiotics (may need to be refrigerated)
Vitamin C Tabs or Liquid
Snuggle Safe or Hot Water Bottle
Pill Splitter
Pill Crusher
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