My mini pig is sick, vomiting, and skinny after escaping. What to do?

Bacon should be examined by your veterinarian to diagnose illness or injury. Once a diagnosis is made, the appropriate treatment can be administered. Do not wait to see if he improves. Dehydration is a very real concern that can complicate any underlying condition.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Jazmine. I'm sorry she disappeared but am very glad for you that she's back. In the pictures, she does look quite skinny. I'm concerned she is sick or she could have been injured while she was missing causing the vomiting. The best thing to do for her is take into a vet immediately to get the cause of the vomiting diagnosed so she can be treated. I hope this helps!

There are many things that can cause vomiting in pigs. I suggest you just hold him off food until you can get her seen by your vet. That way his stomach can rest. Have water available for him to drink but don't force him to take in water.

There are many things that can cause diarrhea in pigs. Yes, it could be from eating too much fruit. I can be from eating too much of anything actually. It could be from him eating something he isn't used to eating. It could be that he has picked up an intestinal parasite (worms). It could be from stress. Any number of viruses can cause diarrhea, etc. If he is acting otherwise normal I would give it a few days to see if the diarrhea resolves on it's own. If not, then you should have a vet check him out and get a fecal test. I don't think you should continue to give him any Pepto or other medications.

Hi Your piglets need to be seen by a vet. Vomiting can be caused by parasites, viruses or bacterial infection in piglets. Vomiting can cause lots of dehydration, so try and see if they'll eat. Your vet can find them medication to help.

Sounds like Strawberry may have become ill or injured while she was gone. It is always best to bring your dog to the vet ASAP after they've been lost for a while to check for any internal or external injuries or illnesses that could be making them sick.

Probably severe dehydration is her main issue at this time. She may also have developed a liver condition called hepatic lipidosis which occurs when cats don't eat for many days. Is also possible that she was injured when she was out and missing, and she may have some pain and or an infection related to that. Take her in to the vet as soon as you can today! Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!