My pig needs medicine. How to weigh her accurately without a scale?

Without seeing Spotty in person, there is no way I can say how much she weighs. Weigh yourself holding her, and then weigh yourself alone. Subtract your weight alone from the weight with you holding her, and that will tell you how much she weighs.

Ivermectin in pigs can only be given by subcutaneous injection at the neck, so no you cannot give it to Penelope orally. I would have a friend come over to help hold her so you can give her the shot.

You should only give your pigs antibiotics for a medical reason diagnosed by a vet. Then the length and frequency of dosing will be determined by the severity and type of condition. Usually it involves a daily injection for 5 days up to 2 weeks. Unfortunately I cannot legally give you specific information about prescription drugs, but your vet will be able to advise you. There are various antibiotics and antinflammatories of use in swine.

Yes, you can weight your puppy at home! Just weigh yourself holding your puppy, and then weigh yourself alone. Subtract your weight from the combined weight of you and your puppy, and that will give you your puppy's weight :-)

Thanks for reaching out regarding Penelope. Concerns would be that it is more than a sprain, and might be a fracture or dislocation. It is often difficult to perform a physical exam on pigs due to their size and temperment, but try manipulating (flexing and extending) joints in the leg and paying attention to her response. Start with the ankle/hoof, and work your way upward to the elbow and then shoulder. Try to see if you can localized pain or discomfort. Then you will need to make an appointment with a veterinarian, and a radiograph will probably be recommended. Good luck.

The best thing to use for lice in pigs in ivermectin. Make sure you are using the correct concentration (typically 1% works best) and dose for Penelope's weight. It can be mixed in with the food or squirted into her mouth. It must be given in two doses two weeks apart. Ivermectin can also be given injectably.

Yes, I would take Penelope to the vet. Coughing in pigs can be caused by a respiratory infection, internal parasites like Ascaris suum, or an airway irritant. It would be good to have the cause of her cough diagnosed so she can be treated. I recommend taking her to the vet tomorrow.