Cold feet?

[Emz1999]

Hi all,

Very unusual question for the time of the year. It's been lovely and warm in this part of the UK.

Each of my pigs were having a cuddle yesterday evening and none of them had any issues except for one whose feet just seemed cold. None of the others were cold, but she was. For reference, I could feel the coldness through a towel and through my leggings when she was on my lap.

I wouldn't think it was unusual apart from the fact that everyone else's feet wasn't noticeably cold and they all live indoors, so even a drop in outside temperature had nothing to do with it. Does this suggest anything? I've tried searching for this but everything I've found is linked to weather. I'm pretty sure this isn't.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[Betsy]

Tagging in a few Health Experts for you. @Jaycey @helen105281 @Wiebke @Abi_nurse.

The only time that one of mine had cold feet was Christian about 10 days ago the evening after his life saving op. He felt cold so I got a snugglesafe warmed up and popped him in a snuggle tube.

Hope it's nothing too serious although a vet visit may be advisable. Is she eating and pooping OK?

I'm sure one of the Health Experts will be along shortly to advise.

 

[Wiebke]

Hi all,

Very unusual question for the time of the year. It's been lovely and warm in this part of the UK.

Each of my pigs were having a cuddle yesterday evening and none of them had any issues except for one whose feet just seemed cold. None of the others were cold, but she was. For reference, I could feel the coldness through a towel and through my leggings when she was on my lap.

I wouldn't think it was unusual apart from the fact that everyone else's feet wasn't noticeably cold and they all live indoors, so even a drop in outside temperature had nothing to do with it. Does this suggest anything? I've tried searching for this but everything I've found is linked to weather. I'm pretty sure this isn't.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Hi! How old is your piggy? Older piggies whose circulation is no longer as good or ill piggies are more prone to feeling cold sooner.

If you are worried, just pop a piggy under your pullover or t-shirt against your skin for a few minutes until the feet are warm again. A half-heated microwaveable snugglesafe can also do the trick, as can a snuggly fleece.
Please always allow your piggy the option to get off and away as soon is getting too warm or if it down't want to be there.

Cold feet are not worrying in themselves.

 

[Emz1999]

Tagging in a few Health Experts for you. @Jaycey @helen105281 @Wiebke @Abi_nurse.

The only time that one of mine had cold feet was Christian about 10 days ago the evening after his life saving op. He felt cold so I got a snugglesafe warmed up and popped him in a snuggle tube.

Hope it's nothing too serious although a vet visit may be advisable. Is she eating and pooping OK?

I'm sure one of the Health Experts will be along shortly to advise.

Thank you. Yes she is eating and pooping as normal. So there is nothing else noticeably visible.

Hi! How old is your piggy? Older piggies whose circulation is no longer as good or ill piggies are more prone to feeling cold sooner.

If you are worried, just pop a piggy under your pullover or t-shirt against your skin for a few minutes until the feet are warm again. A half-heated microwaveable snugglesafe can also do the trick, as can a snuggly fleece.
Please always allow your piggy the option to get off and away as soon is getting too warm or if it down't want to be there.

Cold feet are not worrying in themselves.

She's about a year old and so old age couldn't be it. She does however have a continuing health problem that's been checked a few times. You may remember this from a thread I posted a month or so ago about a short snouted piggie.

She has a infrequent choking type of cough that comes at irregular times but since vet has suggested giving her 10mins in a steamy bathroom the cough can easily be rid of for a few days. But I wouldn't say legs would be related to a respiratory issue?

 

[Wiebke]

Thank you. Yes she is eating and pooping as normal. So there is nothing else noticeably visible.


She's about a year old and so old age couldn't be it. She does however have a continuing health problem that's been checked a few times. You may remember this from a thread I posted a month or so ago about a short snouted piggie.

She has a infrequent choking type of cough that comes at irregular times but since vet has suggested giving her 10mins in a steamy bathroom the cough can easily be rid of for a few days. But I wouldn't say legs would be related to a respiratory issue?

It may be just a one-off experience, it may be that an underlying issue can contribute indirectly.

 

[Hoppity.K]

Hi I can only offer little bit of advise based on my trio of 3 sows. Heidi’s feet and ears are noticeably colder than the others. She’s been vet checked and she’s a very happy healthy piggy so I just think with her, it’s the way she is. She’s an agouti and totally gorgeous.
It’s always sensible to get a vet to check, but it might be something that isn’t a worry.
Hope this helps x

 

[Abi_nurse]

I would just keep an eye on her. Poor circulation can be from a number of things but at her age if she is otherwise well I wouldn't be concerned by it. Hope this helps.