Hello,
This is regarding Tutu, my female piggy who is a little over four years old. She had stopped using her hind legs previously ( a range of a year and a half) and then regained normal movement. But since one month she stopped using the rear legs and is not recovering now.
The vet suggested an X-ray which showed swelling and bone growth in both legs. He gave a painkiller and an antibiotic(baytril). Also suggested to up her vit c dose to 50 mg per day. The piggy appeared happier but continued to drag herself using front legs only. Now I have been referred for physio therapy and visited the hospital twice after that. They are giving and suggested warm compress and massage. Painkiller plus cisapride orally.
There is a laser treatment available but they say it can make things worse if the swelling is a tumor. They believe she has improved and will try acupuncture if she improves further when they see her on Saturday.
Tutu has been eating and pooping normally. Her weight dropped about two ounces and stays there.
I wish to hear from piggy parents who have experienced this or have better information regarding such conditions.
Thank you!
This is regarding Tutu, my female piggy who is a little over four years old. She had stopped using her hind legs previously ( a range of a year and a half) and then regained normal movement. But since one month she stopped using the rear legs and is not recovering now.
The vet suggested an X-ray which showed swelling and bone growth in both legs. He gave a painkiller and an antibiotic(baytril). Also suggested to up her vit c dose to 50 mg per day. The piggy appeared happier but continued to drag herself using front legs only. Now I have been referred for physio therapy and visited the hospital twice after that. They are giving and suggested warm compress and massage. Painkiller plus cisapride orally.
There is a laser treatment available but they say it can make things worse if the swelling is a tumor. They believe she has improved and will try acupuncture if she improves further when they see her on Saturday.
Tutu has been eating and pooping normally. Her weight dropped about two ounces and stays there.
I wish to hear from piggy parents who have experienced this or have better information regarding such conditions.
Thank you!