My male pig is only a year old but has already had to be treated for an ear infection which appeared to clear up but has left him with a bit of a head tilt. Anyway, over the past week I've noticed he has been eating less. Yesterday he looked really "flat", barely moving, barely opening his eyes, breathing really quickly. I took him to the vet who gave an antibiotic injection, pain relief and something to make sure his digestive system was working. She said he was really dehydrated so I syringed-fed some recovery fluid she gave me.
He went back to the vet this morning and appeared a tiny bit brighter but he is still really weak, holding his head on one side, walking around in circles when he does move (which isnt very much at all) and his eyes look glazed and gummy. His poos (though I havent seen any today) are very pale in colour. The vet doesnt know whats wrong but has said it could be: 1) infection of the ear, brain or intestinal tract or 2) a tumour.
I've been sent home with oral antibiotics and I'm syringe feeding crushed up pellets with warm water. He still isnt eating or moving. The vet has said to give him until monday and if he hasnt improved he will have to be put to sleep.
Sorry to rattle on but if anyone has any idea in relation to what might be wrong or what else I can do, I'd be really grateful.
He went back to the vet this morning and appeared a tiny bit brighter but he is still really weak, holding his head on one side, walking around in circles when he does move (which isnt very much at all) and his eyes look glazed and gummy. His poos (though I havent seen any today) are very pale in colour. The vet doesnt know whats wrong but has said it could be: 1) infection of the ear, brain or intestinal tract or 2) a tumour.
I've been sent home with oral antibiotics and I'm syringe feeding crushed up pellets with warm water. He still isnt eating or moving. The vet has said to give him until monday and if he hasnt improved he will have to be put to sleep.
Sorry to rattle on but if anyone has any idea in relation to what might be wrong or what else I can do, I'd be really grateful.