Can I give my pot belly pig ibuprofen?

NSAIDs such as carprofen and meloxicam are prescription-only products you will need to get from your veterinarian. Do not give human pain medications to your pig as some may cause serious harm!

Can you give a show pig ibuprofen?

Do not give pigs any product containing acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen. The use of these products in the potbellied pig have not been documented to be safe at this time.

How much do pot belly pigs weigh?

Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs typically weigh between 70-150 pounds but can be as heavy as 200 pounds with a height of 14-20 inches at the shoulders. The adult size and weight of other mini-pig breeds is more variable.

What can you give pot belly pigs for pain?

For Pain. Buffered aspirin – 5 mg per pound of body weight twice a day.

For Constipation (need high fiber diet) Metamucil – start with 1 tbsp power in yogurt every 6 hours.

For Weeping Eyes. Saline eye flush.

To Kill Many Parasites.

For Coughing Pigs.

For Pigs that have Ingested Poison.

For Pregnant or Farrowing Sows.

What pain meds can I give my pig?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as meloxicam (MEL) and ketoprofen (KET), are the most common type of analgesic given to food animals and are currently being recommended for use in piglets to alleviate pain.

How do you sedate a pot belly pig?

Midazolam (0.25-0.5mg/kg) can be administered intranasally in pigs to produce mild sedation/relaxation without the need to stick the patient with a needle. It can be simply squirted intranasally in its liquid form or be delivered atomized which will increase its bioavailability.

How big does a full grown pot belly pig get?

Considerably smaller than standard American or European farm pigs, they weigh 43-136 kg (100-300 lb). Full grown potbellied pigs weigh an average of 70-150 lb. with some reaching 200 lb. or more; they average 3-ft. long and 15-inches tall.

Can you tell if a pot belly pig is overweight?

They have full round jowls, a rounder body and more of a “pot” belly. Others are slender and more athletic. If you can see the ribs, hips or other bones your pig is underweight. If your pig looks like it has swallowed a melon when looking down at him from above your pig may be overweight.

Is it safe to give ibuprofen to a pot belly pig?

You should NOT be giving ibuprofen to your PBP – it’s dangerous for him and can damage his liver and kidneys. There are safer NSAIDS for him, such as Rimadyl, Previcox or Metacam – all are prescription, but will be much safer.

What happens if you don’t feed your pot belly pig?

You can affect your pet pig’s weight through overfeeding, underfeeding, or a lack of exercise (just like us!). This is not a good idea and could cause serious health problems! There are many breeders out there that tell people that potbelly pig’s will stay small if you do not feed them a lot. In the PBP world they are called back yard breeders.