He does phone consultation and sells drugs, etc. ... One of the squabs seems to have very weak legs and feet and can't stand up or move about. That would last a minute or so until it stopped. rsweatJunior Member. But she seems to be in no pain since she doesn't squeak or anything. The paralyzed part (legs, neck, etc.) two days with the minerals and vitamin supplements and it was gone. He just stiffened up and shook when we stood him up. Spinal Cord: Pigs with insults to spinal cord will have central awareness (their brain is unaffected), but cannot walk properly. I recommend pinning the legs on first so you can make any adjustments: where you place the legs is going to determine if your pig can stand up on its own based on balance and symmetry. The precise cause of dippity pig syndrome remains unknown to this day. 24/7/11. Eventually severely affected guinea pigs will be in too much pain to eat a normal diet and/or may become paralyzed in the rear end as the spine or hip bones collapse. We continued on our walk and he started dropping his back legs. Its legs (both the front and back) are stretched out straight forward. Guinea pigs do a good bit of licking. When Bentley got Dippity he was out under a pine tree. Answer this question: Martina Stuart: he has a back injury or infection/abscess affecting his spinal function. Again, 2 hours after taking the first dose the pain had receded and I could stand again. I stood it up, but it just flops back onto its belly. It's like she can't feel them. Once the bag is opened and the pellets are exposed to light and air the vitamin C degrades quickly. Depending on the pain threshold of the pig and the severity of the case, the animal ends up anywhere from uncomfortable to screaming with pain. Your symptom description lead's me to believe it's Teschen, but I'm not a vet I just watch allot of old british vet shows..... yeah kind of sounds like it. A sound pig tends to have a flatter top, more level rump, and higher tail setting. There are also predisposing factors to having problems in the hind legs, such as obesity, diabetes or excessive feeding in puppies. does anyone on here butcher/salvage meat from pet cats and/or dogs? It seems she can't use her back legs. the show is in about five weaks.any ideas on what to do.he weighs about 180 pounds and was born may first.he is a york cross and his daddy was a stress carrier.he is on the dirt right now but he was on a wood floor with a 1 inch rubber mat.when he stands his whole rear end shakes and his hind feet move closer and closer towards his front feet until his but colapses to the ground. for small farms with small supply of meds. 2 We used Excede on him, and I kept up with Excede every 4 days for about 3-4 weeks. Sometimes, exposure to the sun can also cause dippity pig syndrome, though this isn’t the case for all miniature pigs. The issue with your guinea pig standing on its hind legs is very weird. It was for the best. i am having very similar problems that you have posted she is very healthy only 24 hours ago we took notice she wouldn't stand up and when she did her whole body shakes she'll get up when we help her but makes a lot of noise like shes in pain when she stands up she's eating and drinking water and doesnt seem sick can any one help me i dont know what to do..... our feed consist of a commerical grow feed they are no other signs as above except for shaking and favoring one leg, her ears are perky her eyes are great she has no signs of the above. Four weeks into the finishing phase, the producer notices lame pigs. A veterinarian explains four possible causes of sudden weakness in your dog’s back legs, and what you must do. As a result you may need to reset your password next time you log in. 1=765 468-6099. I had to hand-feed him. This is another simple command you can teach your guinea pig using a treat. However, a diet too low in calcium can cause problems, too. He also had cataracts in his right eye and a lump on his paw. ... didn't want to stand up, off-feed, lethargic. When your dog’s hind legs suddenly go weak, there could be any number of causes, says veterinarian Dr. Jules Benson, BVSc, chief veterinary officer with NationwideDVM, a pet insurer company. August 2009edited October 2009in Vets and Producers. He has a vaccinate protocol for pigs,sows,boars. Whenever she tries to walk (or drag herself rather) she falls on her side. Dr. Hendrickson at Stoney Creek Vet. I am now on my second day of prednisone. They will be fine one day and down the next. If you catch this early enough the pig should be fine, if not, it will become chronic. Location: Lower Mainland British Columbia Canada Zone 8a/ Manchester Jamaica. I am wondering if she got her back broken by the larger barrow she is currently penned up with. From a side view, the front legs slope from the shoulder, resembling a curved sickle blade. Though they mention lack of fever rules out swine flue. They may be uncoordinated or may be unable to use their hind and/or front legs properly. Some of the common causes include: Regular wear and tear of muscles and bones Fracture or dislocation Toxicity leading to severe health problems Some pigs will lack muscle tone in the paralyzed limbs/extremities. Due to the loss of muscle functions, the dog will not be able to bear weight on the legs thus standing and walking would be very difficult. A perfectly normal pig can be incapacitated three hours later. It’s also important to inform the vet if the problem is an acute alteration (fast and intense onset) or chronic (slow and progressive onset), since this could really help the diagnosis. Browse 228 pig standing on hind legs stock photos and images available, or search for pig standing up or pig playing to find more great stock photos and pictures. In the evening when I came back, one of my girls was writhing on her side. The weakness and sensitivity in the back legs can occur in a matter of hours. I was awakened at 5:00 a.m. with agonizing (level 10) pain in my knees plus the inability to stand or walk. If I support it under its belly it will very weakly try to walk, but does not even struggle much. So although he is dragging both legs he at least has feeling in his right foot. 00. The clinical signs are suggestive but not conclusive. I touched his back and he made a noise but the stuff was sticky. He is just dragging them behind him and pulling himself along using his front legs. 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