A few PBP questions.

[munkeygurl]

Hi I'm new here though have been on your sister site BYC. I just got a Pot belly piggy and have a few questions that I'm hoping someone can help me with.

We came across Takoda (the PBp) last Monday I don't have any information on how old he is or where he came from. Is there a way to tell how old he is? I've had a WIDE verity of ages guessed for him (though I'm also currently trying to set up a vet appt.) is there a way I can better guess his age?

Also he has super dry skin, I've given him ivermectin already but would like to help him with the dry skin as well. If needed I will do my best to get pictures.

thank you so much,
Munkeygurl

 

[SheepGirl]

Corn husker's lotion is given to lambs who are frequently sheared to help freshen up their hide. I think you would be able to put that on your pig.

 

[munkeygurl]

thank you, I will have to stop out and get some to try it.

 

[Royd Wood]

Olive oil works - good luck and let us know what works oh and

 

[munkeygurl]

Thank you so much, I will try that tomorrow! and thank you for the welcome

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

and congratulations on your new friend!

 

[munkeygurl]

So far so good with the olive oil! thank you so much

and thank you Stubbornhillfarm for the welcome and congratulations!

 

[munkeygurl]

Here are some images of my pbp.

 

[SDGsoap&dairy]

That looks like mites. Your best bet is to have a skin scraping done during your vet appointment and get him on the appropriate meds. It's certainly not just dry skin. Congrats on your new PBP! Ours is such a hoot.

 

[munkeygurl]

wouldn't ivermectin kill them?