How do I stop diarrhea in a baby potbellied pig?

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Question by ang_of_lynvlle: How do I stop diarrhea in a baby potbellied pig?
WE “addopted ” a baby potbellied pig after its mother died, its about a week old, I have been feeding it goats milk and baby cereal-which it loves, but since we got him he has had diarrhea which I can’t get to stop, as a “new” mom I don’t know what to do, any help?

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3 Responses to How do I stop diarrhea in a baby potbellied pig?

  1. I would recommend you consult a vet because as you say, you don’t know what you are doing.

    I once adopted a 2 day old cat because it’s mother died. The vet was brilliant and very helpful.

    dizzzybubble
    August 10, 2013 at 4:49 pm
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  2. feed him as many fibrous foods as you can.

    hold back on the goats milk and bump up the cereal for a while – if you see no improvement in about 2-3 days by changing the feeding proportion then crank the goats milk right back up becuase he has a gastro-intestinal infection and the diahorrea will start to dehydrate him.

    If he sems withdrawn – less bouncy and sunken eyes or any excess discharge from the nose or eyes then see a vet straight away.

    Danny
    August 10, 2013 at 4:52 pm
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  3. Mix Arrowroot in the milk as this will help stop the diarrhoea

    bender
    August 10, 2013 at 5:01 pm
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