ElizabethB30
New Born Pup
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Hello from the US! My daughter and I recently adopted a blind baby pig. I had one when I was small, and had nothing but fond memories of my Ralph. My daughter had recently lost her fancy rat, Ella, to old age.
I knew the new baby (her name is Izzy) was blind before I picked it up. She was born without eyes, but from what I have read she is NOT lethal. She is tricolored and has normal teeth. Maybe a result from inbreeding?
Anyway- she seems healthy enough- full, glossy coat, GREAT appetite. Her behavior is a little unusual. Instead of bolting when she's startled she tends to freeze, and she doesn't wander far when being held or allowed on the floor.
I'm thinking of taking her for a vet check just to be sure she is okay. The problem is there aren't any exotic vets in my area. I'm not totally without rodent or pig experience, but her disability has me a little nervous.
I haven't accessed my photobucket account in a very long time, so it might take me a while to post pictures. In the meantime, I enjoy reading all the knowledgeable posts here!
Thank you!
I knew the new baby (her name is Izzy) was blind before I picked it up. She was born without eyes, but from what I have read she is NOT lethal. She is tricolored and has normal teeth. Maybe a result from inbreeding?
Anyway- she seems healthy enough- full, glossy coat, GREAT appetite. Her behavior is a little unusual. Instead of bolting when she's startled she tends to freeze, and she doesn't wander far when being held or allowed on the floor.
I'm thinking of taking her for a vet check just to be sure she is okay. The problem is there aren't any exotic vets in my area. I'm not totally without rodent or pig experience, but her disability has me a little nervous.
I haven't accessed my photobucket account in a very long time, so it might take me a while to post pictures. In the meantime, I enjoy reading all the knowledgeable posts here!
Thank you!