Emalijay43
New Born Pup
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Hi, I'm new here and specifically signed up to try and find some reassurance about my beloved Dougal. He has been limping since Friday afternoon, on his front right leg. No obvious signs of any injury to any of his feet, legs etc. All feet look normal. I called a vet this morning to ask their advice and completely shocked that they said if his leg is broken they can offer amputation but that's about it! Dougal is eating, drinking normally etc but hasn't wanted to come out of their cage which has the door permanently open though this is not particularly unusual. He lives with his brother who recently has been very vigorous with Dougal. They have a two tier cage and both piggies normally jump up and down from the one ledge there is, as their dry food is there. I can only think that wither Dougal has jumped and landed badly or his brother has hurt him, as nobody has manhandled either pig in such a way to cause injury.
Please tell me that even if his leg is indeed broken that there's an alternative to amputation! We're taking him tomorrow to be seen. Dougal is 2 and a half years old and is a picture of health normally. Can anyone reassure me? I know someone said that it could be a sprain and if that's the case then it will heal but takes a long time. Is there anything I can be doing for him in the meantime?
Please tell me that even if his leg is indeed broken that there's an alternative to amputation! We're taking him tomorrow to be seen. Dougal is 2 and a half years old and is a picture of health normally. Can anyone reassure me? I know someone said that it could be a sprain and if that's the case then it will heal but takes a long time. Is there anything I can be doing for him in the meantime?