[Gpdd] FW: [HEALTH] Sully update

[Cazza177]

Dear Glynis

In Peter Gurney's book 'Piggy Potions' he makes the following suggestion for
pigs that are off their food:-

First check teeth for any signs of problem.

If teeth are ok, then he suggests

a. 0.4ml Gentian extract, twice daily, or the same dosage of Swedish
bitters.
b. One Elderberry pill and one Greenleaf pill ground up together.

If one does not work, try the other.

A little syringe feeding can help.  Grind down the animal's dry feed into a
powder and add to this liquidised cucumber, carrot or any other veg your pig
likes.  P. Gurney says Critical Care has every ingredient a recovering pig
needs to get it in top form again.

He says when any supplements food wise or medicine, keep an eye on droppings
to check for any loosening.  If there is any, then try a different
supplement.

If things still don't seem right (or even if while offering supplemetns
thigns still don't seem right) go to the vets and make sure you tell them of
any supplements or special foods you've given your pig.

Also you might want to check out Peter Gurney's website and see what he has
to say about appetite there.

Hope this helps

Carole