1. Weigh me frequently and keep track of my weight. We are very good at hiding our illnesses and a drop in weight usually is the first sign something is wrong
2. Check my fur every now and then. Are there bald patches? Creepy crawlies? Wet chin?
3. Trim my nails! I know I don't like it, but if you wait too long I'll get corkscrew nails, which can be very painfull.
So, this is our top 3. Which resolutions would you like to add?
Dr. Sjeuff
Remember worming protocol and ivermectin every 3 months
ReplyDeleteMaybe create a piggy first aid kit?
ReplyDeleteAnd if so what should be in there?
We still don't have one, and slave did want to do a post about this, but didn't have the time yet...
Silly slaves, don't they know what's important?
We agree with both comments and would add that piggies should have antifungal, antiparasitic shampoos every so often, especially those in cold, damp climates like ours.
ReplyDeleteOur Slave has a vast piggy first aid kit and would be delighted to share details about what it contains.
Okay great, maybe we/you could interview your slave? (or the piggyfriends, they are probably very knowledgable about the contents of this kit...
ReplyDeleteSlave is trying to get vet sect repel. Can you buy that in shops in the UK? if so where?
Great piggy new year resolutions! We would be very interested in reading about a piggy first aid kit and the Ivermectin/worming protocol.
ReplyDeleteWe have had Ivermectin once before and our slave has asked vets about preventative worming protocol, but here in the US the general consensus seems to be that it is unnecessary unless the pig is showing symptoms... we would like to know more about it as our slaves want us to be healthy happy pigs.
Vet Sect Repel is not available in shops here but can be bought online from www.vetuk.co.uk Our Rodentologist buys it in bulk to sell to clients too.
ReplyDeleteWe are all on a regular program of Ivermectin and Panacur, which we receive every three months as a preventative. All adult piggies get 0.4ml Panacur and two drops of Ivermectin from a dropper bottle supplied by our Rodentologist. Little pigs over three months get a half dose.
You can read more about it at www.piggyville.com written by Ann of the GPDD. Click on "worming" Her protocol is slightly different from ours but it gives you an idea.
Piggy first aid kit info will take up too much room in Comments but we will be delighted to take part in an interview.
In the Netherlands we also don't deworm every 3 months. Our vet said that especially since we live indoors, it is not neccesary. I also think it wouldn't hurt to deworm more frequently, but I guess my staff is just too lazy ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'd really like to see what is in the Piggyfriends' first aid kit. I'd also like to volunteer as the interviewer. If someone else already got the job, that's fine by me ;-)
Sjeuf
Ask away Sjeuf! Email us. We'll answer and you can turn it into a blog post.
ReplyDeleteOkay Sjeuf, that's fine by us!
ReplyDeleteI think there is already a draft for piggy first aid kit, so You can use that one for the interview!
Thanks Sjeuf!
I would also love to read what all is in the first aid kit:) looking forward to the interview. I would like to add to the new years resolutions to make sure we get cuddles everyday! its good to feed and water etc. but a good cuddle is what its all about!
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolutions are:
ReplyDeleteTry different fruit and vegetables.
Continue to resist the attentions of Agent Otter.
Advance the piggy plans to take over the world.
Field Marshall Boomer (Agent Livia).