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I have a bottle fed spotted poland piglet. His weight is ...


Sent to Pet Experts April 16, 2006 10:02 p.m.

I have a bottle fed spotted poland piglet. His weight is 12lbs. He is refusing to eat or take the bottle. I think he has pneumonia. Can I give him human chewable amoxicillin or chewable tylenol?


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Age: <1; Male; Breed: spotted poland

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He ate 7oz at 1:00. He started to look bad after that.
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April 17, 2006 12:37 a.m. (2 hours and 35 minutes later)
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No, you shouldn't give him amoxicillin or tylenol. There are specific antibiotics made for pigs if he does have pneumonia, and specific pain medications made for pigs. It's not safe to treat pigs with medications made for humans.

You should take him to see your vet as soon as possible and have your vet diagnose what is wrong with him and give him the proper treatment.

Susan

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