First Aid Kit:
Items to have on hand in case of a mini pet pig emergency

Piggy First Aid Kit

What you should have on hand in case of a pig emergency...

If Pig Seems Sick:

• Vet's Phone Number & Emergency Information

• Digital Rectal Thermometer (Normal: 100-102)
• Vasoline or KY Jelly

• Heating Pad

For Cuts:

• Neosporin/ Triple Antibiotic Ointment

• Gauze

• Vet Wrap or Bandage Wrap

• Iodine
• Epson Salt

For Upset Stomach:

• Peptobismol (3ml per 7 Pounds of Weight...Repeat above dosage every ½ hour as needed. Do not exceed 8 doses in 24 hours & no more than 2 days in a row)

• Canned Pumpkin (a Few Spoonfuls..Can be Offered Every Few Hours)
• Pedialyte or Gatorade (to Help Prevent Dehydration)

To Treat Fever or Histamine Responses:

• Syringes to Measure Medicine
  
• Children's Liquid Benadryl (1ML per 7 Pounds of Weight...Can Be Used for Itching or Swelling from an Allergic Reaction)

For Constipation:

• Canned Pumpkin (a Few Spoonfuls..Can be Offered Every Few Hours)

• Mineral Oil mixed with Gatorade (1ML per 10 Pounds of Weight...Always Mix w/ Something Because Mineral Oil has No Flavor and Can Accidentally be Aspirated)

• Saline Eye Wash

In Case of Accidental Ingestion:
(Should Only Be Used Per Animal Poison Control or Vet)
Animal Control's Phone Number:  (888) 426-4435. A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.

• Syrup of Ipecac or Hydrogen Peroxide (Only Use If Directed)
• Activated Charcoal