On-Site Surgery

Today one of the veterinarians that we work with came to the sanctuary to do some check ups. We are lucky enough to be able to schedule days with her to do this.

Today the big 'to do' was neutering Ziggy. Ziggy is a very big pig, hence why we did his surgery here and not in the office. The trip to the office alone would have been very stressful on him, not to mention the struggles there would be to get him on a table, that he wouldn't fit on, and to keep him on it.

We like to take advantage of the time that pigs are under anesthesia to trim their hooves and tusks. You can see Donna doing so in this picture.















Ziggy also had a tumor removed today. It was located above his tail on top of his rump. This is a difficult area as the skin is especially thick/hard and there isn't much skin to use when sewing him back up. Dr.Page was able to remove it and suture him up well. We are sending it in for tests.








I just checked on Ziggy and he seemed to be resting comfortably. He stretched out for a belly rub and continued to sleep. I will update as he recovers.