Mange and Severe Pododermatitis

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Becky

Post   » Sun May 21, 2006 12:13 am


OK, but what the hell do you mean by poor pigment? In other words, is a dark ridge always a sign of poor circulation?

Edited to add:

And heh! I think you just dissed me!
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Annie K

Post   » Sun May 21, 2006 12:15 am


What an incredible transformation! I just read the whole thread, and I am amazed. What a lucky little man Rhett is! God bless you for your hard work for this sweetheart!

Josephine
Little Jo Wheek

Post   » Sun May 21, 2006 12:20 am


No, a dark edge is not always a sign of a problem. It could be poor quality coloring of the pig. If it develops over time in an older pig, it might be necrosis but you wouldn't know unless you let it get to the point where the skin fell off.

Coloring that isn't consistent with the desired breed standard is poor pigment. Red pigs are supposed to have pinkish ears, footpads and mucous membranes in general. All of the exposed skin attached to red hairs is supposed to be pink. Unfortunately, there is something with the black gene there and sometimes the skin is colored dark or black. Just like black pigs are supposed to have black ears and mucous membranes, reds can have it (black) but it is non-showable and undesirable in that world.

Josephine
Little Jo Wheek

Post   » Sun May 21, 2006 12:21 am


Hey, did you ask for the dissing?

What English I'm using!

I just missed you so much, Becky. I never see you anymore!

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Becky

Post   » Sun May 21, 2006 12:28 am


I know. I corrupted you, then left you to fend for yourself.

And you work way too much. You have to get sick for us to hear form you.

Looks like I'll have to host a pig party this summer.

Josephine
Little Jo Wheek

Post   » Sun May 21, 2006 12:31 am


Me first. I was thinking July 1st. I may have to send out invites soon! Everyone has to see my house and swim in the pool before I move again.


I forgot to add Rhett had a UTI scare while I was in WA with the cavy crew. Ottosmom took excellent care of him. His bloody clotty urine cleared right up with a course of TMS. His x-rays and ultrasound all came back clear of stones or sludge.

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Becky

Post   » Sun May 21, 2006 12:34 am


Sounds good! I'll start squeezing lemons now.

Josephine
Little Jo Wheek

Post   » Sun May 21, 2006 12:35 am


I'll have to make Pinta's Lemon Pounce bread, too. It's the most unique bread I'd ever had, but filled with good things.

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Lynx
Celebrate!!!

Post   » Sun May 21, 2006 9:56 am


Fabulous bread! I love breads that are interesting and a meal in themselves.

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Lynx
Celebrate!!!

Post   » Sun May 21, 2006 10:10 am


Great pics! Let me know if it's okay to add them to the site.

Josephine
Little Jo Wheek

Post   » Sun May 21, 2006 11:31 am


Go right ahead and add any pics you want. I don't know how to add them myself.

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Becky

Post   » Sun May 21, 2006 1:24 pm


Pounce bread...made from those little cat treats, right?

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