My pig ate ketchup, now won't eat, can't move, and is shaking.

Bacon should be examined by your veterinarian to diagnose illness or injury. Once a diagnosis is made, the appropriate treatment can be administered. Do not wait to see if he improves. Dehydration is a very real concern that can complicate any underlying condition.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is possibly due to gastrointestinal upset but most importantly, this may be a gastrointestinal obstruction. There is no way of treating this at home without knowing what it is exactly. If this is a gastrointestinal obstruction, this needs to be treated with surgery most likely. I highly recommend you consider going to a veterinarian as soon as possible as I am afraid King may become dehydrated. I am hoping for a speedy recovery!

A small amount of ketchup shouldn't harm her at all :) If she consumed the entire packet, including the packaging, there is a small chance that this could cause an intestinal obstruction but usually things like this pass through with no problems. As long as she is eating and drinking, acting normal, and not vomiting, I wouldn't worry. The packet will probably pass through her system and be passed in her stool within the next 2-3 days.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Ketchup is not toxic to dogs so I do not think the vomiting or diarrhea is coming from eating that. If she is still vomiting and having diarrhea after 24 hours, I recommend taking her to a vet to find out what is going on internally. She could have parasites or have eaten something else to cause the intestinal upset. If the vomiting and diarrhea continues she will need medication to stop both and fluids to prevent dehydration. Good luck and kisses to Trixie!

There are many things that can cause vomiting in pigs. I suggest you just hold him off food until you can get her seen by your vet. That way his stomach can rest. Have water available for him to drink but don't force him to take in water.

If Morty is crying in pain, unable to eat or pass feces I would be very concerned about a gastrointestinal blockage. This can occur when a dog eats something they shouldn't have, articles of clothing, rawhide, toys or even fruit cores. The foreign body then becomes lodges in the stomach or intestines and forms a blockage. With pressure building up and constructed blood vessels this becomes a life threatening emergency. For this reason I would advise taking Morty straight to the veterinarian. The vet will perform an examination to see if a blockage may be present. If they suspect one an X-ray will likely be done to identify its location and to make a treatment plan. Best of luck to you both. Again I am so sorry Morty is experiencing this.

Hello, and thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that Shadow is unwell. Guinea pigs often hide their illness until they are very sick, so I would recommend getting him to a guinea pig-savvy vet as soon as possible in the morning. The blockage at his anus may be indicative of constipation, which may be secondary to dehydration due to some other underlying illness, such as dental pain, gut stasis, infection or cancer. The vet will perform a full physical exam, check for dehydration and fever, and may recommend further diagnostic tests such as blood work or x-rays to determine the underlying cause of illness. At minimum, they can try to rehydrate him through fluid therapy, and prescribe pain medication and a special diet to help maintain his nutrition. In the meantime, try to offer him a variety of his favourite foods (hay, veggies, fruits) in order to keep up his strength and hydration. Keep him in a warm, non-drafty area. You can try to gently remove some of the impacted feces using warm water and a soft cloth. However, if he resists or struggles, I would not continue trying, as stress may worsen his condition. I hope this helps, and that Shadow feels better soon.