This list shows the items all piggy owners should have to hand at all times, in case of emergency.

Charcoal tablets ……………………….................……Poisoning.
Liquid paraffin………………………………………….Poisoning, constipation and bloat.
Gripe water……………………………………………..Bloat
Aloevera gel…………………………………………….Skin problems.
Gentian violet……………………………………………Mouth sores
Lavender essential oil…………………………………..Antiseptic. Calms behaviour.
Aspirin…………………………………………………….Stroke.
Brolene eye drops and ointment……………………….Eye problems.
Dioralyte…………………………………………………..Diarrhoea
Cystemme or any sodium citrate based human cystitis powders........................Cystitis.
Hydrogen peroxide, (up to 9 %)........…………………….Flushing out abscesses.
Arnica tablets……………………………………………..Shock
Diocalm or immodium ...................................................Anti diarrhoea medicine.
Tea tree oil ear drops…………………………………… Ear mites.
Eurax..............................................................................Anti itch cream
Sudacreme......................................................For small skin lesions
Metatone..................................................Builds up appetite after illness
Critical Care/Recovery Formula.............................For pigs who cannot eat normal food, after illness etc.
Sudafed Decongestant.......................................For congested breathing
Daktarin Oral Gel.........................................Sooths sore mouths/throats
Vitaleyes.................................................Sore eyes
Vicks vapour rub..........................................Congested nose and snuffles
Head & Shoulders or good anti-dandruff shampoo.......................Relieves itchy skin
NEW...

Manuka Honey. This comes in two strengths, 4-10% or 10%+. The lower strength is good for general health and for digestive problems, and the stronger one is good for abcesses and skin lesions.

In th UK it is available in Sainsburys, Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets.

Obviously this list only covers non-prescription type remedies, but it should help with minor emergencies. If you know of anything else that has helped you, and that you can recommend to others, please let us know.

We would also like to hear of any alternatives available in countries outide the UK.