Title: Dippity Pig - Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic
Headings: Dippity Pig
Dippity Pig
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What is Dippity Pig?
How is Dippity Pig recognized?
Is Dippity Pig treatable?
How can I prevent Dippity Pig?
What should I do if I think I have a Dippity Pig?

Content: There is currently no vaccine available to protect against Dippity Pig. Again, more research will lead to more knowledge in this area and hopefully eventually to a successful vaccine against this disease. What we do know is that Dippity Pig usually happens secondary to stress. “ But my pet pig has a totally stress-free life!” you may say. Well, what is stressful to you may not be the same as what is stressful to a pig. Common stress-inducing events in pigs include transportation (even short distances, even in an air-conditioned car), change in environment, change in routine, change in feed, farrowing (giving birth), introduction of new pigs, and heat stress (a big deal in Florida this time of year). The more you can do to prevent these types of stress in your pig, the better your chances of preventing Dippity Pig. What should I do if I think I have a Dippity Pig? I think you already know what I’m going to say here: