Followed by some very beautiful storm images.
The images of Wai are the disturbing ones. So skip straight down to the storm images if you like – I won’t mind
Wai the pot belly rescue pig has arrived and he is so much worse than I had understood.
This poor wee pig looks like he has been baked. His skin is hard as a nut, and slowly cracking and peeling off in thick canvas-like swathes.
His tiny feet holding up an enormous bulk. He smells like he is rotting. Although he walked about wagging his tail, and did make himself a Sheila-like bed of the straw, he has not eaten anything. He drinks a lot of water which is good but he shows no interest in food.
Tomorrow I will go and buy some Veterycin which is a spray that keeps an area moist while it heals – this will be perfect for this boys skin. It is expensive but I have used it with great results before. We have to keep him well lubricated so the new skin can heal and the old skin can soften and come off without causing more problems.
I cannot see his face, it is completely submerged in fat.
He smells very bad.
He has diarrhea, probably from all the medications.
This is going to be a long process. But something makes me think this pig is a tough one. Let’s see what we can do.
Once we have the veterycin, (that we spray on 4-5 times a day) Rosy (my new wwoofer) and I will trim the skin that is hanging off – this will help to make him more comfortable. And we need to find a balm, that we can afford, that we can rub all over the hard areas a couple of times a day.
Anyway – despite it all he seems quite happy and walked about more than anyone has seen him walk since he was rescued. Then he pushed all the townie blankets aside, pulled the straw into a bed with his little hoof and burrowed into it for a sleep. Good pig behaviour.
I think I have my work cut out for me here.
Now for the beautiful images.
We even had hail yesterday.
I still do not have a phone so my instagram feed is stalled. Soon I hope. It is a bit of a nuisance not having a phone.
But look at this!
I hope you have a lovely day.
celi
Tuesday 06/20 40% / 0.07 in
Partly cloudy in the morning. Increasing clouds with periods of showers later in the day. Thunder possible. High around 85F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night 06/20 20% / 0 in
A few clouds. Low 59F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
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103 responses to “Disturbing Images”
I think he will come to love you devotedly, Celi, like a rescued dog does, and pigs are so intelligent… With all the other suggestions have you thought of manukau honey? when I fell backwards pulling a boiling kettle over me, and scalding stomach etc… the manukau honey the nurse used every day cleared up the scalds and pain like magic. I could send you a jar made from the bees and the trees in our forest if you felt you could use it…love to you both …
Holycrap. Poor Piggie man, what a life to get to a point where you are living crackling! I’m not quite sure why you took him on, but I do hope your magic works on him.
I had to skip down to the storm images(!!); but I read the comments, and second them all. Sad story, but bad days are behind for Wai, I believe. It is so heartening to know that persons like you and the rescue lady make up for the disturbed among us. Your spirit is catching.
Heartbreaking and uplifting post. Poor wee Wei.
Poor Wai. I hope he makes a full recovery. He’s in the right place now as l know you will give him the best care.
I can’t help but think that poor Wai piggy realizes he has arrived in hog heaven. Those tiny feet! Who would let him get so huge and then try to poison him? I’m glad he’s with you. And this storm pictures are truly gorgeous. I love that rainbow.
From everyone with a shred of empathy for creatures everywhere, thank you. Here is a link for a homemade salve that gets used here on every one, human and not, who has dry skin or a burn or a scratch or a scrape though it does contain coconut oil: http://www.backdoorsurvival.com/diy-all-natural-simple-salve/. And here is a link for chemical free products: https://www.equiderma.com/pages/about-us. While the site is directed towards equines the products are good for all, I use the fly spray on all my critters and myself. They do have a paste for sunburn but being a paste might be difficult to apply. I had a potbelly as a house pig for many years. While he didn’t have a wallow he did have a kiddie pool and he spent a lot of time in it when it was hot out. I think the idea of watermelon is a good one, it would help keep him hydrated as well. Maybe a bit of ACV in his water if he is having digestive issues (perhaps due to his meds.?). ACV also takes the heat out of sunburn. While it may sound funny – BREATHE! Often times in tense situations we don’t breathe deeply and tighten up. Deep breathing is encouraged while riding horses to keep the rider relaxed (singing or reciting anything out loud also forces you to breath). It’s truly amazing how consciously relaxing yourself while dealing with animals also relaxes them. I wish you the best of luck with that poor creature – surely there is a special place in hell for those who abuse children, old people and animals.
sorry to be so long winded
As long as Wai is hydrating himself and wagging his tail and throwing off his old life and sniffing around he is clearly showing there is a desire for life there’ A few days without food will not matter an iota: he has plenty on him to ‘burn off’! Remembering how to make a piggie bed and having a normal sleep . . . . hour by hour and day by day . . .
I have gone to the woods to ask for special healing for Wai. My heart breaks to see his condition. Sending positive energy and healing to Wai… and wisdom for you to help him.
Prayers for Wei…and…you!
J & D > Wai is a channel for your love. Practical love. That’s where love is put to the test. Even if Wai dies from his injuries, it’s the love and practical care that make Wai‘s own life more meaningful, and elevates your own. Only if Wai‘s suffering is too great to bear and there’s little hope of improvement should Wai be put down. Our hearts and hopes call out to Wai – and to you, Celi.
Good luck with Wei. Lots of hard work for you. Hope he gets better.
That poor dear animal. Wai is lucky to have someone like you to help him through this.
OMG, the poor thing. What happened? Thank goodness he’s found a home with you. If anyone will give him the best chance, it will be you.