Pumpkin had a vet visit, and as you may have already seen, she had a lot to say about it.

She needed some blood drawn so we could recheck her liver values. Pumpkin has had some elevated liver values in the past, and while she has been doing well, we want to make sure everything is still looking good. She is also turning 15 next month, which feels a little impossible to believe, so staying proactive about her health is especially important to us as she gets older.
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Blood draws on pigs can be a little complicated. Often, sedation is used so blood can be collected safely, but sedation comes with its own risks and stress, especially for older animals. We had learned about another technique that involves drawing blood from a vessel in the foot, which can sometimes allow the procedure to be done without sedation.  We asked Dr. Dreher if she could try this method with Pumpkin, and we’re really grateful she agreed.  But, we were nervous because we really needed it to be successful!

Frequency: Common

Formation: The "Snoutpost"
Frequency: Rare

Formation: Triangle
Frequency:  Rare

Last month, we loaded up Pumpkin, Charlotte, and Millie and drove an hour north to see Dr. Kristie, THE pig vet here on the East Coast.  She comes up this way once or twice a year, so we take the girls to their annual appointments then. ​