08/25/2026
๐ท๐ชจ ROCKYโS ROCKY SITUATION ๐ชจ๐ท
Meet Rocky, a pet pig who presented to us for inappetence and vomiting.
Rocky wasnโt historically known to eat rocks, but while his owner was away on vacation, his food had been fed to him on top of rocks. Pigs are naturally curious and are known for eating things rather indiscriminatelyโand Rocky apparently decided the rocks were part of the meal.
Given his clinical signs, we recommended sedated abdominal radiographs.
And, wellโฆ the X-rays speak for themselves.
We found numerous rocks filling Rockyโs stomach, with additional rocks peppered throughout his gastrointestinal tract.
Because of the severity of the findings, along with time and geographic constraints, Rocky was referred for surgical treatment.
โค๏ธ Weโre happy to report that surgery was successful! Rocky is now back home and healing up with his family.
Cases like Rockyโs are an important reminder of why a complete diagnostic workup can make the difference between a positive and a negative outcome. Vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or simply โnot acting rightโ can sometimes be the first signs of a serious problem.
๐ Arizona Mobile Vet brings the diagnostic tools to you. All of our doctors have digital radiography and ultrasound right on their trucks, allowing us to obtain valuable diagnostic information during your farm or house call.
If your animal seems off, donโt waitโreach out as soon as possible.
๐ 480-707-2214
๐ www.arizonamobilevet.com