Wynonna's big adventure, the video version

Wynonna's big adventure to the vet went off without a hitch. Getting her into the truck was relatively easy, 

she traveled quietly, and she was most cooperative on the exam table (anesthesia is a wonderful thing).

Within seconds of opening Wynonna's mouth, the vet said, "There's your problem." 

It was that obvious, and that simple to fix. 

Herewith, Exhibits A, B, and C:

These are tartar deposits that, in the course of 16 years, formed caps over three of Wynonna's back teeth. The two caps with arrows pointing to them are upside down. Look closely and you will see that the arrows are pointing to a hollow - the hollow is the impression of the tooth. The vet suspects that Exhibit D must have popped off on its own a few days ago – that's when the squeaking stopped. Apparently the squeaking started when one the caps got big enough to rub up against its opposite number.

Once the vet got the caps removed, he gave her hooves a very thorough trimming, told me she was at a good weight, and that she was the oldest pot-bellied pig he'd ever treated. I told him he'd see us again same time next year, and the year after that, and the year after that, now that I know I can get her there and back without incident.

Here's a little movie from the big day. Don't be alarmed when you see Wynonna looking lifeless, with her tongue lolling about. She's fine – really! And she asked me to thank you all for your concern.