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| neutering | 7/2/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: we have a 10 month old male pot belly pig. About 2 to 3 months age he started mounting everything ...
A: I admire you for living with a boar! They are tenacious hormone driven animals that will mount ...
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| Porky | 7/1/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: I have a white male pot bellie pig. Porky is 1 1/2 years old. He is neutered. He is very loveable ...
A: Pot-bellied pigs are much smarter than dogs. Oddly, that makes them a little harder to train. Pigs ...
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| baby potbelly pig | 6/30/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: what type of bedding for potty training baby pig?
A: Welcome to the wonderful world of pet pigs! We have "tested" our baby piglets, and by far pine ...
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| Royal Dandies/Pocket Pigs | 6/28/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: I have done a lot of research about adopting/purchasing a baby royal dandies or pocket pigs! I am ...
A: First, I admire you for doing your research first. BRAVO! Most people do not....that is why ...
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| Potbelly and new puppy | 6/25/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: I have a one year old potbelly named Petunia. We have just gotten a new puppy and Petunia is not ...
A: I wish there was an easy answer. Petunia feels like her sanctuary (home) has be violated. We ...
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| pigs | 6/25/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: Can pigs use litter boxes if their trained to?
A: Yes, pigs can be trained to use a litter box, although most pigs prefer to potty outside when the ...
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| pot belly pig | 6/23/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: I have a male 2 year old pot belly pig that is already neutered named Scotty. I saw this 3 week old ...
A: It is normal behavior for the pigs to fight for their pecking order. Since the baby is no match for ...
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| nuetered ? potbelly | 6/21/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: How can I tell if my male potbelly has been nuetered? He is riding my female and I am pretty sure ...
A: A neutered pb male never rides a female. They naturally have small, flat testicles, so we judge ...
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| brown crusties around pig's eyes and ears | 6/21/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: I work at an animal shelter and we currently have a pot bellied pig waiting for a rescue group to be ...
A: Could be mange mites, give two injections of Ivermectin 14 days apart. A strong possibility.. If ...
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| sick baby | 6/19/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: I have a 6 week old pot bellied pig he weighs about 3 pounds and he started to run a temp of 103.7 ...
A: My copy of Veterinary Care of Pot-Bellied Pigs by Lorrie Blackburn DVM says the average rectal ...
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| Safe to Air Transport a 12 Year old Potbelly? | 6/19/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: Our potbellied pig Ludwig has been in our family for 12 years, since he was 6 weeks old. We are ...
A: I'm glad to hear you're taking Ludwig with you! Most countries have rules and regulations on ...
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| Mange Mites? | 6/18/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: I recently purchased my first pot belly piglet. He is an angel, he is seven weeks old. The people ...
A: Good for you for you for rescuing this needy piglet. Sarcoptic swine mange mites are very common in ...
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| New Piggy Parent - Piglet tried to bite me | 6/18/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: We are new to owning a pot belly pig baby. Our Daughter got her for me - Prunella Pea is 6 weeks old ...
A: Baby piglets are very "oral". If this happens many more times, a firm tap on the end of the snout ...
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| Best toys for pigs and how to train not to bite | 6/16/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: I recently just got a 7wk old pig. He seems to want to bite my toes I know he is playing but dont ...
A: Pigs seem to love toes! Yes, it's a good idea to discourage this behavior now, before it gets out ...
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| Breeders | 6/16/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: Do you happen to have a resource to help me find a reputable breeder in Northern California? My wife ...
A: You are in luck, Diane Murray in No. CA is one of the best! She is honest, socializes, spays, ...
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| weaning | 6/14/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: I have a 61/2 week old piglet and i got pig feed at the feed store because they told me i could wean ...
A: A 6-1/2 week old piglet is old enough to eat and drink on his own, but he probably does not know ...
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| mini pot bellied pig | 6/12/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: my ten month old female mini pot bellied pig has been really sick, the vet has no idea what is wrong ...
A: It doesn't take long for a pig to suffer from dehydration, just 12 hours without water is long ...
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| mini pot bellied pig | 6/11/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: my ten month old female mini pot bellied pig has been really sick, the vet has no idea what is wrong ...
A: My first guess is poisoning, because pigs love to eat just about everything including things they ...
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| my domestic pig skin problem | 6/11/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: I have what i think is a domestic pig, but with his teeth i'm not sure he might be boar? anyways he ...
A: The most common skin problems in pigs is mange. It's caused by a tiny mite that tunnels under the ...
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| male pot bellied pig | 6/10/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: My pot bellied pig, who is about 2 months old and intact, has a rather strange thing coming out of ...
A: I am guessing that the "strange thing" is actually the corkscrew penis itself, extending from the ...
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| pot bellied pig-health | 6/8/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: Recently i've noticed that after urinating, my pot bellied pig seems to have a chalky white residue ...
A: The short answer is, they may or may not be related, but the white residue is a sign of infection, ...
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| adopting a second pig | 6/2/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: I have adopted a 10 month old pot bellied pig, about 4 weeks age, I have recently found another pig ...
A: Pigs are usually social animals who enjoy being around other pigs. I'm sure Kady will enjoy having a ...
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| Pot Bellied Pig Diet | 5/28/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: I recently rescued a pot belly from an auction but I have some questions about diet; I have fed ...
A: Horse sweet feed is really high in calories. The "sweet" comes from the addition of molasses, sugar ...
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| Pot Bellied Pig Diet | 5/27/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: I recently rescued a pot belly from an auction but I have some questions about diet; I have fed ...
A: Commercial pot-bellied pig food manufacturers say that pellets are the only food a pot-bellied pig ...
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| Potbellied Pig with dog bite | 5/22/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: My 10 year old PBP was bitten today in play by my 6 month old puppy.. they play together but the pup ...
A: At age 10, your pig is a senior citizen. Often, pigs begin to develop health problems around age 14, ...
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| A Few Questions | 5/22/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: 1) I just adopted a pot belly named Frankie. I believed him to be neutered, but he's not. He will be ...
A: !) A neutered pig will not hump. Ever. 2) Consider our book at Amazon, "Potbellied Pig Behavior ...
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| New Baby Piggy Born 4/30/08 | 5/22/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: The baby female piggy I am getting was born on April 30th. I am being told that she is ready to ...
A: I think you can answer these questions yourself. But, ask the breeder for referances. I have no ...
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| New Baby Piggy Born 4/30/08 | 5/21/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: The baby female piggy I am getting was born on April 30th. I am being told that she is ready to ...
A: Baby potbellied pigs should not be taken from their moms until at least 6 weeks. Reputable ...
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| PIGS!!!! | 5/19/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: how would you ring a pig's nose?
A: A pet pig's nose should never have a ring in it to prevent rooting or natural foraging. It is ...
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| Containing our pig | 5/15/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: What is the best way to contain our pig. She has a large fenced area but gets out a new way ...
A: Hog or cattle panel fencing sunk 6 - 12" below the surface, with chain locks and steel fence posts ...
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| Pot belly pig | 5/10/2008 | Patricia Morrisroe |
Q: good morning. We have two potbelly pigs. Both males. One nuetered and one scheduled to be nuetered ...
A: If you will use a litter box in their pen they will use it. Make it large enough for them to easily ...
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| Constipated potbellied pig | 5/7/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: Juliet is 13 yo. Seems unable to have a bowel movement w/o an enema. Could this be from her ...
A: Without a vet, we can only surmise the real problem, it could even be a partial blockage. Older ...
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| New Pig | 5/6/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: I'm adopting a pot bellied pig in he will be here in about 2 weeks. He's about 3-4 and he is ...
A: Firstly, congratulations on your new rescue! Pigs will steal your heart. Regarding training an ...
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| possibly getting a mini potbelly pig | 4/29/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: The current owner states that her 6 month old female pig does not like living indoors. She always ...
A: Pigs are usually social creatures and get along well with most other animals. The problems are ...
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| Pot bellied pigs and essential oils | 4/28/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: Can tea tree oil be used on pigs? I was considering using it in a salve in conjunction with neem oil ...
A: Any insect repellent can be used on pigs. There's products available specifically for livestock, ...
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| pot belly pig | 4/25/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: i have had a potbelly pig for about 1 year and at first when i got her she was and inside pig. but ...
A: It sounds like a parasite problem, probably sarcoptic mange mites. We can find you a pb vet on our ...
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| Rash on my pig | 4/24/2008 | Priscilla Valentine |
Q: I have two pigs and one became quite ill with a respiratory infection, which I treated ...
A: Sarcoptic mange mites are the main cause of what you describe. But without pics, it is only an ...
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| Small Growths on Legs | 4/22/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: I have a female mini potbelly pig. She is almost 2 years old and i have noticed since she was young ...
A: It's impossible to offer an accurate diagnosis over the internet, sometimes it's really necessary to ...
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| My Pig | 4/21/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: I have a two pigs. One male and the other female. I believe that they have mated and she may be ...
A: Pigs are pregnant for 3 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days, or about 114 days. There are no early ...
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| First litter handling | 4/16/2008 | Helen Morrison |
Q: We adopted a pregnant sow of which we have no background knowledge of. She had 6 piggy March 31 and ...
A: Mom can be socialized, and you can start right away. It will take some time and effort. When it's ...
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