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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| why my mini pig is sucking..... | 2/7/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: i recently had gotten him neutered and every since then he sucks on everything!!! He sucks on the ... A: It sounds like this is his way of reassuring himself. Young piglets have a strong need to nurse. ... | ||
| pot bellied pigs | 2/3/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I'm thinking about getting a pot bellied pig, and i was wondering things such as do they get lonely ... A: Pigs are herd animals, although they can adapt to a solitary existence. If you're planning to keep ... | ||
| cut on thigh | 2/2/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: my pot belly cut the meaty part of his thigh on something and its not a long cut but looks deep ... A: Ouch that sounds painful! I am not a veterinarian and can not give medical advice over the internet. ... | ||
| Custom made harness | 1/29/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I read another question here where you speak of making your own harness using a bowline knot and ... A: It's a little hard to explain in words only. I have some photos that were once on a group site, but ... | ||
| Pregnancy question | 1/28/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: Is it a sign of impending farrowing if my pregnant gilt is peeing while laying down? A: On a female pot-bellied pig, the birth canal opening and the urinary tract opening are both located ... | ||
| baby piggie so itchy and shaking | 1/28/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: We just picked up our baby teacup 4 days ago and he has been itching and scratching like mad. He is ... A: I am not a veterinarian and can not make a medical diagnosis over the internet. Pigs have dry skin ... | ||
| constipation | 1/22/2012 | Patricia Morrisroe |
| Q: Here I am again with another question! My 8 month old (unspayed) female has been constipated for ... A: Get some prune juice and pour it over her pellets. You can also use a syringe or turkey baster and ... | ||
| wheatgrass | 1/17/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I have a 4 yr old potbelly, Can I feed him wheatgrass? It has so many vits and minerals. It is good ... A: The best diet for a pot-bellied pig is pot-bellied pig food, plus fresh veggies, some fruits, ... | ||
| picky eater | 1/14/2012 | Patricia Morrisroe |
| Q: if i want to try him on new foods he will try it once but only once . i need to know what to do with ... A: My motto is....."never do anything once that you don't plan to continue" with a Pot Bellied Pig! It ... | ||
| brown spots | 1/13/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: My 11 month old PBP has reddish brown spots going from his head all the way down to his back... it ... A: I am not a veterinarian and can not make a medical diagnosis over the internet. In my opinion, this ... | ||
| pot belly pig has a swollen belly | 1/12/2012 | Patricia Morrisroe |
| Q: I have 6 week old male pot belly pig, I have been feeding him apple, celery, and carrots for the ... A: Your piglet needs a special feed and good instructions for feeding him. It is very easy to over feed ... | ||
| Heated pig house | 1/12/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: Would it be safe to mount a heat lamp in my pot belly pigs house? A: It depends. Heat lamps can be dangerous. Most barn or outbuilding fires are started by heat lamps. ... | ||
| Mites | 1/11/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: How do the piglets contract the mites? If house kept can they reinvest after treatments? ANSWER: ... A: If you contracted mites from your pig, then your pig was infected with a different kind of mite. ... | ||
| Mites | 1/11/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: How do the piglets contract the mites? If house kept can they reinvest after treatments? A: Piglets contract mites from other pigs. The mites that affect pigs, Sarcoptes scabiei, can live only ... | ||
| 18 month old miniature potbelly | 1/11/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: My girl Mary-Lou has started shaking and we don't know why. Her appetite is great, it hasn't ... A: I am not a veterinarian and can not make a medical diagnosis over the internet. The rash and shaking ... | ||
| Mini pig rash? | 1/10/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: My pig has an itchy rash on her chest and then small hive like bumps in between her legs. The rash ... A: Pig skin is very much like people skin, and the things that affect people skin can affect pig skin. ... | ||
| Introducing Two PBPs | 1/9/2012 | Patricia Morrisroe |
| Q: You were so helpful with my last question, I have another one for you. Porkahontas (6 month old ... A: I believe you should wait until Arnold is neutered and has time to heal well. It takes from two ... | ||
| Baby pot belly | 1/8/2012 | Patricia Morrisroe |
| Q: Trying to raise a 1 week old pot belly. Lost his mother. What is the best formula to feed it? ... A: I have found that Similac NeoSure works very well. It was designed for premature babies and has ... | ||
| Introducing a new piggy | 1/5/2012 | Patricia Morrisroe |
| Q: I have a female (not spayed) PBP, "Porkahontas", approximately 6 months old. She came to me wild as ... A: It could work out well that your female is the oldest. She may take the younger male under her arm ... | ||
| Cold feet | 1/4/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I have looked all over the internet to find an answer for my pig, but I have not seen any other ... A: The only boots for pigs that I've seen were attached to the pigs harness. A strap over the top of ... | ||
| Pot Bellied Pig Hamlett | 1/1/2012 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: Hamlett just turned 8 months old and i have noticed over the last month or so he has started acting ... A: Some pigs have extra fat around their faces, which can make it hard to see. They don't have to be ... | ||
| blue butt pig bite | 12/30/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: Well I was curious if it could have gotten the bone I have never had anything broke. And anything ... A: I assume this happened when you were offering medicine hidden inside a treat? Sometimes pigs get a ... | ||
| Cold feet | 12/30/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I have looked all over the internet to find an answer for my pig, but I have not seen any other ... A: I am not a veterinarian and can not make a medical diagnosis over the internet. Is he staying ... | ||
| Formula Amount for Mini Pigs | 12/29/2011 | Patricia Morrisroe |
| Q: I have a 4 week old micro/mini pig that I am feeding a milk replacement formula. How much formula ... A: Why do you have a 4 week old piglet? It needs to be with it's mother for at least two more weeks. ... | ||
| need help on how to give my baby mini pop belly pig a bath PLEASE! | 12/24/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I have a baby mini pop belly pig, he is a little over a mouth old and i need to know if and how to ... A: Pigs don't really need baths unless they get dirty. When that happens, a sponge bath is easiest. ... | ||
| Trantrums | 12/22/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I have a pot bellied pig who is about 7 months old, he was neutered at about 4 and a half months. (I ... A: Yes, it does sound like Spoiled Pig Syndrome, or SPS. He's learned that it comforting to be held, so ... | ||
| My Pet Pig Vinnie Is Sick Please Help | 12/21/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I have a one and a half year old black barrow named vinnie, we recently moved house and since then ... A: I am not a veterinarian and can not make a medical diagnosis over the internet. The blood in his ... | ||
| Trantrums | 12/20/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I have a pot bellied pig who is about 7 months old, he was neutered at about 4 and a half months. (I ... A: This is a difficult situation. It sounds like you are doing everything right. If I am understanding ... | ||
| Julianna pigs | 12/16/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I have been doing a ton of research about differnt pigs.I would love to get one when I done with my ... A: To the best of my knowledge there is only one mini pig registry active in the US and they do not ... | ||
| pot belly pig rescue | 12/15/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: Good morning to you just a quick question you might be able to answer.I had a neighbor that recently ... A: There's a list of rescues and sanctuaries at www.farec.org. You can also contact farec directly ... | ||
| older pet pig & socialization | 12/14/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: Hey there, First off, I need to tell you that my piggy can be very loving. She's 2.5 years old, and ... A: Pigs reach adulthood between ages 2 and 3. Adult pigs can also be quite shy. Dogs love everybody, ... | ||
| Sick pot belly | 12/12/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: down 9 days now since Dec 3rd (when forced up sits on back feet and groans),very lethargic,eating a ... A: I am not a veterinarian and can not make a diagnosis over the internet. There's a list of vets that ... | ||
| sick pot belly | 12/5/2011 | Patricia Morrisroe |
| Q: My pig eats, but you can see his bone outline real bad. His skin looks very dry and scaly. His vet ... A: I would suggest that you worm you pig. He has the signs of a parasite infestation. You can order ... | ||
| Too late to socialize and neuter? | 12/2/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I just got a male pot belly pig on Monday. He is about 4 months old and hasn't been neutered yet. ... A: It is never too late to neuter a male pig. His behavior is typical of intact males. It will take ... | ||
| Pot Bellied Pig Sudden Death, Napoleon | 11/30/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: We just suffered the devastating loss of our beloved Pot bellied Pig, Napoleon. He was only 2 months ... A: I'm very sorry for your loss. The only way to determine the cause of death is a necroscopy. I am ... | ||
| PBP and hiccups | 11/30/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: ! I'm new to the forum, I hope I'm asking the right question, in the right venue. I am the proud ... A: Pigs get hiccups on occasion, but it shouldn't happen all the time. Sometimes it's caused by eating ... | ||
| Outside in the cold too long? | 11/28/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I have a 6 and a half month old mini potbellied pig, he is potty trained to go outside, and usually ... A: No, it isn't normal for pigs to vomit. I am not a veterinarian and I can not make a medical ... | ||
| Strange Behavior | 11/28/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Potbelly Pig she's been acting very strange lately. She has persistently been ... A: Is your piggy spayed? This is typical behavior of a pig in heat. Your pig is just about the age for ... | ||
| Outside in the cold too long? | 11/25/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I have a 6 and a half month old mini potbellied pig, he is potty trained to go outside, and usually ... A: Tiny piglets need a lot of warmth, but youngsters and adults can tolerate, and seem to enjoy, cooler ... | ||
| 4 week old pot belly pig | 11/13/2011 | Helen Morrison |
| Q: I am having trouble feeding her which is worrying me. Whats the best way to feed my Roxi? A: A four week old piglet is old enough to eat by herself, although she may not know quite how. Start ... | ||
Pot Bellied Pigs
Answers by Expert:
Helen Morrison
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Pot-bellied or other miniature pet pig care, including diet, housing, training, health care. Can provide information about zoning, adoption, supplies, and organizations. Questions about any kind of pet swine are welcome!
Experience
Fifteen years experience owning, raising, and caring for small pet swine, including "Vietnamese" pot-bellied pigs.
Organizations
Pigs of Great Fortune
Publications
Animals Exotic and Small
I am the Swine Contributing Editor
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