AboutPriscilla Valentine Expertise Behavior, health, aggression issues our specialty , litterbox or house training problems, finding a healthy baby pigs to buy, finding a book on potbellies,
Aggression and biting, overweight problems, medical problems, history of the breed, hoof and tusk trimming, parasite control, zoning, proper diet, veterinarians in your area, socializing babies, proper
housing, training tricks and obedience, proper behavior, birthing, training tricks.
Experience We are professional trainers/breeders and have had house pigs for over a decade, we also wrote "Potbellied Pig Training and Behavior" book. We do most of our vetting and specialize in consultation. We are Valentines Performing Pigs.
Former Board of Directors of NCOPP (2 terms)Publications we have written for include PPRSI , Potbellied Pig Journal, NAPPA, NCOPP, SCAMPP, National Geographic, Exotic Animal Magazine. Education/Credentials include a BA in English and Psychology at Central WA University
Awards and Honors, World Pig Trick Champion (NCOPP)
World Pig Obedience Champion (NCOPP)
4 Permanent Potbellied Pig Champions (NAPPA and NCOPP)
Expert: Priscilla Valentine Date: 6/21/2008 Subject: brown crusties around pig's eyes and ears
Question I work at an animal shelter and we currently have a pot bellied pig waiting for a rescue group to be able to take it. Today it was noticed that the pig has brown crusties around its eyes and in its ears. Any ideas as to what is wrong or what I can do? Thanks!
Answer Could be mange mites, give two injections of Ivermectin 14 days apart.
A strong possibility..
If the pig is overweight (most are) could be entropian regarding the eyes. This is an eye condition where the upper eyelashes point down, resting on the cornea, often doing great harm and causing tearing. Surgery is necessary....
most common in fat pigs.
Pigs normally have waxy ears that attract dirt. Cleaning with a warm wet washcloth works well, NEVER put liquid in a pig's ears.
I am not a vet, nor can see the pig, so can only guess the causes.....
