Breeding Pot Belly Pigs
As there are many, many pot belly pigs abandoned at sanctuaries, rescue centers, and even the side of the road, breeding these little pet pigs is not recommended. A lot of people do, however, simply...
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Potbellied Pig books
Is your pet pig going through the “terrible twos”? Has he abandoned the litterbox, become destructive, refused to go outside in cold weather, screamed for his food, or dislikes visitors? “Potbellied Pig Behavior and Training”...
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What is foot-and-mouth disease
Q: What is foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)? A: FMD is a highly contagious and economically devastating disease of cattle and swine. It also affects sheep, goats, deer, and other cloven-hooved ruminants. Many affected animals recover, but...
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Foot and Mouth Disease and the Pet Pig
With the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) around the world, it is important for the pet pig owner to be aware of a potential danger to their family pet. Most of us believe...
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How Does My Pig Travel By Car And Plane?
Be sure your pig has gone to the bathroom before you begin your trip. When your piglet is little it is easy to just put the piglet in the carrier and load both into the...
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What is Sarcoptic Mange?
Sarcoptic Mange is a disease of the skin that is caused by the swine mange mite. The spread of mange is most often caused by physical contact with another pig that has mange. The mite...
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Toxic Plant List
Aloe Vera Amarylillis Apple (seeds) Apple Leaf Croton Apricot (pit) Asparagus Fern Autumn Crocus Avocado (fruit and pit) Azalea Baby’s Breath Bird of Paradise Bittersweet Branching Ivy Buckeye Buddhist Pine Caladium Calla Lily Castor Bean...
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What Are The Proper Living Conditions For My Pig?
The living conditions of the pet pig are left up to the pet owner to determine based on his family needs. The vast majority of potbellied pigs spend at least part of their day as...
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Pig Crafts for Children
Craft Activities Stand up Pig: Fold a piece of pink construction paper in half and draw a pig shape leaving the fold as the pigs back. Children cut out the pig shape and attach a...
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Children’s Pig Treats
Pig Cookies Make sugar cookies or dairy-free sugar cookies. (Use a 3″ round cookie cutter for the head and a 1 1/2″ lid cap (juice, pop, etc.) for the nose.) The smaller cookies will take...