Although for many people the word conjures up images of backyard pig potbellied pigs are increasingly popular as pets. They are much smaller than the standard farm pig, and often mixed with the dye black and white or black, white, or silver color to be seen. Adults weigh about 125-200 pounds usually are fully grown by 2-3 years and greatly look forward to the height of a medium sized dog. You have a life expectancy of 15-20 years, and pets are relatively low maintenance and requires about the same amount of daily care as a dog. Pigs are plump popular urban pets and their small size lends itself well to apartment life.
The pot-bellied pig from Vietnam, and is a combination of races. Given the chance, they can interbreed with domestic pigs and wild boars common as they are all part of the Sus genus are included. Pot-bellied pigs are exotic pets, so they can be a little more painful than a cat or a dog for this reason: to treat all veterinarians make it difficult, these animals the care they need. Pigs need their tusks trimmed every two years and have their hooves trimmed every year. A veterinarian or owner who learned from a doctor, these duties. Pigs must be spayed or neutered and require regular vaccinations.
Pot-bellied pigs are good pets because they are very intelligent and affectionate. However, like many animals, they are prone to laziness and aggression if not properly exercised and socialized. Sometimes an adult pig complained against the owner in the so-called "dominance aggression" rebel, and must be gently but firmly, and taught to respect the authority of the owner. They can be trained, if they really motivated by food and other rewards. They also participate in positive reinforcement when they behave well, but should not be punished physically.
The pigs we will need daily walks or weight gain. They will eat virtually unlimited amounts of food, especially unhealthy carbohydrate-rich foods, if approved, it is essential to limit access to your pet the food he wants. They are relentlessly in search of food, and should be away from the kitchen or storage of food stored. Feeding of pigs Special orders can be purchased at a pet store or special. Pigs are omnivores interested in vegetables, meat, sweets and foods with carbohydrates.
Pigs are social animals, the herd, and it is often recommended that they be kept in pairs or groups, especially if kept outside the house. This helps to stimulate and actively. Because of their intelligence, if the animals are bored, they can become destructive and disruptive. Playtime insufficient attention or can compel the pigs, something rooted plants take food to make drywall and linoleum. Pigs have their own private area of the house, preferably an entire room, even if not kept in a confined space outside. They are clean and odor free in most cases, it is usually not hard to find a room where they can move to find.
Like any pet, is a pot-bellied pig is a serious commitment and requires some special care, which requires time and resources. Animal shelters are abandoned pigs whose owners do not expect the kind of attention that their pet would overcrowded. However, intelligence, personality and the affection of a well-trained, well cared for are pot-bellied pig very rewarding for the loan, the owner is liable.
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