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HEALTH
ARTICLES
Our Health
Articles section is a constantly growing work. The information presented
here is the result of our many years of living and taking care of our
own potbelly pigs, and information we have gathered from other pot belly
pig Mom's, Dad's, animal rescue and sanctuary owners around the world.
Please understand;
we are not veterinarians. The information presented here is for educational
purposes only, and has been collected from various reputable persons including
vets, sanctuary owners, and private pet pig owners among others. Any health
related information presented below should be checked out with your personal
veterinarian.
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Abscess and Your Pig - What to do should your pig get an abscess.
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The
Aging Pot-Bellied Pig - Covers lifespan, eyesight, bodily functions,
exercise, losing teeth, vaccinations, anesthetics, the Last Hurrah.
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Atrophic
Rhinitis - A detailed article by numerous experts on this extremely
transmissable disease characterized by inflammation of the mucous
membranes of the nose.
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Changing
Temperatures and Your Pet Pig - What do to when there are drastic
temperature changes (both up and down) as pet pigs are very susceptible
to health problems during these times.
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Dippity
Pig - Scientific name is erythema multiforme. A condition that
can scare the daylights out of a pet pig owner and cause severe pain
in the pet pig, yet easily controlled.
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Does
Your Pig Hibernate? - Can your pet pig get the winter blues? Absolutely!!
This article details the experiences of the winter blues at the Pig
Pals Sanctuary.
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Edema
Disease - Usually occurs within 3 days to 2 weeks of weaning.
Can cause sudden death in pet pigs. Article includes causes, symptoms,
treatments and more.
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Horrors!
You Have a Sick Pig - How to tell if your pet pig is sick, most
common problems, what to do.
- IV
Fluids for Pigs - When you might need to use IV Fluids on your pig
and how to do it.
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The
Parts of Your Pet Pig - Do you know the various parts of your
pet pig? Here is a graphic chart of the pet pig with each major body
section named.
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Past
and Future - An article on how things have changed for the pet
pig. From the price bubble of $10-20,000 a piece for each 'specially
bred' pet pig to the situation today, where pigs are loved for being
caring gentle creatures, not breeding stock!
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Pseudorabies
- An acute, frequently fatal disease affecting most species of domesticated
animals. Article includes the history of the disease, clinical signs,
diagnosis, control and more.
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Resting
Rectal Temperature of Vietnamese Potbellied Pigs - What is the
normal temperature of a potbellied pig? Article details the scientific
study of the actual normal temperature of a potbellied pig as compared
to typical farm swine.
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Skeleton
of Pot Bellied Pig - Anatomical drawing of the skeleton of the
normal pot bellied pig.
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Swine
Erysipelas - Clinical signs of erysipelas. Good article for your
vet.
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Teeth
of Your Pet Pig - Veterinary drawing of the teeth of your pet
pig. Includes infomation on teething, baby teeth and permanent teeth.
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The
Last Hurrah - A subject none of us want to discuss or think about,
but one we all will face sooner or later.
- Tips
To Make Life Easier With Your Pig - Numerous tips to help you along
with your pet pig. Includes information on cleaning (or not cleaning)
the ears, teeth problems, how to clean wrinkles, how to get weight off
an overweight pig, how to put weight on an underweight pig, getting
them to take their medication and more.
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