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Patricia Morrisroe

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I have bred Royal Dandie Miniature Pigs for over 20 years. I can answer any questions about care, feeding, training, personalities, differences from other Miniature pet pigs, how to litter box train, leash training, bathing, What supplements they need, how to house them.

Helen Morrison

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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!

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2009-11-21 Pot belly behaviour:

You are describing a female in heat. This is probably her first one, and she probably doesn't understand why she feels this way. She will calm down in a couple of days. The only way to fix the problem

2009-11-20 Piggy doesn't eat:

I believe this happened because he went without eating for awhile. It's uncomfortable for both of you, but it will probably go away in a day as his body adjusts. When pigs are weaned naturally, they slowly

2009-11-19 pig litter:

People report having good luck with the pine pellets. Apparently, they don't taste or smell like clay pellets :) Some piggies might nibble one or two, others ignore them completely. Because they contain

2009-11-19 Aspirin For Pot Bellied Pig Cramps:

I'm sure your pig is uncomfortable, and she's probably complaining about it. Aspirin is one of the safest pain medicines available, but it has drawbacks and I don't suggest using it. Pigs are very

2009-11-19 Arthritis in Pot Belly Pigs:

Thank you for sharing your story. There are no scientific studies on arthritis in pot-bellied pigs, so the best we can do for our piggies is try things that worked for other animals or people. I do

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