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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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2009-11-04 pregnancy:

Pot-bellied pig gestation period is about three months, three weeks, and three days. A healthy pregnant pig rarely shows outward signs of pregnancy until the last week or two. At that point the teats begin

2009-11-03 vets spaying:

I don't know your vet so I can't assess her skills. But if she is a good vet, and has experience spaying larger pigs, and is aware of the potential dangers of the sedatives she'll be using, I think your

2009-11-02 Dry Skin:

Hello, The dry skin is common in PBPs. You need to start with a good supplement that can work from the inside out. Infinity plus carries a product called Coat and Skin Supplement. It is formulated

2009-10-29 My pig needs to be neutered:

If the neutering is done properly by a vet, he should be up and around as soon as the anesthesia wears off, and back to his normal self the next day. Your vet may prescribe some post-op pain meds and antibiotics

2009-10-27 Couple Basic Questions:

Teeth grinding is a normal pig activity. Some do it more than others. Some do it all the time, others do it for awhile then stop. Your pig is probably grinding because he's getting new teeth and loosing

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