Mini-Pig — Care & Reference Manual

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Species Profile — 1 block(s)
Nutrition — 1 block(s)
Husbandry — 1 block(s)
Health & Disease — 1 block(s)
Toxicology & Hazards — 1 block(s)

Species Profile

The profile block(s) below record the species' taxonomy, natural origin, and lifespan as documented in the cited reference. Presented verbatim. (1 block.)

Miniature pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) — species profile (taxonomy, origin, lifespan, husbandry basics)

They originated in Europe and Asia, but were widely

introduced to North America and are considered an invasive species in the southeastern

Given their wide distribution, wild boars can be found in a variety of habitats.

may inhabit grassy savanna areas, wooded forests, agricultural areas, shrublands and

The maximum known lifespan of a wild boar in their natural habitat is 9 to 10 years.

Depending on their habitat, wild boars may be active both day and night.

They are common throughout Eurasia, and inhabit every

Wild boars range from 153 to 240 cm in total length and weigh 66 to 272 kg as adults.

They may also have longer bristly hairs that grow down the middle of their backs.

Wild boars tend to live in large groups called sounders that are made up of 6 to 20

Males stay with their mothers until they are 1 to 2 years old and then leave the herd.

On average, they only live to be 1 to 2 years old.

Female wild boars are social animals that tend to live in groups.

tend to be more solitary after reaching maturity and join with groups during mating.

they become more territorial as they prepare to compete for breeding rights.

At birth, young boars generally have yellowish-brown stripes running down their backs

to give birth, they temporarily leave the sounder and return with their young upon

farrowing (giving birth to their litter).

but generally avoid extreme heat or cold.

Deeper snows and frozen ground inhibit their ability to forage for roots

protection, while the rest of the group forages for food.

Source: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Sus_scrofa/

Nutrition

Nutrition blocks cover dietary requirements and nutrition-related disease risks, drawn from professional veterinary references. Presented verbatim. (1 block.)

Miniature pet pig nutrition — constant fresh water to prevent salt toxicosis; balanced diets essential

Fresh water should be available to miniature pet pigs (MPPs) at all times to prevent dehydration and salt toxicosis (water deprivation–sodium ion intoxication).

An animal that ingests excess sodium chloride, especially when water is limited, can develop salt toxicosis.

Source: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/miniature-pet-pigs/feeding-and-nutrition-of-miniature-pet-pigs

Husbandry

Husbandry blocks cover housing, environment, and daily-care essentials. Presented verbatim. (1 block.)

Miniature pet pig housing — clean, dry, draft-free environment; sensitive to heat and cold extremes

Miniature pet pigs (MPPs) are sensitive to extremes of heat and cold and should be provided a clean, dry, draft-free environment.

Source: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/miniature-pet-pigs/management-of-miniature-pet-pigs

Health & Disease

Health blocks cover common conditions and their clinical signs, drawn from professional veterinary references. Presented verbatim. (1 block.)

Miniature pig health — permanent canine teeth erupt at 5–7 months and grow continuously

Rarely do the needle teeth (deciduous canines and lateral incisors) of newborn miniature piglets need to be trimmed. The risks of fractured teeth and subsequent infection typically outweigh the minor injury that these pigs can inflict upon each other and the sow. Permanent canine teeth erupt at ~5–7 months old and grow continuously. Elongated permanent canine teeth can easily cause injury to a person and damage to furnishings. When excessively long, they can lead to malocclusion and pain.

Source: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/exotic-and-laboratory-animals/pigs

Toxicology & Hazards

Toxicology blocks list substances and environmental hazards to avoid. Presented verbatim. (1 block.)

Miniature pig toxicology — salt (water-deprivation sodium ion) toxicosis when water limited

Fresh water should be available to miniature pet pigs (MPPs) at all times to prevent dehydration and salt toxicosis (water deprivation–sodium ion intoxication). Balanced diets are essential...

An animal that ingests excess sodium chloride, especially when water is limited, can develop salt toxicosis. Clinical signs vary between species and between acute and chronic exposures, but...