Mini Pig — grooming (owner-practical care, Merck Veterinary Manual pet-owner)
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Providing a blanket to burrow under or a box of dirt to satisfy the need to root will go a long way toward protecting your home furnishings.The veterinarian should provide any needed vaccinations, a fecal check for worms, deworming (if needed), skin scraping and treatment (or preventive treatment) for mange mites, trimming of hooves and tusks (canine teeth), if needed, and other common services.Every young or newly acquired potbellied pig—particularly those obtained from sources such as a flea market or shelter—may harbor a few mange mites that are not yet causing itching, rubbing, or skin lesions.Newborn pigs should have their 8 needle teeth trimmed to prevent injury to littermates and cuts on their mother’s breasts and belly.At about 5 to 7 months of age, the permanent canine teeth will erupt.These canine teeth grow continuously throughout the pig’s life.A play time that does not include treats may help reduce boredom and discourage eating foreign objects, chewing on furniture, and other destructive or dangerous behaviors.A dirt box can also supply needed play for your pig; the dirt should be changed regularly and the box thoroughly cleaned before new dirt is supplied.Without trimming, the canine teeth will become elongated and cause discomfort and a misaligned bite.Pigs with elongated canine teeth may show persistent chewing motions and heavy salivation.Tooth trimming requires sedation or anesthesia and is often accompanied by a tetanus vaccination and removal of accumulated tartar and other debris from around other teeth to maintain good dental hygiene.Teeth, potbellied pig Elderly potbellied pigs may have abscessed and/or exposed tooth roots.
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