Mini Pig — life stage (owner-practical care, Merck Veterinary Manual pet-owner)
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Provide the recommended amount per body weight and age, divided into 2 or more meals per day.At approximately 2 years of age, many healthy potbellied pigs will develop a more aggressive personality and challenge other potbellied pigs or people for position and status.Small children and even adults can be in danger from an aggressive 100-pound pig.It is at this stage that many potbellied pigs are either abandoned or placed in animal shelters.Vaccinations Potbellied Pig Vaccinations Generally, young potbellied pigs are given their first vaccinations at or after 4 weeks of age.Older potbellied pigs with no health care history (such as those that have been adopted from a rescue organization) also need a second vaccination 3 to 4 weeks after the first.Water dispensers must be secured to prevent spilling or damage to the dispenser by chewing.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.Neutering at an early age (2 to 3 months) is recommended to avoid development of an aggressive personality.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.At about 5 to 7 months of age, the permanent canine teeth will erupt.They should be first trimmed at about 1 year of age and then trimmed on an annual basis.
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