Potbellied Pigs

Pot bellied pigs have short, perky ears that stand up from their head in one direction. Because their ears don't move, pigs must move their whole head to catch the direction of a sound. Your pot...

If you're a lover of animals, you have probably heard of the latest craze in the United Kingdom -micro-piglets. These little pigs only grow between 14 and 16 inches tall. They are purposely bred...

Teacup Pigs make wonderful pets. They are fun, intelligent, inquisitive and loving. With adequate food, shelter and love they will grow to be delightful sociable pets! To keep them happy, I...

Do you have a pot bellied pig? They can be wonderful domesticated pets and are surprisingly easy to care for. This article will emphasise the important aspects of care for your pig.

Pets are a part of our family. Not long ago pet insurance seemed silly and usually if an animal fell ill people would just have them put down. But with advances in science and nutrition are...

Potbellied pigs are clean, smart and make excellent pets. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation about potbellied pigs, including how to care for them and how large they get. They do not...

Breeding pot bellied pigs is a hobby for many people. As with any animal, there are signs to watch for and things you can do to help the breeding along. Learn how to breed pot bellied pigs by...

Pot belly pigs are smart pets that can live up to 20 years, but they are slightly more complicated to care for than some imagine. Pot belly pigs require a low-protein, low-salt diet to remain in...

Though pot-bellied pigs require only a few vaccines, the pigs are still suseptible to illness and disease. If veternarian assistance is unavailable, you may have to learn how to give your pig a...

A pot-bellied pig can be an inside or outside pet. If you decide to keep your pot bellied pig inside, it must be housebroken. Pot-bellied pigs are highly intelliegent animals and can often be...

A good diet is an essential part of raising a healthy miniature potbellied pig. True to their reputation, pigs will eat almost anything. They will be relentless in their quest for food. That's why...

As a potbellied pig owner, it's your job to provide proper housing for your pet both indoors (if you allow your pig indoors) and outdoors. Potbellied pigs need specific living conditions and...

Potbellied pigs are extremely intelligent and eager to learn. These characteristics make them easy to train. Additionally, they are very food-motivated; so they will do almost anything for food....

Unfortunately, far too many potbellied pigs are abandoned because their owners cannot or will not take care of them any longer. Pet pigs are a big responsibility that not everyone can handle....

With their intelligence and their social nature, pigs are playful at heart. Before you can play, though, you need to inspire a playmate in your pig by creating a trusting relationship. Once that...

Just because your pig's a pig, and potbellied at that, doesn't mean you should let her pig-out. As with any animal (or human for that matter), overeating can negatively affect health.

Like any pet, pigs don't respond positively if startled or rushed upon, whether by a familiar face or a stranger. For a warm, inviting encounter, consider the following approach.