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How to Feed a Vietnamese Potbellied Pig

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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.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Pig Feed
  • Pig Finishing Feeds
  • Pig Starter Feeds
  • Commercially Prepared Pellets For Potbellied Pigs
  1. Step 1

    Provide a well-balanced diet of commercially prepared pellets formulated specifically for potbellied pigs, along with fruits and vegetables.

  2. Step 2

    Use pellets that contain 12 percent protein and 2 percent fat.

  3. Step 3

    Avoid feeding your pig cat or dog food.

  4. Step 4

    Provide fresh water at all times.

  5. Step 5

    Avoid feeding your pet table scraps. Doing so will only encourage begging, which could escalate into aggressive, demanding behavior.

  6. Step 6

    Take appropriate precautions against indoor/outdoor plant poisonings (see "How to Treat Plant Poisoning in Pets.")

  7. Step 7

    Assess if your pig is overweight. You should be able to feel your pig's ribs and hipbones. Jowls should be moderately loose.

  8. Step 8

    Try not to let your pig become obese. When pigs are obese, fat collects around eye folds and impairs vision.

Tips & Warnings
  • A good diet for a 70 to 80 lb. pig is 1 cup of pellets in the morning and a salad of fruits and vegetables later in the day.

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