How to Feed a Vietnamese Potbellied Pig

By eHow Pets Editor

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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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Pig Feed
  • Pig Finishing Feeds
  • Pig Starter Feeds
  • Commercially Prepared Pellets For Potbellied Pigs
Step1
Provide a well-balanced diet of commercially prepared pellets formulated specifically for potbellied pigs, along with fruits and vegetables.
Step2
Use pellets that contain 12 percent protein and 2 percent fat.
Step3
Avoid feeding your pig cat or dog food.
Step4
Provide fresh water at all times.
Step5
Avoid feeding your pet table scraps. Doing so will only encourage begging, which could escalate into aggressive, demanding behavior.
Step6
Take appropriate precautions against indoor/outdoor plant poisonings (see "How to Treat Plant Poisoning in Pets.")
Step7
Assess if your pig is overweight. You should be able to feel your pig's ribs and hipbones. Jowls should be moderately loose.
Step8
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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