Abdominal fat necrosis in three Vietnamese Potbellied pigs
Abdominal fat necrosis in three Vietnamese Potbellied pigs – Savitske – 2025 – Veterinary Record Case Reports – Wiley Online Library
Introduction to Abnormal Fat Necrosis in Vietnamese Pot-Bellied Pigs
In recent years, the health and welfare of pot-bellied pigs have garnered increasing attention within the veterinary community due to their growing popularity as companion animals. Among the various health issues that can affect these unique animals, abnormal fat necrosis presents a relatively under-discussion yet significant concern. This article delves…
MELANOMA AND POTBELLIED PIGS by: Christy Lund, DVM
I knew after I hung up the phone this was not going to be an easy appointment. This three year old spayed pig was on the top of my “most difficult to examine” list. She was very attached to her owner and at times even challenged the owner’s husband. So…
VETERINARY CARE OF THE SANCTUARY PIG by: Richard Hoyle
This article could very well be titled: How to See More of Your Vet Than You Do Your Wife, Children and Friends. The veterinary care of pigs at a sanctuary is radically different in virtually every way from the care of the “pet pig”. Please note that I said “different”,…
MONITORING YOUR POTBELLIED PIG – YOU, YOUR POTBELLIED PIG AND YOUR VETERINARIAN by: Chris Christensen
What every pet owner hates and every pig and pig owner hates even more is going to the vet. First understand that I am not a veterinarian and I am writing this from the standpoint of a pig owner with a lot of experience with his own pigs and with…
WHEN TO CALL A VETERINARIAN by: Arlen M. Wilbers, DVM
Dr. Wilbers says knowing when to contact a vet for your pig is important. He has listed some things to consider when deciding whether or not to make that call. He warns, however, that time can be critical, so as a general rule, when in doubt, go ahead and telephone…
Part II–From the Veterinarian’s Perspective by: Dr. Ross Cowart, DVM, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
What can potbellied pig owner’s do to make their vet’s job easier when it comes to treating their pets? 1. Be observant. While Jenny’s point that owners may misinterpret their pig’s problem is occasionally true, we veterinarians also depend greatly on an owner’s description of a problem to get us…
Response to : THE VET-YOUR PIGS LIFELINE by: Valarie V. Tynes, DVM
There are a variety of things that any pet owner can do in order to make their veterinarian’s job a little easier. Remember, helping the veterinarian means helping you and your pet because that is what the vet’s goal is, “to help you and your pet.” Many veterinarians dislike seeing…
Response to : THE VET-YOUR PIGS LIFELINE by: Bruce Lawhorn, DVM, MS Associate Professor & Extension Swine Veterinarian
The following information is needed by the veterinarian when presented with an ill potbellied pig: 1) Signalment: Sex, intact/neutered, age, color, weight 2) History: Diet, appetite, thirst, and availability of water. Elimination – regularity and consistency of stools and urine appearance Vomiting Changes in routine that may have been stressful…
THE VET – YOUR PIGS’ LIFELINE by: Jenny Blaney
The scared helpless feeling we get when our pig is sick is a feeling not soon forgotten. If we have not developed a good working relationship with a veterinarian and our pig is ill, it’s even worse. Then we have a pig in a poke. Under the best of circumstances,…