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HOW TO DIET THE OBESE POTBELLIED PIG by: Susan Armstrong

I recently received an email regarding a rescue pig named Lucy who is extremely obese. Her new owner requested advice on a sound dieting program. Here is my reply to her. I have had several pigs that have successfully dieted with advice from Dr. Wilbers, my veterinarian. Spike, my most…

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January 17, 2003 July 17, 2005

MAST CELL TUMORS IN PIGS: by Beth A. Valentine, DVM, PhD

When Barbara Baker noticed that Lord had developed a lump on his right cheek, she didn’t give it much thought. It was about the size of a cherry, and was not growing, bleeding, changing shape or color, or otherwise bothering the pig. It was only when Dr. Lawhorn, who was…

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January 17, 2003 July 17, 2005
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