BY: BRUCE LAWHORN, DVM, MS NOVEMBER, 2002 Any feeding strategy for the pbp should furnish adequate nutrition by a balanced ration and prevent excess weight gain. Although sizes and weights of mature pbps may vary greatly, generally speaking, the heaviest mature weight for even the largest frame pbp of today…
Weight control instead of weight gain is the focus when feeding pet pigs. Because pigs love to eat, they are prone to becoming overweight. It is our job as pet pig owners to control our pig’s food intake providing the correct diet as well as amount fed. Food consumption must…
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…
