General
Recommendation for owners that complain of landscape destruction from their PBP
What is enrichment?
Vulvar swelling and reddening, behavior changes like affection, agitation, chewing on things, etc
What are the signs of estrus in a PBP?
The temperature of 100.5-103 degrees Fahrenheit is the ideal temperature taken through this orifice
What is rectally?
Spay, castration, hoof trim, and tusk trim
What are common PBP procedures?
Most important ectoparasite seen in PBPs
What sarcoptic mange?
The typical lifespan of a pot bellied pig
What is 12-17 years (any number in this range is accepted)
The most common reason owners ask to spay their female pigs
What is PBP's intolerable behavior during estrus?
The best motivator for encouraging PBPs to move for a gait examination
Typical timeline for commonly needing routine hoof trimming for PBPs
What is every 6-12 months?
The distal humerus, elbow, and femur are commonly affected
What is fracture?
The most limiting factor of a pot bellied pig's life
What is obesity and associated complications?
You will often see the first estrus for PBPs during this point in its lifespan
What is 2-4 months old?
This behavior occurs when pigs are restrained
What is screaming?
Recommended vaccines for PBPs
What is Erysipelas, Leptospirosis, Pneumonia (Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae), and Rabies?
Common misdiagnosis of urolithiasis in PBPs
What is constipation?
What are humans?
3 months, 3 weeks, 3 days (113-115)
What is gestation length in PBPs?
The cause for entropion and corneal abrasions secondarily in PBPs
What is excessive forehead folds (fat blindness)?
Surgical approach that has less tension on incision line, less fat in the way, no mammary chains with vessels, and easier access to ovaries
What is paralumbar approach?
Treatment needed for PBPs living in sunny environments and/or mostly outdoors
What is sunscreen?
Hormone that influences tusk growth
What is testosterone?
The temperature range needed to support neonatal piglets
What is 80-90F?
The official name of the colloquial "pig sling"
What is the panepinto sling?
Protocol often needed for PBPs in order to complete an examination, diagnostics, and procedures to protect you, the patient, and other staff
What is sedation or anesthesia?
Common emergent surgery seen in both PBPs and dogs
What is foreign body removal?