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Baby Lulu in Hawaii!!

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Question
Aloha! We just added a piglet to our family.  We already have an Australian Lab and a cat that are excited to have Lulu as a new addition.  I am writing because she just ate a praying mantis and I am freaking out because a friend told me that a cow can die from doing that same thing!! She seems fine, but I would like to know if there are any dangers that I should look out for. Lulu is 6 weeks old and very inquisitive with a social personality. She is a miniature Vietnamese PBP part of the Leavitt line - I have been waiting for the perfect piglet for 2 years! Our other two pets are very well trained. I take my cat on walks and we even bring him camping. Our dog loved to surf with us but the cat's not too hot on the ocean, lol!  I would like to train Lulu to the max! -- but want to be clear of her limitations since she is obviously very different from a dog and a cat.  Can she lay on her back - she hasn't warmed up to the tummy rubbing yet since we just got her a few days ago. How high can she jump? I hear their ankles are weak. Can they swim? Any info like this would be great! Walking her should not be a problem. She already comes when I call her and knows her litter box well. I am huge on rewards - but she doesn't like cheerios so I'll have to find an affordable alternative. Any tips or recommendations for extreme training manuals would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing you opinion. Thank you so much for you time!!

Answer
Pigs can swim but they can't swim for long...they run out of stamina.
Yes, they can lay on their back.
Usually they seem to "know" if a plant is poison.
We use popcorn as a reward.
Sounds like you are great "parents" and enjoying your pig!
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Thanks,
Priscilla