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supplement oils/tablets?

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Question
What supplements oil based or tablets can I feed my pot bellied pig for his terribly dry skin?

Answer
Baby piglets have soft smooth skin, but adult pot-bellied pigs have tough, dry, and somewhat flaky skin. It's especially flaky when they shed their bristles, or "blow their coat". Pigskin is the toughest leather, used for footballs, etc.
Moisturizers and sometimes diet supplements can help a little. Some popular topical moisturizers are Avon Skin So Soft (some people claim this also acts as an insect repellent) or Corn Huskers Lotion. Heartland (www.healthypigs.com) sells a wide variety of diet supplements designed especially for pot-bellied pigs, including some for skin. A popular home remedy for dry skin is one tablespoon of ordinary olive oil added to the pig chow once a day.