Pot Belly Pig ?Tips to Take Care of Pot Bellied Pigs

If you抮e looking for a pet, and you抮e thinking about getting something that is a bit out of the ordinary, the number of choices is quite large. One option that seems to be quite popular among people looking for something special is the pot bellied pig.

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While it might sound disgusting for many, getting a pot bellied pig can be a great decision for the right person. If you get one, you will probably be surprised, but they make quite good pets. The two main things a pet owner needs to know about their pot belly pig is that it抯 an affectionate pet, as well as intelligent. Some people believe that bad smells accompany pigs in the house, but it抯 false, since people don抰 have any bad odours.

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Another thing about pigs is that they don抰 provoke any allergies, so people with this type of problems, or with asthma, can get a pig without any problem. However, before you pick a pig as your pet, you need to know that they need plenty of care and attention, in addition to large rooms and space where they can develop and grow. If you live in an apartment we don抰 recommend getting a pot belly pig as your pet.

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The total weight of a pot belly pig can get over 240 pounds, this being an average weight for this type of animal. Since they have long life, when you get a pot belly pig you make a commitment in the long run, to take care of it and love it. Their life usually goes up to 15 years, or more. Pigs are smart animals, so if you invest some time and you are patient with them, they can be trained to do tricks. In most cases, if a dog can do a trick, a pig can be taught to do it as well.

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A pot belly pig needs plenty of attention from his owner, or he starts to destroy stuff in your house. He does this when he gets bored, so you need to keep him occupied. Another thing you need to know is how to take care of the pig抯 diet. Ideally, you should give him food that is low protein and low fat. Just because he is a pig doesn抰 mean you should give him every table scrap in your house.

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If you want a pet with a long life, treat him as a pet, and go to the pet shop, where you can find foods suitable for pot belly pigs. One of the main ingredients of a pig抯 diet should be vegetables, as it will help them stay healthy and grow old with you.

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