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Teacup Pig Care: Things to Be Aware Of

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Owning a teacup pig has turned out to be pretty crazy these days. These pigs are not only really cute, but they are also very smart and loyal. Pigs can be trained to do tricks and even to protect a home. These pigs are also known as thimbles, micropigs, or miniature pigs. They weigh an average of 0.56 pounds at birth. They can also fit in a cup of tea at that time, hence their name. However, they tend to weigh 65 pounds or so when fully grown, which is much less than what a normal farm pig would weigh in adulthood.

These pigs rarely live longer than 15 years, although many of them die after 5 years. Some breeders may offer teacup pigs that live longer than others. Be sure to find out how old the pig’s parents were when it was born. If the parents were fully mature, you can be sure that your pet will not grow to gigantic proportions.

If you decide to buy a teacup pig after reviewing its pros and cons, you must first find out exactly what ownership will entail. This will allow you to take very good care of your pet.

Woman with a cute mini pig on a sofa
By New Africa

Pigs do not sweat and are therefore prone to overheating. Make sure your pet’s diet contains plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and that they always have a bowl of clean water to drink. If you live in a very hot or humid place, you should also have a small pool of water on hand where your pet can take a dip from time to time. Lack of water in the pig’s diet can also lead to urinary tract infections.

Do not allow your teacup pig to overeat as this can lead to health problems.

Take your pet to the vet for regular checkups. This will ensure that you live as long as possible.

You will really enjoy your teacup pig as long as you select it very carefully and put a little effort into house training them. Fortunately, pigs are as easy to train as dogs, as they are extremely intelligent. In addition, they are very clean and do not have a bad smell. Interestingly, pigs simply hate eating food where they have urinated or defecated. This makes it very easy to train them to do their business outside the home or in a litter box.

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