North American Pet Pig Association
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North American Pet Pig Association - Pigs As Pets, Pig Education, Care of Pigs, Preserving Pigs, Protecting Pigs, Pet Pigs. The mission of North American pet pig Association is to preserve and protect the pet pig as a pet, promote the proper care of pet pigs, and inform pet pig owners as well as the general public about pet pigs all through education and other lawful means.
North American Pet Pig Association
1y ago
When the calendar page flips to October, count on a chill in the air, leaves changing from red to amber, and hot soups and football games. The tenth month of the year also signals the end of the harvest season, the beginning of the holiday festivities, and, on October 31, the magical night of Halloween. That’s when children dress up as ghosts and princesses, go to door to door asking for candy, and call out, “Trick or Treat!” The kids are happy, but your pet pig? Not so much.
When they see you give the little ones a sweet treat that they pop in their mouths or drop into their pumpkins, your pi ..read more
North American Pet Pig Association
1y ago
Ah, those lazy days of summer- or not? Even though the weather has become a lot warmer in the afternoon, don’t allow your pig to become a couch potato. They still need exercise, although it’s essential to take extra precautions to keep them healthy and safe no matter how high the mercury rises.
Don’t overdo it: During the summer months, it’s especially important to take things slowly with your pet pig to prevent them from overheating. Keep exercise sessions short and sweet- a shorter walk outdoors followed by a break and then a play session indoors may be just the right mix. And on especially ..read more
North American Pet Pig Association
2y ago
A new committee has been formed in pet pig care that will work to promote the well-being of pet pigs and related issues to share information, improve the safety of the pet pig with this new Potbellied Pig Care Committee. With potbellied pig ownership surging, it is even more important that our responsible potbellied pig care takes a leadership role to help the many areas of potbellied pig journeys which will engage in the benefit of the potbellied pigs, the families who will bring them home and enjoy their companionship.
This journey will begin once a pet pig is adopted to a loving famil ..read more
North American Pet Pig Association
2y ago
Pig 101- Know your pig
Potbellied pigs, piglet, pet pig, whatever you prefer to call them- we all love them and want to keep them healthy, but to keep them healthy is the heart of survival.
Your pig is just as likely to get dehydrated in the winter as in the summer, therefore be sure and provide them with plenty of fresh water. Snow is not a satisfactory substitute for water.
The Importance of Hydration
Symptoms of dehydration
Off feed for 12 to 24 hours
Lethargic
Lowered energy level
Depressed
Bloated
Shaking (pain)
Inability or unwillingness to stand and/or walk
Lowered body tempera ..read more
North American Pet Pig Association
2y ago
Pig rescues and sanctuaries across the country have a need for a pet pig foster families willing to temporarily house and care for homeless pigs. Foster homes are needed for many different reasons, including overcrowded rescues, for special needs (including medical), for pet pigs too young for adoption, and for pigs with little to no socialization.
Potbellied pigs do better in foster homes. They are less stressed than in rescues. Their foster family can more easily evaluate their true behavior. They often receive help to improve physical, emotional or behavior iss ..read more
North American Pet Pig Association
2y ago
Winter’s cold air brings lots of concerns for responsible potbellied pig owners.
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Wind chill makes days colder than actual temperature reading. A potbellied pig is not protected by fur, whether your pet lives exclusively outdoors or spends little time outside, adequate shelter is a necessity. An insulated pig house , perhaps with a heat source on the coldest days, is a must for any pig outside. Be sure and keep your pig warm. This time of year your pig will snuggle up in a warm, dry blanket and rug, whether she lives inside or outside.
To prevent frostbite on your pig ..read more
North American Pet Pig Association
2y ago
NEVER GIVE MEAT OR MEAT PRODUCTS TO A POTBELLIED PIG
Which foods and plants are poisonous to potbellied pigs? We are often asked which plants are poisonous to potbellied pigs and pigs in general. There are many plant genera that contain poisonous plants not only for pet pigs, but for other animals and humans as well. Identifying the most common poisonous plants i ..read more
North American Pet Pig Association
4y ago
We have added a list of cities with ordinances that allow pigs within city limits. You can find it in the Education menu under Pot Bellied Pig Services, or you can click here.
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North American Pet Pig Association
4y ago
Keeping pigs stimulated makes for a happier, less destructive pig. I am very lucky to have a
pretty non destructive pig, but during the day she naps a lot. I would prefer for her to be more
engaged during the day than sleep. Unfortunately, with working, I cannot keep her entertained
throughout the day, and a treat ball only lasts for so long. Toys are tough with pigs, or at least
Snacks does not seem to care about them. And I will be honest, the more expensive the toy or
bed I buy for Snacks, the less she seems to care about it. We won’t even discuss the “taco
bed” that she acts like is it is ..read more
North American Pet Pig Association
4y ago
***WE DID IT!***
Many thanks to each of you who donated to NAPPA’s matching fund effort to help Houston Mini Pig Rescue & Network. We just received a contribution of $20, making our total received $1500. Doubled that will give HMPRN $3,000 to use for food or other needs as they work to recover. We wish to extend special thanks to Joyce Aleckna of Happy Hill Farm and Animal Refuge for sending $700. We are equally grateful to Sharyn Meryl (Sammy the Hammy’s mom) for raising $600 from her raffle. Last ,but not least, we very much appreciate those smaller donors who made up the remainder, giv ..read more