title: Behavior of miniature pet pigs.
abstract: Pigs are clean, intelligent, and entertaining animals. Because they are domesticated animals, they are not even as unusual a pet as a hedgehog or snake. The animal lover that buys a pig on impulse, however, is likely to have a disappointing experience. Those who acquire a pet pig with the most common preconceived but inaccurate notions are even more likely to be quickly disenchanted with their "exotic pet." Many pet owners will complain of the size that their pig attains; but if the pig were more manageable and better behaved, its ultimate size would probably be of less concern. Given the proper environment, diet and veterinary care, the miniature pig can be a terrific pet.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Animal Behavior, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, Davis, California, USA.
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Tynes
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D013556:Swine, Miniature