Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs are becoming popular household pets due to their small size, intelligence, and friendliness. However, obesity is a common problem, so it is important to feed them a diet specially formulated for miniature pigs to prevent health issues. Mini-pigs can be housed indoors, outdoors, or both, and those kept indoors need their own space with bedding, food, water, and a litter pan.

1. POT-BELLIED
PIGS VET CENTREVILLE
VA
D E E P W O O D V E T E R I N A R Y C L I N I C . C O M
(703) 631-9133

2. Miniature & Pot-Bellied Pigs
Miniature pigs (especially Vietnamese Pot-
Bellied Pigs) are becoming common
household pets. These animals can range in
size from 40 to nearly 200 lbs. Vietnamese
Pot-Bellied Pigs (VPBPs) were first
domesticated in Southeast Asia around six
thousand years ago. Recently, they have
become quite popular due their intelligence,
friendliness, and small size. However, there is
a significant amount of false information on
the internet with regard to care of miniature
pigs. This article explores important things to
know in order to keep your mini-pig happy
and healthy.

3. Diet
Obesity is a common problem with VPBPs.
Overweight pigs are prone to joint problems,
metabolic disease, and “fat-blindness”, which
occurs when the fat pads over the eyes
become over-large and impair the pig’s
vision. It is important to feed your pig feed
that has been specially formulated for
miniature pigs.
Housing & Handling
Mini-pigs can be housed indoors, outdoors, or
in a combination of the two. Indoor pigs need
a space to call their own with a bed of
blankets, food and water, and a litter pan.

4. Deepwood Veterinary Clinic
7300 Ordway Rd.
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 631-9133
https://deepwoodveterinaryclinic.com