Minipigs and Potbellied Pigs as Pets in the Veterinary Practice – A Retrospective Study
- 10 October 2007
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series A
- Vol. 54 (9), 504-511
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0442.2007.00968.x
Abstract
Minipigs have become popular pets in recent years. Therefore, an increasing number of veterinarians are being challenged by specific problems of these animals. This retrospective study gives an overview on the diagnoses and therapeutic interventions of the patients submitted to the clinic for swine at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna during the last 6 years (n=48). Most frequently, colic symptoms of the gastro-intestinal tract (n=12) and orthopaedic locomotion disorders (n=10), mainly due to accidents or long claws, could be observed, followed by urogenital tract and skin disorders (n=4 each). Therapeutic interventions are discussed with regard to medical aspects as well as statutory provisions.Keywords
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