"Miniature pet pig housing — clean, dry, draft-free environment; sensitive to heat and cold extremes"
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*[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Access to a spacious, clean, outdoor environment is enriching for both sows and piglets and increases the chance piglets receive the iron they need naturally. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Miniature pet pigs (MPPs) may be housed outdoors or indoors (or both), but must be appropriately acclimated to the specific environment. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Inadequate opportunities for normal social interactions with other pigs may contribute to problematic behavior. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Such threatening behavior must be addressed immediately and appropriately, or the pet may learn to use aggression to control its environment. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The nails of most pet pigs require regular trimming so they do not become overly long. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The frequency of trimming depends on the surfaces the pig walks on and the amount it is exercised. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Miniature pet pigs (MPPs) are sensitive to extremes of heat and cold and should be provided a clean, dry, draft-free environment. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Access to the outdoors should include an area for the pig to root in, as minerals in the soil are beneficial. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Appropriate management in the peripartum period can substantially reduce morbidity and mortality for dams and their offspring. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Failure to appropriately manage unwanted behavior is a common reason MPPs are placed in rescue operations or abandoned.