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 is important in order to protect your pets.
Pigs are intelligent animals and it seems that they instinctively know what is good for them and what is not good for them. Most potbellied pigs in our experience will avoid eating toxic plants or parts of the plants. However, it is always best to remove poisonous plants from where the pet pigs will be outside to exercise and accidentally eating them.
We have compiled a short list of common poisonous plants which your potbellied pigs are most likely to come across in your gardens. The list is by no means exhausted as there are more.
- Ivy
- Laurel (not Bay Laurel)
- Lilly of the Valley
- Buttercup
- Green acorns
- Oleander
- Sego Palm
Poisonous Foods for Potbellied Pigs
It’s important to never give meat or meat products to a pig as this may contain viruses that can cause severe diseases in pigs. Potbellied Pigs love a variety of vegetables, fruits, and seeds. Fresh foods are an important addition to the potbellied pig’s diet as they contain a number of important elements and nutrients not found in processed pelleted feeds. “It’s important to never give meat to your potbellied pig” However, not all vegetables and fruits are good for them and some can actually cause poisoning. Below is a list of some of these foods common in the United States. The list is not exhausted.
- Cabbage roots & seeds
- Broccoli roots & seeds
- Apple seeds
- Green acorns
- Tomato leaves & vine
- Avocado skin & pit
- Potato leaves & stems
- Leaves of cherry trees, apples, plums & apricots
- Parsnip
- Green potatoes
- Rhubarb leaves
Further educational materials from NAPPA if you are looking to expand your knowledge about pet pigs’ lifestyle, feeding and much more, why not take a look at our Educational Resources? We hope you find the information contained helpful. https://petpigs.com/education/diet-feeding/feeding-tips-for-your-pet-pig/