Click to subscribe Overview One of the most important decisions you will make in the health of your pig is which veterinarian you will use.
Most veterinarians are either farm animal or companion animal oriented.
Companion animal veterinarians in general are unfamiliar with pig diseases, medicines, and physiology and are uncomfortable handling pigs that can be quite vocal and disrupt their practice environment. Farm animal veterinarians are more familiar with pigs but not in a companion form and may find it difficult to incorporate pet animal mentality into their thinking. Also farm vets are no longer available in many areas. So choosing a vet becomes a serious dilemma. Some recommendations may help.