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Vietnamese Potbelly Pig Dog — Clinical Risk Profile | VetTools | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

Vietnamese Potbelly Pig

PORCINE· MEDIUM· Lifespan: 12-20 years

📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Erysipelas	Susceptible	Any age	LIFE THREATENING	Diamond skin lesions, blood culture
Obesity	> 80% in pet pigs	Any age	SEVERE	Body condition scoring (should feel ribs)
Uterine Tumors (Leiomyoma)	Very common in intact females	3+ years	SEVERE	Ultrasound if vaginal discharge
Dippity Pig Syndrome (Erythema Multiforme)	Common in young pigs	< 2 years	MILD	Clinical signs: acute dorsal skin lesions + hindlimb weakness

🏥 Anesthesia Considerations

⚠ Malignant hyperthermia susceptibility, difficult IV access, obesity

Avoid halothane. Difficult venous access (ear vein, lateral saphenous). IM premedication first (behind ear). Intubation requires laryngoscope + stylet. Dantrolene on hand. Temperature monitoring critical.