The Complete Guide for the Care and Training of Pet Potbellied Pigs - Revised Edition [Paperback]

Kathleen Myers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2005

The Third Edition - 2005 is now available! This comprehensive resource book of 192 illustrated pages was written by Kathleen Myers, a nationally known potbellied pig breeder and consultant. Since 1989 Kathleen has cared for her own pet and breeder pigs and has spent thousands of hours sharing her vast experience and knowledge with other pet owners and breeders. She continues to counsel pig owners and breeders around the world via e-mail and telephone.

Kathleen offers her wealth of practical knowledge in this book as a complete, up-to-date guide for the care and training of the pet pig. She revises her books every two to three years to include the most current information about the training, health, nutrition and general care of the pet potbellied pig. This is a "How To Book" designed as a textbook to give the pet owner the skills necesary to raise a happy, healthy, well adjusted potbelly pet pig. Because of her background in education and training, the book is organized through easy to find topics. Each topic section of the book has complete instructions specificly related to the care and training of pet pigs. To accompany her instructions Kathleen has filled the book with wonderful pictures of pet pigs.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

I am grateful to the thousands of pet pig owners who, for almost two decades, I have had the privilege of counseling. Their knowledge, care and concern for their Potbellys have not only stimulated and encouraged me, but also provided my with practical information regarding the care and training of the pet pig. And last, but certainly not least, are the potbellied pigs I have known and loved. Those who were born here and left, those who were born here and stayed and those who found their way here are each cherished by me as a special living being. I am most grateful to have been able to share a part of my life with them.

About the Author

Kathleen Myers, a breeder of Potbellied Pigs since 1989, has served as President of the North American Potbellied Pig Association from 1994 - 2000. She founded the National Potbellied Pig Registry. Annually, Kathleen has acted as a behavioral and care consultant for thousands of pet pig owners by means of email and phone calls.

For years, Kathleen has brought her expertise, knowledge and understanding of the potbellied pig to pet owners around the world through her Internet site and most recently through her book The Complete Guide for the Care and Training of Pet Potbellied Pigs. She currently contributes monthly articles to several online publications.

Kathleen was born in Memphis, Tennessee. She has a varied professional background, which includes fourteen years as a Director of Religious Education for the Episcopal Church, five years as President of a national Medical Management Software Company, and, since 1989, Co-Owner of several retail stores. For over 35 years, she has served on the Board of Directors for numerous churches, hospitals, philanthropic organizations and educational facilities. She has previously written extensively in the areas of religious education and lay ministry.

Her family consists of six incredible adult children, three wonderful sons-in-law, one delightful daughter-in-law, and seven adorable grandchildren, Kathleen and her husband Terry are happily retired from business to their ranch in Riesel, Texas with Kathleen's Potbellied Pigs and Terry's Beefmaster Cattle.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Ponderosa Press (April 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970738803
• ISBN-13: 978-0970738806
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,089,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for Pig Owners, April 12, 2001

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Colleen Nicholson (Clay, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Guide for the Care and Training of Pet Potbellied Pigs - Revised Edition (Paperback)

As the two-legged mom of 3 potbelly pigs, the oldest of which is now 10, I find this book a wonderful wealth of information that every care-giver of pet pigs should have on hand. Laid out in a very easy to use format, this book will take you from the history of where potbellied pigs came from; help you decide if a pet pig is right for your family (as they are not for just anyone); and then moves on into what to look for when choosing a pet pig; how be be prepared for it's homecoming and the proper living environment required for these special little pigs; the medical need-to-know information that is specific to pet pigs; along with various other chapters which will put you and your companion pig on the road to a happy, healthy and long relationship. Information on pet pigs and their care is sparse at best. This valuable text helps fill that void in the pet pig market and I promise you'll have many pages dog-earred or marked with post-its by the time you're done reading it. No pet pig home should be without The Complete Guide for the Care and Training of Pet Potbellied Pigs.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for all Pet Pig Owners, June 3, 2001

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Scott Gurley (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Guide for the Care and Training of Pet Potbellied Pigs - Revised Edition (Paperback)

Kathleen really did it right with this book! It is a great source of everything you'll need to know about pet pigs and their mental and physical health. If you have a pet pig, you MUST have this book.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth About Pigs....or Pigs Can Be Pets too!!, February 24, 2001

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"1word" (Memphis, Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Guide for the Care and Training of Pet Potbellied Pigs - Revised Edition (Paperback)

If you want to know the truth about the potbellied pigs stop right now and purchase your very own copy of the book "The Complete Guide for the Care and Training of Pot Potbellied Pigs" by Kathleen Myers. The title to the book unquestionably describes its content. You may think pigs are not for me; or, I know all there is to know. You cannot be any further from the truth. Before reading this book I knew very little about the potbellied pig. After reading this short but comprehensive book I feel confident in selecting and raising a potbelly as a pet. The author takes the novice as well as the expert step by step through the practice of owning the potbellied pig. Did you know you can actually house-break a potbellied pig?

For those needing additional assistance understanding their pet the book answers those questions, as well. Kathleen Myers even lists all plants which are toxic to potbellied pigs. She includes a comprehensive resource list with phone numbers and web sites all potbellied pig owners need at their fingertips. Topics on the list include animal care, best feed for your pet, training videos, and numerous other online resources.

Whether you are a novice or enjoy potbellied pigs in your daily life, "The Complete Guide for the Care and Training of Potbellied Pigs" should be by your side. There is no other guide as complete as this one. It will be a constant reference resource for the Potbellied Pig pet owner.