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Dippity Pig Syndrome
The medical term for Dippity Pig Syndrome is Erythema Multiforme. It means a reddening of the skin, generally in patches and occurs in pot bellied pigs and usually affects pigs under 2 years of age. Dippity Pig Syndrome occurs suddenly. The name refers to the way the pig seems to dip his/her back to ease […]
Dogs Who Scoot
Invariably, your darling dog will drag his/her bottom across your favorite/most expensive rug/carpet. And your dog often chooses to do this in front of guests, which is embarrassing for not but certainly not for your dog. It’s not deliberate and a dog will scoot outdoors as well, especially on soft grass. Scooting usually means that […]
Making Eye Contact with Animals
With humans, eye contact can mean different things depending on one’s culture. In the U.S. and most of Europe, eye contact signifies genuine interest in another person. It can also be flirtatious and a signal that the person making eye contact is confident and bold. In other cultures eye contact can be seen as a […]


