Veterinary Behavior Consultants

Vivianne is trying to decide if her new bed meets her high standards for comfort.

I’ll take my dinner inside tonight. It’s way too cold outside for a spoiled girl like myself.

Walter has attachment issues. Attachment = maintaining close spatial contact with nearby attachment figures. Walter vocalizes every time his owner leaves the room, or if he is separated from her by a barrier while she is at home. Walter does not have separation anxiety (anxiety when all humans leave the home). Separation anxiety and hyper-attachment are not related. They are two completely different conditions.

Pigs love to nest. They need lots of nesting materials.

Pigs need non-slip surfaces.

Pigs can be very physically aggressive, especially during new introductions. Introductions take TIME. No pigs were injured here. They were quickly separated.

Anxiety and stress response secondary to cage guarding in a white capped Pionus. We treat birds too.

Rooting behavior in pigs. Wilber for the win. Goodbye landscaping. Wilbur needs enrichment. Have a pet pig with behavior problems? We can help!

Vivianne has mastered the tail wag.

Goodnight moon.

Vivianne versus the banana. Who thought she would eat the peel and all and who thought she would just eat the inside? #minipigsrock #pigsofinstagram

I went in for some bedtime cuddles, but the princess preferred (demanded) treats instead. #minipigsofinstagram #pigsarefriendsnotfood #pigsareawesome #pigsmakethebestpets #lovemyminipig

Vivianne got a new bed today. It’s her first real bed frame.

Rigley enjoyed his visit with us. #petbehaviortherapy #veterinarybehavior

Sneaking into someone else’s cage for treats. No cage lock has ever stopped him. #parrotsareamazing #smartanimals