[Veterinary care for minipigs - a challenge for small animal practice]

Miniature pet pigs, called Minipigs, were originally bred for experimental purposes. Since the 1990s, they have been kept as pets in private households. They are kept indoor, in stables with runs and outdoors. Mistakes in feeding and insufficient knowledge of pet owners about their animals lead to husbandry-related diseases. Veterinary practices for small animals are often visited in the case of disease or necessary care measures. In this review, the topics of breeding lines, husbandry, feeding, legal principles, clinical examination, the most important diseases and their treatment are presented.