Toxic Foods, Plants, and Substances for Mini Pigs

Important: If you suspect your pig has eaten something toxic, contact your veterinarian immediately. Many toxins can cause severe illness or death, even in small amounts.

🚫 Toxic Foods

Excess Salt
  • Potato chips
  • Pretzels
  • Salt blocks
  • Large amounts of salty foods

Can lead to salt toxicity and dehydration.

Contains theobromine and caffeine, which can cause:

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Tremors
  • Seizures
  • Heart problems
  • Death
  • Can damage red blood cells
  • May cause anemia
  • Risk increases with larger amounts
  • Contain solanine
  • Can cause digestive upset and neurological signs

Mold toxins can cause:

  • Tremors
  • Seizures
  • Liver damage
  • Death
  • Extremely dangerous
  • Can cause respiratory failure and death
  • Coffee
  • Tea
  • Energy drinks
  • Certain supplements

Can cause:

  • Hyperactivity
  • Elevated heart rate
  • Tremors
  • Seizures

Found in:

  • Sugar-free gum
  • Sugar-free candies
  • Some peanut butters
  • Some baked goods

Can cause:

  • Dangerous drops in blood sugar
  • Liver failure

The flesh is generally less concerning, but pits, skin, and leaves should be avoided.

🚫Toxic Household Substances

Rodenticides (Rat & Mouse Poison)

Can cause:

  • Internal bleeding
  • Neurological damage
  • Kidney failure

Contains ethylene glycol.
Even small amounts can be fatal.

  • Bleach
  • Drain cleaners
  • Toilet cleaners
  • Disinfectants
  • Paint thinner
  • Turpentine
  • Gasoline
  • Kerosene

Can cause severe burns if chewed.

  • Cigarettes
  • Cigars
  • Vapes
  • Nicotine pouches

Highly toxic.

Keep all medications secured:

  • Human pain relievers
  • ADHD medications
  • Sleep medications
  • Heart medications
  • Prescription drugs

🚫Toxic Plants

Oleander

Extremely toxic and potentially fatal.

Can cause:

  • Drooling
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Heart problems
  • Often used in landscaping
  • Small amounts can be fatal

Contains cardiac glycosides affecting the heart.

Can cause dangerous heart abnormalities.

Bulbs are especially toxic.

Can cause severe organ damage.

Contains ricin, a highly toxic compound.

One of the most dangerous ornamental plants.
Can cause severe liver failure.

Causes neurological symptoms and toxicity.

Extremely poisonous.

Certain wild nightshades can be highly toxic.

🚫 Toxic Garden & Farm Products

Products List
  • Fertilizers
  • Weed killers
  • Insecticides
  • Fungicides
  • Slug bait
  • Snail bait

🚫 Other Hazards

Cocoa Mulch

Contains compounds similar to chocolate.

May contain:

  • Mold toxins
  • Toxic plants
  • Spoiled food

Wild mushrooms should never be considered safe unless positively identified by an expert.

Avoid allowing pigs to chew treated lumber.

If you are unsure whether a food, plant, supplement, medication, or household item is safe for your pig, do not allow access until it has been verified by a veterinarian familiar with miniature pigs. Pigs are curious and often eat first and investigate later, which makes prevention the best protection.

☎️ Animal Poison Control

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
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  • Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Consultation fee may apply
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  • Available 24/7
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Wild mushrooms should never be considered safe unless positively identified by an expert.

Avoid allowing pigs to chew treated lumber.

If you are unsure whether a food, plant, supplement, medication, or household item is safe for your pig, do not allow access until it has been verified by a veterinarian familiar with miniature pigs. Pigs are curious and often eat first and investigate later, which makes prevention the best protection.