They shed every year when the weather gets warm and they shed nearly all of their hair, living a stripe up their back. Their skin gets itchy and they rub and scratch on everything.
Also, adult pot bellys are usually overfed. They don't need nearly the amount of food most people give them. Two cups a day is usually enough for a mature adult, but base it on weight. We give one cup or so in the morning and one in the afternoon or evening. Some of the feed says feed free choice, but that is not wise. A pig is still a pig and will eat nearly everything you give it, becoming obese and unhealthy. If you can't see your pigs eyes, they are too fat.
If your pig is constipated, add a little oil (olive oil or something similar) to their feed, and they will usually be better in the next day or so.
Here's a great link on pot belly pig care (just in case you are thinking of getting one or have recently become a proud and happy owner of one). And another.
Of course if your pig stops eating entirely or is acting really weird, call your vet.
By the way, Chloe is doing great and has become very vocal and social. I'm tempted to try to get the pig harness back on her and take her for a walk! Well, maybe not quite yet.
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