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I don't think that annual checkups are really nessisary, going to the vet can be really stressful for a pig, and it exposes them to an environment where there may be nasties hanging in the air.

Read over the care guide at Guinea lynx. Feed your pigs a healthy mix of veggies, unlimited hay, and weigh them once a week and give them a good look over. That is really the best preventative medicine that you can offer them. Then, if a problem arises, have the money to bring them to a vet.

It is a good idea to have a vet in mind in case something goes on, that way if you have an emergancy, you are not trying to figure out where you are going to bring them, you already know! Also, you should find out how much they charge for an apointment. If you are concerned that your parents are not going to front the cash in an emergancy, you should start saving some $$ now because it is very possible that down the road, you will need a vet. I would suggest putting 100-200 dollars away, but anything is going to help, it will be easier to ask your parents for say, $30.00 then $70.00 for example.