It doesn't seem to be into the foot. It's all at the end of the nail, so that's one good thing. Vet sounds like a good idea. R

Closer examination shows that the tumor is really a coiled up toenail that never got trimmed. I can;t see the quick since the nail is black, and I don't want to hurt the guy by trimming something that I'm not supposed to.

Has this site assembled a list of vets with whom forum members have had good experiences? It would be great to be able to consult a list of vets who have GP experience, and have produced good results for members. That would at least give newcomers like me a starting place to locate competent...

Don't think it's a spur. The flesh from which it's made is not dry and flaky. It's real skin. Also, is there anything else I should watch for during the quarantine period? I see a bit of scratching, but nothing serious. Fur looks healthy on both. Rog

I just picked up two GPs that were adopted out by a private family. The pigs looked well cared for, and seem to be in good shape. They're active, eating very well (gave them some leaf lettuce, a strawberry and some fresh hay). Their fur looks healthy, and I don't see any skin issues or fur...