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By Lianne McLeod, DVM, About.com Guide to Exotic Pets since 1998

Pot Bellied Pigs - What to Expect

Sunday April 13, 2008
Pot bellied pigs enjoyed a surge in popularity a few years ago, but their popularity declined a bit once people realized that they weren't all that miniature. Still, pigs are very intelligent animals and for the right owner they can be devoted and wonderful pets. Find out the pros and cons of pet pig ownership here, but if you decide on a pig as a pet make sure they are allowed where you live, as many places consider any type of pigs as livestock and different rules and laws apply to livestock in many towns and cities.
Also see: Handling Baby Pot Bellied Pigs and Feeding Pot Bellied Pigs

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July 18, 2006 at 3:58 pm
(1) erin says:

Thanks for the information - I think pot-bellied pigs are adorable, but having one as a pet involves a lot more than most people realize.

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