Number Eight: Teacup Pigs Are Ideal Pets For People With Allergies
Teacup pigs are hypoallergenic. They don't have fur, they have hair, which they shed every summer. Make sure you're fine with cleaning up all the hair they'll shed. They'll also be itching like crazy during this period and you'll need to be extra-patient with them. You can help ease their discomfort with some extra brushing to pull out loose hairs.
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You would need to find a vet specializing in pigs and livestock. They also need to get neutered or spayed. Keep in mind, too many pigs end up getting rescued or abandoned. Keeping a teacup pig for their lifetime is not an easy task.
Number Two: In Some Cities, Teacup Pigs Are Not Considered Pets
If you're thinking about owning a teacup pig, check your city's by-laws first because some cities consider them as livestock. Such cities prohibit keeping teacup pigs as pets.
Number One: Teacup Pigs Are Ordinary Pot-Bellied Pigs
Yes, the best was saved for last. Teacup pigs are basically a marketing scheme to fool people into thinking they actually stay small all their lives. The truth is, they're ordinary pot-bellied pigs and on average become 200 pounds or so. It doesn't matter what breeders tell you. Even Paris Hilton's adorable teacup pig became over 100 pounds! Luckily she's wealthy enough to keep her pet Princess Pigelette cared for and safe in one of her lavish abodes.
If you dreamed about having a teacup pig as a pet, know exactly what you're getting into. These animals require a lot of care, grow to a huge size regardless of what breeders tell you, and it might even be illegal in your city to keep as a pet. Maybe just fawn over their cute pictures