Does foaming at the mouth mean a pig is rabid or diseased?
Salivary frothing is a normal behavior exhibited by pigs that are very excited about food. Boars will also do this when sexually aroused. Foam builds up around the lips and even drips to the floor. This should not be confused with excessive nasal discharge, which is usually an indication of sickness. • Do zoning laws affect my ability to own a pet pot-bellied pig? Yes. Pot-bellied pigs are considered livestock by the USDA and by the zoning officials. Ownership of these pets may be prohibited in your area. It is important to check with zoning officials before you bring home your pot-bellied pig. This is also a consideration when moving out of state. • Is it true that pot-bellied pigs are a lot like dogs? Not really. Although pigs are very intelligent creatures and can be trained similarly to dogs, they have a different social structure and respond to humans in a different way. Dominance training, for instance, works on dogs, but doesn’t work on pigs. If you are considering adopting a pi
