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Originally Posted by sloveladypowell  My doctor was the one who told me what the problem was. The odor combined with my asthma is very bad combo. |
I have a boyfriend with severe allergies, and it's much more likely that you're allergic to the hay. Of course, the doctor wouldn't know just from you telling him about it. We had to go through allergy testing. He was perfectly fine when they tested him against guinea pig dander and urine.
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Originally Posted by sloveladypowell I have talked to vets and they say it is perfectly okay for them to be outside. This is the first time I have ever had a problem with any attacks. |
Maybe your pet's life being threatened by a predator is a pretty gosh-darn solid reason why it's a bad idea to keep pigs outside? Vets, sadly, are not generally trained in small animal care and husbandry. My vet complains a lot that once you get your license, you can go out and practice on any animal you want,
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Originally Posted by sloveladypowell There are other cats in the neighborhood and they don't have a problem with the cavys. My family european family has raised cavys in outdoor enviroments for years. They maintain their temp by nesting in hay and keep cool when its warm with frozen water bottels. I have never seen mu girls happier. |
Poor pigs. If putting them outdoors where they're being attacked by cats, and being ignored for large parts of the day made them happier, it seems like they didn't have a very fulfilling life inside.
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Originally Posted by sloveladypowell I'm buying a outdoor hutch for them in the morning. |
I do not know of a single outdoor hutch on the market that meets the minimum cage sizes recommended here. Does this all fit in with making your guinea pigs happier?
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Originally Posted by sloveladypowell The extra hay provides warmth. Along with blankets for night time |
How does it do against cats, dogs, and other predators? Even with "outdoor hutches", I've seen many cases of animals attacked by predators. They can break into the hutches, especially since the animals are unsupervised for large periods of the day.