Search results for query: *

hi all Some of you may remember me, but I haven't posted here in a while. I have a piggie who went to the vet on thursday and was given a diagnosis of "active corneal ulcer". Almost her entire eye is clouded and "pus-colored", she appeared to have a scab on the surface of her eye (which...

Can anyone tell me where to find clipart of a piggie's paw print? I work at a store where all the time people get a bear paw print or panther pawprint, and put it on their clothes- like an iron on. I was told that they can do custom work also. I would LOVE to be able to put a guinea pig paw...

I recently got 2 male rats, who are about 8 weeks old and still getting used to me (i've had them less than a week). They are in a wire cage with a 5" deep plastic bottom, I'm estimating the cage to be about 20" long, 14"wide, and 24" deep with the wire bars about 1/2" apart. I have them in...

I went to my piggie supply store to restock on Timothy hay (by Oxbow- that's the only kind my girls will eat now...they go nuts over it) and Cavy Cuisine. I also picked up Critter berries to try them out. But, before I give some to my girls, I have a few questions. And I did go to the Oxbow...

Hi. I was wondering if rhubarb is OK for guinea pigs? Does it have nutritional value for them? Also, can you feed them those mini corn-cobs? I know I'm not using the right name-sorry. Ever saw the movie "Big" with Tom Hanks? He's at his first adult party and someone offers him these mini...

Well, minus about 6 inches, but we're going to remedy that with the next cleaning. I started out with a 2x4 C&C, and added a 2x2 section onto that-making it an L shape. First I started out measuring it wrong...I forgot to add on the 12 inches for the 6 inch walls. So I added on to the width, but...

Recently I bought a newer car to replace my old puddle-jumper (R.I.P.). I wanted to replace the front license plate from the dealership with a "piggie" plate. You know, one of those air brushed ones you can get from bazaars or amusements parks. Here's my Q. Would it be OK if I had them put "Got...

Hi all. I need some help in topically treating my piggers for mites. I did a search and found this link: https://www.guinealynx.info/ivermectin_topical.html. This was VERY helpful. However, the syringe I purchased over the counter measures in mL (millileters, I think) and teaspoons. I couldn't...

Think I'm joking? I wish I were. I just got this email from a family member. Pretty scary stuff...Made me glad that I'm trying to cut soda out of my diet entirely. I had no idea about how many germs a can of soda carries. I hope this doesn't stop potential owners from rescuing pet rats. They...

It finally happened! I heard one of my piggies chirping! It happened about 5:30am and the ceiling fan started to make a weird whistling sound. That scared the piggies-I heard them run into hidey houses. The weird noise only lasted about 2 minutes, on and off-then stopped. Next thing I knew, I...

I'm not usually one to "bash" GP sites. I rarely go looking for them-I usually spend most of my online time here! But this site just really ticked me off! (broken link removed) They have bad advice on nutrition, housing, pairing, medical care, and other things. I looked at the site to see if I...

I'm going to add a 2nd level to my 2x4 C&C cage and was wondering what would be good supports-other than spare grids. I only have 11 grids to work with and am considering something like dowel rods to support the extra level. I'm debating over if it'll be a 2x2 or 1x2 level. Also, since I'm...

This may seem like a silly question, but I was wondering what it means when piggie's fluff their hair out? I have 2 short-haired and 2 abbys; only the 2 short-haired do this. It usually occurs when they're eating-their fur just looks fluffier and puffs out a bit more than normal. I watch them...

Can someone tell me what causes one GP to "barber" a cagemate? Is this a sorting out the dominance chain thing? Is there any way I can correct it? Do I separate the infected piggie? I have one piggie who is currently being treated for mites-the others don't have it, the vet checked. Tigg, the...

I need help naming one of the girl pups that I'm keeping. Earlier today, I dropped off the male pup and 1 girl pup at a local shelter who agreed to rehome them for me. One of the pups I'm keeping I have named Ginger. She is short-haired and white with brown and orange marks. Here's a photo of...

How long will males go through puberty and at what age? I heard it's at 3-4 weeks old when they start to get sexually active. Is this the same for females? When will the females pups go into heat for the first time and how long will that generally last? By the way, I do have the male pup...

Hi All, I have 4 pups looking for a new home. I'm in Northeast PA, about 2 hours from Philly, and 1 hour from Allentown. Willing to meet prospective owners halfway. Three of the pups are girls, 1 is a boy. They are 15 days old today. Here's a current pic of them...

Hi all, Within the past 3 days, one of my girls-Tigger, has been refusing her Vitamin C in the morning. I give her Oxbow GTN-50C tablets. She's always acted like I'm giving her candy and can't wait for it. Right after my girls get Vit C, I give them their morning salad. Part of me thinks that...

Hi All Luna's pups are 9 days old today, and I've been trying to get them sexed. Unsuccessfully... <sigh> I thought I might've had 4 girls, then I looked at the Cavy Spirit sexing page and found out that male pups will ALSO have a "Y" shape. (picture #4) Then I started thinking I have all...

I am so amped right now. I got up to go through my morning routine with my girls -give them veggies, fresh food and Vit C and the pups are here!!! We have 4 healthy babies and Luna is doing great. The pups are only hours (if not less) old and she seems a little confused by what just happened. So...