We rescued two male piggies from Best Friends here in Utah in April. Last month I posted some quesitons on if and when to get a new piggie as Chewy died. I took advice and decided to go with a female being the boys had been fixed. I bought Harley from a lady that had her in a 14"X22" cage. I could go on and on about her but we all know too many people that get a pet for their child and leave it unhappy and uncared for.
I took Harley to the vet 5 days ago because she was making funny noises and seemed bloated. Our vet is very cavy savy and is even on your site. He thought she was a bit gassy and gave her two meds and off we went. This morning I picked her up and noticed, as I have all weekend, that she is even bigger yet continues to eat. I think that bleeping lady got rid of her becuase she knew she was pregnant. Harley now seems to have larger bumps on either side of her and has gained 35g in 10 days.
Harley is around three..looks like she may have had a litter before as her nipples are large and more floppy than my boys are.
She is housed with Scabbers..if I change her pellets to an alfalfa is it going to be bad for my big chubby boy?
Do I need to feed her more veggies? I try to give them both about 1/2 c tiwce a day plus some greens.
If she gives birth when I'm not home do I need to worry about Scabbers harming the babies?
We have had her about 5-6 weeks...so I guess she could be anywhere from 2-4 weeks from giving birth?
And finally..will I know if there are problems or complications? My vet only works 3-4 days a week and I'm worried what I will do if it is his off day.
Sorry..long I know but I want you to know that I thought I did everything in my power to not go through this and I feel betrayed and angry plus worried for little Hardy Har Har.
Thanks everyone...this site is the best!!!!!!!!
I took Harley to the vet 5 days ago because she was making funny noises and seemed bloated. Our vet is very cavy savy and is even on your site. He thought she was a bit gassy and gave her two meds and off we went. This morning I picked her up and noticed, as I have all weekend, that she is even bigger yet continues to eat. I think that bleeping lady got rid of her becuase she knew she was pregnant. Harley now seems to have larger bumps on either side of her and has gained 35g in 10 days.
Harley is around three..looks like she may have had a litter before as her nipples are large and more floppy than my boys are.
She is housed with Scabbers..if I change her pellets to an alfalfa is it going to be bad for my big chubby boy?
Do I need to feed her more veggies? I try to give them both about 1/2 c tiwce a day plus some greens.
If she gives birth when I'm not home do I need to worry about Scabbers harming the babies?
We have had her about 5-6 weeks...so I guess she could be anywhere from 2-4 weeks from giving birth?
And finally..will I know if there are problems or complications? My vet only works 3-4 days a week and I'm worried what I will do if it is his off day.
Sorry..long I know but I want you to know that I thought I did everything in my power to not go through this and I feel betrayed and angry plus worried for little Hardy Har Har.
Thanks everyone...this site is the best!!!!!!!!