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bpatters replied to a thread Hay: Are my guinea pigs acting spoiled or is this hay actually bad? in Diet and Nutrition

The hay isn't bad, but it may take a while for the pigs to get used to it. First or second cut hay...

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04-17-21, 07:57 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Infection: Help!Green/brown spots both sides of mouth I’ve never seen this before please tell me in Medical & Veterinary

Did you read the link I gave you? It has treatment instructions.

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04-17-21, 07:55 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Injury: Emergency: Bleeding nose in Medical & Veterinary

I'd say do NOT wipe it with a q-tip. There may be hay stuck up in the nostril, and the q-tip will...

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04-17-21, 06:33 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Behavior: My girls lately..... I have a question. in About Guinea Pigs

Nearly all female animals come into heat, and guinea pigs are no different. They usually don't...

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04-17-21, 06:32 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Skin Problems: 2 guinea pigs with skin problems in Medical & Veterinary

I think the lighter colored one definitely needs to see a vet. That's an open wound that could...

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04-17-21, 06:29 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Infection: Help!Green/brown spots both sides of mouth I’ve never seen this before please tell me in Medical & Veterinary

Looks like the beginning of cheilitis to me, but the picture is pretty fuzzy.

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04-17-21, 12:51 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Skin Problems: 2 guinea pigs with skin problems in Medical & Veterinary

The one on the right looks like it might be a gunky grease gland. I'd get some Nizoral shampoo,...

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04-17-21, 08:37 am

bpatters replied to a thread Where to Order?: Probiotic recommendation in Diet and Nutrition

Most pet stores also sell it, but usually in powder form. I always used the big syringe from...

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04-17-21, 08:35 am

bpatters replied to a thread General: I dropped my guinea pig and want to make sure he's okay. in About Guinea Pigs

If he's moving, eating and pooping normally, I'd just watch him carefully and get him to a vet only...

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04-17-21, 08:29 am

bpatters replied to a thread Infection: Help!Green/brown spots both sides of mouth I’ve never seen this before please tell me in Medical & Veterinary

Do post a picture. In the meantime, take a look at http://www.guinealynx.info/cheilitis.html and...

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04-14-21, 10:52 pm

bpatters replied to a thread General: Can I leave my guinea pig alone for 6 days? in About Guinea Pigs

You absolutely can't leave it alone for six days. You need to either arrange for someone to keep...

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04-14-21, 07:26 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Behavior: Guinea Pig is behaving very differently in About Guinea Pigs

Is his weight steady, or is he losing? Has he been treated for mites?

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04-14-21, 07:24 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Urine: Cloudy Urine? in Medical & Veterinary

All young pigs have cloudy urine, and yes, it's caused by calcium. However, they need calcium for...

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04-12-21, 10:32 pm

bpatters replied to a thread KMS Hayloft major issues in The Cafe

TheGuineaPigGal, I'm well aware of how many people are from other countries. But I think you...

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04-11-21, 08:22 am

bpatters replied to a thread Urine: Blood in pee in Medical & Veterinary

How much blood? I wouldn't separate them, nor would I go to an emergency vet unless she's peeing...

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04-10-21, 07:19 am

bpatters replied to a thread Fleece: Worst fleece designs? in Fleece

Plain white, by a long shot.

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04-09-21, 08:31 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Meet my Guinea Pigs! in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome! Cute pigs. But you should know that your cage is not nearly large enough for two adult...

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04-08-21, 08:12 am

bpatters replied to a thread Cage: Revamped cage/room for my herd of 4 boars in About Cages

Definitely two doors in every hidey, especially with boars. A one-door hidey is just an invitation...

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04-07-21, 07:34 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Blankets: Crocheted/knit guinea pig beds in Fleece

I'd also watch them like a hawk to make sure they don't eat it. Yarn could cause a huge intestinal...

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04-06-21, 10:36 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Sexing: Need help sexing my 1 month old guinea pig in About Guinea Pigs

http://www.cavyspirit.com/sexing.htm

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04-04-21, 09:44 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Pet Stores: PetSmart and Petco Animals ( I need better titles) in The Kitchen

Unless I'm totally misremembering this, the main reason those stores stopped selling puppies and...

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04-04-21, 09:41 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Should I post in my original introduction thread or make a new one? in Support, News & Membership

If you can post on your old one, please do so. But it's probably closed to new posts. If so,...

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04-03-21, 10:40 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Stones: Guinea Pig 6 years old - Bladder Stone - not sure what to do in Medical & Veterinary

I'm very sorry you lost her.

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04-02-21, 11:00 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Stones: Guinea Pig 6 years old - Bladder Stone - not sure what to do in Medical & Veterinary

If she's in good health otherwise, she should be able to withstand the surgery ok. It's not too...

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04-02-21, 08:06 am

bpatters replied to a thread Behavior: I'm not sure if my guinea was killed or died? We are very confused! in About Guinea Pigs

While I agree that PetSmart is a terrible place to get pigs, this issue is NOT about PetSmart, so...

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04-02-21, 07:57 am

bpatters replied to a thread Injury: Scab? On Guinea Pig's Ear in Medical & Veterinary

Just keep a close eye on it. If you see signs of beginning infection (heat, redness, swelling,...

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03-30-21, 07:13 pm

bpatters replied to a thread How Many: Do pigs know if there's other pigs in the room? in About Guinea Pigs

Probably, but you'd have to ask them. And I'd think the likelihood of their knowing other pigs are...

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03-30-21, 03:00 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Urine: Squeaking when peeing, whitish powder around vagina after peeing in Medical & Veterinary

The whitish stuff may be calcium from urine, or it could be fungal. The vet may be able to tell. ...

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03-30-21, 08:44 am

bpatters replied to a thread Cleaning: Sanitizing old cage for new pigs in About Cages

I wouldn't worry about it.

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03-30-21, 08:40 am

bpatters replied to a thread General: Possibly pregnant? Fat? in About Guinea Pigs

https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/threads/103012-How-can-I-know-if-my-guinea-pig-is-pregnant-And-...

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