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09-15-21, 05:14 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Upper Levels: Ideas/advice for building a large custom loft in About Cages

There are tons of loft pictures in the photo galleries, built out of every conceivable material. ...

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09-14-21, 09:05 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Rumblestrutting: Guinea pig rumblestrutting, chasing and barbering other pig. in About Guinea Pigs

Well, I never would have separated them. You've got a barber pig, and she may always be one. As...

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09-14-21, 02:57 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Upper Levels: Loft/Built in house in About Cages

I think you'll find pictures of those in the photo galleries. The main thing is to make sure...

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09-13-21, 08:07 am

bpatters replied to a thread Fighting: Extended cage and guinea pigs are fighting like mad! in About Guinea Pigs

For some reason, changes to a cage can set off pig squabbles. As long as they're not actually...

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09-12-21, 06:55 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Snowball's medical thread in Medical & Veterinary

She needs a vet, and prescription medicine.

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09-12-21, 06:54 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Bonding: Bonding adult female and young female, maybe getting along but not sure? in About Guinea Pigs

I think they're fine. You might try putting a teeny tiny drop of vanilla on both noses and tails...

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09-11-21, 10:12 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Snowball's medical thread in Medical & Veterinary

What symptoms does she have that make you think she's in pain?

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09-11-21, 07:04 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Bonding: Bonding adult female and young female, maybe getting along but not sure? in About Guinea Pigs

Don't put more than two hideys in, and orient them in different directions so they can't see the...

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09-11-21, 06:23 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Bonding: Bonding adult female and young female, maybe getting along but not sure? in About Guinea Pigs

It all sounds very normal to me. However, you need two ramps to that loft so that one pig can't...

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09-11-21, 01:33 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Bonding: Dogs and guinea pigs? in About Guinea Pigs

Don't get them used to each other. Just let them interact through the cage bars, unless he's large...

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09-10-21, 10:10 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Nutrition: Not eating pellets, concern about protein in a baby in Diet and Nutrition

Maybe not. Does she eat hay? If so, I wouldn't worry too much about the pellets. She may...

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09-10-21, 02:32 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Allergies: Possible Timothy hay allergy. in About Guinea Pigs

You can also rinse the hay to get rid of the dust. BUT if you do, you'll need to leave in the cage...

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09-09-21, 04:15 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Upper Levels: Will guinea pigs use upper level? in About Cages

It's actually not good for them to jump off a ramp. Their backs are pretty fragile. But you can...

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09-08-21, 10:21 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Upper Levels: Will guinea pigs use upper level? in About Cages

It may take time, but they'll use it. Especially if you put some food up there.

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09-08-21, 10:21 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Lethargy: Sort of lethargic guinea pig? in Medical & Veterinary

Please do NOT use the Sherwood pellets. Their information is based on junk science, and the high...

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09-08-21, 08:18 am

bpatters replied to a thread Hi, I'm mangeles. in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome! Here's some recommended reading for new pig owners:...

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09-07-21, 12:12 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Cage: Question about making an L-shaped cage in About Cages

Maybe it will be. That would make it very easy.

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09-07-21, 07:16 am

bpatters replied to a thread Congested: Breathing sounds like croaks in Medical & Veterinary

I'd take him to a vet. Raspy breathing is never a good sign, but gasping for air is really...

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09-07-21, 07:13 am

bpatters replied to a thread Cage: Question about making an L-shaped cage in About Cages

It has nothing to do with the connectors. You'd be connecting the "opening" of the extension...

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09-07-21, 07:09 am

bpatters replied to a thread Newborn Pups: Exhausted mama pig losing weight in Pregnancy and Babies

That should be enough to maintain her weight.

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09-06-21, 10:37 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Cage: Question about making an L-shaped cage in About Cages

I'm not saying that at all. But when you remove part of the grids to join the extension, there may...

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09-06-21, 10:35 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Newborn Pups: Exhausted mama pig losing weight in Pregnancy and Babies

What size syringe? And how much Critical Care? I'd guess she needs at least 20-30 cc a day to...

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09-06-21, 09:32 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Newborn Pups: Exhausted mama pig losing weight in Pregnancy and Babies

I'd force-feed her, whether she likes it or not. You can experiment with different tastes -- add...

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09-06-21, 09:22 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Cage: Question about making an L-shaped cage in About Cages

I haven't used them, but here's my $.02. I think that if you placed that extension as the short...

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09-06-21, 09:16 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Newborn Pups: Exhausted mama pig losing weight in Pregnancy and Babies

How much weight? Over what period of time?

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09-06-21, 05:44 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Biting: Older guinea pig biting younger one in About Guinea Pigs

Ditto on the larger cage. Your cage is really not large enough for one pig, much less two. And...

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09-06-21, 05:42 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Photos: Pregnant Piggy in About Guinea Pigs

It's not likely that you'll need a vet. You'll probably come in one day and there will be multiple...

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09-04-21, 05:41 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Teeth: Slanted incisors in Medical & Veterinary

It may be elongated molar roots, which can be hard to diagnose. The only treatment is repeated...

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09-04-21, 08:07 am

bpatters replied to a thread Teeth: Slanted incisors in Medical & Veterinary

You need a new vet. Slanted teeth are a classic sign of problems with the molars -- either...

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09-03-21, 04:55 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Not Eating: 4/5 year old male stopped eating? in Medical & Veterinary

You're only allowed one medical thread per pig, and you've already got one here:...

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