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Today, 06:24 am

bpatters replied to a thread General: About the dust in About Guinea Pigs

A good vacuum cleaner will not blow dust. Any dust inside the vacuum cleaner will not come in...

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Today, 06:20 am

bpatters replied to a thread Des avis sur les cavy cages Kavee? in France

Many people have, and they are excellent cages. However, if you are not in the United States, you...

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Yesterday, 06:45 pm

bpatters replied to a thread General: About the dust in About Guinea Pigs

You shouldn't have any problem. My vacuum doesn't blow out dust. And any dust you find should be...

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07-11-20, 04:33 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Infection: I need help identifying an issue in Medical & Veterinary

Nipple. Very few male animals don't have them. Horses are one example.

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07-10-20, 04:43 pm

bpatters replied to a thread General: Every guinea pig owner needs to know!!! in About Guinea Pigs

Creativeguinea, welcome to the forum. Just as a suggestion, we probably have several thousand...

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07-10-20, 04:14 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Hay: Best Hay? in Diet and Nutrition

I've thought about it. But after my husband died, I'd planned to do some traveling, and that's...

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07-10-20, 12:37 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Hay: Best Hay? in Diet and Nutrition

I'm betting this is going to be a bad hay year in the west. A weather prediction I saw this...

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07-09-20, 03:58 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Pandemic Class Pet Piggie in Introduce Yourself!

Actually, romaine is no higher in calcium than the other lettuces. But in some pigs, it causes...

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07-09-20, 08:30 am

bpatters replied to a thread Grooming: Need to do a boar cleaning on flighty pig in About Guinea Pigs

The scent marking glands are in the sac. You'll just have to catch your pig. You need to be...

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07-08-20, 08:00 am

bpatters replied to a thread General: New to males in About Guinea Pigs

They can squabble a lot as they go through puberty. But honestly, even assuming schools are open...

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07-07-20, 08:14 am

bpatters replied to a thread Chewing: Can Guinea pigs chew on Amazon box's in About Guinea Pigs

I never worried about mine nibbling cardboard, but they also never just outright ate it. I...

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07-07-20, 08:12 am

bpatters replied to a thread General: Best/worst pellet brands? in About Guinea Pigs

The only pellets we recommend in this country are KMS Hayloft and Oxbow.

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07-07-20, 08:11 am

bpatters replied to a thread Sick: advice needed for multiple symptoms in all 3 piggies in Medical & Veterinary

You need a good exotic vet, ASAP. All of those symptoms are very worrying, and diarrhea is a major...

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07-06-20, 09:40 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Hair Loss: Found A tuft of fur, why? in Medical & Veterinary

Ditto Soecara. Just watch it. If you notice more, see http://www.guinealynx.info/fungus.html for...

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07-05-20, 01:17 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Play: New pigs aren't interested in floortime in About Guinea Pigs

Floor time was a massive fail at my house. My pigs were terrified.

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07-04-20, 08:15 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Sexing: I'm..not sure if its a girl.? in About Guinea Pigs

Glad you got it figured out! Just be sure to keep them separated for four weeks after his...

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07-04-20, 06:50 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Sexing: I'm..not sure if its a girl.? in About Guinea Pigs

Your thumb is too far up. Put it just above the genital opening.

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07-04-20, 05:52 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Sexing: I'm..not sure if its a girl.? in About Guinea Pigs

The pushing back and forth won't do anything to extrude the penis -- that's just for feeling the...

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07-04-20, 04:56 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Sexing: I'm..not sure if its a girl.? in About Guinea Pigs

If it's a male, you should be able to feel the penis bone if you put your finger crosswise his...

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07-04-20, 07:12 am

bpatters replied to a thread Diarrhea: Transparent liquid on poop - Is my guinea pig sick? I really need help. in Medical & Veterinary

I agree with Guinea Pig Papa.

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07-03-20, 10:09 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Supplements: Vitamin C Question in Diet and Nutrition

The only info I can find says there are 250 mg. of vitamin C in 5 ml. of solution. That means...

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07-03-20, 08:51 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Supplements: Vitamin C Question in Diet and Nutrition

I can't read those labels, but if the pig is getting pellets with stabilized vitamin C as well as...

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07-03-20, 05:01 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Weight Loss: Adopted severely underweight pigs in Medical & Veterinary

Don't push the weight gain. It takes a while for adult pigs to gain weight, and you don't want to...

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07-01-20, 08:06 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Diet: Quick question in Diet and Nutrition

Not much at all of the cabbage -- it can cause bloating. Somewhat more of the broccoli, but still...

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07-01-20, 08:36 am

bpatters replied to a thread Fleece: Need wicking advice ASAP in Fleece

Does the liquid ever soak in?

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06-30-20, 09:02 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Hay: GuineaDad Timothy Hay. in Diet and Nutrition

They're very high in sugar. They're ok for an occasional treat.

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06-30-20, 12:38 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Diarrhea: Cause of wet poop? in Medical & Veterinary

Diarrhea, or just soft poops? Diarrhea is full-on liquid, and is a much more dangerous situation...

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06-30-20, 07:58 am

bpatters replied to a thread Fleece: Need wicking advice ASAP in Fleece

You need a strong detergent and very hot water. The bleach wouldn't hurt, and may help if you soak...

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06-29-20, 12:34 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Vet: Sensitive Ears but Vet Rules no Infection/Parasite in Medical & Veterinary

Yes. Just rinse very well.

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06-28-20, 01:15 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Lethargy: Guinea Pig not eating and lethargic in Medical & Veterinary

It's not a mites reaction, but it could definitely be heat-related. Guinea pigs are extremely...

6 replies | 160 view(s)

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