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Today, 09:20 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Conditions: Casper's Medical Thread: lesion on testicle in Medical & Veterinary

Do keep us posted about what happens. Good luck to you both.

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Today, 03:56 pm

bpatters replied to a thread General: Please help complications with sow after giving birth in About Guinea Pigs

You need to get to an exotic vet ASAP. And please do not breed your guinea pigs. Pregnancy and...

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Today, 03:53 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Conditions: Casper's Medical Thread: lesion on testicle in Medical & Veterinary

You can feed him normally until about 2-3 hours before the surgery. Guinea pigs can't vomit, which...

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Yesterday, 11:03 pm

bpatters replied to a thread General: Unknown on labour signs? in About Guinea Pigs

Stickies that answer questions like this are at the top of every forum. This one is from the...

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Yesterday, 09:18 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Skin Problems: Unknown Skin Condition in Medical & Veterinary

Yeah, guinea pigs on wheels is a big no-no. Can you find another exotic vet? I think Guinea Pig...

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Yesterday, 03:04 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Skin Problems: Unknown Skin Condition in Medical & Veterinary

What all medicines have you tried? And what strength? And for how long? If she hasn't seen any...

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Yesterday, 08:09 am

bpatters replied to a thread Weight Loss: Ongoing Teeth Issues & Weight Loss in Medical & Veterinary

Several pigs with jaw problems have had good luck with chin slings. It won't cure all of them, but...

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01-21-20, 11:30 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Tumor: Growth in Ear in Medical & Veterinary

She does need to see an exotic vet -- it could just be an infection. You can google "exotic vets "...

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01-21-20, 10:54 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Hair Loss: V shaped bald spot on back normal skin underneath in Medical & Veterinary

That's the classic hair loss pattern for mites. The pig is biting at its back because it itches,...

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01-21-20, 09:53 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Skin Problems: Flaky, hard, bloody skin. in Medical & Veterinary

He wouldn't be happy with you applying it. Mites make pigs very grumpy and reluctant to be...

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01-21-20, 09:50 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Chat Growth on foot in The Cafe

Well, pulling might hurt, but pinching it with your nails would tell you if there's any feeling in...

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01-21-20, 09:48 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Injury: Guinea Pig Jumped Out of Hand and Isn't Acting Normally in Medical & Veterinary

She needs to be seen by a vet now. She's undoubtedly in pain, and may have punctured a lung with a...

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01-21-20, 08:36 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Chat Growth on foot in The Cafe

It could be a spur -- they can be different colors. Does it seem to hurt him if you pinch it?

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01-21-20, 08:04 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Chat Growth on foot in The Cafe

The pictures are kind of small. Take a look here and see if it looks anything like this:...

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01-21-20, 06:49 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Cleaning: Absorbent Layer under fleece in Fleece

Only one layer of fleece on top. More than that won't wick.

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01-21-20, 03:00 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Looking for help with my New Guinea Pig? in Introduce Yourself!

He's extremely unlikely to have mites on his eye. It's far more likely to be fungus. I wouldn't...

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01-21-20, 02:58 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Possibly Pregnant: Weight Gain = Pregnant? in Pregnancy and Babies

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

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01-21-20, 02:57 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Cleaning: Absorbent Layer under fleece in Fleece

They don't turn mushy. They break up into sawdust, which forms a kind of firm floor that can...

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01-21-20, 08:27 am

bpatters replied to a thread Cleaning: Absorbent Layer under fleece in Fleece

Kiln-dried pine may not have much of an odor. And even if you pay more for them, they last far...

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01-21-20, 08:24 am

bpatters replied to a thread She’s here! in Introduce Yourself!

You haven't done anything wrong or messed anything up. I was just pointing out that the answers to...

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01-20-20, 11:28 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Behavior: Separating boars in About Guinea Pigs

He might be, but I really don't think so. All of the years I've spent on guinea pig forums tells...

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01-20-20, 09:49 pm

bpatters replied to a thread She’s here! in Introduce Yourself!

How long have you had her? There are LOTS of stickies at the tops of the forums, and lo! one is...

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01-20-20, 09:47 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Cleaning: Absorbent Layer under fleece in Fleece

Wood pellets work amazingly well under fleece. Just make sure they don't have any accelerants...

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01-20-20, 09:46 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Behavior: Separating boars in About Guinea Pigs

Ditto. Two boars may very occasionally work in a very large herd, but one or both of them have to...

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01-20-20, 02:05 pm

bpatters replied to a thread She’s here! in Introduce Yourself!

No, the pellets will have all she needs. How old is she? SPS pellets are pretty high in...

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01-20-20, 01:28 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Puppy Pads: New to fleece. in Fleece

If it were me, I wouldn't sew that much fleece and padding together. You may have a hard time...

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01-20-20, 01:26 pm

bpatters replied to a thread She’s here! in Introduce Yourself!

Yes, try the SPS pellets. If you find some she likes, you can gradually switch her over to a...

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01-20-20, 11:51 am

bpatters replied to a thread She’s here! in Introduce Yourself!

Pellets are the best for getting required vitamins and minerals into them. I'd cut way back on...

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01-20-20, 08:46 am

bpatters replied to a thread Shavings: Got some Questions about shavings? in Fleece

Wood pellets would be by far the cheapest bedding to use. My 16 square foot cage used less than...

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01-20-20, 08:44 am

bpatters replied to a thread She’s here! in Introduce Yourself!

It is very possible to feed a pig so many veggies that they neglect their hay. And that causes...

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