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10-22-21, 05:09 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Hi everyone! New(ish) piggie owner! in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome to the forum!

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10-12-21, 09:43 am

bpatters replied to a thread Bonding: Bonding - How Long for Introduction to New Pig in About Guinea Pigs

If at all possible, I'd have someone come in to take care of them. Sometimes just a change of cage...

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10-12-21, 09:38 am

bpatters replied to a thread Sick: Guinea pig labored breathing and coughing in Medical & Veterinary

I'm not a fan of separating sick pigs unless it's really a dire situation. They've all been...

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10-12-21, 09:35 am

bpatters replied to a thread Crusty Eyes: Need Advice for Icky swollen eye in Medical & Veterinary

She might just have a blocked tear duct. If you're able to clean all that goop off, then I'd very...

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10-12-21, 09:29 am

bpatters replied to a thread Hay: KMS Bluegrass hay in Diet and Nutrition

You may not see any improvement. All of the Pacific northwest is suffering from drought and fires,...

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10-11-21, 09:01 am

bpatters replied to a thread Possibly Pregnant: Three recently adopted females possibly pregnant in Pregnancy and Babies

They don't care about privacy, and you don't need to move Honey -- guinea pig sows generally make...

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10-10-21, 04:13 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Possibly Pregnant: Three recently adopted females possibly pregnant in Pregnancy and Babies

Pregnant and nursing sows should get alfalfa pellets -- they need the extra calcium, since the pups...

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10-09-21, 10:09 pm

bpatters replied to a thread General: Cedar rings against moths near guinea pigs? in About Guinea Pigs

If the cedar rings are in your closet and/or drawers, they won't affect the pigs. That's totally...

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10-08-21, 07:39 am

bpatters replied to a thread Pregnant 5 month old piggie😣totally not intentional! in Introduce Yourself!

She'll probably be fine. Here's some info:...

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10-08-21, 07:37 am

bpatters replied to a thread Pellets: Changing Pellet Brands: Sherwood Pellets (Yay or Nay?) in Diet and Nutrition

I'm not at home and the link is on my other computer. Calcium is the main one to worry about, ...

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10-08-21, 07:32 am

bpatters replied to a thread Introductions: Opposite sex, adult-baby introductions in About Guinea Pigs

I'd think it would work just fine. She's likely to be the boss anyway, and she'll be able to keep...

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10-08-21, 07:30 am

bpatters replied to a thread Chat Cool resin soap dish as veggie platter? in The Cafe

They probably can't chew it. Resin is usually pretty hard.

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10-06-21, 08:09 pm

bpatters replied to a thread General: Guinea pig possibly pregnant in About Guinea Pigs

They should be ok then unless there's some complication unrelated to age. Do be sure to sex the...

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10-06-21, 08:07 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Play: Tunnel recomendations in About Guinea Pigs

The plastic is really tough. My pigs tried to nibble them, but they didn't get anywhere with it.

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10-06-21, 06:25 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Play: Tunnel recomendations in About Guinea Pigs

Every pig I ever had absolutely LOVED these tunnels:...

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10-06-21, 06:17 pm

bpatters replied to a thread General: Guinea pig possibly pregnant in About Guinea Pigs

Here's a link below to some information. But the crucial question is how old your girls are? The...

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10-06-21, 05:09 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Nutrition: Need new Vit C source in Diet and Nutrition

You need USDA data -- that's the gold standard for nutritional analysis. That link I gave you will...

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10-06-21, 01:59 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Pellets: Are Oxbow pellets still considered a good brand? in Diet and Nutrition

The only two brands that either this forum or Guinea Lynx recommend in the U.S. is Oxbow or KMS...

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10-06-21, 01:05 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Nutrition: Need new Vit C source in Diet and Nutrition

From the USDA (https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/), 100 grams of each item, then the amount of vitamin C: ...

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10-06-21, 11:39 am

bpatters replied to a thread Possibly Pregnant: Three recently adopted females possibly pregnant in Pregnancy and Babies

What cuties! I love abbys.

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10-06-21, 10:50 am

bpatters replied to a thread Possibly Pregnant: Three recently adopted females possibly pregnant in Pregnancy and Babies

Thanks for taking them in. See...

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10-06-21, 10:49 am

bpatters replied to a thread Conditions: Managing osteoarthritis in back legs in Medical & Veterinary

There's not enough research on glucosamine in guinea pigs to say whether it works or not. How...

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10-06-21, 10:47 am

bpatters replied to a thread Pellets: Changing Pellet Brands: Sherwood Pellets (Yay or Nay?) in Diet and Nutrition

Sherwood is NOT the healthier choice. One of the long-time users and rescuers at Guinea Lynx and I...

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10-06-21, 10:44 am

bpatters replied to a thread Nutrition: Need new Vit C source in Diet and Nutrition

Tomatoes are not high in vitamin C. Mint is high in calcium, about the same amount as parlsey....

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10-05-21, 10:11 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Conditions: Managing osteoarthritis in back legs in Medical & Veterinary

Don't pad it too much. Trying to move on soft padding is harder than on a firmer surface. You...

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10-05-21, 08:14 am

bpatters replied to a thread Hello Everybody, I'm new! in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome! But guinea pigs don't live as long as rabbits, while tortoises can live to be 100. ...

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10-02-21, 05:58 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Fur: Hard skin flake looking thing found amongst 2 female guineas. in About Guinea Pigs

It's a mucus plug. When a guinea pig goes out of heat (about every 14-16 days), the entrance to...

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10-01-21, 08:21 am

bpatters replied to a thread Introductions: Introducing a male guinea pig to my two females in About Guinea Pigs

Good advice. A month away from them is absolutely necessary.

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10-01-21, 08:18 am

bpatters replied to a thread Fleece: Thinking of making a fleece liner and need tips and help! in Fleece

No, the bottom does NOT need to be waterproof if you've got a waterproof bottom to the cage, such...

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09-30-21, 09:03 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Fleece: Thinking of making a fleece liner and need tips and help! in Fleece

If you have coroplast on the bottom of your cage, you don't need the waterproof bottom layer.

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