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Today, 08:25 am

bpatters replied to a thread Behavior: Eating too fast and what to do about it? in About Guinea Pigs

The only other thing I can think of is that she may just be really hungry. Does she always have...

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Today, 08:23 am

bpatters replied to a thread Introductions: Introducing Guinea Pigs In A Small House? in About Guinea Pigs

The bible on introductions: http://www.guinealynx.info/introductions.html. Most pigs prefer a...

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Today, 08:20 am

bpatters replied to a thread Nutrition: Corn husk and low calcium diet in Diet and Nutrition

They're fine to feed, fresh or dried, if you strip the outer husks off to get rid of the pesticides.

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Yesterday, 10:47 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Behavior: Eating too fast and what to do about it? in About Guinea Pigs

Are you talking about vegetables? If so, what size chunks do you cut them in? I think they're...

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Yesterday, 09:21 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Skin Problems: Sansa’s Infections in Medical & Veterinary

I'd assume that it's a fungal infection and get some Lotrimin and apply twice daily to all spots...

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Yesterday, 04:54 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Won't Eat Veggies: Can piggies be healthy if they DON'T eat greens? in Diet and Nutrition

Slow down. A lot. Create a partial shelter at the end of her cage with a towel over it, put her...

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Yesterday, 02:04 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Frustrated: Is she pregnant? in About Guinea Pigs

Bigger cage. Aren't you the one we told a few weeks ago that the babies would get their ears...

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Yesterday, 08:44 am

bpatters replied to a thread My baby Scooter. I will miss you so. in In Memory Of

I am so sorry, Guinea Pig Papa. RIP, Scooter. You had the great good fortune to live with one of...

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Yesterday, 08:40 am

bpatters replied to a thread Introductions: Introducing dad, mom, and baby girl in About Guinea Pigs

It sounds very doable. Six weeks is plenty long enough time for him to be sterile. Just introduce...

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05-25-20, 04:15 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Diarrhea: Constant soft poops. Smellier than I remembered. Are x-rays useful? in Medical & Veterinary

Start with a smaller piece of something other than green leaf lettuce -- red leaf lettuce, or Bibb,...

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05-25-20, 04:12 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Allergies: Male Guinea Pig Causing Allergies? in About Guinea Pigs

I think spy9doc covered it.

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05-25-20, 04:10 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Diarrhea: Guinea pig has diarrhea, cannot call vet until tomorrow because of Memorial Day in Medical & Veterinary

Full-out liquid diarrhea, or just mushy poops? If really diarrhea, that's much more serious, and...

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05-25-20, 08:14 am

bpatters replied to a thread Diarrhea: Constant soft poops. Smellier than I remembered. Are x-rays useful? in Medical & Veterinary

Sorry she's having problems. I don't know that an x-ray would help. It would show gas, or...

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05-24-20, 08:54 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Feet: Hind Leg Paralysis, Sudden Onset , 18-Month Old Female in Medical & Veterinary

The other reason not to put vitamin C in the water is that vitamin C degrades very quickly in the...

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05-24-20, 03:45 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Frustrated: Is she pregnant? in About Guinea Pigs

Retained pups are a medical emergency requiring an immediate spay. She may not have retained...

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05-24-20, 12:56 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Feet: Hind Leg Paralysis, Sudden Onset , 18-Month Old Female in Medical & Veterinary

Don't overdo the kale and spinach -- you'll just trade one problem for another. Both are too high...

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05-23-20, 10:37 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Adopt: Looking to Adopt Colorado Springs, CO in For Adoption!

Contact them anyway. Guinea pig rescues may be a group of foster homes, not one dedicated place. ...

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05-23-20, 08:43 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Adopt: Looking to Adopt Colorado Springs, CO in For Adoption!

There are a bunch of piggies about an hour from you:...

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05-23-20, 12:34 pm

bpatters started a thread Adopting: When you buy a guinea pig... in About Guinea Pigs

When you buy a guinea pig, there's an excellent chance this is what you're supporting: From...

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05-23-20, 11:13 am

bpatters replied to a thread General: Guinea pig’s clumpy stools in About Guinea Pigs

I'd cut out the multivitamin tablets. They've got fat-soluble compounds in them, guinea pigs are...

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05-21-20, 07:49 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Diet: Green corn on the cob leaves? in Diet and Nutrition

Throw away the outer layers. Corn is raised with a ton of pesticides, and I think all that has to...

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05-20-20, 11:04 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Urine: Too much calcium from water? in Medical & Veterinary

The filter replacement costs on the Zero are high if you replace it as often as recommended. And...

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05-20-20, 03:31 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Truffles, my last trooper, passed suddenly today in In Memory Of

I'm so sorry you lost her.

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05-20-20, 10:10 am

bpatters replied to a thread Urine: Too much calcium from water? in Medical & Veterinary

Yes, it sounds like you have very hard water. I'd ask the grocery store if they can get some...

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05-19-20, 07:25 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Cage: Got a new cage my girls love it!! in About Cages

I'd ditch the pigloo. There's no air circulation, so they're sitting in and inhaling the fumes...

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05-19-20, 10:06 am

bpatters replied to a thread In Heat: Can someone help me determine if my piggie is pregnant? in About Guinea Pigs

Looks like she may be. See...

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05-19-20, 07:05 am

bpatters replied to a thread Conditions: Room temperature in Medical & Veterinary

If you're comfortable, they'll be comfortable. Haired pigs tend to prefer it cooler rather than...

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05-17-20, 03:59 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Piggy Obsessed in Introduce Yourself!

Young pigs are not at all necessarily easier to handle or to tame. They're skittish, and require...

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05-17-20, 08:55 am

bpatters replied to a thread Piggy Obsessed in Introduce Yourself!

You're right, three boars is almost certainly doomed to failure. A boar as young as the Texel...

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05-17-20, 08:53 am

bpatters replied to a thread help me sex my baby guinea please in Introduce Yourself!

The picture needs to be much more of a close-up. Also see http://www.cavyspirit.com/sexing.htm.

1 replies | 73 view(s)

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