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Today, 07:25 am

bpatters replied to a thread General: I have a lonely piggie! What should I do? in About Guinea Pigs

Neutering can be expensive, but the cost varies widely from city to city, and even within the same...

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Today, 07:22 am

bpatters replied to a thread Medications: 0.87ml Baytril - Is this dose too high? in Medical & Veterinary

I'd give only half the dose tonight and call the vet in the morning. I wonder if they meant to say...

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Yesterday, 05:29 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Teeth: Tooth fallen out? in Medical & Veterinary

I doubt that he swallowed it, but keep an eye on his poop production to make sure nothing is going...

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Yesterday, 05:27 pm

bpatters replied to a thread General: Ideas for guinea pig houses in About Guinea Pigs

Look at the photo albums on this site. There are thousands of pictures of hideys.

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Yesterday, 12:39 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Teeth: Tooth fallen out? in Medical & Veterinary

It's not unusual. You need to keep a close eye on it. If things go normally, the tooth will...

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Yesterday, 08:21 am

bpatters replied to a thread Hello in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome to the forum!

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05-07-21, 02:48 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Fleece: Looking for no sew fleece liner option in Fleece

Some pigs are diggers and others aren't. Weights may not keep a determined pig from digging, but...

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05-06-21, 10:24 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Bloated: Bloated or chubby- What to do? in Medical & Veterinary

I wouldn't give the simethicone as long as she's eating and pooping normally.

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05-06-21, 10:12 am

bpatters replied to a thread Fleece: Looking for no sew fleece liner option in Fleece

I used fleece for years and never had a liner. I used wood pellets underneath, laid the fleece...

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05-05-21, 10:43 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Conditions: Seizures in elderly guinea pig in Medical & Veterinary

I'm sorry you lost her.

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05-03-21, 08:04 am

bpatters replied to a thread Genitals: Unable to sex guinea pigs and the vet hasn't returned my calls in Medical & Veterinary

Here's something that may help: http://www.cavyspirit.com/sexing.htm. But if they're not the...

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05-03-21, 07:59 am

bpatters replied to a thread Herbs: DIY botanical hay or similar to the Oxbow hay? in Diet and Nutrition

There are mites in, and on, everything, including you and me. I wouldn't worry about the mites in...

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05-01-21, 05:15 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Companion Animals: The best little first pet for kids—the Pac-Man frog - Goldendale S in Guinea Pigs in the News

Rosiethecutepig, the article has the words "guinea pig" in it, so the system grabs it for the News...

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04-30-21, 05:14 am

bpatters replied to a thread Possibly Pregnant: Rescue Pigs Pregnancy Journey in Pregnancy and Babies

Cute pups, as they all are! I'm happy for the safe delivery, but sorry about the lethal baby. Do...

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04-27-21, 08:27 am

bpatters replied to a thread How Many: Tricky Intact Male and Female Caging Situation in About Guinea Pigs

How tiny? Males can impregnate females before they're four week of age, so separate them NOW...

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04-26-21, 06:23 am

bpatters replied to a thread Lump: Small wart-like growth in Medical & Veterinary

I think you're probably right. I'd just keep an eye on it, and see a vet if it gets larger and/or...

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04-26-21, 06:22 am

bpatters replied to a thread Hair Loss: Tiny piece of Hair fall out in Medical & Veterinary

I wouldn't use H&S. Nizoral has been safely used for guinea pigs for a long time, and doesn't...

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04-24-21, 02:53 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Possibly Pregnant: Possibly pregnant? in Pregnancy and Babies

Never. never. never. take the word of a pet shop clerk for whether a guinea pig is male or female. ...

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04-24-21, 02:50 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Hair Loss: Tiny piece of Hair fall out in Medical & Veterinary

See http://www.guinealynx.info/fungus.html. There are some suggestions for fungal shampoos on...

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04-23-21, 08:53 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Possibly Pregnant: Possibly pregnant? in Pregnancy and Babies

Male guinea pigs can impregnate a female at about 3.5 weeks of age, never mind 8-9 weeks. And baby...

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04-22-21, 08:12 am

bpatters replied to a thread Infection: Help!Green/brown spots both sides of mouth I’ve never seen this before please tell me in Medical & Veterinary

It looks to me like it's getting worse. I'd see a vet.

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04-19-21, 05:45 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Injury: One piggy is biting the other on the nuts! Why?! Help please. in Medical & Veterinary

That kind of behavior is often an indication that something is wrong with the pig that's being...

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04-19-21, 12:12 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Hay: Are my guinea pigs acting spoiled or is this hay actually bad? in Diet and Nutrition

The hay isn't bad, but it may take a while for the pigs to get used to it. First or second cut hay...

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04-17-21, 07:57 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Infection: Help!Green/brown spots both sides of mouth I’ve never seen this before please tell me in Medical & Veterinary

Did you read the link I gave you? It has treatment instructions.

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04-17-21, 07:55 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Injury: Emergency: Bleeding nose in Medical & Veterinary

I'd say do NOT wipe it with a q-tip. There may be hay stuck up in the nostril, and the q-tip will...

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04-17-21, 06:33 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Behavior: My girls lately..... I have a question. in About Guinea Pigs

Nearly all female animals come into heat, and guinea pigs are no different. They usually don't...

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04-17-21, 06:32 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Skin Problems: 2 guinea pigs with skin problems in Medical & Veterinary

I think the lighter colored one definitely needs to see a vet. That's an open wound that could...

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04-17-21, 06:29 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Infection: Help!Green/brown spots both sides of mouth I’ve never seen this before please tell me in Medical & Veterinary

Looks like the beginning of cheilitis to me, but the picture is pretty fuzzy.

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04-17-21, 12:51 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Skin Problems: 2 guinea pigs with skin problems in Medical & Veterinary

The one on the right looks like it might be a gunky grease gland. I'd get some Nizoral shampoo,...

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04-17-21, 08:37 am

bpatters replied to a thread Where to Order?: Probiotic recommendation in Diet and Nutrition

Most pet stores also sell it, but usually in powder form. I always used the big syringe from...

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