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Today, 05:47 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Size: Is a 4x4 C&C cage good for 3 males? in About Cages

Good choice! Keep us posted on how you and they are doing!

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Today, 05:46 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Diet: I have accidentally been feeding my guinea pigs iceberg lettuce!! in Diet and Nutrition

It isn't toxic. It's just like eating crunchy water -- there's no nutrition in it. Red or green...

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Today, 08:51 am

bpatters replied to a thread Aggression: seperating guinea pig in About Guinea Pigs

Not as long as he's next door to the female. You might move him to the other side of the room and...

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Today, 08:50 am

bpatters replied to a thread Lethargy: Guinea pig with arthritis, loss of appetite and play mate in Medical & Veterinary

Meloxicam IS bad for the kidneys, but arthritis is bad for life! There's no fixing the arthritis....

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Today, 08:46 am

bpatters replied to a thread Aggression: 3yo sisters show aggressive, dominance-like behavior with blood :( help please in About Guinea Pigs

I'd take the aggressive one to the vet for a general check-up and an ultrasound to see if she has...

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Yesterday, 11:13 am

bpatters replied to a thread Aggression: seperating guinea pig in About Guinea Pigs

No, being in the other cage does not make him impatient and aggressive. His hormones do that, and...

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Yesterday, 08:07 am

bpatters replied to a thread Lethargy: Guinea pig with arthritis, loss of appetite and play mate in Medical & Veterinary

Meloxicam is not an instant pain reliever as much as it is an anti-inflammatory. Reducing the...

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03-26-20, 02:31 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Size: Is a 4x4 C&C cage good for 3 males? in About Cages

Probably 20 square feet. But you still don't have much of a chance of making this work. I'd...

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03-26-20, 12:50 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Dominance: Sows Exhibiting Dominance Behaviors in About Guinea Pigs

Have you turned them over and compared their private parts to be sure they're both female? All...

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03-26-20, 07:17 am

bpatters replied to a thread Abscess: Poptart's MedicalThread: Abcess under chin in Medical & Veterinary

Do keep removing the scab to flush it. It will heal from the inside out, and when there's solid...

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03-25-20, 10:56 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Size: Is a 4x4 C&C cage good for 3 males? in About Cages

@Candalala is right -- you can't put multiple males with females, but one male with several females...

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03-25-20, 07:00 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Nutrition: Young pellets or adult pellets in Diet and Nutrition

Sure. But not much. It has about four times as much calcium as parsley, but also a ton of vitamin...

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03-25-20, 06:39 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Nutrition: Young pellets or adult pellets in Diet and Nutrition

Yep. Just give them a spring of parsley per day until they're about six months old.

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03-25-20, 06:39 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Size: Is a 4x4 C&C cage good for 3 males? in About Cages

The cage is large enough, but three males living together fails about 99.98% of the time. Two will...

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03-24-20, 08:21 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Behavior: Guinea pig has watery eye with crust around it and appears tired! in About Guinea Pigs

She may have a blocked tear duct. You can massage her lower eyelid, very very very gently, wiping...

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03-24-20, 08:16 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Cyst in Introduce Yourself!

We'd have to know whether it was a cyst or an abscess to have any idea of what to do. And whether...

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03-24-20, 08:15 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Abscess: Poptart's MedicalThread: Abcess under chin in Medical & Veterinary

Good for you. If it scabs over, you can soak the scab with a warm damp cloth and then pick it...

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03-24-20, 12:33 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Abscess: Poptart's MedicalThread: Abcess under chin in Medical & Veterinary

There's a section on this page about abscesses: http://www.guinealynx.info/common_mistakes.html. ...

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03-23-20, 10:34 am

bpatters replied to a thread Diarrhea: Poop problems/ Diarrhea? in Medical & Veterinary

Food passes through a pig's system in 24-36 hours. Slimy poop is a sign of digestive upset, but if...

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03-23-20, 09:43 am

bpatters replied to a thread Skin Problems: Piggy has white spots on his ear in Medical & Veterinary

You can apply it behind both ears if you want. It spreads through the skin, so it doesn't really...

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03-23-20, 09:40 am

bpatters replied to a thread Chat Poor smell in The Cafe

How often are you cleaning the cage? What are you using for bedding? How large is the cage? ...

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03-23-20, 07:30 am

bpatters replied to a thread Fur: I can’t tell if my guineapig has mites— No money for vet + lockdown because of corona in About Guinea Pigs

A scale will cost you $15, give or take a buck or two. Here's how to treat your pig for mites:...

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03-22-20, 08:14 am

bpatters replied to a thread Injury: Guinea pig broke his tooth and can’t eat: Cartier in Medical & Veterinary

You probably shouldn't get his bottom teeth trimmed, as the top ones will wear the bottom ones down...

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03-22-20, 08:13 am

bpatters replied to a thread Skin Problems: Piggy has white spots on his ear in Medical & Veterinary

That sounds like mites. You can treat it yourself:...

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03-21-20, 10:30 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Fighting: Boars Fighting in About Guinea Pigs

This is the same topic as your original thread, so I've merged them. I answered your question on...

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03-21-20, 01:39 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Behavior: My sow is pregnant and due soon, but the vet is closed. in About Guinea Pigs

Absolutely it's normal. All those pups are heavy, she's uncomfortable, and she's not gonna move...

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03-20-20, 10:26 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Cage: Moving cages with new pigs in About Cages

We don't usually delete posts, but that thread will drop off the list because of lack of use. Is...

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03-20-20, 09:52 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Cage: Moving cages with new pigs in About Cages

Are they adult pigs, or pups? I wouldn't put adult pigs in a small cage -- just changing cages can...

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03-20-20, 09:51 pm

bpatters replied to a thread General: Moving cages with new pigs in About Guinea Pigs

I'm going to close this thread. There's no need to post twice -- most people who read the forums...

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03-20-20, 07:23 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Skin Problems: Piggy has white spots on his ear in Medical & Veterinary

I think you should do what I said in my earlier post. It's nothing to worry about, but you need to...

8 replies | 182 view(s)

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