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10-29-20, 08:44 am

bpatters replied to a thread New Guinea Pig Owner and a Question in Introduce Yourself!

What Guinea Pig Papa said. Can you take a well-lit, close-up picture of the dots? If they're...

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10-28-20, 06:56 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Bonding: Fleece Bag in About Guinea Pigs

You need to figure out ASAP whether the baby is he or she -- males can impregnate females when...

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10-28-20, 03:09 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Injury: Guinea pig ear torn in half!!!! PLEASE HELP!!! in Medical & Veterinary

So this is 24 hours. Why haven't you taken him to the vet yet? Would you like to be left with a...

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10-27-20, 07:42 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Injury: Guinea pig ear torn in half!!!! PLEASE HELP!!! in Medical & Veterinary

You can get him to a vet for pain meds. He's your responsibility to take care of, and that means...

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10-27-20, 06:33 am

bpatters replied to a thread Frustrated: Found abandoned guinea pigs in About Guinea Pigs

You've got houses with only one door, right? Those are a big no-no in a guinea pig pen. They're...

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10-26-20, 07:01 pm

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

Generally, senior pigs will lose a little, plateau for a while, lose a little more, plateau again,...

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10-24-20, 10:10 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Bloated: Bloated, overweight, or pregnant? in Medical & Veterinary

This may help:...

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10-24-20, 07:05 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Bullying: Introductions are not going well! in About Guinea Pigs

Did you wash all the fabric and all the hideys? Water bottles? Food dishes? Have you taken all...

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10-24-20, 06:45 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Bullying: Introductions are not going well! in About Guinea Pigs

How long are you leaving them in the neutral area? Are you cleanig EVERYTHING in the cage so...

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10-24-20, 07:15 am

bpatters replied to a thread Books: Detailed piggy books? in About Guinea Pigs

Every book I know of has some major flaw to it -- misinformation about diet, cage size,...

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10-23-20, 09:22 am

bpatters replied to a thread How Many: Trying to sort a herd in About Guinea Pigs

Multiple boars won't work if there's a sow in the midst. I think you'd be better off to wait until...

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10-21-20, 09:52 am

bpatters replied to a thread Cage: Looking for bulk litter for guinea pigs in About Cages

Wood pellets. Hands down the cheapest, and best for odor control.

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10-19-20, 10:57 am

bpatters replied to a thread New to the Forums, Not New to Guineas, and Working on a Guinea Pig Guide in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome to the forum! There's plenty of information out there about guinea pig care. This site...

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10-17-20, 01:56 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Bathing: How To Bathe Guinea Pig? in About Guinea Pigs

You don't want waterless shampoo. I'm not in favor of using that for any animal that grooms itself...

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10-16-20, 09:58 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Crusty Eyes: What is this white around my guinea pig eyes? in Medical & Veterinary

Can you get a closer, better lit picture? It may be hair loss from fungus, but I can't tell from...

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10-16-20, 09:18 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Nutrition: Ca:P Ratio Confusion in Diet and Nutrition

Most of us don't pay any attention to it.

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10-16-20, 09:17 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Crusty Eyes: What is this white around my guinea pig eyes? in Medical & Veterinary

I can't tell from the picture. Is the white stuff around her eye, or on the eyeball? If it's on...

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10-16-20, 06:35 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Bathing: How To Bathe Guinea Pig? in About Guinea Pigs

If you use a baby wipe, dip the pig's butt in warm water and rinse it well. There are perfumes...

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10-16-20, 02:22 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Bathing: How To Bathe Guinea Pig? in About Guinea Pigs

Squeaky Clean Critter Shampoo is a good choice, and is usually widely available. Just be sure to...

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10-12-20, 05:40 pm

bpatters replied to a thread What breed?: Help identifying gender! in About Guinea Pigs

See if http://www.cavyspirit.com/sexing.htm helps you any. A guinea pig penis has a bone in it,...

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10-10-20, 09:06 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Frustrated: Found abandoned guinea pigs in About Guinea Pigs

Thanks for taking them in! Good luck with them.

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10-10-20, 02:39 pm

bpatters replied to a thread I’m babysitting a rabbit and I have some questions in Rabbits

Bordatella is the organism that rabbits can carry that can infect guinea pigs. I wouldn't let them...

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10-10-20, 07:40 am

bpatters replied to a thread Feet: Swollen ankle: Chocolate’s med thread in Medical & Veterinary

Yes, Revolution should work, but it may take more than one dose. Be sure to use kitten Revolution.

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10-09-20, 01:53 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Feet: Swollen ankle: Chocolate’s med thread in Medical & Veterinary

Oops, my bad! Sorry, peanny77.

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10-09-20, 07:31 am

bpatters replied to a thread Feet: Swollen ankle: Chocolate’s med thread in Medical & Veterinary

You posted six hours after I asked you but didn't mention the nits. If they're stuck to the...

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10-08-20, 05:18 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Feet: Swollen ankle: Chocolate’s med thread in Medical & Veterinary

So, you didn't answer my question?

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10-08-20, 08:59 am

bpatters replied to a thread Feet: Swollen ankle: Chocolate’s med thread in Medical & Veterinary

Can you just flick the dots off with your finger? Or do you have to pinch them and slide them off...

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10-07-20, 03:58 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Sneezing: Cold in Medical & Veterinary

Ditto Guinea Pig Papa. You need to get her to an exotic vet ASAP.

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10-07-20, 08:10 am

bpatters replied to a thread Witchcraft and Guinea Pigs in The Cafe

Yes, they can cause problems, and not only in the guinea pigs. You're also at risk. The candles...

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10-05-20, 08:51 pm

bpatters replied to a thread Behavior: Guinea pig keeps biting “pigloo” at night in About Guinea Pigs

Be careful with tape in a guinea pig cage. They LOVE the stuff, and it can kill one pretty quickly...

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