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06-29-20, 05:55 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Fighting: My guinea pigs are fighting - AGAIN. in About Guinea Pigs

My first question would be "how old are your boys?" If they are going through puberty, this...

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06-29-20, 05:43 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Diet: How much bell pepper should a guinea pig have a day? in Diet and Nutrition

I've had cavies go on strike and not eat their peppers. At that point, out comes the liquid Vit. C...

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06-29-20, 05:33 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Fresh Food: Fur on veggies in Diet and Nutrition

Think about it, Artista. How do they clean/groom themselves? Because they have little dexterity...

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06-28-20, 03:49 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Chat Kleenmama in The Cafe

Yes, thanks for posting the link. You can really get a sense of who she was by reading an obit...

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06-28-20, 03:39 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Lethargy: Guinea Pig not eating and lethargic in Medical & Veterinary

Be VERY with cavies and heat. We lost a boy to heat stroke a few years ago and it wasn't a pleasant...

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06-27-20, 06:32 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Fighting: my bonded first pair started fighting in About Guinea Pigs

@Smileandnod...great advice! I'm a big advocate of an upper floor/loft on a cage. The loft has...

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06-26-20, 04:25 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Nails/Nail Trimming: Guinea Pig Broke Her Nail In Half, It is hanging on by the quick. in About Guinea Pigs

Cut it off! It will cause more damage and pain if she catches it on something and tears it off. If...

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06-25-20, 07:38 am

spy9doc replied to a thread Coroplast: Guinea pig eating coroplast AND binder plastic in About Cages

Never heard of them. Perhaps they are unique to your area? Can you post a pic?

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06-24-20, 08:15 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Coroplast: Guinea pig eating coroplast AND binder plastic in About Cages

Binder strips come in different weight plastic. The softer kind like those used on reports are...

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06-24-20, 08:56 am

spy9doc replied to a thread Conditions: Abby's Medical Thread Part Two in Medical & Veterinary

What a great story......and storyteller! I had a similar situation with my cavies in the past...

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06-23-20, 09:30 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Nails/Nail Trimming: Cut too far on nail today, is styptic powder okay? in About Guinea Pigs

I don't think it will cause her any harm since it was such a minute amount. As an FYI you can use...

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06-23-20, 07:19 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Sexing: Is this a boy or a girl? in About Guinea Pigs

You apparently can't take a joke......sorry. Regarding not being able to put them on their backs,...

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06-23-20, 05:20 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Sexing: Is this a boy or a girl? in About Guinea Pigs

Let's see.......you are probably at least a 110lb human dealing with a 2+ lb. guinea pig and you...

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06-21-20, 01:23 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Sick: Wet bottom in Medical & Veterinary

No, that's not what I said. The goal is to syringe copious amounts of fluid through her to flush...

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06-21-20, 11:12 am

spy9doc replied to a thread Sick: Wet bottom in Medical & Veterinary

I will share a personal experience regarding sludge in the bladder. I had a sow who had a stone...

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06-20-20, 12:56 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Vet Costs: Vet care in Medical & Veterinary

No, cavies do not require vaccinations, and yes they will need vet checkups at varying points in...

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06-20-20, 12:48 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Chat Kleenmama in The Cafe

So sorry to learn of her passing. Yes, she was important to the cavy community and did a service...

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06-19-20, 10:08 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Diet: Wanting to switch over to KMS Hayloft in Diet and Nutrition

Thank you for the feedback!

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06-19-20, 07:51 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Diet: How much calcium for a guinea pig of unknown age? in Diet and Nutrition

You may want to suggest to her that she should weigh the cavy weekly, same day, same time. For...

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06-19-20, 07:45 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Diet: Wanting to switch over to KMS Hayloft in Diet and Nutrition

Ahhh.....consider me corrected. :p I was just trying to save you money. I find it interesting that...

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06-19-20, 01:21 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Diet: How much calcium for a guinea pig of unknown age? in Diet and Nutrition

Do we know if this is a boar or sow? I know you are curious about the cavy's age, but it really...

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06-19-20, 08:57 am

spy9doc replied to a thread Diet: Wanting to switch over to KMS Hayloft in Diet and Nutrition

Why are you buying 10# boxes? I buy 40 lbs. at a time and it is very cost-effective. If you are...

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06-17-20, 02:11 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Chat Please do NOT respond to spam posts! in The Cafe

You're too kind. One would think that as long as I've been on the Forum that I would know about it.

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06-17-20, 01:47 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Guinea Pig Studies: Hormone System Adaptability Could Explain Male's Aggressive Behav in Guinea Pigs in the News

You got it! When I have time I will research it a bit and keep you (and others) posted if I learn...

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06-17-20, 01:44 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Chat Please do NOT respond to spam posts! in The Cafe

Thanks for posting this......especially since I'm one of the guilty parties. :ohmy: And all along I...

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06-17-20, 10:32 am

spy9doc replied to a thread Rest well Bandit in In Memory Of

Fly free over the Rainbow Bridge, Bandit! :love: And, yes, horses go there as well to wait for...

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06-17-20, 10:26 am

spy9doc replied to a thread Guinea Pig Studies: Hormone System Adaptability Could Explain Male's Aggressive Behav in Guinea Pigs in the News

Interesting article! Would love to see the research and a more in-depth article.

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06-15-20, 04:38 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Play: Plush pillows/toys for guinea pigs? in About Guinea Pigs

Pretty much sums up my experiences. After Chip died, I bought a small stuffed rabbit that was about...

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06-13-20, 05:51 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Bullying: Adult Guinea Pig Boars Fighting after Baby Introduction in About Guinea Pigs

That's actually quite common. Anywhere but the cage is neutral area. Once in the cage they suddenly...

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06-11-20, 12:51 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Conditions: Leo and Sawyer 2 in Medical & Veterinary

Think again.......the most common size for a syringe that you would obtain from a Vet's office is...

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