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02-20-19, 01:23 pm

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread C&C: Concerns about possibility of escape in About Cages

Definitely a cause for concern. If your pig understands that she can get through the bars, one day...

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02-20-19, 10:28 am

spy9doc replied to a thread Nutrition: So much conflicting info on WHAT and HOW MUCH - What do piggy veterans say? in Diet and Nutrition

Rather than repeating a post I made yesterday, see my comment on this thread:...

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02-20-19, 08:59 am

spy9doc replied to a thread Cage: best leak proof water bottle? in About Cages

First, the bad news.......there is no leak proof bottle that I've found. I have used the most...

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02-18-19, 07:17 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Vegetables: Introducing New Veggies in Diet and Nutrition

Just wanted to share a lesson I've learned over the past nine years. Previously I fed my cavies a...

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02-18-19, 01:27 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread What adhesive is safe? in UK

That says it! I use the more durable (I guess plastic coated) plates and don't want them consuming...

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02-18-19, 01:20 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread General: Traveling without piggies in About Guinea Pigs

I absolutely would NOT leave them alone for that time period without having someone come by and...

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02-18-19, 11:30 am

spy9doc replied to a thread General: How old is my guinea pig? in About Guinea Pigs

A cavy-savvy Vet can pretty accurately calculate a cavy's age based on a number of developmental...

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02-18-19, 11:07 am

spy9doc replied to a thread What adhesive is safe? in UK

With regard to the toilet paper roll, I use those or save the same from a roll of paper towels and...

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02-18-19, 08:44 am

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread What adhesive is safe? in UK

COMPLETELY forgot the paper bag, though Punkin and Scooter have more fun eating it than anything...

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02-18-19, 08:28 am

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread What adhesive is safe? in UK

A great "toy" you could try out would be to take a toilet paper tube (make sure you scrape it off)...

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02-17-19, 08:09 pm

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread General: How old is my guinea pig? in About Guinea Pigs

Male guinea pigs are separated from mom at 3 weeks of age, and are fully capable of eating and...

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02-17-19, 07:23 pm

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread General: How old is my guinea pig? in About Guinea Pigs

He looks more like four or five WEEKS old, in my opinion. My boys, to give you an estimate at 5...

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02-17-19, 02:10 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Size: What is appropriate Recovery/medical cage size? in About Cages

I would make it no smaller than a 2x2 grid cage. Boars really aren't that fragile after being...

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02-16-19, 11:24 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Say What?: What does it mean if my guinea pig makes bubble noises? in About Guinea Pigs

I agree. My Sparky is an incessant talker and makes a "chut-chut" sound......as though he's...

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02-16-19, 07:02 pm

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread Say What?: What does it mean if my guinea pig makes bubble noises? in About Guinea Pigs

My little man Punkin does the same thing. He's an incessant talker and makes that noise constantly...

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02-15-19, 11:41 am

spy9doc replied to a thread Hello from a new piggle mom! in Introduce Yourself!

Kudos......very well said! You convey another side of what I was expressing.

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02-15-19, 11:37 am

spy9doc replied to a thread Grooming: Recommended comb/brush for long haired pigs in About Guinea Pigs

I have found that the standard baby comb and brush work well. The teeth on the comb aren't sharp...

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02-15-19, 09:28 am

spy9doc replied to a thread Hello from a new piggle mom! in Introduce Yourself!

Think of it like this: You can say the same words, but if uttered in anger, fear, or affection,...

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02-14-19, 12:13 pm

spy9doc replied to a thread Hello from a new piggle mom! in Introduce Yourself!

Don't be so quick to adjudge the rumble as fear or anger. My Sparky is VERY vocal and has a wide...

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02-14-19, 11:59 am

spy9doc replied to a thread Coro Alternatives: Dishpan for kitchen? in About Cages

If it is of adequate size, I don't know why it wouldn't work. I repurpose all sorts of items for...

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02-10-19, 05:02 pm

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread Bonding: Question about single guinae pig in About Guinea Pigs

I know how much you want a guinea pig. But if you want to give it the best home, why not wait...

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02-10-19, 02:09 pm

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread Bonding: Does my guinea pig like me? in About Guinea Pigs

He's a guinea pig, and they are prey animals. The more time you spend with him, the better he will...

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02-09-19, 08:27 pm

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread Traveling Tips -by plane in Introduce Yourself!

You hit the nail right on the head, @Kelsie. I have gone away for a day or two, but only if my wife...

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02-09-19, 07:24 pm

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread Traveling Tips -by plane in Introduce Yourself!

I hope your little one gets better soon. I know exactly what you're going through. But then again,...

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02-09-19, 05:55 pm

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread My guinea pig keeps peeing outside her cage in Introduce Yourself!

Do keep us posted on how she's doing!

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02-09-19, 05:26 pm

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread My guinea pig keeps peeing outside her cage in Introduce Yourself!

I have never had sows, nor have I had a pig with a urinary tract infection. That said, it...

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02-09-19, 04:51 pm

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread Hello from a new piggle mom! in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome to the forum family! So far it sounds like you're doing everything right! There's...

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02-08-19, 12:42 pm

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread Neutering/Spaying: 14 week old boy neutered today in Medical & Veterinary

I believe it's 4 weeks.

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02-08-19, 10:02 am

Guinea Pig Papa replied to a thread Bonding: Introductions/Future advice in About Guinea Pigs

My first two pigs were introduced in much the same way your fellas were. We were also in the same...

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02-07-19, 10:05 am

spy9doc replied to a thread Fleece: Detergent Smell in Liners? in Fleece

Perhaps the A&H isn't truly "free-and-clear"? I wash my liners with All Free-and-Clear, and then...

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