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Sallyvh, that is a nice size cage too. You're a lot more creative than I am. I'm bad at just looking at a cage and seeing what "it is" not what "it could be".

I totally understand being busy, and feeling guilty, but can't you just focus on the future and get through the busy times now? I'm a PhD student, I teach at 4 colleges full time (3 face-to-face with...

Wow. Those cages look awesome! Thanks for the information. The cage she is in is way too small, and I wanted to get her into a bin cage asap, but I've just been super busy. Getting her was an impulse...

I've adopted a hamster. It's been a while since I've had a hamster. This particular hamster has mad ninja skills. I have her in a glass aquarium (while I work on building a bin cage), with a screen...

That's normal. I've had pigs now for 7 years, and I've never had a pig that was like, "yes, please hold me!" I've had some who were more okay with being held than others, but overall guinea pigs run...

If she does have a mental disability it doesn't mean she can't live a long healthy life. My 3 year old pig Indiana has a neurological problem, likely the result of an untreated ear infection. When I...

My suggestion was going to be the new undiscovered perlino piggy hehe. But, can't pull that off based on that picture.

Growing up on a large horse farm I was taught if they are eating, drinking and pooping then let them live. Not everyone lives by that motto, but it's served me well. To be honest, I'm an optimist...

I have a 6 year old (almost 7) pig who still hates being held (I've had her 7 years in March). Different animals have different personalities. My 3 year old pig is terrified of me, and my new pig...

If a human had a stroke they would go to the doctor. You do not know for sure your pig had a stroke. You are assuming your pig had a stroke, but there could be other problems that you can't see. For...

I'm not sure where you are, but it might be worth a try to contact the Veterinary Med School at the University of Florida. Sometimes (very rarely, but it doesn't hurt to ask) teaching schools are...

Good for you. Do you have mandated reporters? If you do, I suppose you could always claim that you think you are one (or maybe you are one), if she does suspect you were the one who reported her. Or...

Thanks. Since I use paper bedding it works easier to use bowls because otherwise the paper sticks to the veggies. The hay usually still get everywhere anyway, but it starts out clean.

Bambi is the newest addition to the household. Bambi is the apricot and white on the top. Clementine is the black one, and Indiana is just visible in the bottom center (she's brown, tan and white)....

Have you considered not getting a guinea pig until your situation changes, and you are able to adopt instead of shop? It's part of the joys of maturity, making decisions that stink but are in the...

Where are you located? Maybe someone knows of a vet closer to you that can help you.

Having worked at PetSmart, I can tell you from experience, do not take your pig to the PetSmart vet. I decided to try them once because I thought they'd be cheaper than my regular vet. Not only were...

This looks a lot like how my Indiana was when I brought her home at around 3 months. She has neurological problems. As she has aged (she's 3 now) her behaviors have mostly become "normal", but if she...

That's good to hear she's doing better.

If you are learning Chinese then being there would help. But, have you considered integrating yourself into Chinese student organizations on college campuses in the U.S? Most of my college friends...

I've used Lupron and HcG on two different pigs (one had already been spayed but one ovary was left behind because it wasn't cystic at the time). I've never had an abscess at an injection site. It is...

Sorry if this has already been discussed (I just skimmed this post), but have you considered Lupron or HcG injections?

[QUOTE=LilPiggies3;940679]No, I'm 9[QUOTE=LilPiggies3;940679]

9 years old is certainly old enough to know how to properly take care of animals and know that rotten food is not okay. You must know...

Having worked at a pet store and seeing what can happen when sick pigs interact with healthy pigs I would not recommend breaking QT. It's not just about the vet bills, because exposure to illness can...

Do you have an estimate on the time frame for when you will no longer be homeless? Maybe someone in WI might be willing to temporarily foster if this is a short term situation.