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I'm looking for recommendations for feeding syringes - where to buy, how to make them last, preferred brands and sizes. Note: I'm in Canada. I have a four year-old sow that has chronic tummy problems. I've taken her to a vet I trust and it just seems to be an age thing. She's always had a...

I need to buy more disposable puppy pads to use while traveling over the holidays. I use in heavy-use areas under fleece and towels in their vacation cage. Every brand I'm seeing has an "attractant". Will this harm or annoy my guinea pigs, or will they not notice?

This stuff gets everywhere in the house. It sticks to the back of the fleece and goes flying every time I clean the cage. I can't shake outside so it's everywhere in the house. I do a full pellet change every two months but it seems like the saw dust problem starts a week after the new...

Does anyone use a Midwest cage as a temporary cage when they travel? How easy are they to transport, set up and fold up? I currently have c&c grids folded accordion style to travel. I use fleece with puppy pads on top of a vinyl table cloth as a base. It just seems like such a...

"Unfortunately, we will no longer be able to ship to Canadian addresses after September 30, 2016, with the exception of military bases" This message is on Joann's website. I find Fabricland's fleece is more durable but Joann's has a much better selection. I don't need any right now but think...

My little Mini is sick and taking every opportunity to show me just how much personality these little creatures have. I thought I would share her list of things you should know when caring for a sick piggy. :) 1. No one touches my head. Not you, not my cage mate, no one, not for any...

https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/threads/110413-Baytril-probiotic-critical-care-questions The original thread is too old but here is the link. She last had a stone issue about six months ago. Mini is having bladder issues again. She stoppedeating and just sat in the corner so I took her...

My little Mini has a UTI. The emergency vet had limited experience with guinea pigs but was terrific in treating her. She was in paining urinating and defecating and had blood in her urine. They took x-rays and there are no stones visible. Her urine has some crystals but just a little. They...

I may be getting a Syrian hamster from a co-worker who needs to rehome her. I have two guinea pigs already. I had hamsters as a kid but I know I need to get up to speed on their care. My big problem is traveling. My piggies are fine in the car for the three hour drive to visit family but now...

I tried to give my two girls green beans last night. I ate a few myself before I put them in dish with the rest of their veggies for dinner. Yummy, fresh, wonderful. They took one sniff and ran into their bedroom. I didn't think there was anything that could put them off their dinner. They...

I don't think my wood pellets are going to last past 3 weeks. I have two girls in a 2x4 c&C. I have fleece over 40 lbs of hardwood pellets. There are pee pads and cozy cups in the bedroom. The hay, food and water is at the other end with a single piece of fleece I can take out and shake...

I'm giving my cage a total make over and changing out all the fleece. I went to Lens Mills (factory outlet in S. Ontario) and Fabricland. I picked up a few pieces at each but placed the main order with Jo-Ann's on-line. Most of it was on sale, so the price works out to about the same at...

Anyone in Canada using wood pellets in your cage? I'm around the Barrie area. I found horse pellets at the near by TSC that are a premium softwood pine/aspen combo that says low dust to prevent respiratory problems in horses. I also found softwood furnace pellets at Home Depot. I would...

I keep hay in the garage in paper lawn waste bags - two layers of paper. It's on a shelf, not sitting on the floor. I have two guinea pigs and I'm at the end of two 9 lb boxes (one box timothy and one box orchard). Two 9 lb boxes have lasted me 8 weeks. We've had a lot of rain this summer...

I've always used vinegar to get my fleece to wick. I always have vinegar on hand, so that's what I use. I thought it worked great, 3 or 4 washes and the fleece would wick. Many people on this forum suggest using bleach so I though I would try it once. I bought a small bottle and three fleece...

I'm seeing conflicting information on the subject of freezing pellets. I assume preserving the vitamins is the issue. I currently buy 10lb bags of Oxbow pellets and that lasts me about 3 months. Doing the math means that a 25lb bag would last me close to 8 months. Will they keep that long...

Both of my girls are almost a year old. At this week's weighing, Rosie passed the 1300g mark! She's out grown her cuddle cup and is using it as a body pillow. I tell her "there's just more of you to love"! :o

I think Rose has an upset tummy. Her poops have been smaller than usual and have tails. Otherwise, she's eating, drinking and running around. I've cycled through the vegetables but there is nothing new in her diet. I have seen some improvement since I took her off cucumber. The only other...

I have two girls. Rose is the boss, period, end of story. Mini has never liked that and tests Rose at every opportunity. I think Rose has decided it’s time to put Mini in her place. It’s been three days of chasing, nipping, teeth chattering, whining, screaming and all round unpleasant...

I'm starting to realize that I'm not the one in control. I don't mind, really. The objective is to provide my girls with a good home, keep them happy and healthy, while maintaining a balance in my own life. That said, almost everything that has helped me achieve that is a result of my...