General Veggies

[JessicaSayzRawr]

So today I gave my piggies some carrots and lettuce. I think they may have had to much because spikes poohs look a little mushy or is that normal because I am just starting to give them veggies. I didn't intend for them to eat a whole bunch but I think they may have had alot. How should I go about introducing veggies to them so they don't get sick or get tummy aches or what ever.

 

[plumpuff]

As I understand it, if they have mushy poops then that does mean they've had a little too much veggies. Introduce them slowly, especially depending on the size of your piggies. My girls are pretty small, and a whole bowl of veggies definitely makes their poops mushy, so I hand-feed them sparingly throughout the day (mostly cilantro and baby carrots). I think it just takes some trial and error to see what's right for your piggies!

 

[JessicaSayzRawr]

I was just giving them one baby carrot every other day. But I dunno I wanted to give them alittle more this time so I gave them some cut up carrots and lettuce. They didn't eat it all but they ate a good bit. Thanks I will deff do it slowly instead of just all at one time.

 

[JessicaSayzRawr]

Also How can I clip my piggies nails they are starting to get really long and look very gross. I need some help figure out how to do this!!

 

[MissJean]

How I Clip/Trim My Guinea Pigs Nails - YouTube I like this how-to nail trim video

 

[JessicaSayzRawr]

Thanks! What do I use if I cut the quick I don't have any of the store bought blood stopper!D:

 

[SurfingPigs]

Thanks! What do I use if I cut the quick I don't have any of the store bought blood stopper!D:

Corn starch.

 

[JessicaSayzRawr]

Thanks. Just like plain corn starch or do you mix it with something

 

[MissJean]

You can just pinch some dry, plain cornstarch between your two fingers and hold it firmly in the pig's nail to stop bleeding.

I think I read a thread of some woman putting her entire pig into a bowl of flour out of panic.

I wouldn't recommend that, of course!

 

[JessicaSayzRawr]

Okkayy. I am going to wait till my mum gets home to help me clip them because my piggies are very skittish sadly I wouldn't be able to do it alone.