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About Nicole Bury
Expertise
I can answer every question anyone has! I am always willing to hit the books for other owners! I and my husband between me have 6 guinea pigs and one expecting, that we intend to keep 2 of. I can help with idle questions, everyday problems to serious health problems but I always sugget seeing a vet!

Experience
I have had 14 guinea pigs in my life with more to come. I have volunteered at the local shelter just to work with the small animals on a weekly basis and I have been to countless vets to soak up there advice, as well as looking in my 50 something books on guinea pigs. I know almost everything I can wrap my head around about guinea pigs! Sometimes my husband, who is an exotic bird vet/guinea pig fanatic helps me with the questions to!

Organizations
I belong to S.A.R.S. BC. It stands for Small Animal Rescue Shelter.

Publications
The Vancouver sun.

Education/Credentials
I have taken community courses for pet care, including small animals, but I have not been to school formal education (I am not a vet). Currently I am in the process of becoming a published author and I have my degree in creative writing. Someday I will have my masters. I teach local classes for advanced creative writing and literature for teens.

Awards and Honors
I have had my writing published in the paper for the fourtenth time about animal pet care facts. Nothing big, just me and a few other writers.

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Guinea Pigs - skin condition

Expert: Nicole Bury - 10/24/2009

Question
Hello! Well, my boy giunea pig, Glacier, has a skin condition. He is loosing his hair in places like, behind, stomach area, and back. He has had this for a while, but it's getting worse. We think he might have a tumor on his leg, because he keeps biting on his leg. Do you think this would be a good reason to spend money for a vet?

Answer
Hello Lidsey!
Sorry for the wait, I bring good news though if you still want it!
It sound like iether mange mites or lice if there is balding, vet is required for this. The vet will give you either a eye dropper with a clear liquid that you just put behind there neck or an oral medication. Perhaps a shot as well, this is usually optional.
It could also just be him scratching. I do not suspect any tumors, they would have much different signs. My own girls have a genetic dry skin problam, so they got it from there mom and gave it to there own three sons and four daughters. This is no worry and not a serious thing. The vet will presribe extra hiar brushing time!
I suggest taking them to the vet though ASAP.

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