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QUESTION: my guinea pig is almost due, last time i felt her pelvis it was about one finger tip wide..is it safe to check her again to see if she is wider or will that effect her..
thank you Nadine
ANSWER: Hello Nadine!
Simple: Yes it is safe, just be very gentle.
If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
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QUESTION: Hi, do i feel at the front of her or from the behind it feels wider at the behind between her spine then it does feeling fom the front...
thanks
Hello Agian!
To determine when the birth of the young will occur is often difficult because they have a long gestation period and because the sows do not build nests. You may notice a slow widening of the pelvis, just in front of the external genitalia, developing in the week before birth. This separation increases to more than 2.5cms in the hours just before delivery.
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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 suggest 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
None. Unfortunately ;)
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.
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