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Expert: Kat - 4/11/2007


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HOW ARE SOME OTHER WAYS TO TELL IF YOUR GUINEA PIG IS PREGNANT? WE CAN'T TELL IF WE CAN HEAR KICKERS!WE NEED TO KNOW BY 2 MORRO

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Hello Cynthia or Tia,

The only for sure way to know if your piggy is pregnant is either feeling the pups kick or getting an X-ray. If you know an experienced breeder, they MAY be able to gently palpate the sow's tummy and tell you, however this is not something you should try unless someone shows you how because you could harm the pups or the mother. If you need to know for certain by tomorrow and the pups aren't kicking yet, you will need to make a vet appointment and get an x-ray.

-kkat
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I can answer questions about nearly any aspect of Guinea Pigs (cavies) and their care, excluding only showing (although I do know a bit about that as well). Things I know about include, but are not limited to: breeding, breed and color variety recognition, health and medical, feeding, grooming, housing, color/coat type genetics, raising orphaned pups, pregnancy complications and care, gender identification, social behaviors, interactions with humans and other non-cavy pets, trick training, playtime and toys, and human allergies to Guinea Pigs. If I don't know the answer I will do my best to find it for you. Chances are, if I don't know it, one of my many cavy friends or mentors will.

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I have had Guinea Pigs (cavies) off and on since childhood. I have been actively studying them extensively for over 5 years. I bred for about a year (though I do not breed anymore). I currently own 9 cavies. I have dealt with many sick or injured cavies, including a very complicated pregnancy and delivery. I am also allergic to them and break out in hives when I touch them. I'm learning to deal with that right now. I also have successfully taught several of my piggies simple tricks such as "Come" and to jump through a hoop.

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