About Kat Expertise 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.
Experience 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.
Swan wrote at 2006-11-26 02:08:04
Take your piggy to a vet that specializes in exotic animals. Also, get rid of the cedar. ASPEN, CAREFRESH or YESTERDAYS NEWS are all good to use. Don't use pine or cedar. Also, ditch the ALFALFA. Timothy Hay is best for guinea pigs. Good luck
