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| Subject | Date Asked |
| when to take my guniea pig a shower after giving birth | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: my names victoria and i just wanted to know my guinea pig just had her babies this morning(April 6) ... A: Guinea pigs are usually quite clean so they usually only need to have a wash every few months. I ... | |
| Volunteering to be an Expert | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I have tried for ages to volunteer to be an expert in this area, but All Experts keeps rejecting me. ... A: Go to the guinea pigs page and click "Volunteer in this category." You then need to enter in your ... | |
| Bedding | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I have four guinea pigs who have recently had mites, the vet said its because the mites lived ... A: You could try kiln- dried pine shavings, some say it contributes to respiratory problems and fungal ... | |
| safe plants to eat | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: Are all grasses and weeds safe for guinea pigs to eat? What should I NOT feed him from my yard? A: Not all grasses and weeds are safe for guineas to eat. If you go to this website it gives you a ... | |
| Guinea pigs living in an aviary | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: Can my four female guinea pigs be transferred to an aviary with 3 budgies and a quail? They are ... A: I'm not sure what to suggest as I have never really thought of it but I will give you my best try. ... | |
| new born guinea pigs | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: i have this girl named Krystal and she had 2 cute babies 1 looks like her and the boy looks like the ... A: The babies should stay with their mother for about 5-6 weeks until they are fully weaned, you can ... | |
| guineapig food | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: i got a guinea pig 4 years ago and its almost his birthday i wanted to give him a treat but i don't ... A: You could buy treats from your local pet shop but for a more nutritious treat such as a fruit or ... | |
| Guinea pig bully | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: 2 are 3 year old and 2 are around 4 month old. I brought clover home first to live with my 2 adult ... A: Since Clover is always making a squealing noise (As if she is being hurt) then I suggest you look ... | |
| Blood,snuffle and sneeze | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: ! One of mu guinea pigs got blood coming out from his nose, but not much. It was not as red as real ... A: If your guinea pig has been sniffling, sneezing and has a runny nose then these are symptoms of ... | |
| hair loss | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: My guinea pig has a bald spot. What should I do? A: If your guinea pig seems to be scratching a lot and it's skin looks irritated around the bald spot ... | |
| My poor piggie.. | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I'm sorry if this is long.. =/ Recently, about a week ago, my male guinea pig, Harry, started acting ... A: Sorry I took so long to reply, I think you should call your vet and ask for her help as to whether ... | |
| Is 0.8cc of Baytril safe for a guinea pig of 4 months | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: Gawor, I took my guinea pig, Jumper, to the vet today and she prescribed Baytril cc twice a day. ... A: Sorry I haven't replied, I am not sure, I think you should get a second opinion from a vet near you. ... | |
| 3 week old guinea pig | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I just brought home a 3 week old guinea pig last night. He is doing really well. I was wondering if ... A: Guinea pigs should usually be with their mother until about 5-6 weeks so they can suckle from her so ... | |
| Travel | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I was just wanting to no about traveling with my guinea pig. I have read what some people have ... A: If you do take this journey then I would call your local vet and make sure your guinea is up for it ... | |
| My guinea pig please answer | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Well here's my question well i lined my guinea pig's house with three pieces of construction paper ... A: It is best to give guinea pigs the bedding that is recommended for them, as other materials used may ... | |
| guinea pig pee | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have two new guinea pigs. They pee a lot, mostly on their bed and sometimes wetting their whole ... A: Guinea pigs do pee alot as they drink alot of water to stay hydrated. They tend to wee anywhere but ... | |
| My Skittish Guinea Pig | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: When I bought her one of the workers had told me that she had been alone in the cage for quite some ... A: Guinea Pigs don't usually bite so make sure she is getting enough to eat and gnaw on. If she has ... | |
| surgery, yes, no? | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I am 18 years old and have a guinea pig named Molly. She has been bleeding from her vagina/vulva for ... A: I am very sorry but I'm not sure what you should do. I haven't come across this before so am not ... | |
| pregnant guinea pig | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering what some of the signs of a struggling guinea pig when she is giving birth. also can ... A: Usually guinea pigs will give birth while you are not there during the night but if you do happen to ... | |
| 2 female guinea pigs aggression | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 female pigs and 2 males, both sexes were living with the same until about 2 months ago, ... A: Whenever my guinea pigs have been pregnant the other females in the cage have been very helpful ... | |
| Guinea Pigs Fighting | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I own 3 Guinea Pigs - and 2 keep fighting. They are brothers - They never used to fight. Then when ... A: When the guinea pig is about 5 weeks if you cup your hands under her belly and hold them gently ... | |
| guinea pig ate nerf dart! | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: My son's guinea pig (the pig is approximately 1 year old) ate a Nerf Dart on Christmas Eve! (Not ... A: As long as he poos it all out and doesn't show any signs of being lethargic, not drinking water or ... | |
| Bonding two males | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to get them to bond but only have limited knowelege of this. I cleaned an area ... A: To introduce both guineas make sure you clean the hutch or cage you plan to keep them in very well ... | |
| my Guinea pig has a lup on his back. | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: My Guinea pig has a lump on his back and there is white stuff coming out of it. is That really ... A: It sounds like your guinea may have an abscess, it may NOT be an abscess so I would suggest you get ... | |
| Breeding Guinea Pigs | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Do you have to seperate male guinea pigs from babies when they are born? And do you have to ... A: You should separate the males from the babies because he may squash them or try to mate with them, ... | |
| help | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: Ihave a 5 month old piggy her name is honey. My cocern is when we try to pet her she will nip us. I ... A: Guinea pigs are usually very friendly and social creatures. If she is nipping you then maybe she ... | |
| Guinea Pig Blues | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I have been on this website before with a problem and found it really helpful so I have decided to ... A: I am sorry I have taken so long to reply and Happy New Year to you and your guineas too. It would be ... | |
| 2 female guinea pigs aggression | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 female pigs and 2 males, both sexes were living with the same until about 2 months ago, ... A: It is a good idea to have the girls together to help eachother. The other guinea shouldn't hurt the ... | |
| Guinea Pig is Having Trouble Getting Up | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Guinea pig seems to have lost control of her legs, is somewhat hysterical and trying to get up. ... A: The loss of control with the legs may be connected to the fall. Make sure she has plenty of rest, ... | |
| Hair Loss | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: My guinea pig has a patch of hair missing. It looks as if he is pulling his hair out, can you please ... A: He may have lice or mites so would be scratching himself which may make the hair fall out. Check ... | |
| Guinea Pigs Fighting | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I own 3 Guinea Pigs - and 2 keep fighting. They are brothers - They never used to fight. Then when ... A: Because you separated them and put them with girls they now have different scents. They may never be ... | |
| My guinea pig scratches a lot | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I checked there skin and there's no scabs or anything else like that. It just seems very irritated. ... A: If it is mites or lice there wouldn't be nay scabs if it had just developed, check through their fur ... | |
| sleepy and twitchy | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I recently bought two baby girl guineas, one of which is a real live-wire and really chatty, the ... A: All guineas have different personalities and as long as she isn't ill she is probably very ... | |
| teeth | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: My guinea pig didn't seem to be eating much and when we took him to the vets they said that his ... A: I'm sorry but I can't help you without seeing but I would recommend taking him to your local vet as ... | |
| guinea pig | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: i have just got a two year old guinea pig, should she be pulling her legs behind her? A: She shouldn't be pulling her legs behind her, check she is not in pain or discomfort and try to keep ... | |
| pig pregnancy....spotting blood | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: our pig is nearing delivery she has been spotting (bright red....not brown) what can we do? please ... A: Shows of blood are not at all uncommon and providing they are small and do not reoccur, seem to have ... | |
| pregnant guinea pig | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: Hi I am slightly concerned as my guinea pig who is 17 months old looks very pregnant and this is her ... A: Keep her as healthy and calm as possible as this may help limit complications and stress during the ... | |
| Guinea Pig | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: My daughters guinea pig has a gross looking sore that is open under her. It does not seem to hurt or ... A: It sounds like your guinea has a skin infection, if it is a fungal than there is a thick, crusty ... | |
| cold in his eyes | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: ..I just got my first guneia pig two days ago and have noticed he has gotten like what seems to be ... A: Guineas get the same sort of 'sleepies' in their eyes as we do so don't worry too much. If it is a ... | |
| Surprise! A new baby! | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: We adopted Flower in November and then Horse in Jan or Feb. We were told by a Vet that Horse was a ... A: Watch Flower to see if Elephant suckles off of her, then you can be sure she is the mother as if you ... | |
| Guinea Pig pregnancy | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: my guinea pig will be a year old next month, she is heavily pregnant, will she be ok giving birth as ... A: Yes their pelvic bones fuse together after about 11months if they haven't had birth previously so ... | |
| My GP Henry | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I've actually got 2 questions. 1. the passed couple of days I've noticed Henry acting different, ... A: Wet a normal human ear-cleaner or cotton pad and gently wipe it around the inside of his ear, don't ... | |
| eating/beding | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I have only just noticed this... when i normally hold my gp to give him a carrot he always takes big ... A: Check his teeth are aligned properly and not chipped because that may be why he is finding it ... | |
| A couple questions | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: i have a couple questions about my guinea pig,Henry. I got him about 2 or 3 weeks ago and he's still ... A: To help your guinea get used to you every time you go up to his cage give him a tiny little bit of ... | |
| Guinea pig shedding/thinning hair | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been searching for info on shedding guinea pigs. I have had my guinea pig for only 4 months. ... A: He may have lice. I would rather be safe then sorry so I would say buy a special guinea pig ... | |
| Guinea Pig Sore Leg. | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: My guinea pig Peanut is one year old. About four months ago she seemed to hurt her leg because my ... A: Make sure your guinea is still eating and drinking. Take her out and put her on a flat surface and ... | |
| gunea pigs | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a few questions for you reg my three pigs Barney, Alfie and Oscar i have only had them a week ... A: your cage is definitely big enough, extra wire mesh would be useful if the cats can fit their paws ... | |
| cavy/guineapig shows | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: i have several question but my biggest is what are the guinea pigs judged on? i have two of them so ... A: If you want to enter your guinea pig into a guinea pig show or cavy show you need to contact the ... | |
| Guinea Pig is Not Well | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: Our 3-year old, female guinea pig is not moving much, isn't eating or drinking, and is ... A: She probably has heat exhaustion/dehydration as you say. I understand you can't take her to the vet ... | |
| guinea pigs | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if guinea pigs can eat red grape fruit A: Yes guinea pigs can eat grape fruit, make sure there are no pips. Other food they can eat are... * ... | |
| guniea pigs | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: i am wondering what this thing is that my male guinea pig has on his foot. its is not a callus i am ... A: Are you sure it's not a callus because if it is it would be very easy to chop it off and save your ... | |
| New piggie | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a new piggie I got yesterday. I have her in a separate cage from the one I own to observe her ... A: Some guineas take longer then others to settle in to their new homes, scatter treats around the ... | |
| Climbing | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: Why do guinea pigs climb up on your shoulder when you are holding them. A: Sometimes when they feel nervous, want to be warm or closer to you they climb up onto our shoulder. ... | |
| My guinea pig won't calm down and cuddle! | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: A little over six months ago I purchased a beautiful baby male guinea pig and named him Toby. I ... A: Try when you hold him on your lap to keep him calm by feeding him a carrot or something for him that ... | |
| introducing new pig | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 female pigs about 8 months old and have now got a new baby girl pig who is 8 weeks old. My ... A: Your baby pig should be ok with the other two guineas, make sure you spray her with a little bit of ... | |
| Guinea Pig Bedding | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I have been using CareFresh bedding from a petstore as bedding for my two (male) guinea pigs. Since ... A: I wouldn't suggest using newspaper as they will most certainly nibble at it, and a small amount ... | |
| Breeding | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know when can i breed my guinea pig after she has had babies? should I wait a ... A: Make sure she is within the age limit and not too old to have babies. I would wait about half a year ... | |
| Guinea pig sounds | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: What noise does a Guinea Pig make hen he is happy,sad,frightened,and lonely. A: Guineas make alot of noise, your guinea would sound hurt or very unhappy is he emit a high loud ... | |
| Is my Guinea Pig sick? | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: To whom it may concern, I was just wondering if you can tell me if my Guinea Pig is sick; her ... A: As a fellow guinea lover I know how you feel, make sure she is not in pain as she just may be ... | |
| Nails | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I was trying to clip my guinea pigs nails today and noticed that many of the nails have darkened ... A: Make sure your guineas nails are clean and not just dirt under there, some guineas do tend to have ... | |
| wanting to eat but cannot | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: This weekend our GP seemed to stop eating. Took him to the vet Mon., rinsed his mouth and trimmed ... A: I would advise you to take him to the vet again, but maybe a different one that specializes in ... | |
| guinea pig moths? | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: our guinea pig cage gets surrounded by these little flying moth looking bugs.. we clean the cage at ... A: You could try by cleaning the cage out twice a week, or maybe they are attracted to the smell of ... | |
| why so noisey? | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old female piggy named Gloria, she lives outside and becomes very vocal of a night ... A: Guineas make alot of noise so I wouldn't worry about doing anything wrong. Unless your guinea emits ... | |
| Guinea Pig | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: My guinea pig is almost 1 1/2 yrs old and about a couple of months ago broke both his bottom front ... A: Your guineas teeth might be too long thats why they keep breaking, I know you don't have much time ... | |
| guinea pigs toe hurts | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: Shes eating normally playing with her piggy friend ect.Do you have any idea what it could be,if so ... A: Make sure your guineas nails aren't too long as sometimes this can cause difficulty in walking. She ... | |
| sick piggie | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2 yr old female guinea pig in a cage with 2 other females an 8 mo old and a 2 mo old the 2 ... A: I would suggest to take them all to the vets just to make sure the others haven't caught anything. ... | |
| GUINEA PIG | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: My guinea pigs cage mate has died about 2 months ago. Now i think im ready to get a new cage mate ... A: Firstly if you have enough time then house them separately at first with a divide of wire mesh ... | |
| Guinea pig outdoors | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: Our guinea pigs live in our back yard. They have a shady area with their huts and food, water ... A: If they seem ok, then I would leave them because they could be fine. But if they seem listless of ... | |
| My guinea pig twitches! | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: My guinea pig, Fran is 2 years old. This has happened about 5 times in 2008. He twitches his foot to ... A: I am not sure what is wrong with him, are you sure he doesn't have lice or another skin irritation ... | |
| Weight gain in my pigger | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: My Piggy started gain alot of weight winter of 06/07. I thought it was maybe because they spend ... A: Are you totally sure she is not pregnant again? She may have not quite got back to shape yet from ... | |
| unusual trick or just a natural habit? | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I have two guinea pigs. Both boys. When they were young, I actually taught them to "stand up"! On ... A: To reach something high then guineas do generally stand on their hind legs and stretch upwards but ... | |
| Guinea Pig's weight | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 years-old male guinea pig. I was wondering what should be his normal weight. I noticed he ... A: Males do tend to weigh more then females, males should weigh about 900-1200 grams and females weigh ... | |
| Guinea Pig Mother Killed Runt Survivor, Why. | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: My 4 month old Female Guinea Pig got pregnant, unintentionally, So, I tried to make the best of it. ... A: I am very sorry but I am unable to answer this question, I have never heard of guineas eating their ... | |
| Food | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I am a 12 year old girl and my mom got a guinea pig on Halloween and I named it Boo.And I was just ... A: Well you could get some wood(that isn't painted) this shouldn't be very expensive and then you can ... | |
| pregnent guinie | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: .. how you going? I'm unsure about this Guinea pig...i my sister in law purchased a Guinea pig about ... A: If she is less then about 10 months of age then the pregnancy should go quite well but also make ... | |
| harness training | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old guinea pig with wild cream colored hair. I have started trying to harness train ... A: You could start by firstly allowing her to sniff and touch the harness until she gets used to it, ... | |
| guinea pigs | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a Question for you! can guinea pigs go on airplanes? and WHY!!!? A: I do think guineas can be transported on airplanes but you would have to pay a certain price. They ... | |
| Guinea Pig | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: my name is Jacob one day i got a guinea pig (it was a baby) and it was fine for about a week,then ... A: If your guinea is not using its legs then it may be paralyzed so I would take it to the vet to make ... | |
| Behavior and health? | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I've jus bought 2 guinea pigs, both males. Gizzi is about 1 year, and Dani is a couple months old. ... A: If Gizzi has ear mites then you need to get them treated, you can buy some ear drops or powder from ... | |
| My Guinea Pig has loss her | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: (but she has hair on her back). i dont know what to do she is only 5 months old. i need help!!!! A: Check through her hair and see whether she has any kind of parasites, mange or mites of some sort. ... | |
| SMALL Skinny Guinea Pregnant by Reg Guinea | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: . I have a Skinny female about 9 months old. We got her from a relative out of state, after we got ... A: By a 'skinny' guinea do you mean anorexic? If Oreo was in season whilst this new guinea was with ... | |
| guinea pig pregnancy | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: i have recently purchased a female guinea pig from a local pet store and she is 4 months old. When i ... A: Usually at about 2-3 weeks she will be drinking alot more then usual, then at about 3-4 weeks there ... | |
| white small bugs | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: Our 3 year old guinea has never had any problems then the other day when I took him out to play on ... A: You should maybe buy some insecticidal shampoo for your guinea and wash him again. Wash him once and ... | |
| Wont Eat and pregnancy | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: In the past few days my guinea pigs have been put on a diet of complete nuggets after being fed a ... A: You shouldn't change guineas food too quickly because it can make them ill, unless they have now ... | |
| Guinea pig | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: She started to bleed from her but and then when i came home tonight she was just laying on her side ... A: I advise you to take your guinea to the vet. She may have respiratory problems, maybe internal ... | |
| baby guinea pigs | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: what should a day old guinea pig eat? they seem to have a lot of energy, well there trying to eat ... A: Your guinea can eat normal feed mix from a few days old, to help out you could crush the guinea pig ... | |
| my guinea pig eats newspaper | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I have had my guinea pig for a little over a year. Just in the last couple of months, my pig has ... A: Guineas usually do eat some of the newspaper but make sure they don't eat too much.You could try ... | |
| pregnant guinea pig pooping alot | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a piggie that pregnant she slowing down in eating but is pooping ALOT is that normel I really ... A: Make sure that your guinea has plenty of water during the pregnancy and eats alot of food. Keep a ... | |
| Not sure | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: We got a guinea pig about 4 weeks ago, in that time she has put on a heap of weight and is eating ... A: I'm sorry I have taken so long to answer my computer has been failing to respond. She may well be ... | |
| guinea pigs | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 guinea pigs: 5 years old and and another around almost 10 years old. Both became some ... A: I am not quite sure what you want me to answer here but if you could please re write what you would ... | |
| big lump, old piggy | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: My 8 year out guinea pig has a rather large softish lump on his side, that has been there for years. ... A: I would advise to still take your guinea to the vet because they may be able to put your guinea on ... | |
| guinea pig pregnancy | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: i have recently purchased a female guinea pig from a local pet store and she is 4 months old. When i ... A: The pet shop owner may not have known the sex of the guinea because it is usually quite hard to tell ... | |
| molting | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I have two lovely female guineas 24 weeks old- they didn't seem to molt much in the summer but now ... A: Usually they lose hair in the summer but your guinea may be gaining a winter coat now and losing the ... | |
| Could my guinea pig be pregnant | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I brought my guinea pig near on 3 weeks ago from a pet shop, She was in the cage with 2 other guinea ... A: I'm sorry I have taken so long to answer my computer has been failing to respond. She may well be ... | |
| Guinea Pig Behavior | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: What does it mean when my guinea pig licks my skin, such as fingers, hands, face etc? She does not ... A: Unless your guinea pig actually bites you then your guinea may just be extremely affectionate. Your ... | |
| Help! | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: earlier I asked you about my guinea pig losing vast ammounts of hair.i forgot to mention that i ... A: If it isn't an infection or disease then you're guinea may be overheated. If this is the case then I ... | |
| guinea pig weight | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: my 2 year old boar weighs 1.25 kg, is he overweight, here is a picture. all my guinea pigs weigh at ... A: Males do tend to weigh more then females, males should weigh about 900-1200 grams and females weigh ... | |
| guinea pig skin flakes : { | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: ok, so my guinea pig is starting to get little skin flakes all over his fur.. i had a guinea pig in ... A: He may be really hot and trying to take out his hair, or may be bored and excessively grooming ... | |
| Help! | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a female short haired guinea pig who is losing lots and lots of fur.Is this normal or should ... A: Your guinea pig could have mange or parasites, she will be very itchy if so and lots of scratching ... | |
| housing | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 female guinea pigs that are 8 months old. One is very outgoing and other is more shy and ... A: Tunnels, tubes and boxes are more play toys then necessarily hiding places although can be used as ... | |
| please help!!!!!!!!! | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: my 1 year old male guinea pig has a funny white flaky scab on his nose and around the crusty scab ... A: Your guinea may have mange, parasites or mites. Look closely at his skin at see if you can see ... | |
| guinea pigs | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: hay there for a few weeks now my guinea pig has woke up and been floppy i.e cant walk on bk legs ... A: Try to make sure your guinea is still eating and drinking, also make sure he is warm and dry. I ... | |
| Guinea Pig Breeding | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: My baby Guinea Pigs are 4 weeks old. I have just found out that I have 2 boys and 1 girl. Can I put ... A: You could put the boys with the father but it would be best if you had another cage to not put the ... | |
| guinea pig died | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: our 1 week old boy guinea pig has suddnely died. this morning he was like coughing, but i tried to ... A: I am awfully sorry to hear of your loss. When you fed your baby the milk, did you squirt it with a ... | |
| hi | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: can pomegranates kill guinea pigs? A: From what I have read and heard pomegranates do not usually kill guinea pigs but if you are not sure ... | |
| Won't Move | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 pigs. One is older than the other. The younger one will not move and keeps digging its head ... A: He may not be dying but maybe you should carefully move him out of his cage to see how he reacts, if ... | |
| guinea pig | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: i bought a baby piggie on sat, she was a lovely golden brown colour.sunday she had a patch that ... A: I have never heard of this before so am not sure what exactly to do. Has she been losing hair ... | |
| Starting a new love with guinea pigs | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I recently fell in love with these adorable creatures! I am going to buy one this weekend. However, ... A: You should really get them together if you are going to get another one later. If you get them ... | |
| new mom guinea hair loss | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: My guinea pig mom has lost most of her hair due to scraching and biting herself. The baby is only 1 ... A: It is probably best not to use selsun but you should take your guineas to the vet because no spray ... | |
| please before its too late | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: My guinea pig escaped last night and got attacked by a cat in my garden we found him lying on the ... A: You need to clean his wounds, and your can buy some antiseptic powder from your local pet shop to ... | |
| Mating!!! | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I have four male guinea pigs. We got them all together and 3 of them are normal size. However, one ... A: You could try washing them because one may have a particular smell that the others don't like. You ... | |
| pregnant guinea pig | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: my sisters and i bought a guinea pig on august 9th and the people that we bought her from said that ... A: A guinea is usually pregnant for about 68-70 days, you will be able to see and feel her babies move ... | |
| Guinea Pig Babies | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: My Guinea Pig had one baby last saturday. The baby is beautiful and seems very happy. This week the ... A: The mother doesn't lose weight in one go but rather gradually. It is possible that one baby has not ... | |
| guinea pigs | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a female guinea pig who had babies just now and her son ( the one who got her pregnant) is ... A: Make sure that they are near eachother so that they can still talk. You could get the male neutered ... | |
| Pregnant Guinea Pig | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a beginning breeder and I have one pair. This will be my sow's first litter ever (not to ... A: Your sow will be pregnant for about 68-70 days, you should be able to feel her babies at about 42 ... | |
| Baby Guinea Pigs | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: We bought two guinea pigs months ago from a pet store, we were told they were both males. Turns out ... A: Congratulations, the male may try to mate with the babies so make sure they have small bolt holes to ... | |
| Foul Smell in Guinea's Water Bottle | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have noticed a horrible smell in one of my guinea pigs water bottles when I change out the water. ... A: Maybe your guineas water bottle is dirty, you could try buying a new one? Also it could be to do ... | |
| Guinea pig breeding | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: Hey this is my first time breeding, my sow has been with the boar for around 18 days ( from ... A: A sow will allow a boy to mate with her for a period of 12 hours every 16 days, and will fight him ... | |
| how to tell if she is having babys | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: just recently got two guinea pigs they were to be both females but i have just been told one is a ... A: Your female will start to look pear shaped and fatter, after about a month you will be able to feel ... | |
| Guinea Pig Breathing | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: My Guinea Pig started wheezing yesterday. He has been acting strangely for the past few days as ... A: I am not too sure what to do because I have never encountered this before. Make sure you use a ... | |
| Guinea pig with scurvy | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I am feeding him a mix of water softened good quality wagg pellets with allot of added vitamins and ... A: Scurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin c which usually only occurs in guineas whose owners think that ... | |
| pregnant guinea pigs | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: i had a pregnant guinea pig who was away from the male for 3 months she then got diorrea the babbies ... A: i am so sorry about the babies but I am glad the mother survived. You cannot tell how quickly she ... | |
| guinea pig twitching | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I have two female guinea pigs that I rescued from a little girl in my neighborhood that was unable ... A: According to the pear-shaped body, drinking lots of water and not wanting to be picked up it would ... | |
| Guinea Pigs | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I have recently bought 3 baby guinea pigs. I have had them in the past and never had any health ... A: Yes some guineas are affected by apples so it is best not to give your guinea any more, also make ... | |
| Pregnant guinea pig | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a male and female guinea pig. I have had him neutered but it seems she has fallen pregnant ... A: If you have had your guinea neutered then the other shouldn't have fallen pregnant but usually it ... | |
| About my guinea pigs eyes... | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I've had my guinea pig for about a year now. I think he's an Abyssinian. I noticed a white puffy ... A: Many people buy Alfalfa hay because that is what the pet store people told them to buy. Alfalfa hay ... | |
| my guiena pig | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: my guiena pig i think that she might have mites because she is scratching her neck and its is making ... A: If your guinea has just had babies then I would take her to the vet to get rid of the mites because ... | |
| random jumping and squeaking | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: we have 2 female guinea pigs, a mother and a daughter. Both can be seen quite often jumping on the ... A: Unless your guinea is hurt then this is called 'pop-corning,' it is nothing to worry about. It is ... | |
| biting | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Eddy, who is about maybe 7-8 months, bites. He is held, loved played with,fed. Has everything, even ... A: Your guinea could be biting because he doesn't have enough things to chew on, if this is the case ... | |
| guinea pigs | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: My guinea pig was bleeding from her paws. I don't think she is any more. She has lice and i want to ... A: I would go to the vet if your guinea is bleeding severely, if she has lice buy an insecticidal ... | |
| putting a younger male guineapig and an older male guineapig together | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old guinea pig and i just brought another one about an year younger when we put them ... A: The baby probably still smells different or of the mother, you could try spraying a tiny little bit ... | |
| fruit and veggies | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: At what age should you start feeding a guinea pig fruit and vegetables and also using hay for ... A: You can start feeding a guinea fruit, vegetables and hay from the first week of it being born. ... | |
| pup being rejected | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a fourmonth old sow that gave birth to four pups 3 days ago. Two are thriving and nursing. ... A: Make sure if the mother won't feed that baby that you need to feed it yourself. You could get a ... | |
| Introducing new guinea pig | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: ! Today I got a new male GP who is 6 weeks old,I checked and I think existing piggie max is about 5 ... A: Sorry for taking so long to answer your question. It is a good idea to introduce them in their ... | |
| Guinea Pig heart attack? | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: My guinea pig Misty just passed away this morning. I've read around some forums and I understand ... A: I am awfully sorry I have not got to you sooner. It definitely isn't you're fault that Misty died, ... | |
| Piggy | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: We went on vacation and left my Piggy at a friend's house. when i came back, the day after, i ... A: I am awfully sorry for not getting back sooner. A single watery or cloudy eye may be the result of ... | |
| guinea pig | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a guinea pig about 4 yrs. old and the other day I noticed the bottom of his foot particularly ... A: I'm awfully sorry for not replying earlier. Your guinea could have something stuck inside his foot ... | |
| grooming | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: can I give my piggy a bath? A: Yes you can give your guinea a bath, a short haired guinea should be bathed every 2-3 months and a ... | |
| guinea pigs | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: do guinea pigs like to be held? A: Yes guineas do like to be held, some guineas may run away from you though because they are more ... | |
| guinea pigs | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: If my guinea pig has lice can i use dog flea and tick shampoo? Will it hurt her? PLEASE REPLY ... A: to get rid of lice simply buy a insecticidal shampoo from your pet shop which will get rid of the ... | |
| About my guinea pigs eyes... | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I've had my guinea pig for about a year now. I think he's an Abyssinian. I noticed a white puffy ... A: If I am right this sounds like 'fetty eye', this is a small protrusion of fat around the inside of ... | |
| mites coming back? | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: We recently adopted another guinea pig who was treated for mites when it first was brought to the ... A: I do not think that putting him on the grass would cause mites unless your grass is infested which ... | |
| My gp keeps losing weight | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have two females and they are nearly 3 yrs old. I have noticed over the past few months a really ... A: You could try crunching up her food to make it small for her to eat and spoon feeding her ... | |
| Guinea pigs eyes | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: i've read that they're not meant to be like this so was wondering what was wrong? it also looks like ... A: Guineas eyes are meant to be clear and bright so it sounds as if your guinea has got something stuck ... | |
| My Abyssinian | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Can you give me some tips on how i can reduce her shedding (i bought a cat comb but it doesn't help) ... A: To reduce you Abyssinian's shedding you could give her a bath and scrub in well so that her shedding ... | |
| replacement companion? | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I got two guinea pigs in April from a pet store and 3 weeks ago Paddy got a URI, the vet gave him an ... A: I'm sorry to hear about Paddy! Guinea pigs prefer to live together unless you give them a lot of ... | |
| my guinea pig might have had a seizure and now she wont eat or drink. | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: i was giving my guinea pig(Ginny) more food and water and she seemed to be fine she was on the floor ... A: It's alright ask as many questions as you like. Keep giving her water from a spoon because at least ... | |
| Guinea pig breathing | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: My guinea pig has been breathing heavily for about a week now. At first his sides were just jerking ... A: I'm sorry but I have never heard of this before. Make sure you keep your guinea warm and dry whilst ... | |
| my guinea pig might have had a seizure and now she wont eat or drink. | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: i was giving my guinea pig(Ginny) more food and water and she seemed to be fine she was on the floor ... A: If it is a cold make sure you keep her warm and dry, if she has a cold she should still be able to ... | |
| my guinea pig might have had a seizure and now she wont eat or drink. | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: i was giving my guinea pig(Ginny) more food and water and she seemed to be fine she was on the floor ... A: I am sorry but I don't know what I can do for her, obviously keep her warm and make sure she has ... | |
| guinea pigs | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: My guinea pig is bleeding on her hands and feet.I think its because of her beding. Is there anything ... A: If the bleeding is because of your guinea pigs bedding definitely change the bedding immediately to ... | |
| guinea pigs | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a guinea pig and i think she has lice. Do you know anything about about lice and easy ... A: To get lice shampoo to your local pet store and you should be able to get it there, you could also ... | |
| Lethargic guinea pig | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: Our female pig is very lethargic and seemed cold yesterday. We hand fed her water this morning, and ... A: I would take her to the vet as there is nothing I can help you with, you could try to monitor her to ... | |
| boy? | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: is this a boy or girl the pet store said girl sorry my other one didnt have a pic A: It looks like a boy but I cannot be too sure just looking at a picture. As you can see the penis is ... | |
| introducing guinea pigs | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: i have a guinea pig named danny who is 9 months old i know he needs a friend somebody told me to ... A: It is best to introduce the guineas when they are younger but it is possible to still introduce ... | |
| Stevie's Teeth are bleeding and lose!! | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a little guinea pig named Stevie...He has been losing weight for the last couple of weeks. He ... A: I think it is important to be feeding Stevie lots of vitamin c because this helps the teeth grow and ... | |
| limping guinea pig | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: last thursday i discovered one of our piggies limping on her right leg. she will occassionaly put ... A: Yes you did the right thing by removing the ball because she could have been caught in it again. If ... | |
| Breeding | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: is my guinea pig pregnant? A: When guineas are pregnant they usually just tend to get fatter but nothing else really develops. ... | |
| breeding | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: hey, ok so my guinea has like two round spots like forming right at the poo and pee holes. does that ... A: Could you please send me a picture of the spots please because it may just be the nipples that you ... | |
| my guinea pig has lost weight, is eating slowly and has scruffy fur | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I have two guinea pigs who are about 4 years old. One is quite big and the other a a little bit ... A: Yes I think that you should be feeding your guinea by hand a little bit because the other may be ... | |
| rubbing | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: my 14 week old bore keep rubbing his chin on his chest when i brush him or if i give him a treat. ... A: If you have female guineas aswell make sure you feed and hold the males before the females because ... | |
| guinea pig | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: My guinea pig has a split on his lip all the time. It must bleed and it almost always has a scab. ... A: I think you should definitely take your guinea to the vet because he may have a problem. His lip may ... | |
| Nervous | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: Hey.Umm I've have two Guineapigs.Called Rocky and Rebel And i let them out around my room every ... A: Try singing the same song to your guineas or talking to them so they can get used to the sound of ... | |
| Sow menstruation | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I have recently obtained a sow, which I thought to be a boar. She was 4-5 weeks at the time of our ... A: I have not heard of a guinea to lose blood, are you sure she is in her menstruation cycle? make sure ... | |
| Guinea Pigs=separation anxiety | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: We have a sow and a boar. They have lived together for about 5 months. 2 days ago, our sow gave ... A: Try and put him somewhere that the sow and him can see each other(e.g)cages opposite each other, so ... | |
| feeding Guinea pigs | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: OK I'm going to get a guinea pig in a month or 2 and I want to do some research on them and me and ... A: I believe in feeding your guinea once a day, find a time that is best suited to you, a time that ... | |
| cut or infection? | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: i have two female guinea pigs, about 6 months old. i was stroking one of them earlier when i noticed ... A: Make sure your guineas are not fighting, if yes you will probably need to separate them to prevent ... | |
| jumping piggie | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: Im kind of new to the whole guinea pig thing so when i was playing with Lola i was surprised that ... A: When a guinea seems to suddenly jump in the air squeaking it means the guinea is very happy and in ... | |
| Guinea Pig Spine Paralysis? | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: My grandson dropped our small guinea pig a few hrs ago. She started dragging one foot and then the ... A: You could try physiotherapy for her but if she seems in a lot of pain then the best thing would be ... | |
| My guinea needs a buddy | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I want to get my male guinea pig a friend but I have heard that if I put a male in with him they ... A: If you don't want your guinea to get lonely but don't want to put him with another one there is a ... | |
| baby guinea | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: My guinea just had 5 lovely babies. It it safe to put a baby boy with his father? or will they ... A: A real expert can tell their sex by looking at 6 weeks of age when weaning has finished. It is safe ... | |
| pregnant guinea pigs | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: i know they are pregnant as i can feel them if i touch there belly, i have counted the days from the ... A: make sure they always have fresh, clean water and bedding. Guineas pregnancy usually lasts about 2 ... | |
| ahh | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: my guinea pig is getting really thin and shes not eating what do i do please help from joana A: I think you should take your guinea to the vet as it doesn't sound like it wants to eat so could be ... | |
| Pregnant Guinea pig | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: I bought my pig from a pet shop a couple of weeks ago. She is pregnant and i dropped her(i have ... A: At the moment I don't think you should be worrying about the babies but the mother. I think you ... | |
| purring... | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: why does my guinea pig (ANNIE)purr everytime I hold her sister and put her back down next to each ... A: When Annie jumps around it means she is in high spirits, have you checked they are both girls ... | |
| BABIES. Help!!!!!! | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: my guinea pig just had babies.It had four but one of them came out with its paw bent back and it ... A: Did your guinea experience a fall during pregnancy or wasn't she fed very much vitamin c or was she ... | |
| Guinea Pig Pregnancy. | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a 8 month hold guinea pig and I think she may be pregnant Because i have had a male guinea ... A: it does sound like your guinea is pregnant, feed her lots of vitamin c and maybe adding some to her ... | |
| pregnant piggie :) | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: I currently have a heavily pregnant Piggy... I'm a bit worried because the babies are very active ... A: Babies are active from the first 4 weeks of pregnancy so you shouldn't worry about that. Guineas are ... | |
| guinea noises | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: my guinea pig keeps making weird noises, there really loud squeaks and it will not stop biting. do u ... A: Your guinea (if it does not usually bite) may have something wrong with its teeth. Get them checked ... | |
| A guinea pig is sick | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I work at a pet shop and when I came in today I saw that the guinea pig who is a few months old was ... A: Seeing as you work in a pet shop, you would not want anyone to but a sick guinea so if I were you I ... | |
| Guinea Pig Pregnancy | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a preganant guinea pig and it is my first time to ever have gunieas, so I was just wondering ... A: Guineas usually have about 2-5 babies, you should separate the male and female guinea because ... | |
| babys | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: my guinea pig gave birth to 2 babies on monday night how soon am i able to handle them A: How wonderful for you, you can handle your babies about a day or 2 days after birth. Make sure they ... | |
| I think my guinea pig is over weight | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a female guinea pig and her lower half is huge shes about 3-5 months! i also have two older ... A: Make sure your guinea pig isn't pregnant because although she may live with girls she could have ... | |
| Guinea Pig's change in behavior | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I hope you can help me understand our new guinea pig. We got him (Jake) a month ago, and he is an ... A: I think that before suggesting to take him to the vets I would try to get him to be a bit more ... | |
| Please Help | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: how do i tell if my Guinea pig is pregnant? and what is a sign she will be giving birth soon? what ... A: Providing that your guinea is the right age to have babies then I don't think that you will ... | |
| guinea pig having a baby to young | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I'm really worried that my guinea had a baby to young. I adopted her from a pet store 2 months ago ... A: Seeing as your guineas has already had the baby I see no harm done, but if the baby is not feeding ... | |
| Guinea Pigs | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: Is it ok for my Guinea pig to shed his fur as long as he doesnt have bald spots?, And he sneezes ... A: I am not sure it is ok for your guinea to shed hair but if it is coming out in clumps you should ... | |
| 4 mounth old guinea pig | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: i hav a male and a female 4 mounth old guinea pigs can they get pregnet. also are they full grown at ... A: Guineas can get pregnant from 6 weeks of age and can make other guineas pregnant from that age too. ... | |
| not sure why my guinea pig is having trouble eating | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: Tonight i let my piggy walk around in the living room while i went to put some pasta to boil i gave ... A: I think you should take your guinea to the vet because even if it is just a scrape your guinea may ... | |
| Is My Guinea Pig Pregnant? | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I was hoping you could give me some advice on figuring out if my guinea pig is pregnant. She was in ... A: Unless your guinea was in season it is unlikely that she is pregnant as they were only together a ... | |
| Wobbly head | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I think a bit of background may help... I live in Singapore which is very hot, so my two house ... A: I think you should let your vet know your worries but for now I will give you my advice. I think you ... | |
| lice vs mites | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: My black guinea pig has some small yellowish/whitish wiggly things on her back/rump area. I can see ... A: It is unnecessary to take her to the vets unless of course you are very worried. I would suggest ... | |
| babies | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: my guinea pig just had her babies like an 1 hour 30 minutes ago and it looks like shes ignoring one. ... A: You also have to keep your baby warm but it can still live with it's mother but as it will not ... | |
| Any tips?for a new comer | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: Do you have any tips for a new cavy breeder?Like which ACAA breed is the easiest for a girl just ... A: -Do not breed guineas that are over 8 months. -They are preganat for 2 months. -Feed extra vitimin c ... | |
| PLEASE HELP!!! | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I have 8 guinea pigs 2 I adtoped 2moths ago.one of them are blind she is 8mths old.Her name is ... A: I am not sure if I can help you but maybe your guinea knocked his head while scrambling around the ... | |
| Suprise babies | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has two guinea pigs we got two months ago. The store told us that the two were ... A: for the first day just let the babies be but clean your cage out in the next week. Do not worry that ... | |
| fake plant | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: i dont know if he actually ate any of it because there was only half of that leaf in the first place ... A: I don't think this will affect your guinea as it will probably go through his system, as you say he ... | |
| Breathing! | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering whether you could help me. I think i am worrying over nothing but this morning i ... A: Lots of guinea pigs make different squeaks this one may mean that your guinea wants to be left alone ... | |
| Change in Guinea Pig Noises | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering whether you could advise me on a new noise one of my Pigs is making. I have noticed ... A: Have you ever heard a child moaning because they don't want to do something, this is the sound of ... | |
| Guinea pig sore. | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: I am hoping you will be able to answer my question. My guinea pig has lost a patch of hair on his ... A: It sounds like your guinea has a skin infection, if it is a fungal than there is a thick, crusty ... | |
| Guinea pig having trouble eating | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: I'm worried about my guinea pig. The last week he has not really eaten very much. He is still eating ... A: Your guinea could have a mouth infection or it could be hurting him to eat. I would check his mouth ... | |
| Guinea Pigs fighting | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: My children have 3, 6 month old male Guinea Pigs which have recently started fighting. We have had ... A: Female guineas are easier to house then males as they live together better but seeing as you have ... | |
| WHY GUINEA PIGS POOP AND PEE | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: DO GUINEA PIGS POOP WHEN THEY ARE SCARED? DO GUINEA PIGS PEE WHEN THEY ARE SCARED? ALSO WILL THEY DO ... A: It is normal for guineas to poo and wee just like we do, they poo and wee to get things out of their ... | |
| Guinee pig tooth problem | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: My 2 month old guinea pig has a very weird tooth or bone sticking from the front of his lower jaw. ... A: It sound like your guinea has a dental problem, are her molars ok as they may be pushing her teeth ... | |
| pregnant sow I recently rescued | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: Can she have false labor The child I got her from found her on Kijiji.com and breed her a week ... A: Seeing as your guinea is so close to her due date and your don't know what her age is I would ... | |
| breeding | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a guinea pig and she had babies. We thought they were all females but one was a male and he ... A: Most guineas only reach puberty at the age of 6-7 weeks so I doubt that your guinea has mated. ... | |
| potty training | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: When you potty train a guinea pig can you have a litter box in the corner of the cage with shavings ... A: You can potty train your guinea but don't put wire at the bottom of its cage as that may hurt its ... | |
| can i put 2 guinea pigs together | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: i have got 3 girl guinea pigs in a cage and next to that cage is another cage with one boy guinea ... A: Do not put your girls with your boy as you would have a lot of unwanted babies. You could buy your ... | |
| rectal problems | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Greetings, I have a 2 year old pig named Theo, and lately he has had some kind of foul, foul, ... A: I am not sure what this is, all I could suggest is that you don't feed greens and it may be 'anul ... | |
| Fighting Guineas | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I have two female guinea pigs. We got them both 3 weeks ago, but we had to keep them separated since ... A: It sounds like your guinea feels that the other guinea is invading her territory. Try letting them ... | |
| Old Pregnant Piggy | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: my piggy is pregnant and is about 4 years old. The pregnancy wasn't planned and it happened by ... A: There is a higher possibility of your guinea dying, you could take her to the vet to get her ... | |
| hairloss | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has 2 piggies, one about 1 and a half years old the other about one. Suddenly they have ... A: It sounds like your guinea has mange. Mange causes bare patches on the skin and is incredibly itchy. ... | |
| Baby guinea pig born milky eye | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I have two female guinea pigs, both were pregnant when purchased. One gave birth to a litter of 3 ... A: your guinea may have cataracts which cannot reaaly be cured, if in only 1 eye your guinea can still ... | |
| guinea pig pregnanacy | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: after much persuasion I allowed our 17 month old female guinea pig to mate and she is now heavily ... A: Your guinea may die because her pelvic bones have fused together, you could ask your local vet to do ... | |
| skinny | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: my skinny pig died last night, and i'm trying to figure out what could have happened. he was still ... A: I don't think you should worry yourself about your guinea, you will just upset yourself. I am not ... | |
| Guinea Pig Spots | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: My Guinea Pig Baxter is about two years old and when I went to cut his nails yesterday I noticed he ... A: I am sorry but I cannot help you with this question, I think you should wait untill the vet arrives. ... | |
| Pregnant | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I purchased two guinea pigs in August from a local pet store. We were under the impression they were ... A: You will; have to separate your guineas if they are boy and girl if you don't want any unwanted ... | |
| is my piggy fat? | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: I have 2 male guinea pigs. One of them, Cocco, is getting kind of chunky, to say the least. He's my ... A: Guineas should weigh about 900-1180g and 32-42oz! If you think you are feeding him too much cut down ... | |
| lumps in my piggies back | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: The other night i was petting my piggy, cookie and i noticed 2 movable squishy lumps under the skin ... A: I am not sure what these lumps are. Has your guinea had these all his life? I think you should take ... | |
| nose bleed | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: Hey there I came home from lunch today to find my guinea pig with blood all over her snout, and ... A: I think you should take your guinea to the vet again and get it checked out, it could just be ... | |
| My guinea pigs | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: One of my 2 guinea pigs have recently died and they were totaly dependant on each other and were ... A: Hold your guinea and talk to her gently, maybe sing too, softly. Brush her and feed her carrots or ... | |
| FEET | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: My brown and white guinea Rodney has got pinky/red feet. Is this normal or could he have an ... A: Some guineas do have pinky/white feet but I have never seen a problem with that on my guineas. If ... | |
| guinea pigs teeth | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: we have recently had 2 Guinea pigs which live very happily together, but to have noticed today that ... A: I do think you should have your guinea taken to the vet as it sounds like he has overgrown teeth. I ... | |
| new male | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: we have just got a new male guinea to keep our existing male company he is a year old and and has ... A: I think your older male thinks the other one smells of females or thinks he is the boss and is not ... | |
| odd behavior in newborn guineapig | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: one of my guineapigs had a litter of babies yesterday. i take in rescued pigs and rehome them, i ... A: This is not very common in guinea births, I would monitor your guinea carefully over the next few ... | |
| new piggie | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I just bought 2 new guinea pigs today, ( it's my first). They seem to be very bored, and I'm ... A: You could put some chew toys and tubes in their hutch to make it more interesting and hide bits of ... | |
| too young to get pregnant ?? | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: thank you A: I think your guinea is a little young to have babies but I cannot tell you if she is pregnant, keep ... | |
| Is it mad at me? | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a cage mate for my female guinea pig today. When I pet her, he shakes and makes a ... A: If you show your guinea that you are afraid it will become scared of you. Show whos boss in a firm ... | |
| hairloss in male guinea pig | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: My female guinea pig had babies (two females) about a month and a half ago, so we had to separate ... A: I would suggest that you put a mite/flea spray on him anyway just incase he has fleas/mites that you ... | |
| my guinea pig is having her babies soon what do i do? | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: my guinea pig is due to have her babies within the next week or two. And i was just wondering what i ... A: The male and female do need to be separated as a few hours after the birth the female can become ... | |
| older sow pregnant guinea pig | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: my 4 year old sow has gained a lot of weight and i am worried she is pregnant by the 2 month old ... A: I think you should take your guinea to the vet as she does not sound very well escpecially as she is ... | |
| guinea pig babies and gender | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: I have two guinea pigs and they are both about 6 months old. We thought they were both boys but they ... A: I cannot be sure whether you have a boy or girl guinea as I have not seen them. From your ... | |
| New Silk haired guinea pig | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: She is not eating or drinking? Do you think she is lonely? She is 1 1/2 months old & was separated ... A: If I were in your position I would monitor you guinea very carefully and talk with your vet as there ... | |
| guinea pig | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: my guinea pig allways squeeks and it jumps around alot does it have fleas? A: I am sure this is natural because when guinea pigs are in very high spirits they jump around. My new ... | |
| Guinea Pigs and fruit and vegies | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: We are somewhat confused about the vegies and fruit Guinea pigs can and can't eat. The pet shop ... A: Most guinea pigs love Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower Leaves, Curly Kale, Purple ... | |
| my guinea pig has fleas! | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: My guinea pig has fleas and I was wondering.. we have flea shampoo thats for dogs,cats,+kitties. ... A: Guinea pig flea spray is quite cheap when bought at pet shops ar supermarkets, so is guinea pig flea ... | |
| Guinea Pig ate plastic | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: My Guinea pig ate a good chunk of his Timothy Hay bag and I read that eating a lot of it can be ... A: Once my guinea pig ate almost a whole bag of alfalfa plastic. I watched him carefully over the next ... | |
| what is the risk of a mother killing her babies?? | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: my guinea pig, Jennifer, has had 4 babies yesterday. I would like to know the risk of the mother ... A: A mother guinea pig will not kill her babies(only hamsters do that.) I think you should wait a least ... | |
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