Pet Forum / Mammals / Guinea Pigs / November 2003

Our piggie Ashley had her molars and incisors trimmed due to
overgrowth.
The vet (an experienced exotic vet) expected her to resume eating soon
after the dental procedure. Brought her home last night and she still

Well, Gertie had two babies today!  We are so excited we might burst.  She
delivered very well, they are two hours old now and are starting to scamper
around.
Yeah!

has anyone ever seen their guineapig sleeping? what does it look like, do
they make noises???
sara

All,
I have a question about my Chanda. I would like to know what she is (apart
from being a Guinea Pig, of course).
How can I describe her? Well, you take the image of Arthur (you remember

I have a wastebasket full of shredded receipts, bills, etc.  Is it okay to
use this stuff as bedding for my piggies?
Danielle

Dear Group,
I used to brag that Ginger, my almost 4 year old female, was my loudest
guinea pig.  You know how happy guinea pigs "chuckle" like a continuous
motor when you pick them up and hold them close?  She was so loud, that you

Can anyone provide a referral to a GP-savvy vet in the Oshawa/Ajax/Whitby
Ontario Canada area?  We live about 20 minutes North of Oshawa and are
willing to drive to where we need to go to find someone with experience.
We just got a second piggy and need to get one of them fixed ...

I have two pregnant pigs and one male (father) in one pen. He usually moves to his own once babies come. Once the first mother (Mimeax) gives birth, I was planning to move the other (Gwaenelle). Should I move her before the birth, in other words what if G. was present when M. ...

Yesterday, I resent my email originally from Oct 12 and it came back
undelivered.  I am certain the email is correct.
--
Mira

Hello Everyone. .I've written a few times on here and really enjoy all
of your wonderful advice and comments.  My husband and I are owned by
7 wonderful guinea pigs:  Bailey, Penelope, Exodia, Morgan, Kirsten,
Taryn and Persephone.  We love them dearly.  A few weeks ago, we went

I feel sad when I think of the time that will come when I find Monster
dead in his cage. Monster is a handsome and cute cavia. He is the
sweetest cavia in the whole world. He gives me kisses on my chin.
I am thinking there are 2 ways to preserve him. Bring him to someone

I have two male pigs that love altoids.  Anyone
else experience this?

Dear Group
One of are two guinea pigs a female of 20 months long haired variety has
been diagnosed by the local vet as having diabetes from a blood sample BM of
27.

Recently we became owners of two lovely female guinea pigs (they are
approx 8weeks old)
Unfortunatly on Friday night one of the pair died. We think it was of
fright as there were lots of fireworks going off that night.

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