Pet Forum / Mammals / Guinea Pigs / December 2004

I suddenly noticed that Sebastiaan is limping, he's not using his right
forepaw. I checked for swelling, heat or redness, but no signs of
inflammation. It happened really sudden, because I cuddled with him earlier
today and he was still fine then. I called the vet and she advised me ...

I just got MY fresh supply Kwik Stop Styptic Powder in the mail for
Scooter--was running short because of someone else's having so many
piggies that I've had to clip the nails on (and spilling it
accidentally).

Our Cinder had her litter today--FOUR guineas.  One sow and three boars.  
The sow is named Lily, and the boars are named Popcorn, Parsley, and
Pipsqueak (the smallest one).  They are SO CUTE!
I didn't get to witness the birth, but came in shortly thereafter and saw a

Do guinea pigs have to have some sort of gnawing post for their teeth?
I ask because one of mine has taken to chewing  against the wooden house box
( the sleeping  box) in their cage.

http://albinoblacksheep.com/flash/guineapig.php
So true.  :)
sharon, momma to peanut and panda

Hi guys and gals,
Well Chester had the ear cleaned revealing a scab-like thing with icky
brown puss behind it.  This was all cleaned out and he was given a
rimadyl and a baytril injection; he was then kept in for observation

I clipped the nails on the toes of a guinea who had a 4th toe on each
back foot
Most normal piggies have 4 toes on the front of each foot and  3 on the
back

Scientists have found a new species of Guinea Pig. It is apparantly
monogamous, remaining with one partner for life.
The link to the article is here:
http://www.news24.com/News24/Technology/News/0,6119,2-13-1443_1634048,00.html

Here I am!
http://members.aol.com/dunxuk/xmas_pig.jpg
Also best wishes for a happy HOGmanay from;
Elvis, Sarsaparella, Leny, Olga da Polga, Kim, Neopolitan and Rebecca!

HI all...this is my first time posting, and my first time owning a guinea
pig, so bare with me.
I live in a decently sized one bedroom apartment heated by hot water
radiators. I have two cats as well as an adult female guinea pig. I have

Hello dear group!
I know that I've been absent for a long time, but all is well! Everyone
is fat and happy (well, I'm happy but not fat ;-)
(Oh, the tip of the year was putting the corn cob bedding underneath

Scooter likes being in bed (behind my knees)    with me as long as I
leave him alone and let him settle himself in.  I had to finally get him
to his home to use the "toilet".  I suppose he liked the warm spot he
had.  Stayed there a long time.....Carful not to roll on him

This group was quite helpful re: my preggie piggy, so I thought I would
put another matter before you.
Can dogs and guinea pigs be friends?  I have two female piggies, and two
dogs.  The female dog, Pepper, is quite interested in the piggies... and

We've got some left over in the fridge because I ordered to much for a
recipe....It's probably not going to get used, so I was wondering if it's
okay for pigs to eat.  They love lettuce, and though the taste is a bit
different, I can't think of any reason that it would be unsafe.

    I am thinking about getting a friend for my guinea.  Do you think two
guinea pigs would get along?
    Thanks,
Lauren