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Vegetables for piggies!

Horsecrazy16 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:18:48 GMT

Piggy Salad

Hey everyone! I just wanted to tell you a cool idea I thought of the other day. Does your piggy not like certain vegetables or fruits? Well, around feeding time grab a bowl and pick veggies you know your piggy loves, and mix in some fruits or veggies they haven't tried or some they don't like. (Make sure you don't give them to much veggies!)

Directions for a Piggy Salad:

Get a small bowl

Get some veggies, for example my Scooter pig loves Romaine lettuce and carrots, so I mix in some veggies he doesn't like, cucumber, or tomatoes.

Make sure you do not mix any fruits or vegetables you are not sure about, check the list below for fruits and veggies you should use while making your "Piggy Salad"

Make sure you slice your carrots, celery, tomatoes etc.

List of veggies:

Red or Green Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Kale

Carrot

Romaine Lettuce

Celery

Dandelion Leaves

Fresh Grass

Baby Tomato's

Cucumber

Parsley

Apple

Pear

Seedless Grapes

Satsumer Pieces

Corn on the Cob

Bon appetite!

For more information on veggies for piggies go to: http://www.jackiesguineapiggies.com/fruitandveg.html

Lets get this started

xenite — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:19:33 GMT

This part of the forums needs more posts, guinea pigs are awesome.

Introduce your piggy in this thread.

Here's mine she's a little skiddish, but she's just so darn cute!

What's your pigs favorite fruit/vegetable?

xenite — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:23:56 GMT

Just wondering about everyones fave treats.

PLEASE HELP ME!

Natasa832000 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:07:09 GMT

I had a guinea pig (named Pacov) for about 5.5 years. About 2 weeks ago I noticed that he lost weight, but he was still eating as usual. I didn't do anything! My mom told me that he is old and that it is probably normal that he lost some weight, but as long as he is eating well, it is ok. It seemed logically to me, so I didn't take him to a vet. At that time, I noticed mushy poop, but not always. One day it was mushy, the other day was hard...I taught it was result of his diet that day, noting serious.

Than 2 days ago, he stopped eating. That night he ate some lettuce and the day after nothing again. At 5 PM, when I got back from work, I rushed him to a vet, but he was already half paralyzed, I saw that he is suffering. Vet offered me 2 options - to give him 2 shots (vitamins and some probiotic) or to put him to sleep. I said to try with medications. The minute he gave him those shots my Pacov started bouncing of the table, shivering, like he had some seizure. It was HORIBLE! We went home and after about half an hour he passed away on my chest ((

I am devastated! All the time I wonder if his death is my fault. Would it be different if I took him to a vet two weeks ago… and more than that I wonder was he feeling pain (‘cause to me it looked like it, but my vet told me that he probably isn’t aware of anything, like he is in some sort of coma). Did I put him to more suffering when I took him to a vet to get those shots? Please tell me! I am crying my eyes out for 2 days now!

is there a country where guinea pigs roam free?

animalfreak123 — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:26:53 GMT

do you know a website where i could fidnd pics or tell me the location ogf a place where guinea pigs roam free? i've heard of a place but can't remember the name. do you?

? Wondering about pine bedding

busybusy425 — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:02:35 GMT

I recently bought a hugh bag of pine bedding for my daughter's 1 year old guinea pig. Now I would normaly use paper bedding for him but I was at the store and found this. I have used pine bedding before with my small pets and they were just fine.

But I was wondering is pine bedding really ok for guinea pigs? Also if so is it ok for them to eat it.

though I think he is bored and now that it is getting warmer he well be able to go out side. I need to get him some toys to play with.

Please help me I want to be sure I have made the right choice in geting the bedding. ( oh insite the pine bedding does smell a bit pine but the bag said no chems in it? not sure if it is kindle dry???) Please help

Thank you to anyone who can help me with this subject.

P.S. he is a cute little balck and white short hair one by the name of patches for the big balck patch over his right eye

Adding this bit of infor he stopped eating the bedding once I gave him a carrort (which he loves) and also put new carboard in there for him to chew on and he has now turned is attention to that. I think the reason he was eatting his bedding is he is bored and needs more attetion. but I would still like to knwo if it is ok for him. You opions would be very much welcome. Thank you to all.

How to train a guinea pig tricks??????/

sabs789 — Sat, 02 May 2009 18:00:40 GMT

Tricks

Guinea pig tooth problem

umbrulla — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:29:08 GMT

so 2 days ago i gave my guinea pig, Sammi a shower, i must have spooked him slightly because he jumped off the little platform in our shower that i had temporarily put him on to shampoo him and avoid getting too wet myself, i think that's when he chipped his left incisor tooth to half the length of the other. so i have been getting him to eat, treats, banana's, fruit and vegetables, ect i also have a salt and nutrition block available to him in his cage but im not sure he is eating his actual food. but just today i found he had also broken his right tooth right down to the gums probably because it was so much longer, im not sure of anything anymore and im afraid he will stop eating, any suggestions, should i take him to the vet even though i already know i should be getting him a critical care package? im worries

Ideas on how to keep guinea pigs cool this summer

Aileen — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:49:38 GMT

I wonder if any one has any good ideas on how to keep my two guinea pigs cool this summer while I am at work during the day. I put ice cubes in their water bottle(three small ones per bottle of water) and wrap cold packs in a towel for them as they aren't bad to chew on things, but still worry about them during these 100+ degree says. I leave the windows open but no fan or air conditioner running while no one is home.

Help!

Gilligan — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:23:30 GMT

How many times should you let your guinea pig out to play out side?

How many times can you let your guinea pig get treats[lettuce,and carrots].

I NEED AN ANSWER! Please help!

FrizzANDBenny — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:26:35 GMT

Hey everyone. I am getting two new male guinea pigs tomorrow. I have been researching guinea pigs for over 5 or 6 months now, and my father gave me permission. We live in a country kinda area so neighbors are kinda far away. Anyway, i will be doing things on the summer holiday, at the most be gone for a week, i need to know what i do for the care for the guinea pigs. I don't know any one around me who knows a lot about them, what do i do to make sure they are looked after? I need an answer really really fast! Thank you.

How do you.................?

Gilligan — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:13:22 GMT

How to potty train your guinea pig?

how often to bathe

luvmycadillac — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:33:22 GMT

How often is "regular" in regards to bathing a Guinea pig? Regular for my CAG is daily, for my lovebird 2-3 times a week. I did leave a message at a local vets office the vet tech called back and said baby shampoo would actually work great but said the vet had no "real experience with pocket pets". My avian vet who also does many other exotic animals(snakes, ferrets, ect) is out of the office so I cant get a hold of her. Most vets up here just do farm animals and the common cat and dog. When I sit next to the cage I am fine, I am using a very good odor controlling "litter" and I change her cage 2 times a week. She pee's in just one area would just removing that area work or should I clean her cage more often? I picked her up today to remove her from her cage to clean the cage and I have no itching at all but I didnt hold her long. I also sit next to her cage as it is next to the computer and I dont itch then. Maybe its her natural oils? Heck I dont know I do know she has become a member of our family so getting rid of this little girl is not an option for us

Can a neutering 'heal' ?

HecticEclectic — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:40:56 GMT

Neutered our male 4/08. We waited until 9/08 to put the male and female together.

End of Feb 09, we thought our female was getting fat Of course a pregnancy was the last thing we suspected...

March 8 we realize she's pregnant

March 12 she is in distress - we take her in for emergency c-section. She was distressed too long, we lose all 4 babies, and a couple of hours later we lose her.

How did she get pregnant??

We want to file a small claims suit against the original vet. They want the male examined by a "guinea pig expert". Is there any logical explanation as to what could have happened?

Why is iceburg lettuce toxic and other lettuce isn't?

GuineaGirl — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:01:10 GMT

Hi, I own a Guinea Pig and I read in one of the care books that Iceburg lettuce is toxic. I am confused because why is iceburg toxic and all the other types of lettuce aren't? I do not feed him iceburg, but I want to know why this type is considered toxic.

Thank You!

help!

lhickman — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:13:32 GMT

My guinea is 4 yrs old and very loving always nice we hold her alot no health problems and eating fine. Today I walked in and she went nuts..running back and forth hitting her face and body...even busting her lip (till bleeding) ...her nose is now swollen...I left her alone for 2 hrs to calm down but everytime i approach her cage she does the same thing. She did not eat the newly given hay or food...not even an apple slice...which she cant resist. I held her and shes nervous and goes right back into the freaking out once i put her back. What do I do? any ideas?

Youtube video of my pigs(1 is dead)

xenite — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:28:36 GMT

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qUrTbfj2IIc

check my pigs outside the cage

Help!!

SpringCreek_animal_lover — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:41:47 GMT

I need some help. My guinea pigs have been 'coughing' and I don't know what to do. They get fresh hay every day and guinea pig pellets twice a day; oranges every night too. Sometimes they make a wheezing noise before they 'cough.' What are they doing? Are they sick or do I need to take them to a vet?? Help please!!!!

need some help here

1lilpiggy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:51:28 GMT

This sounds dumb, but can you give a guinea pig a bath? If so, what do you use[what kind of soap,shampoo]? Will it hurt her to use a shallow bowl or should I wipe her off. I know this sounds so dumb.

needs a new cage

1lilpiggy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:58:30 GMT

Bindi needs a better cage and I was wondering if she would chew her way out of one of those big plastic tote things, without the top on, of course! I've seen pet stores do it sometimes, and they're cheap and big. Have to be sure about this, we have four dogs. Just wondering about that.

Please help! Adopt my Guinea Pig!

guineapigowner — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:30:35 GMT

hello. I am reaching out to all Guinea Pig lovers in New York and New Jersey. I have moved into a new apartment and must find a new home for my 3 year old male textel guinea pig. He is a wonderful animal and I am out of options for him. I am looking for a kind animal lover to take in my little boy and give him a new home. asap. Do you have any suggestions on how to find a good home for him?

Multiple types of pets

Ferrets Moderator — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:44:18 GMT

Have you owned several types of small animal pets? If so, which one turned out to be the best pet for you? Why?

piggy time!

xenite — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:26:09 GMT

how long is your piggy out?