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Alberta Rodent Association
Canada
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| General care, feeding, housing, health and care of sick guinea pig. Will NOT answer medication dosage questions, that's what your vet is for, not the internet. | Available
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Cerian C.
Canada
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| I can answer questions with behaviour and what's something to expect at a time or what's normal what's not. I can give tips on common problems about boars or sows fighting/bullying. I may answer questions about mating although I do not recommend it if you have not researched about breeding guinea pigs as for some sows and unprepared owners, the pregnancy may be fatal to the mother and pups. You may ask me about C&C cages and housing, along with bedding material and what's recommended. I may answer a handful about dietary pellets, timothy hay, fresh fruit & veggies. I may help you out with home remedies that may be fixed at home like a common colds, mites, dandruff problems or itching..etc. Although with some illnesses I will be recommending a trip to the vet or asking you to be more descriptive as I do not want to provide the wrong information. I can help out with questions like if you live in a smaller space and cannot provide proper free range time, I have ideas for small spaces and cage ideas. I may give you instructions and advice on homemade toys or commercial sold toys and if they're safe before you try them out. I'm also able to answer boar 'issues' whether they're about bullying or just behaviour problems between boars, I have many ideas that can still allow both boars to be kept together and be friends, or about introductions when they first meet.I'm good at giving out advice about grooming short and long haired and nail clipping as my methods have also worked effectively. I give advice to owners with fussy guinea pigs that dislike getting trimmed nails and ways to help out. I'm good with keep the teeth kept down at a reasonable length to be able to chew as it is painful for guinea pigs with long teeth and may cause many problems. | Available
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Dri Jones
U.S.
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| I can answer questions in areas of guinea pig breeding (I do not support or encourage irresponsable breeding), making C&C (coroplast and cubes) cages, grooming your short or long haired guinea pig, easier ways to clip their nails and simple ways to care for cavies constantly growing teeth. I can give advice for introducing guinea pigs to other guinea pigs, info regarding the best bedding to use for owners of cavies with allergies (I have allergies too!) etc.. I can help diagnose common illnesses like mites, lice and other skin problems, colds, bacterial infections, sow delivery problems, and some circulatory problems. I will always encourage and recommend a veterinary visit and veterinary treatment if I judge necessary. Although there are many common illnesses that can be treated at home without the time and cost of expensive veterinary bills.
I recommend the website guinealynx.com, it's a great website with lots of accurate and helpful information for cavy owners.
I am experienced and knowledgeable in the area of guinea pig/cavy diets. I can help you decide the best hay and dry food to use for your guinea pig, and also the healthiest veggies and fruits for your cavy and the correct portion to offer your guinea(s).
If your looking to make or buy toys, cavy cuddles, hay racks etc. for your guinea pigs I can name the toys that guinea pigs prefer over others and also how to make some toys and beds that are safe and fun, from items that you probably have around your house.
I've owned guinea pigs for a long time and I can answer most questions about other things that come along with owning a guinea pig that I haven't mentioned in the above. Just ask! If I don't know the answer to your question, I will do my best and go out of my way to find a safe and accurate solution.
One thing I cannot do is tell you why your guinea pig died. There are too many causes and reasons possible. | Available
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Jenny Atkins
U.K.
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| I can answer most questions from prospective owners, and about general guinea pig care. My areas of expertise are general health problems (such as mites and colds), a guinea pig's diet, pregnant and baby guinea pigs, introducing a new piggy to another piggy or group, guinea pig housing, where to find a guinea pig, and advice for new/prospective owners. Whilst I can offer help in diagnosing common illnesses, I am not a vet, and when it comes to an unwell guinea pig I will always recommend seeking professional help if I deem it necessary. However, many common health problems in guinea pigs can be easily and effectively treated at home, without the need for an expensive vetinary consultation. Peter Gurney's books and webpages are a fantastic resource for any guinea pig health concerns. | On Vacation
returns 11/23/2008
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2008-11-19 mite or something else?: Hi Lyn, First of all, you've done great by getting your guinea pig to the veterinarian, that was very wise. Yes, the vet has a reason to be concerned about his weight, it's very alarming that he's...
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2008-11-19 heat: Hi Dee, You are right, she could be in heat. Even if guinea pig's are spayed or neutered, they will still sometimes try to mate, this is probably what yours are doing right now. Female guinea pigs(sows)...
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2008-11-19 teeth: Hi Renee, Your poor guinea pig - repeated dental surgery is never nice! Like most small mammals, guinea pigs' teeth grow for their entire lives, which means they need to gnaw them down regularly...
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2008-11-19 Guinea Pig-skin problem increasing: Hi Kati, This sounds like mites to me. But your guinea pig could be suffering from more than just one condition, and I'm sure your concerned about the pain he is in. I would get him to a vet if I...
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2008-11-19 Guinea pigs: Hi Stella, I'm glad my last reply helped you. And about your smallest one, as I said it was a dominance issue, the best way to make him feel more secure is for him to get used to his new position in...
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