Hahahaha... Girl Girl is a... well... Girl! So hw come macho??

Thanks for the compliment muchan~

She was rescued from Petaling street with my other 2 GPs. But look so alike la! The fur and body structure also. Just missing markings.

Guys, the list of GP owners and GPs are up. At least those that I know of lar.

Abys used to be equally expensive in Petaling Street.

When you free we go find la~ If I'm nt wrong I saw in Petaling Street got black and white wor. Grey very rare.

Yes they have high abilities to pick out premium food from normal food.

Actually that is the best thing to do. Buy, send to vet, bring home, quarantine for 2 weeks, (not to mention let it de-stress for a few days) then intro to your already existing GP.

I don't think so. The vet usually will ask you to go back 1 week later to check if there are still lice and mites. Therefore the quarantine I reccomended. 2 weeks quarantine, for the GP to be pest free and get used to home.

Me don't use toilet mat so I also dunno.

Sigh... I dunno when I can go pet shack. Finding transport is not all that easy and the travelling fee... SIGH. But I want my ladies to tr the smoothie la.

Nezu~ I so wish can go now but no transport o... The earliest I can get is in August when I have to get refills for my hammie smoothie (now still got) and maybe gliderslurp. That time I think your samples finish jor.

My ladies ar.. Sigh... SUPER picky with what they eat. I scared I buy dy they don like also..

I saw it before in Ace hardware, the toilet mats. Maybe try there?

Just now I fed my ladies a bit of watermelon, cuz myself makan for dinner ma. After eating, Micheri's chin was stained with pikish watermeon juice... :seat: But Kiki and Girl Girl still seem very clean after eating.

She is so cute~~~~~ Apa nama?

GP know how to take care of themselves for temperature. When my Micheri is cold, she will sleep on the shavings. When she is hot, she will push all the shavings away.

I just came back from carefour in Midvalley. I didn't see any grey or black GPs. There were only 4, 2 americans and 2 abys. 1 abs has a slight brown framing on the face while other parts are white. The other aby is white. 1 american is a mix of brown and black. the other normal was so cute! brown whole body but face is white. Then on top of the eyes got 2 brown lines, so it looks like eyebrows. Very symmetrical. Very beautiful! Too bad my house got 3 ladies already.

Yes it is. But what kinda suond izzit?

When their skin gets too dry, their shedding becomes more serious. It's absolutely normal. It should not create bald spots. Bald spots either mean a fungal infection or pests. The only remedy for dry skin is to not bathe your GPs too often. Mine only gets one bath in 3 weeks.

Tomolo they will get their bath. Mwahahahaha....

Once a week is actually too often. I did say, mine only gets a bath once in 3 weeks. In foreign countries, they only bathe their GPs once in 3 months. Cuz our weather is hotter their fur oils up more quickly.

Rumi, you like that also can? Pity Kojiro~~~ Stuck with a macho guy name dy when she's a pretty girl.

@Adriane: Don't use chicken wire. I heard it's poisonous for hamsters, so I wouldn't reccomend it for guinea pigs either.

Yup, females are Y, males are X. Yes la Y. Males are more circular right?

Rumi... Your description make it seem like you've been doing indecent stuff to her...

Nope. They suck blood. It's more like it's itchy and the GP is suffering until it might stop eating. So always keep your GP clean.

Which area is bald? The back of the ears is naturally bald by the way. The foot pads are of course hairless also.

Bring to a vet. It's not safe to personally give jabs so let a vet do it.

What is ringworm?

Ringworm is a skin condition caused by a fungus that can infect many mammals including rabbits and guinea pigs. The medical terms for ringworm infections are "dermatophytosis" and "dermatomycosis." There are several different types of this fungus; the most common types to cause disease in rabbits and guinea pigs is Trichophyton mentagrophytes; Microsporum canis may also cause disease.

How is the fungus transmitted?

The fungus is most commonly found either on an infected animal or in the living quarters of infected animals. Spores from infected animals can be shed into the environment and live for over 18 months. Cats, and other rabbits or guinea pigs are often the source of infection because they can be asymptomatic carriers and harbor and shed the organism without showing signs of infection. The fungus can be transmitted by direct contact with an infected animal, or contact with an item (e.g.; grooming brush, bedding) that is contaminated with the spores. The incidence of infection varies with geographical area and environment. Young animals and those under stress (e.g.; overcrowding, high humidity, poor sanitation, malnutrition) are often at an increased risk of developing disease.

What are the signs?

Rabbits and guinea pigs with ringworm usually have patchy areas of hair loss that are dry and scaly. In rabbits, the lesions often start on the head, legs, and feet. In guinea pigs, the face and ears are affected first. In both animals, lesions may spread to other areas of the body, and may become reddish and often itch. If the animal scratches, it may result in more trauma to the skin and a secondary bacterial infection.

How is ringworm treated?

Most rabbits will recover from the disease without treatment if any underlying environmental or nutritional factors are remedied. To treat rabbits and guinea pigs with isolated lesions, the area around the lesion should be thoroughly clipped down close to the skin. Care should be taken when clipping not to irritate the skin, as this may make the infection spread. Also realize that the clipped hair, clippers, and any grooming instruments that come into contact with an infected animal will harbor the spores and must be heat or chemically sterilized before being used on any other animal. The lesions can then be treated with keratolytic shampoos, povidone-iodine cleansing agents, lime-sulfur dips, and/or topical anti-fungal medications (e.g.; miconazole or clotrimazole cream). It is recommended that all animals in the household/colony be treated. Griseofulvin, an oral medication, may be used in severe cases. Griseofulvin should not be used in breeding or pregnant animals. Butenafine may be used in guinea pigs. Any treatment should be continued for at least 2 weeks after the lesions have resolved.

Larger numbers of rabbits may be treated with a 1% solution of copper sulfate or a metastabilized chlorous acid/chloride dioxide compound (LD disinfectant, Alcide Corp.). These may also be used as a preventive in colonies in which ringworm has been diagnosed.

Because the ringworm fungus can survive for such long periods in the environment, it is critical that an effective cleaning plan be implemented. The spores are very resistant to most cleaners, however, bleach diluted to 1:10 with water or chlorhexidine will kill most of the organisms. All grooming tools, bedding, and kennels should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Carpets should be steam cleaned and disinfected. Heating and cooling ducts and furnaces should be professionally vacuumed and filters replaced. Furniture and drapes should be vacuumed and the vacuum cleaner bags should be disposed of promptly. These cleaning measures will need to be continued during the duration of the treatment and for several weeks afterward.

Is ringworm transmissible to people?

Yes. Ringworm can be transmitted between rabbits, guinea pigs, and people. Persons with suppressed immune systems, such as those with HIV infections or AIDS, and those undergoing chemotherapy may be especially vulnerable. Persons should wear gloves when handling affected animals and wash hands well afterwards.


So if your GP has ringworm, do be careful. This is taken from http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?articleid=2494