@limie : capsicum http://images.google.com.my/images?hl=en&q...F-8&sa=N&tab=wi

And boru also same, don't really like carrot haha

This post has been edited by Vor: Jul 17 2008, 01:32 PM

Mine ok...

Well, a guinea pig's urine is usually an opaque substance. It should be cloudy. If it is leaving white stains, then you may be feeding too much calcium and may get a bladder stone. You should try to rule out an abundance of any one type of food, giver her a variety.

In case your pig does have too much calcium in the diet, here are a few tips to reducing the calcium intake:

1. Guinea pigs over 12 months of age should be fed a timothy-based pellet diet (pigs under 12 months should be fed an alfalfa-based diet, because the additional calcium from the alfalfa is used for bone development). Oxbow's Cavy Cuisine or Kaytee's Timothy Complete are good timothy-based pelleted diets.

2. Guinea pigs over 12 months shouldn't be fed alfalfa hay (again, because of the calcium) however, it can be fed occassionally to a pig under 12 months. Timothy hay, or another type of grass hay (orchard grass) are better alternatives.

3. Be careful of veggies that are high in calcium (such as parsley); they should be fed in moderation only.

It would be good to take her to the vet just to make sure, because a guinea pig's health can decrease very quickly.

i have send 2 vet and the doc cant find whts wrong wit her since she still a baby

Now..... just follow the tips first.

aight captain

@limie..
if they have mites and u left them untreated then i think ur gp will become a skinny gp.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skinny_pig

Sharil is enough. not captain.

Dont forget; GP diet: 50% - hay, 25% - pellet and 25% - veggies and fruits.

ohoh... is it because the mites/lices suck the GP's nutrien?

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Added on July 17, 2008, 8:04 pmalright, Sharil Captain...

This post has been edited by limie: Jul 17 2008, 08:04 PM

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.

clean = bath, clean the cage... RIGHT?

of course..
moreover if ur gp got mites/ticks..
last time both of my gp got mites and jimmy's condition is soo bad, i can see his skin clearly due to very bad hair fall.. i took both of them for ivermectin jab, bath them and put them inside a felton container for 1 day.. then washed their cage (including all inside the cage) thoroughly, dried under sun for the whole day, clean the area where i put them... thank God, they are free from the pests now..

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This post has been edited by rumizu: Jul 18 2008, 10:37 AM

My MILKY drop alot of hair now... and some spot was BALD...

is there any medicine can cure?

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.

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do u guys ever face gp problem where vets cant manage 2 find solutions?

body part...
that day i bring him to vet d...
the bald place did grow back hair, but... after that... move to the other spot.. oh my

any 1 familiar with rings worm that infected baby gp?

what is RING WORM?

RING RING RING...

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