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> > > On May 7, 4:22=A0am, Scorpio <mwhit...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > > On May 7, 10:25=A0am, GuinG...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > > > Going to the vet tomorrow because my guinea pig has been having
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> > > > > problems with diarrhea and also pellets becoming stuck up her
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> > > > > She is also not eating very much and has become very
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> > > > > isn't squeaking much and is very quiet.
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> > > > > I'm really very worried about her, she is 7 years old but she's
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> > > > > in good health for the last year. Any ideas what could be
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> > > > > this? She has had other health problems in the past and both
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> > > > > they mentioned having her put down, but she recovered fully on
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> > > > > occasions. I know she is a fighter and want her to live as long
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> > > > > possible.
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> > > > > I hope she will be okay so please wish us luck for tomorrow.
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> > > > Hi, there is another thread called "Ping Heather" which addresses
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> > > > subject a bit. =A0Also I thought g/ps only had a short life span
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> > > > around 4 years? =A0Seems like your piggie is having a good innings
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> > > > must be wonderful for you. =A0Good luck for your doctor's visit.
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> > > > Megan
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> > > Thanks for your reply Megan. She has been to the vet today and they
> > > think she may have some kind of internal cyst and also some possible
> > > kidney problems. They said they wouldn't no for sure without an
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> > > but they gave her some antibiotics and said to keep an eye on her.
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> > > Guinea pigs can actually live up to 8-10 years, so 7 is certainly a
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> > Well cross fingers she gets better soon. =A0What's her name?
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> Thanks for the well wishes, her name is Maxine. She had a companion
> called Josie, but she died a couple of years ago : (- Hide quoted text -
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I've got two boys and they fight like cats n dogs. I tried keeping
them apart but was too much work and it meant one had to be cooped up
all day in the hutch. We are working on getting them their own little
rooms each. Meanwhile, they begrudgingly tolerate each other.
Megan
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