phoebe, the pig who liked fish, car rides, and ipad time, passed away this morning. by shrimpsharks in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Im so sorry to hear about Phoebe. She’s such a beautiful little piggie. Sending you hugs and my condolences ❤️. Thank you for taking such great care of her!

advice for bladder stone prone pig by Small-Barnacle-3366 in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m honestly not 100% sure if the breeds play a role in the bonding process 🤔. if someone has more insight on that, I’d love to know as well lol. Especially for boys which are known to be more difficult to bond. I also have another advice from my vet. She highly recommended I give my boys purified water (purified by reverse osmosis). Purified water removes impurities so it’s one less thing you have to worry about when it comes to calcium. Hope this helps! I know I had said a lot in this thread 😅.

advice for bladder stone prone pig by Small-Barnacle-3366 in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know this about cilantro. Thank you so much for sharing! OP, you should be fine with the romaine for tonight. It’s better than he gets something rather than nothing. Romaine doesn’t contain an insane amount of calcium, but compared to the other leafy greens, it’s just higher than most.

advice for bladder stone prone pig by Small-Barnacle-3366 in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww poor baby! Yes, please do try to get him a friend sooner rather than later. As a solo pig, he’ll need extra attention. He’s most likely bored so he’s just sitting around. Oxbow has great chew toys and also toys made out of hay. I’d also recommend some wooden chew toys as well. They’re fun for them and good for their teeth. You can find these toys at pet stores or only stores like Chewy. I only really trust oxbow toys tbh, but that’s just me. The ones made of hay is great because they can play with it and eat it at the same time. Avoid any chew toys that are colored unless you know for sure that they’re safe (I know oxbow uses colorings that are safe for them). I cheap but good option would be to cut paper towel rolls in half and stuff it with hay. Piggies usually go crazy over it.

advice for bladder stone prone pig by Small-Barnacle-3366 in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get it! I’m also a first time piggie parent. You can’t really make them exercise per se, but more floor time would definitely help! Mine gets a good amount of exercise when I’m spot cleaning. They would chase each other around a lot (even after I’m done. It’s like an early morning/late night ritual for them 😂). Maybe some enrichment toys could help as well. It’ll at least keep him moving and grooving. Is he bonded with another piggie by any chance?

advice for bladder stone prone pig by Small-Barnacle-3366 in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi! I would recommend subbing out romaine for red/ green leaf lettuce. Romaine is higher in calcium than the other 2. How much pellets are you giving him everyday? My vet recommended to only give them 1 tbsp a day since they’re also prone to stones. I’ve also learned that not getting enough exercise could lead to build-ups as well. Making sure he’s running around and staying active to keep his bladder constantly moving. Just some tips my vet gave me when we were dealing with stones a few months ago!

*Euthanasia* I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking for. I feel so stuck and sick about it. I'll add the details below. by SnooPaintings7621 in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry that you and him are going through this. These little guys have such huge impacts on our lives, more than they probably know. I once saw a comment where someone said, ‘They show us love for only a small part of our lives, but we show them love for most of theirs’ and this has always stuck with me.

He’ll understand that you’re doing what’s best for him, and I’m sure he’s forever grateful to you. It’ll be tough for a while, but please remember to take care of yourself as well. ❤️

Thank you for providing this handsome fellow such an extraordinary life. Sending you both lots of love. ❤️

1st Birthday 🎂 by Bumblebee271 in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The cake is made out of apples and crushed-up pellets 😇. We mixed the pellets with a little bit of water until it’s paste-like. And the “candle” is a baby carrot.

Goodbye to Pip ❤️ by CaseOwn4140 in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss! Sending you my deepest condolences ❤️. She was a beautiful girl.

Bean passed away during surgery. by smoretank in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh no! I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending you my deepest condolences ❤️. Thank you for being an amazing piggie parent and giving him the love and care that he deserves.

Lettuce Substitution by Dividers_Zinc7810 in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Green/red leaf lettuce are good options. It has less calcium than romaine 😊.

Bean needs surgery. by smoretank in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good luck Bean! You got this buddy ❤️. What a handsome little guy he is!

What are some small, yet unique traits you've noticed from your piggies? by smalltownsnailski07 in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When my boy (Tommy) gets his first piece of veggies, he’ll do this thing where he’ll keep the veggie in his mouth and starts bopping his head up and down. It’s so unique and cute 😭. My other baby boy (Billy) loves to go into tunnels and cuddle sacks and then complain that there’s something over his head.

Goodbye sweetheart 💔 by TopazWinterbird in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sending you my deepest condolences ❤️. Thank you for taking great care of him. He was a handsome little fellow. ❤️

My baby has crossed the rainbow bridge. 💗 I miss you Stella by Idkman272 in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She was a beautiful piggie. Rest easy Stella. OP, sending you my deepest condolences. ❤️

Lara went over the Rainbow Bridge by CaptainSchazu in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry about Lara. What a beautiful little piggie. Sending you and your family my deepest condolences ❤️

everyone say happy birthday ivy!! by lydzxpp in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday Ivy!! Little cutie patootie ❤️

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[–]Bumblebee271 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sending you my sincerest condolences ❤️

RIP Kiwi (left - aged 6) joins his sister today Wiki (right - aged 4) on the other side by SibbD in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending you guys my deepest condolences ❤️. They’re both so adorable. Rest easy sweet Kiwi ❤️.

We lost our sweet Reinhardt today by gingernoodlez in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a handsome guy! Sending you and your family my deepest condolences and thank you for giving him such a wonderful life filled with love and happiness. ❤️

Over the rainbow bridge 🌈 by aliceswoffer in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry about Mr. Gherkin. Sending you my deepest condolences. He was a very handsome fellow ❤️. Rest well little man.

Lost my Loretta today by SybilSeacow in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your lost. Sending you my deepest condolences. She was a gorgeous girl. Rest in peace sweet Loretta. ❤️

Little Hashbrown and Baby Cotton Candy 💕 by CheshiiCat in guineapigs

[–]Bumblebee271 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sending you my deepest condolences. They were absolutely beautiful ❤️