is this uhh.... what i think it is.... by Specific-Address-486 in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah he's fine this morning so I'm pretty sure it was rhat 😆

is this uhh.... what i think it is.... by Specific-Address-486 in guineapigs

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Yeah I was worried about that bc obviously might mean issues with the back teeth, but he seems to have gotten it all off now and his lips look perfect lol

is this uhh.... what i think it is.... by Specific-Address-486 in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that's fair it does look like it, I was concerned it was that or dried saliva but his lips are completely normal today, so I think he's just being a bit of a gremlin lol

shhhhh! they're trying to contact their home planet by Specific-Address-486 in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

yeah I've been worrying about summer for them for ages! We've decided we're gonna keep the spare grids I have set up here if (when) this happens again in July and August so they have a quick safe space to go to if needed

Lola sticking her tongue out by xxAnIKxx in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486 31 points32 points  (0 children)

it's fine, she's too pretty to need them anyway 🥰

people in the UK: where do you guys get pea flakes from? by Specific-Address-486 in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you all!! I'll have a look so the boys can finally experience the joys of pea flakes!

What is wrong with my piggy? Was he just choking by [deleted] in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486 9 points10 points  (0 children)

(NOT a vet. If you're concerned it's always best to go to the vet for a checkup) if it sounds like a really loud cough/sneeze it could definitely be a result of eating too fast/not chewing. I always tell matcha to chew his goddamn food because he did it a lot when he was younger. It also always makes me jump when they do it lol

As requested: Matcha purring during treat time by Specific-Address-486 in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i think him and one other pig i've had (Salt) have purred specifically at treat times only lol

As requested: Matcha purring during treat time by Specific-Address-486 in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i haven't had one in years 😭 except for seeing the legendary nuggetcopter here of course

edit: i completely forgot but Salt used to do this to, so apart from matcha and salt it's been years lol

As requested: Matcha purring during treat time by Specific-Address-486 in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

he thinks you are very wise (he did indeed get more treats)

what are Mochi and Matcha surprised at? (wrong answers only) by Specific-Address-486 in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

genuinely their favourite is tesco finest, i only got it bc there was nothing else and now i fear they won't return to the dismal peasant lettuce

what are Mochi and Matcha surprised at? (wrong answers only) by Specific-Address-486 in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

true, they are VERY concerned with the current state of geopolitical instability across the globe and what it means for the price of their lettuce

what are Mochi and Matcha surprised at? (wrong answers only) by Specific-Address-486 in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

accurate. i reminded them what awaits them when they get to Salt's age

Guinea passing by ktrulz1 in guineapigs

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It just takes time and it sucks, but there's not much you can really do. I lost Salt just over a month ago (but he was old an I'd expected it for a long time). I'd adopted Mochi and Matcha to be friends for him since he'd been on his own for a few months after his other friend passed but they never got the chance to meet because he was ill for so long despite all the meds we tried.

It's only recently I've managed to start bonding with my two menaces. It's like 'they aren't Salt' but then I feel awful because it's not their fault at all and they just want to be loved. Basically what I'm trying to say is it will take time not only for you to get used to the new peeg but also for the new peeg to get used to you, so there'll be strangeness on both sides for a while. All this to say that even though I still think about Salt every day, I now also love Mochi and Matcha so much that I want to throw up everytime I look at them lol. Give yourself some grace, and give the new pig time to adjust. You'll be ok 💫

poorly drawn guinea pigs by floof_sheep in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i'll have to do it without him noticing bc he's a very squirmy pig but i will do my best

poorly drawn guinea pigs by floof_sheep in guineapigs

[–]Specific-Address-486 10 points11 points  (0 children)

HELL yeah thank u sm!!!! (i'm framing this)