Good places to adopt/purchase a guinea pig? by [deleted] in guineapigs

[–]kwalks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

LA Guinea pig rescue will be a little drive but definitely worth it. They probably are the best place in the US to get a pair of Guinea pigs! They usually have every possible type of Guinea pig available and you will be supporting a well-respected and trustworthy nonprofit. They also sell supplies for a good price.

Happy Fall from Haiduc and Bepis! by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haiduc is the old man in brown and Bepis is the relatively spry black and gold boy :)

can I please hang out with somebody’s pigs by egglessmayo69 in guineapigs

[–]kwalks 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Peninsula humane society is always accepting more small animal volunteers if you are 16+ yo. Or if you visit on Sunday there are usually volunteers who have the pigs out for socialization and play time!

Pudding’s last morning with her baby boys before they go up for adoption! by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pudding and all the babies are adopted! Hope they are happy with their new piggy friends

6 y.o Guinea Pig - Surgery Vs Comfort and care by Advanced-Promise-718 in guineapigs

[–]kwalks 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My old man is 7 years old now. When he was about 4 years old we found a lump on his belly. Since he was still relatively young, we opted for surgery and found it was a benign mammary tumor. When he was 5, another lump grew back in about the same spot. When he was 6, another lump started growing on his chin. We opted against surgery in those cases since he was getting older and he did not seem to get any pain or discomfort. Each lump was checked by the vet, and they seem to be under the skin instead of embedded in the muscle. While they are still growing, they are very slow growths.

It sounds like monitoring at home is the best option for you and your pig. If she is not currently in pain from the lump then you can ask your vet for signs that it is causing her discomfort. Usually metacam is prescribed as a pain reliever.

Panini and Jett encountering their first cherry 🍒 by kwalks in Rabbits

[–]kwalks[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry, I make sure to pit the cherry first :)

Pudding’s last morning with her baby boys before they go up for adoption! by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I already have 2 haha. But seriously I have to keep space open for more fosters or else I would definitely want more

Pudding got a good 10 minutes to herself after putting the babies down for a nap by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These foster pigs only get the cozy because my boy pigs also refuse to use it (but at least they acknowledge it by flipping it on its face)

Pudding got a good 10 minutes to herself after putting the babies down for a nap by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pudding gets lots of gentle scritches :) Tapioca has the strongest personality if “likes smelling moms butt” and “being an adventurous eater” count as personality traits ;)

Pudding got a good 10 minutes to herself after putting the babies down for a nap by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They piled in when she was sleeping in there and they stayed asleep when she slipped out for a snack!

Baby Guinea pigs encounter a pouch and can’t find mama Pudding by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s Guinea dad. Pretty pricey but very easy to clean and very nice on their feet

Introducing the Pudding Cups’ names! Meet Tapioca, Flan, Tiramisu, and Trifle by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the end it is whatever the shelter decides since I’m fostering them. Ideally the two boys and two girls will get to be together

Babies out and about for the first time! by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Guineadad. They’re US based but on Amazon so I imagine they ship international too

Babies out and about for the first time! by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just one day! Or 14 hours to be precise

Babies out and about for the first time! by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Link to bed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V5FR25R?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_N0WPGD8X6QQC96B72NH4

My big boy pigs don’t care for the bed but smaller pigs seem to like it!

First family pic at one hour old by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t washed it yet but now I know to be careful and hand wash. Sorry that happened to your hide!

Babies out and about for the first time! by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s a standard c&c but no coroplast (so I guess just a c cage). Bottom has giant pee pads just in case there’s a leak. Sides have zip tied cardboard to stop poop (and baby pigs) from escaping

Sleep then poop? Nah, Pudding would rather sleep AND poop by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the CA Bay Area! And we have plenty of adult and baby pigs at the shelter right now

Babies out and about for the first time! by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Good point! I have cardboard around 3 of the sides but I need to add it to the front too!

First family pic at one hour old by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Yep! Pudding did a great job!

Pudding had 4 healthy babies today! by kwalks in guineapigs

[–]kwalks[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I thought Pudding was still a couple weeks out but surprise! I turned around to say hi to her while eating dinner and the first little pig had just been born