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Post by skipperdoo on Jun 26, 2005 7:19:24 GMT
you get it skipperdoo? (about what we were wondering about?) Not really and, yes, I know she is younger but her pig still needs to be checked more aften than once every three years. The problem is most likely that there is scent gland/wax buildup that needs to be removed (it isn't brushed out). I remove it VERY CAREFULLY by using tweezers and scissors (something I do NOT suggest you try) although some people use Dawn liquid dish soap or the equivilent. Glad you like my avatar; Merry drew it for me. EDIT: They will not put him down if it is what I have mentioned above and there are no complications such as an infection.
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Post by pssccf on Jun 26, 2005 7:23:33 GMT
the last time i checked was NOT three yrs ago! thats when we got him! I use tweezers,tissues and cotton buds.
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Post by skipperdoo on Jun 26, 2005 7:28:34 GMT
the last time i checked was NOT three yrs ago! thats when we got him! I use tweezers,tissues and cotton buds. Sorry for the confusion but I was going by your posting: "prickles was like this when we got him".
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Post by samnbud on Jun 26, 2005 7:29:33 GMT
I think its best to see the vet and let them look and then go from there.with out pictures or anything to go by we really cant tell what is going on, also we arent vets sweety.
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Post by pssccf on Jun 26, 2005 8:33:30 GMT
THANKS!
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Post by vegan on Jun 26, 2005 8:56:48 GMT
Take him to the VET!
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Post by pssccf on Jun 26, 2005 10:06:43 GMT
i am tomorrow and prickles was puchased 3 yrs ago and had it then
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Post by pssccf on Jun 26, 2005 10:06:59 GMT
i am tomorrow and prickles was puchased 3 yrs ago and had it then 4
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Post by pssccf on Jun 26, 2005 20:27:32 GMT
wait till im 13 to do what? consistent?
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Post by Merry on Jun 27, 2005 3:25:38 GMT
Good luck at the vets.
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Post by Josie on Jul 1, 2005 17:10:41 GMT
pssc- bath once a week! thats way too much! at most you are supposed to bathe them once every 3 months! are you sure youve done research?
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Post by pssccf on Jul 1, 2005 22:37:25 GMT
pssc- bath once a week! thats way too much! at most you are supposed to bathe them once every 3 months! are you sure youve done research? in reply to your secret- i am 11 too- shh...
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Post by pssccf on Jul 1, 2005 22:39:44 GMT
like my avatar? (im changing it soon though,) he needs baths 1nce a week coz he has pododermatitis(bumble foot).
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Post by skipperdoo on Jul 2, 2005 4:38:00 GMT
He does NOT need a bath once a week because he has bumblefoot. The foot is the only thing that needs to be soaked/washed if your pig actaully has bumblefoot. Got a photo?
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Post by pssccf on Jul 2, 2005 5:56:25 GMT
Thats what i mean and it cant hurt him to be clean! Everyone here is getting really bossy... I cant take a photo coz we dont have a digital camera. why do u always asume hes not ill?!?!like quote: "if your pig actually has bumblefoot." Your eighther sleepy or mean!
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Post by Clover on Jul 2, 2005 8:07:13 GMT
Are you meaning your just bathing his foot once a week or his whole body? If its his whole body, then like a few members have mentioned, its just his foot that needs to be bathed. If your using a suitable shampoo on a guinea pigs body every week, then it could dry and irritate his skin.
Did the vet tell you how to treat his bumble foot?
Members are just trying to help you and Prickles and nobody means to sound bossy. We just want to help make sure Prickles is getting the right treatment.
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Post by pssccf on Jul 3, 2005 10:16:44 GMT
well every1 IS being bossy! yes, only the feet.
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Post by Josie on Jul 3, 2005 10:39:38 GMT
alright, alright, calm down.... sheeesh..... we're only trying to help! thats gratitude for you...
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Post by pssccf on Jul 4, 2005 6:38:05 GMT
exuse me? You guys aren't very loyal friends(mentioning no names SKIPPERDOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!) if you think i am playing games! Your the adults here! Your supposed to belive me when i have a problem!When i am a famous pet shop owner & piggie breeder i'll look back on you and think "Wow, i was DUMB to b friends with them!" And youll sit up all night crying like i do now because i know i dont have you as a friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Josie on Jul 4, 2005 14:55:09 GMT
pssc- we know that your not playing games cause bumblefoot is real and we trust you. if we werent your friends we wouldnt be posting suggestions for you and prickles, cant you see that we are worried not teasing you?! and i think i am about your age so dont say that everyone here is adult! im just chocablock with piggy knowhow..... lol (joke) do you really cry cause of us!? we dont mean to make you upset....
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