From sarah19e at yahoo.com Sun Feb 1 00:17:31 2009 From: sarah19e at yahoo.com (Sarah Erickson) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:17:31 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Roll call Message-ID: <710517.77982.qm@web42107.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Here's my info: Human: Sarah? 7/22/81 Piggy: Ginger USA, Florida, Port Charlotte And of course, I must add Ginger's bunny sister, Chloe? :) From MFug at live.co.uk Sun Feb 1 04:29:08 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 09:29:08 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow bridge; Frodo Message-ID: Penny and the remaining Piggyfriends, especially Shadow, we are sorry that Frodo has left you all for the bridge. With so many digest piggies leaving us recently he wont be alone. Enjoy meeting friends old and new Frodo. Penny and Shadow I hope the new boy brings as much joy to your hearts as Frodo did (of course he will!!) Love M From juwles at bigpond.com Sun Feb 1 05:38:00 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 20:38:00 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE Frodo Piggyfriend In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Penny and piggy friends, My heart goes out to you at the loss of your darling Frodo. It just shows has valuable each minute, let alone day, is with our beloved piggies. You are such a wonderful slave, and I understand how deeply you will be feeling the loss of your little one. Please accept my deepest condolences, and my prayers to you all for comfort at this sad time. Julie and her precious boys (Donald, Wheeky, Joey, Kimba & Snowdrop) Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed From cindyb at gmail.com Sun Feb 1 09:04:34 2009 From: cindyb at gmail.com (CindyB) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 09:04:34 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences to all who've suffered loss Message-ID: My deepest sympathies go out to all who have lost a loved one. Hug those you have now that much more. CindyB From cindyb at gmail.com Sun Feb 1 09:22:42 2009 From: cindyb at gmail.com (CindyB) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 09:22:42 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCEMENT] Diva Had Her Babies!!! Message-ID: Yes, finally (*finally*), Diva had her babies on January 26 at 9:30pm. I just happened to be near the maternity ward hutch at that time and heard strange vocals coming from within. Diva was in her plastic igloo, but I could see that she was cleaning up a tiny guinea pig. So I guessed that either she was entertaining friends or she had had at least one of her babies. Unfortunately, Diva has an unfortunate background where humans were not known for their kindness. And we have had her for such a short time that we haven't yet built up a real bond with her yet. So whenever she hides her babies away from us, we totally understand. We're taking it very slowly with her. The next day she appeared in public with her 2 babies and we were so delighted to see them. One looks just like Jay (dad) and the other is an albino! That was unexpected. The following day we started putting the 3 of them in a small exercise area together while we clean their home, and last night we tried putting Jay in there with them. How excited mom and dad were to see each other again--she groomed him and they both enjoyed themselves, despite the interruptions of the children. The children seem to puzzle Jay. He's not sure what they're for, obviously, but he'll put up with pretty much anything if he can be with Diva again. We hope to get the whole family together in one huge hutch within the next couple of days. But mom and babies are all doing great, and that's all we can ask for. CindyB, Reese, Peaches, Diva, Jay (and now Frosty and Junior) From MFug at live.co.uk Sun Feb 1 09:54:09 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:54:09 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] silly; Text message Fugly to Igor Message-ID: OMG Igor u stole a ship!! U really r a pirate C U soon FF (Fugly the Fearless) From pals4pets at cheerful.com Sun Feb 1 08:15:29 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:15:29 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for Murphy Message-ID: <20090201131529.CCC3B1CE8FB@ws1-6.us4.outblaze.com> Michael We were so very sorry to hear of Murphy's departure to The Rainbow Bridge. Surely I can't be the only gpdd slave who's got to the point where she wants to cry, "Enough already!" It seems every digest seems to announce the departure of yet another of our dear little furbies - what a depressing way to begin a year. This ear infection sounds terrible, and I am reminded of reports of "head tilt" that I used to read about affecting rabbits who were infected by the e-coli virus - no doubt rabbit slaves like Dana here in our gpdd community could throw some light on that? Can piggies get e-coli? We are sure Murphy will have known how much he was loved, and he put up a good fight to stay with you. We are only too familiar with that feeling of hope that comes when a piggie seems to be rallying after a serious illness, only to relapse again shortly afterwards. Nursing a sick piggie can be like riding a roller coaster, and really takes its toll on the emotions. We are sure you did the right thing in eventually helping him leave all his pain behind, and he will now be popcorning through that lush green meadow at The Rainbow Bridge with those many masters of all of us who have gone before. Nothing we can say will ease your pain, but may you find some comfort in the fact that piggie slaves all over the globe understand just what misery you are enduring, and wish you well. Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From pals4pets at cheerful.com Sun Feb 1 07:43:38 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 13:43:38 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for Frodo Piggyfriend Message-ID: <20090201124338.3833FBE407B@ws1-9.us4.outblaze.com> Penny and the Piggyfriends We are beginning to dread reading our gpdd's, as it seems just lately that every one bears news of yet another sad departure of one of our community to The Rainbow Bridge. We ourselves have experienced the agony of leaving a sick piggie at Cavies Castle and ringing for progress reports, only eventually to hear the sad news we all dread hearing, but like you we know Frodo could not have been in a better place, and everything possible will have been done to keep him with us just a little longer - it was obviously just his time. Virtually all the Dolly Mixtures have gone to The Bridge without a diagnosis, and we know only too well how frustrating that is. At least you were able to give Frodo a happy life which he would not otherwise have had, and we are certain he will have known just how much he was loved. We know all the Piggyfriends live in the lap of luxury, and it does sound as though he was a wonderful character who will be very sadly missed. We hope Shadow is able to cope with this loss - it is hard when two piggies have snuggled together for so long. We hope you are able to find him a new cagemate - this is something that never seems to work well here at Serendipity. At least Frodo will be reunited at The Bridge with Maple, and all the other Piggyfriends and other departed piggies - as you say, too many just recently. At least Frodo did not have to struggle against a long, terminal illness, but we realise that a departure can hit harder when it is so unexpected. Please do find some comfort in the fact that slaves all over the globe are grieving with you, and wish you well. Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sun Feb 1 09:42:49 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 14:42:49 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCE New Piggyfriends Part One. Message-ID: When I brought home my little sows, Petunia and Peony, who were a part of that big RSPCA rescue, I told our Rodentologist that, if she had any more piggies needing a home, I would have room for a couple more sows to share Hope's huge pen with them. Or I could take a neutered boar. I have more boars here than ever before and have not as much room as usual. Two weeks ago, she heard of a neutered boar in need. He was 5 months old and had entropion. For any of you that might be unfamiliar with this, it is an eye condition, in which the eyelid turns inwards, sometimes trapping the eyelashes. In severe cases this can be treated with surgery. My Bianca, a Piggyfriend from long ago, suffered from this, so I had no hesitation in offering him a home. Bianca, a beautiful white Peruvian, was not too severely affected, needing checking daily for any eyelash that might have been trapped and having ophthalmic drops administered as necessary. He was due to be dropped off at Cavies' Castle on the same day that I was going there to bring dear Frodo home for burial, as well as Bramley, who had stayed at the hospital for a few days following the removal of a benign cyst. He was coming along with some invalids from GBH rescue and should have arrived before me but it looked as if I would be making a return trip to fetch him home. I was sitting on the Cavies' Castle sofa having a coffee and being generally miserable about Frodo along with Chris, our Rodentologist, who had just lost a patient, when the ladies bringing the piggies finally arrived, having got lost along the way. I had been about to leave with my boys when they came in carrying box after box of piggies. Chris had not been expecting this many and had not prepared enough cages to take them all so Sue, one of the helpers, and I searched out spare cages and boxes to take them all. I think ( no, I know ) that people take advantage of Chris's kind nature and passion for piggies and expect her to find homes for far too many. She is not even a rescue, although she often has a piggy or three in need. The invalids were taken for assessment and then she was told that Jackie at the rescue didn't want them back and could she rehome them? First of all, I saw the little boy that was to be mine. He was the biggest 5 month old that I had ever seen. Obviously a LAPS member in the making. He was bred by one of the ladies making the delivery but was no use to her as a stud pig because of the entropion, which is hereditary and also useless as a show pig but as a Piggyfriend, he is priceless. She only breeds Goldens and he is typical of the breed with a bright gingery red coat and lovely red eyes. He happily sat on my lap and munched parsley until Tich, the other Rodentologist had time to check out his eye. The entropion is very mild, the eyelid just being a little misshapen and may not even need treatment but, whereas we had been led to believe that he had been neutered a while ago, he had only had his op a couple of days ago and still had his stitches. So he cannot live with Hope and the girls for a while but he might make an excellent new friend for my bereaved Shadow. He had been named by his breeder and was called Chariot!!! His mother is Charity, and she names her pigs with the same initial so that she knows which line they are from. "I don't mind if you rename him", she said. That's good. I don't know if I could live with Chariot. Chariots of Fire maybe? He is red, after all. I don't think so. His father is called Endeavour so maybe I could call him Morse ( English readers may be familiar with the TV detective of that name ). I put him into his box whilst I looked at the other pigs. Two sows were rapidly found a home following a phone call to a Cavies' Castle member, who had been looking for two more. Two down, how many more to go? Then a box was opened and two tiny boars were inside. Both 5 weeks old, a fluffy white Rex with a ginger patch below one eye and a very small red coated friend. I had to pick them up and cuddle them. The red one was the runt of his litter and the Rex may well be a relative of my Crystal, who came via the same breeder to Cavies' Castle, unwanted because she has a slight head tilt. He looks so like her, except that she has ginger around both eyes. "Don't pick them up", said Sue, "You won't be able to put them back". How right she was. She has no room for more piggies, having taken three from the RSPCA rescue herself but I could squeeze in an extra cage, couldn't I? I had no carriers for them, having only taken one for Bramley and a small box for Frodo so Chris found two cardboard boxes and we improvised. So I came home with three extra piggies and they are so very welcome. I am splitting this into two parts as my story is becoming far too long. More shortly. Damn! It is snowing again! Penny and the Piggyfriends. From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Sun Feb 1 12:12:18 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 09:12:18 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: New Piggyfriends Message-ID: <321979.87161.qm@web33101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Oh, Penny...I didn't want the post to end!? I can't wait to read Part 2 of your delightful tale of your three new little ones! Please...hurry...tell us more.? Don't forget pigtures! Congratulations!? I'm so happy for those little babies to have you as their mom! Hugs, Joanne Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie "May all that have life be delivered from suffering." ????????????????????????????????????????????? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? - Buddha From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sun Feb 1 12:24:04 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 17:24:04 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCE New Piggyfriends Part Deux Message-ID: Where was I? Oh, yes, I had arrived home with my three new boys plus Bramley and dear Frodo. First priority was to prepare a box for Frodo, with hay and flowers. I had wanted to bury him next to his original friend Maple, but that space had been filled by Maple's brother and sisters so I started a new patch under a lilac tree. Bramley was welcomed home by his brother, Cadbury and I went to the garage for cages. Having expected to put my neutered boy in with Hope and her girls, I was as unprepared as was Chris at Cavies' Castle. As he still had his stitches, I decided to keep him separate for a while, although I will see if he and Shadow get on in a few days time. I have a large cage of the type that I think of as low birdcages. The ones with a plastic tray base and a wire top that lifts off. So I settled him into that and placed it next to Shadow's pen. He came rushing over for a chat so that may work out well. I have a smaller one of those cages that I use as a hospital cage but there is plenty of room for two tiny babes, so I set it up for them. On the drive home, I had been thinking of names. Many of the Piggyfriends have had jewel names, currently Sapphire, Diamond and Crystal and, although some of these are too girly, I though that Garnet might be a suitable name for a boy. I asked him what he thought of it and he did not object, merely wanted to get on with the all impotant eating, so he has a name card to that effect attached to his cage. He is a lovely tame boy, who comes running to the front of the cage when food is produced and sits nicely to be picked up for a cuddle and for me to check that his stitches are OK. The surgeon did a very neat job. Garnet is going back to Cavies' Castle for a check up next Friday as, although the stitches are soluble, they sometimes need a little help in so doing. The tiny babes are doing well. The little white Rex is very noisy and already knows to shout for food. His small friend, who is copper with lighter highlights, likes to hide behind him, although his confidence grows daily. I was concerned at his runty size but he is eating well and is not bullied by his larger friend. Neither of them will eat carrot but seem to munch everything else that I give them and I am sure that I can see them growing. I have used up all of the snow type names so have decided to go back to the choc and candy theme and have named him Polo. Are Polo sweets universal? Round white mints with a hole in the middle. He is certainly very round and white. I used to have a white sow called Pola years ago but I'm sure that she would not mind sharing her name. The little red boy I have named Copper. He is very sweet with beautiful red eyes and does not object to being picked up. Polo has a little run around first but they are going to be no trouble to tame. It is fun to have tiny babes in the house again, bouncing around like ping pong balls then suddenly falling over in a heap for a nap. They take my mind off the loss of Frodo for a while. Having a large herd of piggies, there are always going to be sad times like this. I have taken a few pigtures of the new boys and I really must find the time to put some on Photobucket for everyone to see along with other Piggyfriends. Carla suggested that we could all join Facebook to share our piggy pigtures. I didn't know much about social networking ( so many piggies, so little time as always ) but my son, whose colleagues at work are doing it when they should be working, said that it leaves one open to vast amounts of spam so now I am not so sure. Also there is a case in the news in England, where a girl was abducted by some dodgy guy that she met on Facebook. Now, we are not silly enough to fall for that kind of scam but I am not sure if I want to be a part of something where dodgy guys abound. Perhaps Carla could let us know how she is getting on with it. Birdie, if you are reading this, could you add Garnet, Copper and Polo to the Piggyfriends boars list. Thanks. I also want to thank everyone that has sent me such kind messages following the loss of my dear Frodo. Every message is treasured and will be kept for the future. Regards to you all, Penny and the Piggyfriends. From birdlonglegs at yahoo.com Sun Feb 1 12:49:31 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 09:49:31 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Silly: Text from Miss Pooky Message-ID: <411958.24705.qm@web50504.mail.re2.yahoo.com> OMG! Will someone please tell me whaat is going on down there. I just recieved this message from Miss Pooky ~ ? Mommy plz send egg? card hid in my special place. Need it ASAP!! Pooky Birdie From pandameisje at gmail.com Sun Feb 1 13:46:31 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 19:46:31 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Guiny's Lumps Message-ID: Hi all, Here I am again with some other health issue with Guiny. Are these just age ailments? She's going toward 5 years now... We went to the vet today (yes, it's open on sunday) because I discovered a lump between Guiny's front paws. The vet also checked for ovarian cysts, but she said it felt okay, maybe just her appendix... We also noticed her back paw, or actually one of her toes stood at a strange angle. The vet said probably not to worry, she does not seem hurt, and it might have broken and grew back like this... She could take an x-ray if we wanted, but i decided as long as it does not bother her to leave it alone. Now for the lumps, This week I noticed when Guiny was in my hands, that she seemed to have a lump between her front paws, the lump being located on her chest. It did not feel like an abcess and wasn't very hard, it has a kind of fatty feeling. So we took Guiny to the vet to hav eit checked out, apparently she had more than one lump... And the vet took some fine needle aspiration biopsies from the lumps. She warned us not to be alarmed by the awfully painful screams she might let out by when the needle went in there. We knew, Guinea pigs can make this awful noise when in pain, but Guiny did very good, the little trooper. She did not squeal or really make any noises. I could see she did not like it though... and she moved a little, but not as much i'd imagine my other piggies doing, being in the same situation. The vet thought it looked like fatty lumps (lipoma?) to her, but wanted to send it to the lab to have it checked out. I'll get the results before the end of the wheek. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed its just fatty lumps... After the vet was done Guiny ran to her Daddy slave and when he stroked her nose, she started smiling. It looked real cute. I have to say this vet seemed more promising than the last one we saw... The last one had never seen a cinnamon agouti pig, and was shocked at Guiny's bald spots behind her ears... But then Guiny had to poop, and ate her poop, and the vet was amazed at that. She did know rabbits seem to do that, so she believed us when guineas do it too.. but still she was kind of appaled... When we got home, we put Guiny in the kitchen for floortime, since their cages needed cleaning. Boyfriend went to check on the others and Dunya looked quite miserable when he did not bring Guiny. so we took her downstairs and put her in with Guiny, and she immediately ran to Guiny. As if to say: Are you okay? We always thought they never really bonded, but i guess they proofed us wrong... Well, let you all know what it is when I hear... Grtz slightly worried slave Mikey -- pandameisje at gmail.com pandameisje at hotmail.com Blog: http://pandameisje.hyves.nl Cavia website: www.guinygirlz.nl kleding: http://mist-clothing.blogspot.com/ From jannekestaaks at hotmail.com Sun Feb 1 14:57:54 2009 From: jannekestaaks at hotmail.com (Janneke Staaks) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 20:57:54 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [SILLY] Hi Slave! Don't worry, WR all fine. Swopped house with friends; i've sailed off in their ship (Penny waved & joan says hi!) and they will arrive shortly to live in my cage. Plz get rat pellets and more beer. They promised me they would behave. Am sure it will be fine. Grtz and Arrrrrr.. Igor the Incredible and his lasses _________________________________________________________________ Download de nieuwste emoticons voor in je Messenger http://www.msnmessengerexperience.nl/chuck/ From MFug at live.co.uk Sun Feb 1 15:05:31 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 20:05:31 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] announcement; Congratulations Diva Message-ID: Well done Diva 2 little mini pigs to celebrate, I am sure Fugly will toast them with the beetroot beer in Tampa. M From MFug at live.co.uk Sun Feb 1 15:08:10 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 20:08:10 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] announcement; Welcome 3 new Piggyfriends Message-ID: Penny you never should have opened that box (like any of us could resist) Welcome to the 3 new Piggyfriends I am looking forward to the second part of the story and learning what their real names are. M From matildalucet at earthlink.net Sun Feb 1 16:07:40 2009 From: matildalucet at earthlink.net (Ginger Fitzsimmons) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 16:07:40 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: three new digest piggies Message-ID: There were three boars, brothers, almost a year old at a local shelter. We were afraid the group would be split up and we had the room so... Three Abysinnians now live with us. We're told their names are Cuddles (white and tan and a bit of an attention slut), Brownie (red and white and shyer), and Bumper (red and thinks he's the boss). I'm not sure Brownie's name really suits him, but we don't like changing names on piggies so we'll have to see if he prefers a different name or not. Our hay and water bottle have now been approved and the discussion has died down a bit, so I think we have been found acceptable. :-) -ginger with Steve Slave remembering Mike, Butterscotch, Clover, and Niles From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sun Feb 1 17:21:03 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 22:21:03 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Welcome Diva's babes Message-ID: Congratulations to Diva and Jay on the birth of their babes, Frosty and Junior. Won't that be wonderful to have the whole family back together again? Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sun Feb 1 17:25:20 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 22:25:20 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Welcome three new Digest piggies Message-ID: <2A3DD7576FAE4533A9AF2E9179C5A533@inspiron1150> Ginger and Steve, I am so glad that your lives have been filled with three new piggies. Most Abbies are attention seekers so your three are no exception. They won't mind if you change their names as they know that they have found a wonderful new home. A big piggy welcome to Cuddles, Brownie and Bumper. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From shevaun at gmail.com Sun Feb 1 18:12:27 2009 From: shevaun at gmail.com (S Brannigan) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 18:12:27 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [RESCUE] Sponsor a Guinea Pig Message-ID: <6ae40250902011512y5d9610deo432da55c4c0bb1cf@mail.gmail.com> Hi all, I just wanted to share a website I run with you- http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/-it features a different rescue's special needs guinea pig each month, with the goal of fundraising for a portion of their care. Our slogan is "Sponsor a Guinea Pig-Where a Dollar Makes a Difference!" This month's guinea pig is All Creatures Rescue and Sanctuary's Maddie, a lethal guinea pig (meaning she is blind, deaf, and has extensive dental issues). She is one of the most adorable guinea pigs you'll ever see! Please read more about her story here: http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/2009/01/februarys-pig-of-month-maddie.html. I started this website because, though I don't run a rescue myself, I've always wanted to be of aid to them. The longer rescues are open, generally the more special needs animals they accrue. And these animals can take a toll on an already small budget. With volunteers for staff I figured it would be really helpful to have someone fundraise for the rescue, and with this economy I figured small donations were the way to go. So each month I pick a different rescue and a different pig, and enough people donate that we make a big difference in a small animal's life! If you can't donate, please forward this email on, or please visit this page for banners you can post on your site. You can also email me to join our once-a-month listserve, and your email will never be shared! Thank you so much! Shevaun http://sponsoraguineapig.blogspot.com/ From maverik71 at msn.com Sun Feb 1 20:42:57 2009 From: maverik71 at msn.com (MEYER DAVID) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 19:42:57 -0600 Subject: [Gpdd] [RESCUE] help needed in Illinois Message-ID: Hello everyone !!! I received a cry for help from a very caring women in Canton, Illinois. She has 4 piggies that need homes. Now these piggies are older but very healthy. SHe doesn't just want anyone to have them. She is looking for loving knowledgeable families who are going to truly love them. If there is anyone who can help her out Please let me know. Thank You !!! Eleanor From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Feb 1 22:00:33 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:00:33 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Congratulations Diva Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232205EA@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> CONGRATULATIONS on the safe arrival of your sweet little mini's, Frosty and Junior xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Well done little girl, i hope you enjoy your new little ones and that daddy Jay helps you as well. Cindy if you get a chance i'd love to see their pigtures!! Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Feb 1 21:58:51 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 13:58:51 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Frodo Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232205E9@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Penny and the PiggyFriend's i was so sad to read about sweet little Frodo :o( RIP Frodo run free at the bridge, have fun playing with Maple i'm sure she had open paws to greet you, popcorn in the meadows and munch on all the clover and dandelions xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))) )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) and special loves from me to you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I hope that Shadow will be ok bless him xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx What a special little man Frodo was, thanks so much for sharing his life with us all. Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Feb 1 22:16:09 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:16:09 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Welcome home Bramley and the New PF's Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232205EC@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Bramley i'm so pleased you're home where you belong :o) I'm sure within a few days you'll be a happy little guy and not too long afterwards maybe able to be with some wives? or a lovely friend for Shadow xxxxxxxxxxxxxx WELCOME Garnay, Polo and Copper to the gpdd and the PF's you're so lucky to have found a home with slave Penny she's the kindest and loving slave, you'll be spoilt with cuddles, kisses and heaps of good food and treats. Perhaps you'll be able to meet the rest of the piggies in May for the Pirate Fest *wink* Again Penny you've done such a lovely thing, i'm sure the girls at CC were totally over awed by the numbers and then to have one of the fav people present to help organise and then take home 3 little ones to their new forever home with the PiggyFriends. Can't wait to hear more about them, they sound so sweet already xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Feb 1 22:26:22 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:26:22 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [VIRTUAL] Pirate Fest Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232205ED@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> I'm so happy to hear that little Fugly is not missing anymore, i was very worried :o( Now boys and this is directed at Igor and Spunky as well, please try and behave................remember you are more mature this year and the new little ones will be looking up to you all for guidance. Lady Bug i'm sure will be there in May, i know she misses her Duke and i'm sure yesterday 1st February was a sad one for her as it was for me...It would've been his and Sully's 7th birthday. I so enjoyed his 6th birthday with you all here in OZ. Oh Birdie NOT the eggcard's again, i do hope those piggies of yours don't overspend like last time, it took you months to pay off their spending spree!!!!!! Have fun Pirates and Lasses, looking forward to hearing more about the Pirate Fest. When would you like me to arrive before the May Fest?? Could one of you boys text me and let me know so i can organise my own PigAir flight i could also bring some roses for Lady Bug (her favourite) and some parsley and i might be able to find a stash of carrot wine left over from last year, if i can just figure out where Duke put it out of paws reach from the young ones. Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From cavyfriend at gmail.com Mon Feb 2 02:32:19 2009 From: cavyfriend at gmail.com (Sherry B.) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:32:19 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC.] Thank you from Golden's Family & Condolences Message-ID: Dear Friends, We would like to thank everyone for the many kind messages, both those sent privately or posted here on the digest, that we received after the passing of our sweet Golden. It has been very sad here, and your messages have meant so much, and been such a source of comfort. I wish I could say that I have made peace with myself for allowing him to be euthanized, but I still have doubts. I still wonder if something else could have been done to help him. After all, Little Suzy was in a similar condition and she is still with us today. I wonder if I should have asked the vet to give Golden a lasix injection, the same as Suzy received, and to which she responded so well. Might he still be alive today if I had? Would it have been wrong of me to ask? I just keep thinking of the conversation that night...and the more I do the more doubts I have. I know...it's pointless, all this questioning after the fact. I hope that some day I can think of something positive that came out of this horrible experience. Right now my one consoling thought is that I did what I thought was best for Golden at the time because I loved him and didn't want him to go on suffering if there was no hope. And the vet that night offered us no hope. I guess no good comes of beating one's self up over what might have been. I do have the most wonderful memories of Golden, and these are what I want to focus on. He could always make me smile. :o) To all who have lost a precious piggie family member recently...and I know there have been a few since Golden left us...we offer our heartfelt condolences. We are thinking of you... Warmly, Sherry & the Piggie Pals With Golden and all of the Piggie Pals who went on before him forever in our hearts. From cavyfriend at gmail.com Mon Feb 2 02:51:23 2009 From: cavyfriend at gmail.com (Sherry B.) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 02:51:23 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC.] Piggie Pals 2009 Calendar Message-ID: Hello again! I forgot to mention in my last post that I have had a 2009 calendar printed which features photos of the piggie pals, both past and present. I want to share it with you. This is something I did for myself last year and it turned out so well that I want to make this an annual tradition. I posted photos of the calendar at our photo site, along with some other photos of the piggies and some of my latest artwork. Please feel free to leave comments if you decide to visit, and I hope you will. I had so much fun working on this last night. It really lifted my spirits, and brought back some precious memories. Enjoy! www.picturetrail.com/caviesandfriends Love, Sherry & the Piggie Pals From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Feb 1 22:51:27 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:51:27 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] New Arrivals for Ginger and Steve Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232205F1@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> awwwwwww Ginger i'm so thrilled for you both :o) They sounds absolutely gorgeous the three of them xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx WELCOME dear Cuddles, Brownie and Bumper to the gpdd and your forever home, you'll be so thoroughly spoiled by two wonderful and caring slaves with lots of loves and food from your slaves. I'm looking forward to hearing more about you all, perhaps you also will be able to go to the Pirate Fest in May............if you're slaves can part with you so soon after you arriving *wink* Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Feb 1 22:46:01 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:46:01 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Apologies to little Garnet Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232205EF@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> I am soooooooooooo sorry i think my puter did a spell check on your name.......our company is Garnay Sending heaps of apologetic nose and ear kisses and lots of cuddles, again i'm sorry (most embarassed Auntie Glynis) Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From pals4pets at cheerful.com Mon Feb 2 06:44:48 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 12:44:48 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISCELLANEOUS] Dolly Mixture Scoot needs a wing and a prayer Message-ID: <20090202114448.D68CC105CE@ws1-3.us4.outblaze.com> Dolly Mixture Scoot has been losing weight recently, and eating less of his veggies. I thought he was just fed up of the lack of variety caused by winter - he is a lone pig and they do tend to be more fussy. But then 2 days ago he ate nothing - panic stations. Out came "Piggy Potions", and I dosed him with Gentian and Vitamin C and Metatone .... but then, as I tried to tempt him with slivers of his favourite veggies, I realised the awful truth. It's not that he doesn't want to eat, it's that he can't. I am pretty sure he has a dental problem - something I have always dreaded. I have the fact sheets from the CCT on corrective dentistry, and the buccal pad separators, and a file, but I have never been able to attend a practical workshop because I don't live in the UK, and I have never bought a bone rongeur. I have tried practising inserting the buccal pad separators on deceased guinea pigs, well aware that this might one day save the life of a living piggie, but I have never been able to master the skill, and dare not try with Scoot as I know a mistake could dislocate his jaw. When I opened my emergency supply of Critical Care, I found it had gone mouldy, so I have been soaking Cavies Cuisine and syringe feeding that. The poor boy is hungry and so taking a little, but I know I can't keep him alive permanently like that. I either have to watch him starve to death before my eyes, or take him to be euthanised (but Scrabble's horrible departure still haunts me), or get him to Cavies Castle, Penny's rodentologists, who I am sure could save his life. I was going to book a ferry for overnight tonight, but then heard that there were blizzard conditions forecast for the South of England all day today. So I have booked to travel tomorrow evening, hoping the snow may have cleared by then, and plan to stay overnight with my daughter then drive to Cavies Castle on Wednesday. I have to return home to France Thursday, as I have to take someone else's cats to the vet, and then look after our own animals as my partner is booked to go petsitting. Scoot has a long hard adventure ahead of him. He has never been a very people-orientated pig, so being syringe fed is traumatic enough for him. But then I need to put him in a different cage for travelling, and I must somehow ensure he keeps warm in my car on the ferry (I'm thinking a covered hot water bottle on the floor of the cage, and a blanket over the cage - anyone any other/better ideas?), then he has to cross the Channel and we have to make the journey, possibly through snow ...... . Chris, the rodentologist, has agreed to hang onto him until they can be sure what the problem is and that it won't recur - but then after speaking with her I came online and read Penny's account of how people take advantage of Chris's good nature, so now I feel a bit embarrassed about that, but I see no point bringing him back to France if he is going to need regular teeth trimming. Naturally I will want him back as soon as he is better, if he can be "cured". So, I feel we are launching ourselves into the unknown on a wing and a prayer. I'd be grateful if you could think of us as we embark on this "mercy dash", and WILL us to make it to Cavies Castle in time to save Scoot's life. He's not even 2 yet, and deserves a few more years yet. Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From mfug at live.co.uk Mon Feb 2 06:49:27 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M Fug) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 11:49:27 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement; 3 new boars Message-ID: Ginger and Steve, I am so glad you have found 3 new furbabys to keep you company. Welcome Cuddles,Brownie and Bumper May you have many happy years together. M _________________________________________________________________ Check out the new and improved services from Windows Live. Learn more! http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/132630768/direct/01/ From piggyfriends at tesco.net Mon Feb 2 12:14:23 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:14:23 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Scoot's dental work Message-ID: <7882B46EE44246118FEDB8251111556E@inspiron1150> Debbie, I am so sorry about Scoot needing dental treatment and I agree that you could take him to no finer place than Cavies' Castle to have this work done. When I posted about people taking advantage of Chris, I was thinking of the number of piggies for rehoming that have been taken to her recently when Cavies' Castle is intended to be a place of healing and helpful advice not a rescue. I know that Chris will not mind at all if Scoot is left with her to recuperate, especially as you are a fully paid up member of Cavies' Castle. No need to feel embarrassed about helping a piggy in need. It is still snowing hard here in Sussex but the bad weather is forecast to be moving north tomorrow and I hope that you will have a good crossing on the ferry. A covered hot water bottle will be a good idea and you might be able to get someone in the ferry cafe to refill it for you. Bring lots of blankets too as it is really cold here. Perhaps you have a piece of Vetbed for the carrier as that is nice and cosy. A jar of baby food for syringing on the journey might be easier than the Cavy Cuisine. I have seen Tich doing dental work many times but I do not believe that I could attempt it myself. My hands are not steady enough. My son wants to learn how it is done and when he has a free day, he is going to spend it with them learning this and other piggy things. Paws crossed for a safe journey. The snow may be moving away but the roads could still be icy so do take care. I will be taking Garnet to Cavies' Castle on Friday to have his stitches removed so I hope to see Scoot there and be able to give him a cuddle. We will all be thinking of you on your journey. Wishing you all success. Bon voyage. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From MFug at live.co.uk Mon Feb 2 12:51:37 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:51:37 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Health; Scoot Message-ID: Debbie we are keeping everything crossed here for Scoot, good luck. M From dfhakes at aol.com Mon Feb 2 15:41:54 2009 From: dfhakes at aol.com (Dana Felice) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 15:41:54 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] SILLY: If your piggies are missing, they are probably in Tampa Message-ID: <004901c98576$af8b0ad0$0ea12070$@com> If anyone is worried about their missing piggies whereabouts, chances are they are in Tampa. We had a very exciting Super Bowl yesterday. None of the piggies had tickets to the game but there were plenty of parties to attend, especially Steeler tailgates. It's a grey, rainy day today and I think the piggies are taking the opportunity to rest up a bit. Most were up until 2 am and only got up long enough to eat and go back to bed. I think some have already spent their funds for the entire week. They are planning to go to Disney this week. Animal Kingdom one day, the Magic Kingdom, and at least one day at Epcot. I'm afraid that some of them are planning to drink around the world at Epcot. The first country is Great Britain, where they will go to a pub and have a pint. Then it's off to France for a glass of wine, a Budweiser in the American village and finally a margarita in Mexico. They'll head back to Tampa on Friday to rest up for Gasparilla on Saturday. I'm told there is a ship coming from Amsterdam and that some of the piggies are already on board. Everyone else will board Friday, stay overnight, and invade Tampa on Saturday with the other pirates. Here is a pigture from last year. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/Raivynns/jose_gasparilla_ship.png I'll keep everyone posted. Dana From stefanieduffy at hotmail.com Mon Feb 2 15:48:55 2009 From: stefanieduffy at hotmail.com (Stefanie Duffy) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 20:48:55 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENTS: New Piggyfriends Message-ID: Welcome to Garnet, Copper and Polo! We know you will have a lovely life as a Piggyfriend. Our slave laughed out loud when she read about your slave being told not to pick you up! As if she could cuddle you, talk to you and look you in the eye and then not take you home. No chance. We hope you can bring some cheer when everyone is obviously very sad about Frodo. Looking forward to seeing your photos. Love from The Surrey Squeakers _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Messenger just got better .Video display pics, contact updates & more. http://www.download.live.com/messenger From Glynis at garnay.com.au Mon Feb 2 17:35:57 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 09:35:57 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] Scoot Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232205F5@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Debbie and the Dolly Mixtures i'll be crossing my fingers and sending BIG prayers for little Scoot XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Dear Scoot please hang on little guy, your friend Duke had toofie problems, once he had them filed and trimmed down he learnt to eat a little each time, i'm sure you being such a young boar you'll be able to as well. Lots of nose kisses and gentle cuddles for you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I'll be thinking of you Debbie (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) )))))))) Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From rzm.2 at juno.com Mon Feb 2 18:32:44 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 23:32:44 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- Diva's babies Message-ID: <20090202.153244.10184.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com> Cindy- Congratulations to Diva on the birth of healthy babies. Just a side note though; females can get pregnant almost right after they have their babies, so unless Jay is neutered, you will want to keep him out of there! Congrats! ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Find every size and style of corkboard. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2wpM5kdND3fYakvaTGSDITqHRFu8fS9bAqFVCJHqjfxz6Tc/ From cuttlefisharts at comcast.net Mon Feb 2 21:04:39 2009 From: cuttlefisharts at comcast.net (Cuttlefish Arts) Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:04:39 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Barbering In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I've kept GPs for about 20 years but this is the first time I've had a serious hair chewer! My new 10 or so month old girl seems to want to trim the hair of my long haired neutered male. Anyway, it doesn't seem to bother him much, but I wanted to see what the GPDD thought about barbering. Most of the sources I've checked seem to think this isn't a big deal, but I always like to know what the gurus think. Thanks Victoria From DebraStory at aol.com Mon Feb 2 23:32:42 2009 From: DebraStory at aol.com (DebraStory at aol.com) Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 23:32:42 EST Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Scoot Message-ID: Dear Debbie and Scoot: We are very sorry to hear that little Scoot is having dental problems and not eating. You also mentioned needing to keep him warm. My sweet Calico is still having severe health problems with an infection and not eating. He needs to be kept warm too. I ordered a Snugglesafe pad for him which stays warm for up to twelve hours. All you have to do is heat it in the microwave. I don't know if you would get it in time for your trip or not, but you may want to order one to have on hand for home, vet trips, etc. Ours is working out very well. Two places you might get one are Amazon.com at _http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Supply-Imports-SnuggleSafe-Heatpad/dp/B00008AJH9/ref=pd_sim_?ie=UTF8&m=A 2701FG002WN6Z_ (http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Supply-Imports-SnuggleSafe-Heatpad/dp/B00008AJH9/ref=pd_sim_?ie=UTF8&m=A2701FG002WN6Z) or Entirely Pets at _http://www.entirelypets.com/snugglesafe.html?__utma=1.1853906470.1233432735.123343 2735.1233432735.1&__utmb=1&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1233432735.1.1.utmccn%3D (referral)%7Cutmcsr%3Dentirelypets.com%7Cutmcct%3D%2F%7Cutmcmd%3Dreferral&__ut mv=-&__utmk=4691636t_ (http://www.entirelypets.com/snugglesafe.html?__utma=1.1853906470.1233432735.1233432735.1233432735.1&__utmb=1&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz =1.1233432735.1.1.utmccn=(referral)|utmcsr=entirelypets.com|utmcct=/|utmcmd=re ferral&__utmv=-&__utmk=4691636t) I hope you can work something out for him. I upgraded the shipping and got mine from Entirely Pets by the next day. Perhaps you have somewhere closer to you that would work out better, but these are two places you can try. Calico goes in for his recheck tomorrow. We are praying that things are looking better for him. He is beginning to pick a little bit at his food on his own and the bleeding does not seem quite so bad. We will see what the vet says and how his weight is looking by tomorrow. Healing Wheeeeeps from Debra and The Story Piggies **************Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e) From juwles at bigpond.com Tue Feb 3 07:10:18 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 22:10:18 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC.] Piggie Pals 2009 Calendar In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8A7C5B33D9DA414EB35AC06BD530BA52@JuliePC> Hi Sherry & piggy pals I've checked out your wonderful photos on Phototrail...... they are so gorgeous, you have beautiful piggies! I wish I could get my act into gear and do something like you have done! Aren't you worried though, that someone throughout the world might "steal" some of your lovely photos to use? I don't know much about these picture sites, and how safe they are. Or are they private unless one invites someone else to view them? Oinks Julie and her precious boys (Donald, Wheeky, Joey, Kimba & Snowdrop) with Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed From elizabethlakin at hotmail.com Tue Feb 3 07:57:57 2009 From: elizabethlakin at hotmail.com (elizabeth lakin) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 12:57:57 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge - Mavis Cruet Message-ID: Hello all, sad news here, my poor Mavis Cruet passed away on Sunday. She was a bit under the weather since Friday (still eating and moving around but not her normal self) but crashed Sunday teatime, lost co-ordination and passed away quickly and peacefully (I rushed her to the rodentologist). She was 3 and a half which I guess is a bit young, but leaves Edna who is 4.5 (her Mum, the only one left of my original 3). I am just glad it was peaceful and that I was with her. I was so worried about Edna being lonely that yesterday I bought two babies; Weasel a sandy coloured piggie and Badger who is black and white. They are so small and cute and fast. The introductions went well and I have left my other half with them today as he is off work all week. They are eating well and Edna seems to like them (only a few squeaks) so fingers crossed. They are soooo cute I could hardly come to work. So mixed news, Edna seems to like the little upstarts and even seems a bit more active than normal, I think she is enjoying looking after them. So Birdie... RIP Mavis Cruet my tiny princess Welcome to Badger and Weasel born on the 24th November Run free Mavis you are with the Moog now. Elizabeth, Edna, Badger and Weasel Remembering Mavis Cruet and the little Moog. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail, Messenger, Photos and more - all with the new Windows Live. Get started! http://www.download.live.com/ From MFug at live.co.uk Tue Feb 3 12:59:00 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 17:59:00 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge; Mavis Message-ID: Elizabeth we are sorry that Mavis has left you for the rainbow bridge. Run free Mavis making friends old and new. My thoughts are with you and Edna at this sad time. M From MFug at live.co.uk Tue Feb 3 13:01:21 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 18:01:21 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] announcement; welcome Weasel and Badger Message-ID: A big welcome to Weasel and Badger may you bring your slave many years of happiness and help Edna to live without her precious daughter Mavis. Elizabeth am I spotting a Wind in the Willows theme with your naming? M From rzm.2 at juno.com Tue Feb 3 13:32:10 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 18:32:10 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences Message-ID: <20090203.103210.14900.1@webmail08.dca.untd.com> Elizabeth- I am so sorry to hear about Mavis Cruet. I'm glad to know it was a peaceful journey to the bridge though. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click to become a master chef, own a restaurant and make millions. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2ROjctRHpv1mIePMjdW4D8djWRY0J7UJonQht6vZheqQuM2/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Tue Feb 3 13:34:49 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 18:34:49 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- new piggies Message-ID: <20090203.103449.14900.2@webmail08.dca.untd.com> Congratulations to all the new piggies & their slaves. We seem to be going thru a period of transition on the digest. Alot of passings & alot of new beginnings. Sad but happy at the same time. Welcome all new digest piggies! ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click here for low prices on a huge selection of bird baths! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw1vlyHPbXVea08Mu8suObZHheTSCAxmtr8l7TTh085ikaTh8/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Tue Feb 3 13:39:02 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 18:39:02 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH- sore ear Message-ID: <20090203.103902.14900.3@webmail08.dca.untd.com> I have a question for ya'll. The piggie we are fostering for the Humane League is still with us. Not pregnant (Thank God!), but they are having some issues at the H.L. & it's easier for them if she just stays with us for now. Last night I noticed she has a nasty sore inside her ear. It is crusted over with blood. She will be going to the vets, but is there something I can do in the meantime? How about a little antibiotic cream? It's in her ear, so it's not like she can lick it. Will that help? Thanks in advance! ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Want to help people? Click here to learn more about human resource training. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw1UJv8eoZq1gwW1uQGm1WwJiIhzTswVQ4eXifC05vcbj0c1A/ From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Tue Feb 3 15:07:25 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 15:07:25 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Bertie Pig's 1st 80's Dance Party Message-ID: Hello Piggies & Slaves! Sorry I've been a stranger as of late. I've done some traveling--went to a Wedding in Virginia, and then a Bahamas Cruise...woo hoooo! I know, I know, it sucks to be Me. heee Some of ya'll may remember, back when the Princess was a bloggin' and I wrote about how she Loooooved it when we used to have our 80's Dance Parties and I would sing and dance with her. Well, I almost always listen to 80's music (on tv) when I run on the treadmill. And I figured it was time to see if Bertie would enjoy dancing with his Slave. Well, he's a hyper little thang, so I discovered that he likes the slow, romantic music. When I hold him, he's always talking and whining and telling me to put him down, pretty much. But, when we danced to Starship's "Nothing's gonna stop us now" -- Ooooooh, my Bertie Boy just melted in my arms and he got quiet and calm. He really seemed to enjoy our dance. It was Soooo Sweeeeet... But, then of course, Miss Priss, got Jealous! and started going nuts in their cage. So, I after my dance with BP, I picked up the Princess and we danced to Billy Idol's "Mony Mony", and in the chorus, I changed the words from 'Mo-ny Mo-ny' to 'Prin-cess Snow-flake'. Oooooh, she Loved it! I can't wait 'til our next 80's Dance Party...Wheeek! Love 'n Wheeeeeeeps, Leah...Slave to Princess Snowflake & Bertie Pig :-) From calliope at geeksnet.com Tue Feb 3 13:17:26 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:17:26 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISCELLANEOUS] Dolly Mixture Scoot needs a wing and a, prayer Message-ID: <49888A36.4070102@geeksnet.com> Debbie, we are saying prayers for you and Scoot to have a safe trip to Cavies Castle. We have high hopes that they will be able to help him with his dental problems. Last year, Tumbleweed had to have a bottom incisor removed, and he made a full recovery. Before it was removed, he needed regular teeth trims, but his teeth meet perfectly now, even with the missing one, and they are fine. We wish Scoot the same success! Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Tue Feb 3 16:27:28 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:27:28 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: laughing piggies Message-ID: <4988B6C0.4040205@geeksnet.com> In light of all the sadness lately, with sick piggies and piggies going to the Bridge , I thought I would share a funny story about Friday. Normally I adopt rescues, but Friday came from my vet three years ago when my vet's piggie had babies. Friday is an Aby, a bit, um, high-strung and opinionated, but is also a sweetie. And he loves his Tumbleweed (one of the Maryland rescues). Anyway, Friday laughs! I can't describe the sound in any other way. He laughs sometimes when he is getting a treat, he laughs when I put him out with Tumbleweed for floortime, and, most recently, he laughs when he hears the hay container opening. It's kind of a "a-whoo-ooooo-oooo-ooo" sound. When he laughs, the sound seems to grab his whole body, and it chortles with him, as if the sound is rippling through him. Of course, when he does that, it makes me laugh, too. Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From piggyfriends at tesco.net Tue Feb 3 16:38:13 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 21:38:13 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Sore ear Message-ID: Jaime, I am relieved that your little foster girl is not pregnant after all. I wonder what she has done to her ear. I would bathe the ear very carefully with some saline solution. You might be able to see what is under the crusty blood. Apply some antibiotic cream or something like Dermisol, Savlon or Vaseline to keep out the dirt. We all wish her well at the vets. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Tue Feb 3 16:41:55 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 21:41:55 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE Condolences for Mavis Message-ID: <0289A029E34C4EF7A36584A15D58F67E@inspiron1150> Elizabeth, I am so sorry that Mavis has joined Moog at the Bridge. Edna would have been so lonely without her daughter so I am glad that you have brought Weasel and Badger home to keep her company. I have found that an older piggy can have a new lease of life when given young ones to care for. We all send our sincere condolences on the loss of Mavis. With our deepest sympathy, Penny and the Piggyfriends. From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Feb 3 18:01:45 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 10:01:45 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Mavis Cruet Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220608@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Elizabeth and Edna i'm so sorry to hear that sweet Mavis Cruet has gone to the bridge :o( RIP Mavis Cruet run free at the bridge, have fun with Moog and the other piggies from gpdd. I'm sure by now you're popcorning together and munching on dandelions and clover in the lovely green meadows xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))) ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) and loves from me to you both xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx WELCOME to Edna's new little buddies Weasel and Badger xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx You two are going to love your new forever home, you'll be spoilt by your wonderful slave and be mothered by little Edna, really looking forward to hearing more about you soon :o) Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From piggyfriends at tesco.net Tue Feb 3 18:01:35 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 23:01:35 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Piggie Pals 2009 Calendar Message-ID: <87201363449541399030461DDA5749EF@inspiron1150> Sherry, I did enjoy seeing your Piggie Pals Calendar as well as all the other lovely pigtures on your photo site. I often look at my own photos of Piggyfriends past and present and the memories are priceless. Thank you for sharing. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From birdlonglegs at yahoo.com Tue Feb 3 23:09:04 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 20:09:04 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Roll Call Message-ID: <584104.19436.qm@web50505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi all, I just recieved and email adding 28 piggies to our Roll call. I'm eggcited!!!!? That puts us up to 287 masters now. I would love to see that number increase to 300. Plz gpdd members if you haven't had you name enroll since the begining of the year or recieved and email from me stating I have added you to our roll call PLZ PLZ do so. Let's get our masters list up. Birdie From birdlonglegs at yahoo.com Tue Feb 3 23:17:04 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 20:17:04 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Silly: Text from Piggies Message-ID: <252078.74583.qm@web50509.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi all, I recieved a text from Spunky today. ? "?How long can I stay.??I'm ?tired of watching the girls (my sisters)? can I send them back?????" ? Humm sounds like Spunky's got something up his paw....anyone know what it is?? Any reports on my girls misbehavin, or is Spunky planning a wild time and does want to be told on. It makes me wonder what Miss Pooky needed her egg money card for, maybe she had to get Spunky out of some trouble. Birdie From cavyfriend at gmail.com Wed Feb 4 02:24:25 2009 From: cavyfriend at gmail.com (Sherry B.) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 02:24:25 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Dolly Mixture Scoot Message-ID: Dear Debbie & the Dolly Mixtures, We wish you a safe and pleasant journey to England, with a prayer that Scoot will do well with his treatment and be able to come home with you on Thursday. Hopefully his tooth problem will be such that he only needs the one visit, and he will be able to eat on his own again before very long. We'll be thinking of you and praying for Scoot's full and speedy recovery. :o) With healing thoughts for you & Scoot, Sherry & the Piggie Pals From cavyfriend at gmail.com Wed Feb 4 03:14:07 2009 From: cavyfriend at gmail.com (Sherry B.) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 03:14:07 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for Mavis Cruet Message-ID: Dear Elizabeth, We were so very sorry to read of Mavis Cruet's passing. Isn't it strange how these things seem to happen so often on the weekends? It has been like a curse for us here because proper veterinary care for a piggie is almost non-existent on weekends, and that is when most of our emergencies have happened. It is so hard to lose a precious piggie friend, no matter what the circumstances, but we hope you will find comfort in knowing that Mavis left you peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, and is now enjoying a happy reunion with little Moog and the many GPDD piggies that have gone on before her. Please accept our heartfelt condolences...we know how much it hurts. On a brighter note, we are so happy that you decided to give a loving home to your new little ones, Badger and Weasel. We have had good luck placing youngsters with an older female, and are therefore not surprised that Edna has taken to them so quickly. We wish them all good health and a long and happy life with you! Please give them each a cuddle for us. :o) Sincerely, Sherry & the Piggie Pals From f.higginson at yahoo.com Wed Feb 4 08:32:16 2009 From: f.higginson at yahoo.com (Fiona Higginson) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 05:32:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] guinea pig with problems Message-ID: <840134.71443.qm@web44907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Dear Sir or Madam, ?? Our guinea pig, Chocolate, has suffered some sort of stroke or turn and we are giving him intensive care.? Does anyone have any suggestions to help him eat properly?? His hutchmate is following a "waste not want not" policy and eating much more than normal.? If we were to split them up they would both be stressed as this happens when they are split for short periods of time for example medication time. ?? Any suggestions gratefully received. ??? Fiona Higginson From mfug at live.co.uk Wed Feb 4 09:29:33 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M Fug) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:29:33 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] virtual; Message from Fugly Message-ID: Ahoy Mummy, well Igor finally arrived his ship ooops Pigair flight was delayed but he is here safely now. Wow the Americans sure take the Superbowl seriously I am partied out and I cant even remember who won. We have had a day to recover and to wait for the girls Princess outfits to arrive, they have arrived now so we are off to Disney Land or Dunya Land as it is now known. We have a new pirate phrase for saying to LAPS piggys like me its "a vast behind" collapses in a heap giggling Well gotta go so much to do Fugly the Fearless _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Messenger just got better .Video display pics, contact updates & more. http://www.download.live.com/messenger From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed Feb 4 10:22:11 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 15:22:11 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Piggyfriends' pigtures Message-ID: <0E73D7A253B74481AECAD628A7332789@inspiron1150> Hello piggy lovers. I have finally managed to get a few pigtures on Photobucket. There is something to be said for being stuck indoors on account of the snow. Here are links to my new boys. I hope this works! Paws crossed! Garnet http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww201/Piggyfriends/?action=view¤t=AbetterpigtureofGarnet.jpg Copper and Polo http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww201/Piggyfriends/?action=view¤t=CopperandPolo.jpg You would think that with one son who writes software for a living and another who designs websites, I would be a bit quicker at this stuff. Let me know if I have messed this up. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Wed Feb 4 11:11:30 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 08:11:30 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] rainbow bridge: Mavis Message-ID: <871033.9024.qm@web33105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> We are sooooooooooo sad that Mavis had passed.? It's been a difficult few months here losing so many special little guys.? "Rest in Peace, Mavis". We hope your two new additions will lighten your heart.? I'm sure Mavis would approve. ? Joanne, Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie "May all that have life be delivered from suffering." ????????????????????????????????????????????? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?? - Buddha From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Wed Feb 4 13:52:23 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 10:52:23 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] CONDOLENCES: Sweet Mavis Message-ID: <91289.31136.qm@web81305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Elizabeth, I'm so sorry to hear about Mavis. So many of our little friends have slipped away lately. I know she was treasured and that she brought you great joy? and will continue to as the pain subsides. ? Joanie From MFug at live.co.uk Wed Feb 4 14:30:03 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 19:30:03 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; Piggyfriend photos Message-ID: Hi Penny, well I browsed through the whole Piggyfriends album, I think its the first time I have seen a photo of Gulliver what a gorgeous piggy. Wow Garnet sure is bright isnt he? what would you call his colour red/ginger? I have never seen a piggy that bright I thought Captain Jack was bright but not compared to Garnet. Polo and Copper really suit their names, Polos eyes look slightly blue in the photo are they? I loved all the photos keep them coming M From pandameisje at gmail.com Wed Feb 4 17:59:39 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 23:59:39 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: News about Guiny's Lumps Message-ID: Hi all, I called the vet today, after I saw I'd missed a call from them. She had some very good news! The lumps Guiny has are benign, nothing bad about them :D We just have to watch the lumps in case they get bigger, they might get in the way for Guiny. The lumps apparently are your fatty lumps (lipoma''s) Phew, I was very relieved to hear that, and had nothing at work to share it with... So I immediately send an email to some of the GPDD-ers; Thanks for your replies It was good sharing my happiness with you! On the subject of laughing or in my case smiling piggies: Guiny does that very often. I think she started it after living with my sister Janneke. (at least that's when we first really noticed it) Whenever Janneke would visit her, she would start smiling... Now she does it almost every time when I pet her. I told some people at the Piggypeople chat (http://xat.com/piggypeople) about the smiling, and started looking for a pigture of her smiling.. And was surprised to find that one of her first pretty pigtures, was one of her smiling! She was still quite small on this pigture, but now I understand why she looks so sweet on it. Of course I want to share this pigture with you: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GfvED-7ViZPVqPa3OtUmXA?feat=directlink Hugs to new ones and slaves who recently lost their precious Furry! The very relieved slave, Mieke -- pandameisje at gmail.com pandameisje at hotmail.com Blog: http://pandameisje.hyves.nl Cavia website: www.guinygirlz.nl kleding: http://mist-clothing.blogspot.com/ From bunzella at yahoo.ca Wed Feb 4 21:16:30 2009 From: bunzella at yahoo.ca (pat schuett) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 18:16:30 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: How Did Rodentologists Get Started? Message-ID: <513247.59777.qm@web31506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi all, Can anyone tell me how the professional tradition of rodentologists got started? I had never heard of them before signing on to the GPDD, but now I would do anything to get access to one of these wondrous people! Is Britain the only place where they exist? Pat S. __________________________________________________________________ Connect with friends from any web browser - no download required. Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger for the Web BETA at http://ca.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php From ebak at ca.inter.net Wed Feb 4 22:29:08 2009 From: ebak at ca.inter.net (Evelyn Baker) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 22:29:08 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [Health] Guinea Pig with Problems Message-ID: <1E877055-FA5A-4A44-943C-8C3A8F2CEC61@ca.inter.net> Dear Fiona, I am sorry to hear about your guinea pigs problems. Have you taken Chocolate to a vet? He should be checked out by one that specializes in exotic animals. (I know, no one thinks of them as exotic but that covers every animal that's not a cat or a dog). If you can get access to Critical Care that would be the best thing to supplement Choclate's food. He should probaby be hand fed or supplemented with syringe feeding. Critical Care is a ground up meal that is specially formulated for ill guinea pigs. You mix it with water and syringe feed. If you don't have access to that, you can add water to pellets which will turn it into mush. Will Cholcate eat on his own? If he is you can soften the pellets or mix them with water to make a paste and roll into a ball. I have found guinea pigs will eat this own their own and enjoy it. Also give lots of fresh food like vegetables, if he'll eat that. You could also taking out his hutchmate for some of his feeding time so that he can have time to eat it. I hope this helps you. Evelyn From muncheemom at gmail.com Wed Feb 4 22:34:55 2009 From: muncheemom at gmail.com (Kacee Conklin) Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 21:34:55 -0600 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Some good news, some bad? Message-ID: <7ce1d4910902041934k7e7b32a5g554b67fc8317e5e1@mail.gmail.com> The bad news? I am still ungainfully unemployed. Things look pretty bad here in the US and other places in the world when it comes to jobs and the economy. I have to admit to feeling pretty depressed these days and haven't felt much like posting. Rest assured, that with each post announcing that another piggy has gone to the Bridge, I am terribly saddened by the news and my heart goes out to each slave. I grieve and cry with each and every one of you. The good news? So far, my lack of gainful employment has not affected the Munchees, especially Kia. I weighed her tonight and she weighs in at a hefty 3 lbs 6.4 ounces. It takes both hands to pick up this "little" Munchee of mine. Please consider her a member of LAPS! In addition, it's taken a while, but I think she's actually starting to enjoy a little cuddle time with her Munchee Mom. I love hearing her purr when I pet her. Kacee and the Munchee 12 From juwles at bigpond.com Thu Feb 5 05:44:12 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:44:12 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] guinea pig with problems In-Reply-To: <840134.71443.qm@web44907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> References: <840134.71443.qm@web44907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <7E97F088002A45B9BB12EE6977DEEEC1@JuliePC> Hi Fiona So sorry to hear about Chocolate's turn. I pray it is only temporary. So that Chocolate continues to get his food/nutrients, etc., are you able to perhaps separate the two of them by some sort of wire device, so they see each other, and that way see exactly how much Chocolate is eating, that would also make sure he gets his fair share. Otherwise, perhaps you could blend some food and syringe feed him that and maybe some Critical Care? It's important he keeps eating, because he needs to keep his teeth trimmed as they are constantly growing. Please let us know how your little one gets on - I pray it's going to be a good answer! Oinks Julie and her precious boys (Donald, Wheeky, Joey, Kimba & Snowdrop) Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately missed ----- Original Message ----- From: Fiona Higginson To: gpdd at gpdd.org Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 11:32 PM Subject: [Gpdd] guinea pig with problems Dear Sir or Madam, Our guinea pig, Chocolate, has suffered some sort of stroke or turn and we are giving him intensive care. Does anyone have any suggestions to help him eat properly? His hutchmate is following a "waste not want not" policy and eating much more than normal. If we were to split them up they would both be stressed as this happens when they are split for short periods of time for example medication time. Any suggestions gratefully received. Fiona Higginson From piggyfriends at tesco.net Thu Feb 5 12:37:06 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 17:37:06 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Guinea pig with problems Message-ID: <10B3A6F18880426A92606BF85DF1EEB7@inspiron1150> I'm sorry to read about Chocolate's health problem. I hope that you are syringe feeding him to keep him going as it is vital to avoid gut stasis. A piggy needs a constant supply of food passing through his system. Sometimes a syringe feeder will also be able to take little strips of veg as well if you place them into his mouth, as far back as you can. Another problem with piggies that are reluctant to eat is that their teeth can rapidly overgrow. When I have a poorly piggy that needs syringe feeding, I always keep him/her with his/her companions as it makes no difference to the amount of food being taken and it avoids the stress that could be caused by separation. If the poorly one is able to eat some food by him/herself then I either give him a separate eating time so that his friends do not clear up all the veggies or I put the poorly one in my hospital cage, which can be placed either inside the usual pen or right next door and the piggy still has the interaction with the group. I do hope that Chocolate will be OK. Do keep us posted as we all worry about everyone else'e piggies as well as our own. Penny and the Piggyfriends ( a piggy sanctuary in England ). From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Thu Feb 5 12:58:27 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 09:58:27 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC.: pretty pigtures Message-ID: <894286.72442.qm@web81307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks to all who have been sharing pigtures of their furbabies. What a beautiful bunch of piggies we have in our midst! Joanie From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Thu Feb 5 13:06:05 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 10:06:05 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] BEHAVIOR: purring Message-ID: <544624.77141.qm@web81307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I was petting Hershey as she was munching on some romaine, and she purred with every stroke of my hand while I purred back to her. Then I stopped petting her and just purred. She answered my purrs. It was so cute having that conversation with her. Just gotta love that piggie. Anyone else speak purr? Joanie From ckhawk79 at yahoo.com Thu Feb 5 14:30:48 2009 From: ckhawk79 at yahoo.com (Charlene Hawk) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 11:30:48 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE Message-ID: <919330.641.qm@web39801.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi all! I've been a lurker here for many years and appreciate all of the helpful information and funny stories. I felt I needed to share my little story today as my last guinea pig, Holly, passed over the rainbow bridge this morning. She was 5 1/2 years old and I would like to think she had a happy life with me. I rescued Holly from a pet store who was advertising a pair of guinea pigs on the cage. She was the only one left and since she was bigger than most babies they sell I asked if I could take her home if no one wanted her. A week later they let me have her. A month later we discovered she was pregnant and went on to have 3 cute little piggies (Pearl, Pebbles and Poppy). At that point we had 7 guinea pigs total in 3 separate cages in a one bedroom apartment (that didn't allow animals, oops). :) Holly outlived all our other piggies and I will sure miss all the wheeks I've been hearing for over 7 years! I can now only imagine Holly getting to run and play with her babies again! Charlene From MFug at live.co.uk Thu Feb 5 16:40:50 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 21:40:50 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] silly; laughing/smiling piggies Message-ID: Cindy thank you for sharing with Fridays laughing the image of a laughing piggy is bringing a smile to face even now 24 hours after first reading about Friday, you sure have a special boy there. Mieke that photo of Guiny smiling is gorgeous and has been saved to my pc. Fugly is also a smiler you can see him in his tent smiling if you visit the LAPS page. M From guinygirl at gmail.com Thu Feb 5 17:13:39 2009 From: guinygirl at gmail.com (Janneke) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 23:13:39 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC] Message-ID: A yes, I remember guiny's smile. People say piggies dont have a long memory but guiny kept smiling when she saw me for a really long time (nowadays I cheat by giving her my special chinrub..shhht.. dont tell mieke) But anyway, I changed emailadres since hotmail wasnt showing me any (mail..) lately. My new adress is guinygirl at gmail.com (and yes, I named my adress after miss guiny, that girl has 2 mommies) Elizabeth, I'm really sorry that Mavis left for the bridge. I havent read the original mail (hotmail.. mumblemumble...) But your girls have a special place in our hearts (especially Igor). we still have the pigture you sent us. Mavis was so gorgeous. Big hug from us all! Janneke, Suus, yaya and Igor From DebraStory at aol.com Thu Feb 5 18:39:29 2009 From: DebraStory at aol.com (DebraStory at aol.com) Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 18:39:29 EST Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: Calico Rainbow Bridge Message-ID: It is with a very heavy heart that I must announce that my sweet Calico crossed the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon. He was a beautiful teddy bear boar with a very sweet and loving disposition. He had a bout with bladder stones when he was a little less than a year old. Since then he has had a long history of sludge and bladder infections. He was a real little fighter and managed another four years of life. We had hoped he would make his fifth birthday in March, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. We will miss him terribly. I don't think I have ever known a guinea pig with as much personality as Calico. Sadly, Debra and The Story Piggies **************Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e) From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu Feb 5 23:00:15 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:00:15 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] PF pigtures Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF92322061A@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Garnet, Polo and Copper you're absolutely stunning !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Penny each one of their colourings is sooooooooo sweet. And yes i noticed which blanket they were on, i hope Gulliver ok'd them using this blankie?? LOL Have a lovely weekend and stay warm in the UK little PiggyFriends and Penny, Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu Feb 5 23:02:28 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:02:28 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Guiny's Lumps Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF92322061B@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> WOW this is just the best news, well done little Guiny you're lumps are bening PHEW!!! Mikey i've been really sending all the healing wheeeeeeks for her and i'm so thrilled to read that all is well. I'm sure as a wonderful slave you'll be monitoring her lumps constantly! I love her pigture it's soooooooooo cute and yes she is smiling bless her xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I wonder what Janneke did to start this off? i bet she told her stories about you when you were a little girl?? hahahahahahahahahahahaha just stirring (smile) Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu Feb 5 23:06:36 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:06:36 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] I'm over the moon Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF92322061C@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> I've been told...................... I can have piggies again wooooooooooooooooooooo hooooooooooooooooooooooooo I just have to wait for Allan to build Bella's fences and then i think i'll wait for this revolting hot weather to disappear, i'd hate to have mini's in 40+ Centigrade heat and of course now the piggie house will have to be altered to have a lid so Miss Bella does not 'play' with the piggies !!! I'll keep you all posted. So stay tuned i'd say a month or so and i'll be a mummy slave (yep not a granny slave this time), i can't wait to have that cuddle, to kiss ears and noses again.........just everything about piggies i've missed :o( specially my Dukey boy SIGH. Hope you all have a great weekend, chat to you from OZ next week, till then all my lovely friends in the Netherlands, US, France and UK stay warm and our NZ and OZ friends i hope you all can stay cool. Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu Feb 5 23:11:38 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:11:38 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Holly Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF92322061D@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Charlene i'm so sorry to hear about Holly :o( RIP Holly run free at the bridge little sweet one, popcorn with your family i'm sure they welcomed their mummy with open paws xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) ) and loves from me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Thankyou for sharing Holly's life with us, i know how sad you are feeling, not to hear a wheeeek or that little scuffling sound :o( I hope one day you'll be blessed with some more piggies if you can. Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu Feb 5 23:13:37 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:13:37 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Calico Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF92322061E@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Oh nooooooo Debra i can't believe it, little Calico :o( RIP Calico run free at the bridge, you were such a little trooper you had such a rough time, but kept on battling such a brave piggie. Have fun playing with all the piggies from gpdd and your family members from the Story Piggies, you'll be so sadly missed by the remaining SP's and your mummy slave xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))) )))))))))))) and lots of loves from me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From ckrtsqrl2000 at yahoo.com Fri Feb 6 09:29:56 2009 From: ckrtsqrl2000 at yahoo.com (Stacy Harvey) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 06:29:56 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] (Health) Cherry Message-ID: <631190.39704.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com> All, Please keep Cherry in your thoughts and prayers...we discovered a huge bladderstone on x-ray yesterday. He had a stone before, but this one is bigger. We're going to do the surgery tonight, probably after-hours since the clinic is very busy all day today. It appears to be just in the bladder (not that there is ever "just" a stone) and not affecting the urethras. ? Keeping paws and fingers crossed, ? Stacy and the Squee Squad, still missing Tigger and LuLu Belle From f.higginson at yahoo.com Fri Feb 6 05:35:21 2009 From: f.higginson at yahoo.com (Fiona Higginson) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 02:35:21 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Chocolate update. Message-ID: <300268.63689.qm@web44914.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Hi, ??? I am really happy with the number of?e-mails that I received about Chocolate.? The good news is that he is on the mend.? The vet said that it would take 7-10 days for him to get completely back to normal, but if he was not ok, to take him back on Monday.? (His first visit was last Monday)? We have managed to stabilise his weight and got some recovery powder and probiotic from the vet.? This along with liquidised vegetables have helped.? As of this morning, he was sucessfully eating a bit on his own, but not enough to go without help yet.? ?? His head is straighter and he is learning how to eat again without any sensory information coming from one side of his face. ??? Many thanks to everyone who helped.? It was great to know that other people care as much about the little ones as my husband and I.? I will keep you updated with Chocolate's progress. ???????? Thanks again. ???????? Fiona Higginson From mfug at live.co.uk Fri Feb 6 08:59:22 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M Fug) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 13:59:22 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] silly; message from Fugly Message-ID: Ahoy Mummy well tomorrow is the big day, the pirate fest will really kick off, we are spending tonight on a special party ship ready for all the action. We have been to Disney world the girls loved dressing up in their Princess outfits and joining in the parades. Spunky has a mickey mouse hat with his name on it, think he used Miss Perky or Miss Pookys egg card to buy it heeheehee evil grin We also went on a pirate ship at Disney world it swings up higher and higher the girls were all screaming but me, Igor, Toby, Chico and Spunky were waving and laughing, dont worry we were strapped in safely. Bye for now Fugly the Fearless _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Messenger just got better .Video display pics, contact updates & more. http://www.download.live.com/messenger From wf at hartsville.net Fri Feb 6 10:03:49 2009 From: wf at hartsville.net (Will Farmer) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 10:03:49 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Peter Gurney memorial - 2009 Message-ID: <200902061503.n16F3q732766@plus50.host4u.net> Hello, I'm Gordon's co-slave and close friend of Audrey Binder, who has organized the Peter Gurney memorial for the past few years. This year, I've purchased one of those large push-pin lighted global wall maps that illuminate the pins when inserted. We would like to post a jpeg of that, showing all the responses received from around the world this year, in addition to the usual list that Audrey produces. Please let me know if there is a particular size or format of the image that would be best suited for posting, hopefully on the front page of the gpdd site. I'm a pretty competent photographer, so I'll be sure the quality is top notch. If you would like a sample in advance, just let me know. Many thanks, Will Farmer Annapolis, MD USA From agbmcmd at yahoo.com Fri Feb 6 12:10:44 2009 From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com (Audrey Binder) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 09:10:44 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney]:Memorial Light - March 9th - Real, not virtual! Message-ID: <633931.7614.qm@web34401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear GPDDer's, ? It is time for our fourth annual "Light for Peter Gurney" candle lighting event on Monday, March 9th, 2009.? My life is quite overloaded at the present time, but I promised to be the official "reminder person" for this event, so I'll send out a reminder each week, until March 9th. ? The is a "real event", not virtual, and everyone is invited to light a real candle on March 9th, at 8:00 pm, in your respective time zone, in rememberance of Peter Gurney, and all of the guinea pigs who are now with him at the Rainbow Bridge.? Peter Gurney was a tireless advocate for guinea pigs, who passed away from cancer on July 1, 2006, in Great Britain.? He wrote many of the books that are our best source of information, and he was probably the best guinea pig authority and advocate in the world. ? March 9th was his birthday, and we have held this candle ceremony each year since 2006, in his honor, and for our individual piggies who are no longer with us.? Basically, all you need to do is light a candle on the evening of March 9th, and the light in his honor will move around the world (literally). ? I never met Mr. Gurney, but many of us have his books, and use his website whenever we have a GP problem.? This will be our fourth annual candle-lighting in his honor, and at the end, I will post a listing of all the places where a candle was lit.? This year I will also try something new:? we will try to post a map with each place where a candle was lit identified. ? So, mark you calendars for MARCH 9th, and let's see if we can get lots of candles lit!! ? If anyone has ideas on how to expand our world-wide coverage of this event, please let me know.? The more, the better! ? Audrey and Will,?slave and co-slave to Master Gordon (Remembering Reese at the Bridge) From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Fri Feb 6 12:22:53 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 09:22:53 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Calico Message-ID: <861852.60199.qm@web33101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Debra... I can't believe it.? I am so sad to hear that Calico has gone to the bridge. How sad.? Please know that I'm thinking of you and your special little one. "Rest in Peace, Calico". With sadness & sympathy, Joanne and her crew of 6 It's "Adopt a Rabbit" month.? Please consider adopting a homeless bunny or supporting a rabbit rescue. ? From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Fri Feb 6 12:26:16 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 09:26:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Holly Message-ID: <970697.30893.qm@web33106.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Charlene... We are sending our condolences on the loss of your precious little Holly. We're so sorry to hear this sad news.? These sweet little souls are so precious and their loss is always great.? I hope you'll consider adopting more piggies who need wonderful homes. "Rest in Peace, Holly" Joanne & Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie In heaven:? Annie, Abbie, Monkee It's "Adopt a Rabbit" month.? Please consider adopting a homeless bunny or supporting a rabbit rescue. ? From rzm.2 at juno.com Fri Feb 6 13:07:16 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:07:16 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences Message-ID: <20090206.100716.9694.0@webmail01.dca.untd.com> Charlene- I'm so sorry to hear about Holly. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click now and find the cable accessories you've been looking for! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw29Pddj1M3l24D1CmNQpMOhhSNT8LZWIUuVsrGrOpoP4WqxA/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Fri Feb 6 13:10:51 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:10:51 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences Message-ID: <20090206.101051.9694.1@webmail01.dca.untd.com> Debra- I'm so sorry to hear about Calico. We were pulling for him, hoping he would find his way thru. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Let great B to B marketing solutions propel your brand to new heights! Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw3BQyL8mdQ3tDOrlBhF4P7lGv1qLSiaCIP0UPyK5OJHJ3aFg/ From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri Feb 6 13:32:42 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:32:42 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] BRIDGE Condolences for Calico Message-ID: <401B39CB33C04173BF02DA8F06FE7812@inspiron1150> Debra, I am so sorry that Calico has left you for the Rainbow Bridge. I was hoping that he would make it to his 5th. birthday. Teddies often such amazing personalities. We are all sending our condolences on your sad loss. With deepest sympathy. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri Feb 6 13:36:10 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:36:10 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Holly Message-ID: <2B17B163775448839896118495668F81@inspiron1150> Charlene, How sad that you have lost Holly, the last of your precious piggies. How quiet your home will seem without all that wheeking. I hope that one day you will be able to share your life with some more little ones. R.I.P. Holly, reunited with your family at the Rainbow Bridge. With our utmost sympathy. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri Feb 6 13:45:47 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:45:47 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC. I met Scoot today. Message-ID: <1329DA8D2E1243BE80340BB74A04835B@inspiron1150> Debbie, I took Garnet to Cavies' Castle today to have his stitches removed and when I arrived, Scoot was having his syringe feed. Whilst Garnet was being treated, I held Scoot and fed him some more. After his syringe feed, he ate up some my parsley, which was very good to see. He is a lovely little boy who enjoyed a cuddle and I hope that he will soon be eating up by himself. I was glad to hear that your journey from France was not too dangerous and that you avoided most of the dreadful snow, which has made driving so difficult here during these past few days. Love to the Dolly Mixtures, Penny and the Piggyfriends. From rzm.2 at juno.com Fri Feb 6 13:14:41 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:14:41 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- new piggies!!! Message-ID: <20090206.101441.9694.2@webmail01.dca.untd.com> Glynis- I'm so happy for you! I cannot wait to hear about (& see!) them!!! Yeahhh! =) ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click to get the coolest ring tones on your phone, fast and easy http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw19Wz7vDlzk0zrm2a0pGFAd1eXfxSIbpGYMmifVFk2fOZ4Bg/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Fri Feb 6 13:21:28 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:21:28 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH- Cherry's stone Message-ID: <20090206.102128.9694.3@webmail01.dca.untd.com> Stacy- We will definitely keep Cherry in our thoughts & prayers (& you as well). You have been thru so much with your little ones lately & are such a wonderful slave. Please let us know how he makes out. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Compete with the big boys. Click here to find products to benefit your business. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2USkLVNze6acOLHR1DynWhwxjb2FuUXE3BbZXblDeOx8KzE/ From dfhakes at aol.com Fri Feb 6 15:48:27 2009 From: dfhakes at aol.com (Dana Felice) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:48:27 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] SILLY: Update on the Gasparilla pirate pigs In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <005d01c9889c$43ac4990$cb04dcb0$@com> Well, tomorrow is the big day and many of the pigs have boarded the ship from Amsterdam for the big day tomorrow. It's been very cold here the past two days and some of the pigs altered their plans this week. Much of the nation's produce is grown here in Florida including tomatoes and strawberries. When it gets below 32, the farmers have to work very hard to save their crops. Sometimes they harvest early to save the crops from freezing. Some of the boldest pigs volunteered to help the farmers harvest. Except, they harvested the strawberries into their tummies. Many of our piggies took huge naps today as they were up all night eating. Pigs should be heading home on Sunday. Dana From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri Feb 6 14:17:08 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 19:17:08 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Rodentology Message-ID: <4569B56EDD84457DBCBEB41C8E96C633@inspiron1150> Hi Pat, Rodentology in England started with the CCT, the Cambridge Cavy Trust. The Piggyfriends had a wonderful vet for many years but vets with any in depth knowledge of our little friends are like gold dust. They may be fantastic with cats, dogs and farm animals but so few can treat piggies competently. ( I hope that this does not constitute libel ). In 1994, the B.A.R. was formed ( British Association of Rodentologists ) where people could learn the proper care of these special creatures. They run courses and give lectures on various aspects of cavy care. There is a website that might be of interest http://www.rodentology.co.uk/ Peter Gurney was closely associated with the CCT. Members of the CCT can take their piggies there for treatment but it is a long drive for me and I was so pleased when two of the rodentologists, who had worked at the CCT, started a clinic only 45 minutes away. One of the most useful aspects of rodentology is that dental work can be carried out without a risky anaesthetic, something few vets would countenance, and for a piggy with severe or chronic dental problems, the procedure can be repeated ad infinitum. Some piggies visit our rodentologists every couple of weeks for a trim and are able to enjoy life without the danger of being anaesthetised each time ( and the vast expense of the unnecessary anaesthetic ). They are also "midwives" par excellence and many mothers and babes are here today that would have perished without their intervention. Rodentologists are not vets, are not recognised by the BVA ( British Veterinary Association ) and are not allowed by law to do invasive surgery. They can treat animals just as we could ourselves, if we know how, doing procedures like lancing an abscess, dealing with a sebaceous cyst and treating skin conditions for example but, for an actual operation, must call upon the services of a "proper" vet. My Rodentologists only see piggies, although others probably treat other rodents, and see more piggies in one week that most vets might see in their lifetime, so recognising piggy ailments is second nature to them. If an operation is required, they use the services of a vet with a practice near to the home of one of their helpers. It was a struggle to find one whose high standards of piggy care met up with their own. There should be wondrous people like this available for every piggy and without them, I would not be able to carry on with Piggyfriends. Do you remember Susi, with the Okie piggies, who used to post on the GPDD? She was very interested in doing a correspondence course with the CCT but I don't know what became of that. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri Feb 6 14:19:29 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 19:19:29 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Cherry's bladder stone Message-ID: Stacy, You have been through so much with the Squee Squad recently. We are keeping paws crossed for Cherry during his operation tonight. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri Feb 6 14:21:56 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 19:21:56 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC New Piggies in Oz. Message-ID: Glynis, Such good news. We are looking forward to meeting your new piggies when they arrive. I thought that you would recognise your lovely blankets in my Piggyfriend pigtures. Lots of love. Penny. From guinygirl at gmail.com Fri Feb 6 15:32:18 2009 From: guinygirl at gmail.com (Janneke) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 21:32:18 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [SILLY] Message-ID: Hi Glynis, I know you havent actually met me, but i thought you kinda knew about my personality..;-) When Guiny lived with me I used to do belly dancing around the living room, she would walk up to the bars and look at me with a lot of interest (guiny loves shakira's music, I was so relieved that leah's piggies have musical preferences too). Btw, one of my colleague's reacted to that anecdote with the comment " the poor pig was probably thinking to herself 'humpf.. and then they put ME behind bars..' "...soo, it is likely that she is having fun at my expense.. ;-) But i do think we have a bond, most of the games in Igor's play were invented/made for her. Guiny is very intelligent and gets bored easily. When she lived with me I really enjoyed giving her puzzles and games to make her life more interesting. It was just fascinating to see her look at a 'problem', taking a while to think about it, and then walk up to it and solve it (whereas Lotje just barged in, which was fun to watch too). Ehm..and I do have to admit, i'm kinda talented in the chin rubbing department *blush*.. Grtz! Janneke From guinygirl at gmail.com Fri Feb 6 16:04:53 2009 From: guinygirl at gmail.com (Janneke) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 22:04:53 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [SILLY] Ahoy me heartie! (or mommy slave..) Arrrr.. I've been having so much fun!! Disneyland was great and I so love hanging out with me mates. I just did the pirate test ( http://www.talklikeapirate.com/ppi.html ) and found out i'd be a great cap'n: http://www.talklikeapirate.com/capn.html. Problem is.. i'm not the only scurvy basterd that got that result, savvy? So keep yer paws crossed for me heartie.. we're gonna do a pirate-off.. Grtz Igor From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri Feb 6 17:21:10 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 22:21:10 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Some good news, some bad? Message-ID: <49514F438A304F8EB2644D733F12FA66@inspiron1150> Hi Kacee, I am so sorry that you did not get that job for which you had an interview. Better luck next time. My LAPS boys, Rye, Barley, Bramley and Gulliver would like to welcome Kia to the group. They would all like to meet a girl that is bigger than they are. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Fri Feb 6 18:23:15 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:23:15 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC.: Scoot Message-ID: <221887.84685.qm@web81301.mail.mud.yahoo.com> What a testimony to a slave's love and courage that you would take the little darling so far for help. It was great to hear you two made it to the rodentologist safely. We're praying for you both and for a safe journey home for Scoot. Joanie From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Fri Feb 6 18:27:39 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:27:39 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] BRIDGE: Condolences for Calico's beloved slave. Message-ID: <423867.9689.qm@web81305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> So many of us were pulling for poor Calico. Man, was I disappointed and sad to hear he'd passed over. He certainly tried to hold on, but the clover from the Bridge must've smelled so sweet after all that illness, he couldn't resist. I know it sounds trite, but my eyes are tearing up as I type this. I'm so, so sorry.:( Joanie From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Fri Feb 6 18:33:48 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:33:48 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] BRIDGE: Condolences for Holly's human family Message-ID: <60963.95562.qm@web81301.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm so glad that Holly got to govern you, that she was cherished and lived a happy life. I'm sure you learned a lot from her, having been her willing and loving slave so so long. Piggies are spendid teachers. It's so hard, saying good-bye. But, as awful as that is, what a priveledge to have shared your home with such a noble fur-lady. ? Joanie From warmbreath at comcast.net Fri Feb 6 19:17:16 2009 From: warmbreath at comcast.net (warmbreath) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 16:17:16 -0800 Subject: [Gpdd] [EtherBun] My bun's "eyes are spinning" and her head keeps drifting to the left... References: Message-ID: Dear Nic, I just saw this message There are 3 things I would look for!,first treat her with Ivermectin, she may have ear mites and the Ivermectin will kill them and they also kill other parasites, many kinds but not all, 2. After her ear is clear of mites the vet can see if she has an ear middle infection or ear abscess, third, there is a protozoan parasite called e. cuniculi that most pet bunnies get at birth from their mother, but it usually stays dormant until the buns system is compromised then the parasite will attack, and the symptoms are usually neurological, like what you are seeing now, and can be fatal. The last cause would be something else neurological, ask your vet to consider nystigmus which is an eye movement disorder, a symptom really, but usually to the right or left, worst would be a tumor. Treat for mites, its cheap, 3 shots of Ivermectin or 1 to 3 applications of Revolution, and then get head x-rays from 2 directions and look for abscesses or holes where there shouldn't be any, also an ear infection can be diagnosed this way Oh I thought of one more thing, have the teeth checked, an x-ray will make sure the root isn't growing up toward the eye and that there isn't an infection or abscess around the teeth, and that they're not overgrown, hope this helps, I haven't been able to keep up with my digests as they are coming in a form I don't prefer and I cant get it worked out with admin. So I tried canceling my account so I could try subscribing again and hopefully that would fix it, but the cancellation hasn't gone thru. Sandy and Manny the Boar, and his pet, Little Guy __,_._,___ From Algernon07 at aol.com Fri Feb 6 19:48:16 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 19:48:16 EST Subject: [Gpdd] [SILLY] Where ye be, mate? Barnacle Bill and me got side tracked, locked into an ice storm and power outage, a county wide state of emergency, had to stay with out slave when she was evacuated and then some fun stuff, too. Whee planned on going to Tampa by sea but that didn't work out -- now we're trying to connect with Pig Air. Be it too late? Capt'n Jack and Barnacle Bill ************** Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;211531132;33070124;e) From Algernon07 at aol.com Fri Feb 6 20:29:32 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 20:29:32 EST Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENTS: What?? New piggies for Glynis?? Message-ID: I'm reading issue #45 having missed quite a few before this, but it sounds as if Glynis is going to take in another piggy or posibly two. How wonderful. Lucky piggies and great for you Glynis. It always warms my heart to know that a piggy is getting a good home where it (or they) will be loved. All best, Alge and the Pirate Crew ************** Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;211531132;33070124;e) From Algernon07 at aol.com Fri Feb 6 20:22:27 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 20:22:27 EST Subject: [Gpdd] Bridge: Condolences Message-ID: I am far behind on reading but am so sorry to read that Holly and Calico have gone to the Brdge. Too many of our little loveies seem to be leaving us. Run free little ones, enjoy friends, old and new, and the endless buffet of veggies and fruits to be had only there. Those here will grieve your passing but their memories will also celebrate your lives. Deepest sympathy to use and to the mommies and daddies of others whose passing I have missed. Alge and the Pirate Crew ************** Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;211531132;33070124;e) From warmbreath at comcast.net Fri Feb 6 21:25:51 2009 From: warmbreath at comcast.net (warmbreath) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:25:51 -0800 Subject: [Gpdd] (Silly) sent message to wrong group Message-ID: <84F06674448F445194ADA5FD3C261CFE@SNADY> Yu guys will soon see a message I sent that should have gone to the rabbit group, just disregard Sandy and Manny (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") From ebak at ca.inter.net Fri Feb 6 22:53:43 2009 From: ebak at ca.inter.net (Evelyn Baker) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 22:53:43 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [Health] Rodentologists Message-ID: Pat, Although there are no rodentologists I know of in Canada, there are many very good vets who specialize in exotics and deal with guinea pigs regularly. If you are in the Toronto area, I know of three off hand that are highly recommended. Evelyn From pals4pets at cheerful.com Sat Feb 7 05:19:19 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:19:19 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISCELLANEOUS] The power of piggy prayers (Scoot) Message-ID: <20090207101919.B3C2A478088@ws1-5.us4.outblaze.com> As you will have gathered from Penny's posting, Scoot and I made it to Cavies Castle. There were blizzard conditions in the south of the UK all day Tuesday, but when we arrived in the evening the snow had stopped and a thaw was setting in. The shovel, wellies, extra clothing and flask of hot soup I'd taken all proved to be unnecessary, and after an overnight stay at my daughter's we made it to Cavies Castle around midday Wednesday. The weather closed in again after I left on the midday ferry Thursday. Now if that is not proof of the power of piggy prayers, I don't know what is! I'm sure most of the south of England is totally unaware that the respite in the weather was all due to a little French piggy needing to get to hospital! I wish there was equally good news to report on Scoot himself. As you know, I was certain he had a dental problem, and that once his overgrown molars were trimmed, he would be right as rain. Sadly, all the rodentologist could find were tiny little overgrowths on the back of his front teeth (they had a proper name but I can't remember what that was!), and his molars were perfect. However, he did have an enlarged liver, which I had not spotted - I would not have the confidence to squeeze my piggies! There is a very slim possibility that just the tiny overgrowths were making it hard for Scoot to eat, and that caused the liver abnormality, and they have put him on strong antibiotics in the hope they can cure the liver problem, but the prognosis is not as good as I had hoped. He did actually eat a few veggies on his own whilst I was there, which was the first time in several days that he had eaten anything alone, without having it poked in his mouth, so I was hopeful, but if Penny saw him still being syringe fed then he obviously is not managing to eat on his own - though I'm encouraged by the fact that he ate some of Penny's parsley. So there we are, your prayers have worked so far - now we just need you to pray that little Scoot recovers from his liver ailment and makes a full recovery. If he does I will obviously fetch him back here to France - we do miss him, scooting about his cage! Condolences to all whose piggies have gone to The Bridge whilst I was away and then yesterday recovering - I have a huge backlog of emails but will try to catch up eventually. Debbie (and the 7 Dolly Mixtures, plus Scoot in the UK!) "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From mfug at live.co.uk Sat Feb 7 06:20:18 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M Fug) Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:20:18 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Silly; Message From Fugly the Fearless Message-ID: Ahoy Pirate Piggies, get ye on the next Pigair flight the pirate fest starts Saturday, if they fly you real quick you will be here in time. Hooray the Pirate Piggies are coming to Tampa!!! Fugly the Fearless Funtastically happy to see more mates _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Messenger just got better .Video display pics, contact updates & more. http://www.download.live.com/messenger From mfug at live.co.uk Sat Feb 7 06:25:56 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M Fug) Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 11:25:56 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] silly: hmmmph only a pirate Message-ID: hmmmmmpppphhhhh well my talk like a pirate test said I am not captain material I am only a pirate, oh well no responsibility for me!! http://www.talklikeapirate.com/pirate.html Fugly the slightly Furious but still Fearless _________________________________________________________________ Love Hotmail?? Check out the new services from Windows Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/132630768/direct/01/ From juwles at bigpond.com Sat Feb 7 07:44:26 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 22:44:26 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: Calico Rainbow Bridge In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <073B6B28E9834F5BBE11385CF3A6C3DE@JuliePC> Debra, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of little Calico. But....... he's now in paradise with so many of our beloved piggy friends. May you find comfort in knowing that members of the GPDD are heartbroken for you. God Bless Julie and her precious boys (Donald, Wheeky, Joey, Kimba & Snowdrop) Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed ----- Original Message ----- From: DebraStory at aol.com To: Gpdd at gpdd.org Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:39 AM Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: Calico Rainbow Bridge It is with a very heavy heart that I must announce that my sweet Calico crossed the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon. He was a beautiful teddy bear boar with a very sweet and loving disposition. He had a bout with bladder stones when he was a little less than a year old. Since then he has had a long history of sludge and bladder infections. He was a real little fighter and managed another four years of life. We had hoped he would make his fifth birthday in March, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. We will miss him terribly. I don't think I have ever known a guinea pig with as much personality as Calico. Sadly, Debra and The Story Piggies **************Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e) From MFug at live.co.uk Sat Feb 7 16:30:04 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 21:30:04 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge; Holly Message-ID: Charlene I am so sorry that your last piggy Holly has gone to the rainbow bridge, I hope in time some new piggies will capture your heart and you will have the joy of giving and receiving piggy love again. Run free at the bridge Holly reunited with your family and lots of new friends Love M From MFug at live.co.uk Sat Feb 7 16:35:12 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 21:35:12 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge; Calico Message-ID: Debra and the story piggies we are so sorry little Calico has left you, may you find comfort in each other at this sad time. Run free Calico make friends old and new Love M From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Sat Feb 7 17:38:29 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 14:38:29 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Question for Sandy Message-ID: <130993.10174.qm@web33104.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Sandy! I loved your bunny at the end of your email!? There's a bunny group?? I have a foster rabbit (3 months now) and thought you wouldn't mind giving some info about it.? I might like to join. Thanks so much, Joanne Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie and Foster Bunny, BELLA, too! It's "Adopt a Rabbit" month.? Please consider adopting a homeless bunny or supporting a rabbit rescue. ? From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Sat Feb 7 20:41:05 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 17:41:05 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Timothy Hay Message-ID: <205617.78624.qm@web33106.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi ! Has anyone in the United States ever ordered timothy hay through this company? If so, was it good quality? Here's the link: http://www.farmerdave.biz/servlet/StoreFront Thanks, Joanne It's "Adopt a Rabbit" month.? Please consider adopting a homeless bunny or supporting a rabbit rescue. ? From Algernon07 at aol.com Sat Feb 7 23:51:15 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 23:51:15 EST Subject: [Gpdd] Misc -- typos from Capt'n Jack Message-ID: Dear Fellow Piggy Pirates, > << slave>> > Our slave would not abandon us nor would be abandon her, maties. What I thought I said was, "we had to stay with OUR slave." In short, we shared her exile! Capt'n Jack ************** Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e) From MFug at live.co.uk Sun Feb 8 05:29:27 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 10:29:27 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; Off Topic Fires in Oz Message-ID: To all our Australian friends especially Glynis who lives in Victoria we hope you are all OK and have managed to stay unaffected by the wildfires. We also hope your friends and family are also unaffected and that the fire service manage to get the fires under control soon. M From bunzella at yahoo.ca Sun Feb 8 16:49:04 2009 From: bunzella at yahoo.ca (pat schuett) Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 13:49:04 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Timothy Hay In-Reply-To: <205617.78624.qm@web33106.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <362455.24003.qm@web31502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Yes, I have had Farmer Dave's hay several times, and my piggies and rabbits were quite fond of it; it tends to be a softer, finer kind of timothy, so not as high fiber as some. The main drawback for me was that I'm up in Canada so the shipping costs were quite bloodcurdling (averaging about three or four times the price of the hay), so when I found some good local timothy that my beasties also liked, I stopped bringing in Farmer Dave's... Pat (mum/slave to Doris, Audrey & Olivia) --- On Sat, 2/7/09, dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com wrote: > From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com > Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Timothy Hay > To: "guinea pig digest" > Received: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 7:41 PM > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > The GPDD moderators frequently reject messages that do not > follow > these guidelines: > A lack of a Topic label is the most common reason for > message rejection. Please use a Topic Label (HEALTH, CARE, > ANNOUNCEMENT, BEHAVIOR, RESCUE, BREEDING, SILLY, PIGLETS, > MISC. or VIRTUAL) and descriptive subject. 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Go to Yahoo! Answers and share what you know at http://ca.answers.yahoo.com From chiefoperator1 at verizon.net Sun Feb 8 20:53:05 2009 From: chiefoperator1 at verizon.net (Stephen Bradley) Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:53:05 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Bladder Rupture - CAUTION: Long and sad... Message-ID: <00d901c98a59$270262c0$2f01a8c0@Darktwin> You may recall that we recently lost our dear Mr. Mike T. Pig; what we have since learned is that what he actually died of was a ruptured bladder. We wanted to pass along some information about what happened, since this seems to be rare enough that neither we nor the vets were on guard for it. He was having other health issues - loss of weight despite good food consumption, plus markedly increased drinking and urination - and we decided, with the vet, that a urine sample would be a good idea. What she apparently did was to try to "express" urine, basically by squeezing on his bladder. This is apparently not uncommon, and the potential for the injury that did occur was not raised beforehand. As far as we can tell, his bladder was ruptured during the process - although the vet didn't realize it at the time. When he first came home, he seemed out-of-sorts; he went into hiding, and did not want to eat or drink. He was on a critical care feeding schedule anyway; we gave him his critical care and some water, and noticed that he was passing stool but not urinating. It was now evening, and we consulted a vet hospital by phone, and a vet friend of ours (bless her!) actually came over to our house to feel his belly, but the basic conclusion all around was: his bladder doesn't feel distended, and he doesn't seem to be straining to urinate, so he doesn't have a blockage. He's probably OK; keep an eye on him. By early morning, he was more obviously in distress - still not trying to urinate, but very lethargic, and still not passing urine. We took him back to the vet, and they took X-rays and ultrasound and said that his bladder was not distended - in fact they were having trouble seeing it, which should have been a clue. They also said that there had been some bacteria in his urine sample, and gave us Baytril to try him on to see if it would improve things. We took him home, and gave him some of that; we were thinking that if that didn't have any positive effect, the only other option would be the local veterinary hospital. Over the course of the next hour, he basically got weaker and weaker, and was gone. In total, a bit less than 24 hours had passed since the attempt to collect the urine sample. The vet discovered the ruptured bladder in post-mortem exam. The urine he was generating was collecting in his body without filling his bladder, which is why it didn't show up on X-rays or feel distended. The vet reported that his bladder wall was somewhat thickened, and felt that the rupture would not have happened if there hadn't been some underlying disease. His usual vet (who had been away) later told us that she has never heard of this happening before, so it's perhaps not surprising that nobody thought of it or warned us about it - but she also said that she herself never tries to "express" urine this way. She indicated that it might have been possible to repair surgically, if it had been diagnosed in time. There were not many symptoms other than the failure to pass urine: there were a pair of small spots of blood on one of his towels, and we saw a little more blood on his penis. His weight was rising, as would be expected, given that we were still putting some water into him. (I can provide more details to anyone who wants them.) We feel so awful, of course, but hopefully alerting you all may help somebody in the future avoid the same outcome. Rest in peace, little guy... Steve and Ginger, slaves to Bumper, Cuddles, and Brownie (hey, we didn't name them) Remembering Niles, Clover, Butterscotch, and now Mr. Mike T. Pig, always... From cavyfriend at gmail.com Mon Feb 9 00:28:14 2009 From: cavyfriend at gmail.com (Sherry B.) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:28:14 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC] Piggyfriend Photos Message-ID: Hello, We had the best time looking at all the beautiful photos of the Piggyfriends. Wow! Garnet's fur is the reddest I think I've ever seen! And little Copper looks so sweet and shy, while Polo looks very curious about what you're up to. All of the Piggyfriends are just gorgeous, and we thank you so much for sharing them with us! We hope that the weather will soon be warming up a bit for you. Love, Sherry & the Piggie Pals From cavyfriend at gmail.com Mon Feb 9 01:18:43 2009 From: cavyfriend at gmail.com (Sherry B.) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 01:18:43 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC.] Timothy Hay Message-ID: Hi Joanne, I have been ordering hay for my piggies from Farmer Dave for quite some time now, and it is wonderful! I always order the 2nd cutting, or 2nd cutting with clover. It is soft and grass-like...very green and very fragrant. I have always been pleased with the quality and the service. He very often ships the hay on the same day that I place my order and I usually get it about 5 days later. I've tried some of his other products, too, and everything has always been first rate. You will not be disappointed. Have a great day! :o) Sherry & the Piggie Pals From mfug at live.co.uk Mon Feb 9 08:09:10 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M Fug) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 13:09:10 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] silly; Message from Fugly Message-ID: Ahoy matey (mummy) its Fugly the PIRATE here. Whee have had a great time the party ship had a huge salad buffet so no need to worry about me losing any weight, no chance of that. The Pirate piggies Captain Jack and Barnacle Bill appeared just in time for all the fun. Whee joined in the street parade and everyone cheered us on and threw money at us WHY?? the only gold we wanted was 24 CARROTS heeeheeehee (collapses in a heap giggling hysterically) Well the pirate fest is over so I will be on my way home soon Fugly the Fearless _________________________________________________________________ Check out the new and improved services from Windows Live. Learn more! http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/132630768/direct/01/ From elizabethlakin at hotmail.com Mon Feb 9 08:32:36 2009 From: elizabethlakin at hotmail.com (elizabeth lakin) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 13:32:36 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge - Mavis Message-ID: Dear all, Thankyou for your lovely messages about the passing of my lovely Mavis. I'm glad you all think I was right to get Edna some new friends because I wasn't quite sure if it was the right thing to do. All are getting along well and Badger and Weasel are running around all day following Edna and getting bigger by the minute! They still don't like being picked up but are getting used to me. Love to all and piggie kisses Elizabeth, Edna, Badger and Weasel Mavis and Moog at the bridge (with Peter Gurney I hope). _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Messenger just got better .Video display pics, contact updates & more. http://www.download.live.com/messenger From pandameisje at gmail.com Mon Feb 9 10:37:26 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:37:26 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Silly: Message from Dunya Message-ID: Dear Mommy, Thank you for sending our princess dresses!! We had loads of fun in it... We even convinced Chico that Guiny's dress was for him... Guiny was taking a nap, the old lady.. ;) We had so much fun, you should have seen him! The guys saw him in the purple dress, he had to hear that for several days... Only downside is that he did not rumble at us for a few days, but then again it was nice to have a quite Chico for a change... Dunya.. ehm Disney land was great! Woopy and me learned a lot of new disney songs... We also heard there is a Disney land closer to us in France, maybe someday we could go there and also visit Debbie and the dollymixtures at home? Well, we're on our way home, so expect to find us back in our cages tonight... ow wait, Daddy just texted us to say he has to got to Toulouse on wednesday... Does he also pass Paris? .... giggle...smuggle us.... suitcases... SHHTTT.. don't telly mommy.. Lots of excited Wheeks, Dunya and the rest. p.s. the pirate fest was awesome!! -- pandameisje at gmail.com pandameisje at hotmail.com Blog: http://pandameisje.hyves.nl Cavia website: www.guinygirlz.nl kleding: http://mist-clothing.blogspot.com/ From pandameisje at gmail.com Mon Feb 9 10:40:19 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 16:40:19 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Silly: Chico in Dress Message-ID: I bet the boys will let Chico pigticipate in the dressing up as girls that those silly boars do... *Outburst of laughter* Whkz Dunya -- pandameisje at gmail.com pandameisje at hotmail.com Blog: http://pandameisje.hyves.nl Cavia website: www.guinygirlz.nl kleding: http://mist-clothing.blogspot.com/ From bunsnpigs at aol.com Mon Feb 9 12:39:54 2009 From: bunsnpigs at aol.com (bunsnpigs at aol.com) Date: Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:39:54 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Bladder Rupture - CAUTION: Long and sad... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CB58F48DB3F064-13A0-340@FWM-M07.sysops.aol.com> Dear Steve and Ginger, Thank you for passing along this information to all of us about Mike T. Pig's painful experience at the vet. It's so sad to think that he died in this way, and I am so sorry that you all went through this. Poor little guy. I would like to add that I have never seen this happen to any of my piggies before.? I had to manually express Petey's bladder for a couple of weeks after his fall left him paralyzed from the 'waist' down. I was thankful when he learned to urinate on his own again because he did not like the procedure at all. Neither did I. I know of other people?and vets as well who have done this on guinea pigs. That being said, if the vet who did this did not know what he was doing when it came to guinea pigs, maybe that contributed to it. It could be right, though, that Mike had some other disease process going on that helped this terrible event along. Again, I am so sorry about poor Mike T. Pig. It also hurts thinking about how much discomfort he was in from this. ? Judi L. From jocelynm at umich.edu Mon Feb 9 14:35:34 2009 From: jocelynm at umich.edu (Anderson, Jocelyn M) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 14:35:34 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Timothy Hay Message-ID: <3AF9B038A6B07641B36C799ED4EBB0D701F0449D@ITCS-ECLS-1-VS3.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu> Hi Joanne, My piggies received some second cut hay from farmerdave.biz from Sherry and the Piggie Pals for last year's Secret Santa. They went bonkers for the stuff! I plan on ordering some more soon. Jocelyn, Little John, Flashbang Fatbottom, and Edgeworth From DebraStory at aol.com Mon Feb 9 14:31:07 2009 From: DebraStory at aol.com (DebraStory at aol.com) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 14:31:07 EST Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: thanks! Message-ID: Dear Digest Friends: We want to express our sincere thanks to all of you for your thoughtful messages and kind words regarding our loss of sweet Calico. It is so nice to know that everyone on the digest understands how wonderful these little fur babies are and how much they come to mean to us. We also wish to send our deepest condolences to all who have also lost fur friends over the last few weeks. Way too many of our babies have crossed the Bridge lately. If it were not for the digest, it would be even harder to bear these losses. Thanks again to all of you. Healing Wheeks from Debra and The Story Piggies **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1218550342x1201216770/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=fe bemailfooterNO62) From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Mon Feb 9 18:29:47 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 15:29:47 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Ruptured bladder Message-ID: <212538.5956.qm@web81307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I want to thank Steve and Ginger for sharing the outcome of their piggie's port mortem. There is absolutely nowhere else we could have gotten this information, and I'm certain it will help save another one of our little ones' lives. I know this was painful. Thank you again. Joanie From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Mon Feb 9 20:17:27 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 17:17:27 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Timothy Hay Message-ID: <439569.73817.qm@web33104.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Sherry!? Thank you for letting me know about Farmer Dave's hay.? I'm going to place an order! ? I have been ordering Kleenmama's which is wonderful, but I pay so much for shipping!? Thanks again! Joanne and her crew of 6 It's "Adopt a Rabbit" month.? Please consider adopting a homeless bunny or supporting a rabbit rescue. From rzm.2 at juno.com Mon Feb 9 20:16:40 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:16:40 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH- ruptured bladder Message-ID: <20090209.171640.14314.1@webmail19.dca.untd.com> Steve & Ginger- I remember when my Albert was having problems after his stone surgery, we had to rush him to the emergency vets one night. The vet there did the same thing. He squeezed him to get pee to come out. I never knew that it could have injured him like that or I would have never let them do it. No wonder the poor thing cried like he did. I feel horrible now. I doubt that is what killed Albert, but I guess there is a lesson to be learned from all this. We should insist vets never are allowed to do this to any of our piggies. It's a shame we had to find this out after the fact. Thank you for sharing. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Discount Pet Meds - Huge savings on all brands. Click Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw14RfVRDbq9IKHBYzRwwn2VmthdAiJzlt1vvGXSqCR2CN802/ From cavyfriend at gmail.com Mon Feb 9 21:49:58 2009 From: cavyfriend at gmail.com (Sherry B.) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 21:49:58 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Bladder Rupture Message-ID: Dear Steve & Ginger, Thank you for letting us know about what happened with your precious Mike T. Pig. It was heartbreaking to read about it, and I cringe even more when I think of all the times that a few of my piggies have had their bladders pressed in an attempt to get a urine sample. Especially my Sweetheart, who also had a thickened bladder wall. Once when the vet tried to express some urine what came out was almost pure blood. I was horrified when I saw it, but she was such a stoic little girl and she hid her pain well. Mike T. Pig must have done the same. Most often, my piggies are so nervous by the time they have been weighed and had their temperatures taken that they pass urine all over the examination table, which our vet then picks up with a syringe. We are so very sorry that this happened to Mike T. Pig. Our hearts go out to you. Thank you so much for sharing his story. With deepest sympathy, Sherry & the Piggie Pals From cavyfriend at gmail.com Mon Feb 9 21:58:42 2009 From: cavyfriend at gmail.com (Sherry B.) Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2009 21:58:42 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC.] Edna, Badger, & Weasel Message-ID: That is great news, Elizabeth! We are so happy that Edna, Badger, and Weasel are getting along so well. It's amazing how the little ones will often bond with an older female, following her around as though she were their mother. I can't help but smile when I think of it. We hope that you are smiling now, too! Warmly, Sherry & the Piggie Pals From f.higginson at yahoo.com Tue Feb 10 06:29:57 2009 From: f.higginson at yahoo.com (Fiona Higginson) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:29:57 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Chocolate rainbow bridge Message-ID: <934267.17694.qm@web44904.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Hi, ?? It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that Chocolate died in the night.? We believe that he had another turn and was not so lucky this time.? He was approximately 5 1/2 years old, so he had a good life. ??? He was a proper gentleman who would never cause any form of trouble.? He just liked a cuddle and a fuss and to spend time doing as his hutchmate, Guinness, him to do.? He will be missed by everyone here. ???? Many thanks for your advice in helping to get over his turn, we were getting there, but he could not fight another one. ???????????????? Fiona and Glenn Higginson From calliope at geeksnet.com Tue Feb 10 13:30:25 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:30:25 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: belated condolences, Golden Message-ID: <4991C7C1.9010906@geeksnet.com> Sherry and the Piggie Pals, it was with much sadness that we read of Golden's last few days. As we read, we, too, thought that he had developed pneumonia, and we were not expecting to hear that his chest cavity had filled with fluid. Please find comfort in knowing that at each step of the way, you did everything you could. Like you, we would have placed a humidifer near him to help him breathe, and, of course, would have served his favorite treats. We are sure that he felt all of your love and care as you tried to figure out what was wrong. We are so sorry that he became so ill on a Sunday night, with no other option than the emergency vet, but it sounds as though the vet was thoughtful and did all he could. We really think you did the right thing in foregoing the option of trying to pull some fluid out via needle, since, as the vet said, that might actually lead to respiratory arrest. Keeping Golden's last moments peaceful and helping him to the Bridge was a brave and selfless act on your part, and we are sure he appreciated your final act of kindness. You made the decision with love in your heart, and he knows this. Please accept our belated condolences on his passing. He was a lucky boy to be part of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Tue Feb 10 13:48:38 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:48:38 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: belated condolences, LuLu Belle Message-ID: <4991CC06.4040008@geeksnet.com> Stacy and the grieving Squee Squad, please accept our belated condolences on LuLu Belle's passing. We are very sorry that she left for the Bridge, especially so soon after Tigger. We have had sad experience with bladder stones (our Bridge piggie, Sunshine), and we are so very sorry that your girl developed another stone. How heartbreaking that she passed away during surgery. We know that this was especially hard on you, since you were there. However, as you know, anesthesia can be so tricky in piggies, and, as you pointed out, it's impossible to shock a piggie heart into beating again. Please find comfort in knowing that you did all you could do. Not having the surgery wouldn't have been an option; the only way to give her a chance was to have the surgery. Also, if you hadn't been there to help, the vet probably would not have found the stone in the ureter. Yes, love always means that we second guess ourselves, but we can't think of how you could have done anything any differently; as you said, she passed on to the Bridge asleep and in peace. LuLu Belle was so lucky that you loved her so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From a1.mills at portset.net Tue Feb 10 14:25:58 2009 From: a1.mills at portset.net (Andrew) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:25:58 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC - blood on feet, has anyone ever seen anything like this before? Message-ID: <200902101700.n1AH0A9e027207@post.portset.net> Hello, today I sadly lost one of my guinea pigs. He hadn't been too well for a few days so his passing wasn't too much of a surprise (we all know how quickly they can go downhill once something goes wrong). However, something strange happened with him, something I've never seen in over 20 years of having guinea pigs. When we found him and picked him up, mum said he had blood on his back feet. I said perhaps he'd passed blood as he died but mum said that the blood had definitely come from his feet, not from any internal passing. He didn't have anything wrong with his feet, no swelling and had been walking fine. The only thing we can think is that the guinea pig he was with had been nibbling his feet either just before or after he passed. He is rather a nibbler, he tends to nibble my clothes when I've got him out, so it's quite possible that he did nibble at the feet, but has anyone else ever seen anything like this? It's not been a very good time lately, I've lost two! guinea pigs in slightly less than two weeks. Almost 2 weeks ago I lost Fleckers, my dalmatian/roan. He'd been off colour just after Christmas, not eating much and very quiet. He seemed able to eat but just didn't want to. If I put food in his mouth he'd eat it but didn't seem very interested in food. After about a week of being quiet and having to be hand fed, his appetite picked up and he started eating normally again. However although he was eating really well and seemed active, his weight didn't pick up much, before the illness he'd been a really big, solid boy but during/after the illness, although not thin, he was quite a bit lighter than he had been. One morning when I went to feed him he was lying very still and I could tell he was leaving. I don't know what the cause of his illness or passing was but I'm glad his appetite had at least returned to normal and he seemed happy, the night before he died he was shouting as normal for his vegetables. Now today Gi! ng has gone too. We're now down to 6 guinea pigs, the lowest we've be en for years. At the moment I'm not planning on getting any more but who knows in a few month's time. Although I want to try and keep the number down a bit from what we used to have I think we'll always have to have a few of the little squeakers around, it just wouldn't be the same without them. From calliope at geeksnet.com Tue Feb 10 22:49:27 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:49:27 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: belated condolences, Murphy Message-ID: <49924AC7.8070909@geeksnet.com> Mike, we are so very saddened to read that Murphy has joined your piggies who went to the Bridge last year. Sometimes it just seems that passings will occur all at once; please accept our belated condolences. We are so sorry that his inner ear infection could not be cured with the antibiotics and that he finally was unable to move without falling. Yes, it is very hard when a piggie seems to rally and then goes downhill again, and we understand how you felt when this happened with Murphy. He was a lucky piggie to be a beloved member of your family, and we know he knew how much you cherished him and how hard you were trying to get him well. Please find comfort in knowing you did the right thing in helping him to the Bridge. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From ebak at ca.inter.net Tue Feb 10 23:15:28 2009 From: ebak at ca.inter.net (Evelyn Baker) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:15:28 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [Health]Bladder Testing Message-ID: <2DE008C0-96BD-4F96-986F-017AB9E790DA@ca.inter.net> My vet clinic and I had a system as we learned that Phoebe would often pee in the waiting room before she got to see the vet. They took her in right away and put her in a cage where they could collect her urine. She was more likely to give the vet a good urine sample when he didn't need it. ;) From Algernon07 at aol.com Wed Feb 11 03:02:22 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:02:22 EST Subject: [Gpdd] Bridge: Mr. Mike T. Pig RIP little angel Message-ID: Dear Steve and Ginger, We've all come to know and love little Mike T. and even as I write this I can't keep my eyes dry, not could I sleep easily last night. Incidentally, my vets office mentioned collecting a urine sample from Barnacle Bill if he didn't improve and I suspect this was they would have done it. I didn't think I'd approve it. So far all is ok. I think Leah had to "express" urine near the end for Brownie Bear in an effort ... what...? to keep bladder flushed and working? I think she helped her to the Bridge shortly after speaking of that. But these things veer away from the real subject. We all loved Mr. Mike T (as we do of course the others). We are so terribly sorry for his ordeal and yours. Oh, that we could spare these little ones such experiences. nd spare people like you and all of us here the pain that goes with a difficult passing. We thank you for sharing. You've provided a warning to others in a similar situation and I suspect at some emotional toll on you, needing to relive it. God bless and deepest condolences, Alge and the little Piggy Pirate Crew ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1218550342x1201216770/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/defaul t.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=febemailfooterNO62) From f.higginson at yahoo.com Wed Feb 11 04:55:57 2009 From: f.higginson at yahoo.com (Fiona Higginson) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:55:57 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] chocolate Message-ID: <363134.73473.qm@web44916.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> To everyone who helped with Chocolate. ? Chocolate went to the rainbow bridge the night before last.? ??? We believe that he had another turn and could not fight it this time. ?? He was a perfect gentleman all of the time that we knew him.? His hutchmate Guinness misses him.??? Fiona Higginson From juwles at bigpond.com Wed Feb 11 08:38:17 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:38:17 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; Off Topic Fires in Oz In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear M. & all GPDD members, Luckily for me I live in Queensland, and our disaster was severe flooding in the North of the State. But nothing can compare to to the horror of what has happened, and is still happening, in Victoria. I keep watching it on TV, but sometimes I find I have to turn it off because it is so very sad. The news tonight reported that the ferocity of the fires and the damage caused can been compared to the release of 660 atomic bombs! It's reported that some of those fires - particularly one township where 23 died - were deliberately lit!! What kind of human being can do that???? Now there are creeps who are looting the remains of houses. Some townships have been declared a crime scene and no-one is allowed in but for the police & forensic team, looking for bodies and reasons for why the fires started. People are devastated, having lost everything, photos, children's favourite t-shirts or games, their wallets with all their ID in them, so how can those without a licence or a wallet or any form of ID prove who they are?? The Australian public has been absolutely fantastic in donations - yesterday morning Ozzies had given $13.5 million; within an hour it was up to $14.5million. This morning is was up to $33million; and growing. Also, lots of the public are sending clothing, tents, food, etc. etc. Now the problem is having those victims accept the "goods" that people are donating - the victims are too proud to take what they think is charity. The town where I live is getting a big containter full of sleeping bags, tents, canned foods, pet foods, crockery, blankets, clothes, basically anything we can think of what those poor people might need. I'm in the middle of doing through my wardrobe packing up woollen coats and jumpers (where I live we don't need those things), and of course we will be donating money. Through it all, this tragedy has brought Australians together as nothing else could have done. This is the worst disaster in our history. We all feel so useless, but at least giving clothes & money etc. is one important way we can help the victims, and ourselves also, knowing we're helping in some small way. There was a beautiful story today of a koala that came walking into a burnt out house where there were some fireman working, he had some burns to his feet, but he was very dehydrated. One fireman bent down, held a bottle of water to the little guy's mouth, and that koala put his paw to the fireman's hand and proceeded to drink 3 bottles of water. He's now safe in the care of a wildlife carer. I too pray that Glynis is a-okay in Victoria, and it would be lovely if you could make a small post to the GPDD Glynis, just so we know you are alright. Concerned Oinks Julie and her precious boys (Donald, Wheeky, Joey, Kimba & Snowdrop) Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed From mfug at live.co.uk Wed Feb 11 11:45:48 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M Fug) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:45:48 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] silly; Fugly is home Message-ID: Fugly is home hurray!! I have missed the little guy... Now I have a bit of a mystery, I unpacked his bag to do the washing and hiding in the bottom I found a very pretty pair of blue sparkly stillettos. Has any pig lost shoes matching the above description? Or am I going to find a charge for them on his egg card? Are the boys planning a Carribean Cavaret as on ship entertainment? Can anyone help solve the mystery M _________________________________________________________________ Twice the fun?Share photos while you chat with Windows Live Messenger. Learn more. http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/windowslive/products/messenger.aspx From magbfouts at gmail.com Wed Feb 11 13:13:08 2009 From: magbfouts at gmail.com (Maren Fouts) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:13:08 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Arthritis and anomolies Message-ID: Hello all, I was writing to ask for some ideas regarding Charlie. He's been losing weight over the last few months. At first it wasn't drastic and I figured it was due to old age (I have no idea how old he is but he's at least 5). However, in one week he lost a whole ounce (25ish grams) and so I took him to the vet. He had a whole battery of tests done with no real diagnosis. We did a "sterile" uninalysis (as sterile as you can get collecting a sample from a guinea pig without a needle), complete bloodwork, and xrays. The xrays showed some arthritis in his knees and an little spot that could be nothing, could be a stone in his bladder, or could be something in his intestinal tract (it was very, very small). The urnialysis showed no growth (as I expected) and the bloodwork showed some anemia. Since he was losing weight, I thought maybe we could help him with pain meds, as I thought it was possible he was in pain and just not getting to food unless he had to (due to the arthritis). So we started him on that (Meloxicam) and he's slowly been gaining weight (it's been just a few days). I suspect we may have found the casue to the weight loss. My question is about the bloodwork. His white and red blood cell counts were low which, my vet says, can be indicative of a bone marrow disease, but he's not going to diagnose it as that until he does another blood count. He also wants to redo the xray to see if that spot is still there. Anybody have any insight to the low blood count and anemia? What about any long term effects of Meloxicam? Thanks so much! Piggy kisses to all, Maren, skinny Charlie, and fat Kaylee From calliope at geeksnet.com Wed Feb 11 13:19:01 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:19:01 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: belated condolences, Frodo Piggyfriend Message-ID: <49931695.4080101@geeksnet.com> Penny and the sad Piggyfriends, we know it was such a shock when Frodo passed away, and we are so very sorry for your loss. It is heartrending when a piggie is well one evening and ill the next morning; we had this happen with our Joey, whose passing remained a mystery despite our getting him to the vet right away. We hope you will find comfort in knowing that you did all your best for your boy, taking him to the Rodentologists immediately and having extensive tests to rule out various problems. He certainly was in good hands, and we are sure that he passed to the Bridge in peace and was reunited with his first friend, Maple, as well as all of the other Bridge Piggyfriends. Thank you for sharing Frodo's story on the LAPS blog; how crazy that he was going to be put to sleep because he had an extra toe on one foot! He was so lucky that you rescued him and that he was a beloved member of your family. Please accept our belated condolences on his passing. We also send best wishes to his buddy, Shadow. We hope Shadow will become friends with one of your new rescues. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Wed Feb 11 13:20:06 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:20:06 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: belated condolences, Mavis Cruet Message-ID: <499316D6.5090400@geeksnet.com> Elizabeth, Edna, Badger and Weasel, please accept our belated condolences on Mavis Cruet's passing. We are so very sorry that she became ill on Friday and went to the Bridge on Sunday, despite having been rushed to the Rodentologist. It is good, though, that she was still eating, that you were able to be with her, and that her passing was peaceful. Please know that she felt all of your love and concern and certainly enjoyed her life with you. We are sure that Mavis is now reunited with Moog at the Bridge. On a happier note, it is wonderful that you have added Weasel and Badger to keep Edna company; how great that she has become more active and is enjoying looking after them. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Wed Feb 11 13:24:55 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:24:55 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] rainbow bridge: Chocolate Message-ID: <633372.89362.qm@web33103.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Fiona & Glen: I'm so sorry that Chocolate lost his fight.? I'm sure you have some wonderful memories to treasure.? I'm thinking of you during this sad time. "Rest in Peace, Chocolate". Joanne Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie It's "Adopt a Rabbit" month.? Please consider adopting a homeless bunny or supporting a rabbit rescue.? From muncheemom at gmail.com Wed Feb 11 13:26:02 2009 From: muncheemom at gmail.com (Kacee Conklin) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:26:02 -0600 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Glynis Message-ID: <7ce1d4910902111026r7812f5b3y3a37b839c76b1b11@mail.gmail.com> I have been in touch with Glynis and she is fine. She lives west of Melbourne so is okay so far. She knows how much I love koalas and sent me a link to an OZ newspaper with a picture of the koala and the fireman. He's my hero! I was watching a show I don't normally watch this morning and they showed the picture of the koala with the fireman. So sweet. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those in OZ as well as those that have lost piggies recently. Kacee and the Munchees From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed Feb 11 14:26:15 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:26:15 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Chocolate Message-ID: <1432077B9255483F8DA408B04AA6D61B@inspiron1150> Fiona and Glenn, We are very sorry that, despite all that you did for him, Chocolate has left you for the Rainbow Bridge. He sounds like a wonderful piggy, who will be very sadly missed and we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you both and to his friend, Guinness. R.I.P. Chocolate. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From pals4pets at cheerful.com Wed Feb 11 14:18:24 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:18:24 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Belated condolences for Mavis Cruet Message-ID: <20090211191824.B8130BE407B@ws1-9.us4.outblaze.com> Elizabeth and Edna Please accept our very belated condolences on the departure to the Rainbow Bridge of your precious piggie Mavis Cruet. It is hard to lose such a young piggie, but we are glad that she was able to pass away quickly and peacefully, and that you were able to be with her. We are sure she will have known how dearly she was loved, and appreciated the life you were able to give her. How wonderful that you have been able to offer a home to Weasel and Badger, and that they have been able to distract you a little from your grief. No pig will ever take the place of Mavis Cruet, but she will not have wanted her mum, Edna, to have been lonely. Run free and popcorn, Mavis Cruet, in that sweet meadow at The Bridge, and may your mum and slaves gain some comfort from the fact that pigs and slaves all over the world are thinking of you and wishing you well. Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed Feb 11 14:44:20 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:44:20 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Fires in Oz O/T Message-ID: <7ECF8E06F86D41549DD5D99D9A9C9BB5@inspiron1150> Julie, We have been following this dreadful story here on the BBC news in England. We are struggling here with snow and floods but nothing can compare with the tragic loss of life as a result of these fires and to learn that some of them were started deliberately beggars belief. The film clip of that little koala being rescued by the firefighter is on the BBC news website right now. The plight of the folk caught up in this disaster is too horrifying to contemplate. I keep looking at the map of Melbourne to see if there is any trouble near Glynis's home town and I was very relieved to receive an email from her on the 9th. I know that she does not have internet access at home so I hope that she continues to be OK. If you are reading this, Glynis, know that we are thinking of you. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed Feb 11 14:46:39 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:46:39 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Bladder Rupture Message-ID: <8CD6BF3026E24CBFB51C43655661518A@inspiron1150> Ginger and Steve, It has taken me a while to be able to read your tragic post about Mike T. Pig's post mortem to the very end. We can only rely on our vets and rodentologists to provide what we hope will be the very best of care for our little ones and it is simply dreadful to read an account like this. If our rodentologist has to take a urine sample, he palpates the bladder so very gently that I hope this never happens to any of his patients. I can imagine that, if dear Mike had an underlying problem with his bladder, a heavy handed approach could result in a rupture. I have never heard of this happening but we live and learn. We cannot second guess ourselves and can only rely on the "experts" to help us. The symptoms were probably not enough to diagnose his injury Poor Mike T. Pig. I am so very sorry. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From MFug at live.co.uk Wed Feb 11 15:09:16 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:09:16 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge; Chocolate Message-ID: Fiona I am sorry that Chocolate has left you for the rainbow bridge. Well down for doing everything you could to help him when he had his turn, I am sure he appreciated all your care and love, he sure sounds like a special guy and I know how much you will miss him. Run free Chocolate making friends old and new Love M From MFug at live.co.uk Wed Feb 11 15:11:59 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:11:59 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow bridge; Ging and Fleckers Message-ID: Andrew I am so sorry you have lost 2 precious furbabies so close together. I have no idea what may have caused the bloody feet. Run free Ging and Fleckers together forever with all your friends old and new. Love M From pals4pets at cheerful.com Wed Feb 11 15:48:09 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:48:09 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for SCAMP Holly Message-ID: <20090211204810.754EA60685F@ws1-4.us4.outblaze.com> Charlene We were so very sorry to read of your Senior Citizen Ageing Miracle Pig, Holly's departure for The Rainbow Bridge. We can't imagine what it must be like to lose the very last piggie of a herd, but we know that day will come here at Serendipity, as the 22 we once were has already been reduced to 8, and 5 of them are already SCAMPs. Slave Debbie is determined not to acquire any more, as there is inadequate vet care here in France for piggies, plus she has her own health problems at present. But we can imagine the strange silence that must pervade your home now - especially around piggy feeding times! We are so glad you rescued Holly from the petstore, and we are sure she was too. It was wonderful that you were able to keep all her 3 babies - were they all females? We think the fact she lived to such a ripe old age is testament in itself to the fact that she was well cared-for and happy as your master. We are sure you will miss her very much, but what a comfort to think of her popcorning in the meadow beside The Bridge, reunited with her babies once again. We offer our condolences to you at this sad time. Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From calliope at geeksnet.com Wed Feb 11 13:21:24 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:21:24 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: belated condolences, Holly Message-ID: <49931724.6040201@geeksnet.com> Charlene, it was with much sadness that we read of the passing of your last piggie, Holly. Although piggies are never with us long enough, it is great that she lived five and a half years. We have no doubt that she enjoyed being a member of your family. We are glad that you rescued her from the petstore when no one else seemed to want her, and we know she was in good hands when she turned out to be pregnant and had Pearl, Pebbles, and Poppy. Yes, we, too, can picture her at the Bridge playing with her babies. Please accept our belated condolences on her passing. She was lucky to be so loved. Perhaps at some point you will add more piggies to your home. We're sure Holly would highly recommend you! Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Wed Feb 11 13:24:12 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:24:12 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: belated condolences, Calico Message-ID: <499317CC.4070902@geeksnet.com> Debra and the Story Piggies, we had so hoped that Calico would be able to make a full recovery and celebrate his fifth birthday, and we are so very sorry that he passed to the Bridge. We definitely understand all of the ups and downs you went through with him as you took him to two vets, changed his antibiotic, had tests done, and tried to keep him warm and hand-fed. It was so very touching to read of how you bought him a Snugglesafe pad for warmth, and we know he understood how hard you were trying to get him well. Although it is sad that he had to leave, it is wonderful that he recovered from his bladder stone surgery when he was less than one year old and that he lived for another four years. Those years are a tribute to your excellent care. Calico certainly knew how much he was loved; he was a very lucky boy. Please accept our belated condolences on his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Wed Feb 11 13:25:13 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:25:13 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; Off Topic Fires in Oz Message-ID: <49931809.9060609@geeksnet.com> Julie, Donald, Wheeky, Joey, Kimba and Snowdrop, thanks for reporting in from Australia. We are so glad to hear that you are OK. We, too, saw the wonderful story about the rescued koala; I believe it was on page 3 of USA Today this morning. There was even a photo of the koala drinking the bottled water and holding the fireman's hand -- just as you described. We read that the koala is on antibiotics and is expected to make a full recovery. We send our best wishes to everyone there who has been affected by the horrible fires. Glynis, we hope to hear soon that you are all right, too! Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From pals4pets at cheerful.com Wed Feb 11 16:16:42 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:16:42 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for Calico Message-ID: <20090211211652.C1C9F326778@ws1-8.us4.outblaze.com> Debra and the Story Pigs We were so very sorry to hear that your precious little almost-SCAMP Calico had lost his brave fight and departed for The Rainbow Bridge. He sounds like a wonderful little personality, and he was lucky to have such a caring slave to help him in his ongoing battle against bladderstones and sludge. Many a lesser slave would have lost him at a year old, and it is a great credit to you that he almost made it to 5 years old. We are sure he will have known how very dearly he was loved, and that is probably why he fought so hard to stay with you for so long. At least you know now that he is free from discomfort, and popcorning like the young piglet he once was in that luscious green meadow at The Rainbow Bridge. May it bring you a small grain of comfort to know that piggies and slaves all over the globe are thinking of you at this sad time, and wishing you well. Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From sarah19e at yahoo.com Wed Feb 11 17:19:10 2009 From: sarah19e at yahoo.com (Sarah Erickson) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:19:10 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] misc; Off Topic Fires in Oz Message-ID: <400411.13733.qm@web42105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I just feel so horrible for all the people in Australia who are being affected by these fires.? My thoughts and prayers are with them.? I just can't believe that some of those fires were deliberately set.? I'm so glad, though, that people are coming together to help those who need it!? And I saw that picture of the koala drinking water from the bottle.? So cute!! From rzm.2 at juno.com Wed Feb 11 18:50:20 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:50:20 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences Message-ID: <20090211.155020.18176.0@webmail11.dca.untd.com> Fiona & Glenn- I'm sorry to hear about Chocolate. 5&1/2 years is a good long life for a piggie, but as we all know, it is never long enough. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click here to save time, money, and hassles on your paving project. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw35NhbaYGyoEauDQLHzv2dJUitXJdp8oudAHjuoZyRFBGNqW/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Wed Feb 11 18:57:04 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:57:04 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences Message-ID: <20090211.155704.18176.1@webmail11.dca.untd.com> Andrew- I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your 2 piggies. I can't imagine what would have caused the foot bleeding, other then the nibbling you mentioned. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click here to learn more about nursing jobs. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2bVMpyQNSbi0mmlZv0MPSqV2l7Uj9szh0npP3iE7vAhloyS/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Wed Feb 11 19:18:12 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:18:12 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- wildfires Message-ID: <20090211.161812.18176.2@webmail11.dca.untd.com> Julie- I'm glad to hear you're ok, though now worried about Glynis. =( Tragedies like this do make you feel helpless. It was like that after 9/11 over here in America. It's especially worse to know that people caused a tragedy on purpose. That makes it all the harder to deal with. I'm glad you checked in with us & hope we hear from Glynis soon. Take care. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Fly cheap! Click here for great airfare deals. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2i0I2RrT4MSDs1qJ8cUi09hUQ26WvzgvbmfQwLyk6feQ1Eq/ From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Wed Feb 11 19:33:16 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:33:16 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Andrew's Two Message-ID: <308057.19373.qm@web33104.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Oh, Andrew!? Losing 2 babies so close together is so sad.? I lost my girl, Abbie, very unexpectedly several years ago and then exactly one month later, her cage mate, Annie, died.? It was very difficult for me. May your two little ones rest in peace.? I know you'll forever keep them in your heart. Joanne Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie It's "Adopt a Rabbit" month.? Please consider adopting a homeless bunny or supporting a rabbit rescue.? From calliope at geeksnet.com Wed Feb 11 22:14:19 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:14:19 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: condolences, Chocolate Message-ID: <4993940B.5070104@geeksnet.com> Fiona and Glenn, we were so very sorry that Chocolate had a stroke, and we were hoping he would be able to make a full recovery. We are very sad that he has passed on to the Bridge. Please know that you tried your best to get him well, taking him to the vet and giving him recovery powder as well as liquidizing his vegetables to help him eat. It did sound as though your efforts were helping, but unfortunately it seems that it was simply "his time." We're never prepared for our piggies to leave us, but five and a half is a good lifespan. We have no doubt that Chocolate knew how much you loved him and appreciated all you were doing for him. Please accept our condolences on his passing. We also send best wishes to his hutchmate, Guinness. Perhaps when you feel up to it, you might consider getting Guinness a new buddy, as piggies do mourn the loss of their friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Wed Feb 11 22:16:33 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:16:33 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: condolences, Fleckers and Ging Message-ID: <49939491.7020904@geeksnet.com> Andrew, please accept our condolences on the passings of Fleckers and Ging. We are so very sorry that they both left for the Bridge within two weeks of one another; it is so hard to lose one piggie at a time, much less two. It is sad that Fleckers began to go off his food, but we are glad that his appetite picked up and he became more alert again in the days before he passed away. We are also sorry that Ging began to go downhill and then passed on to the Bridge. We are not sure what might have happened to Ging's feet, but perhaps his cagemate was trying to revive him and nibbled on him to try to wake him up. Please know that your boys enjoyed their lives with you and were lucky to be so loved. We're sure they are now reunited at the Bridge. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From birdlonglegs at yahoo.com Wed Feb 11 23:02:07 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:02:07 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Silly My Piggies have returned Message-ID: <81357.5816.qm@web50505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Well Spunky and the girls have returned. They came in dragging, just flopped down and are sleeping. They must have bought more luggage as I recieved bags COD after thier arrival. Either that or they are keeping props for some future Cavaret show. M said she found some blue sparkly stillettos in Fugly's bag, well I wish that's all I found. There are many hats that are sparkly just like the stillettos. Then their are the vests to match. Something is afoot. I am going to have to get them another wardwobe because I simply can't fit anymore in. This might have to do with the request for the egg card after they left. What on earth could those piggies be up to?? M did you find out any more info from Fugly?? Birdie From Algernon07 at aol.com Thu Feb 12 02:37:45 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:37:45 EST Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Ectracting urine to test for Message-ID: How did your vet extract urine without a needle or without expressing it from the body by putting pressure on the bladder? The only other way that I know of is to have a piggy with a suddenly nervous bladder that releases. :) Wish I could help with your questions, but cannot. Can't vet make suggestions for treating anemia? Good luck!! Alge and the Jolly Rodent Caribbean Pirate Crew ************** The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. AOL Music takes you there. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?ncid=emlcntusmusi00000002) From Algernon07 at aol.com Thu Feb 12 02:45:15 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:45:15 EST Subject: [Gpdd] Bridge: Mavis and Chocolate Message-ID: We are behind on our GPDD's and missed the announcements of the passing of these two fine piggies. We are so very sorry. Wasn't Mavis part of a romance with one of the Cavaret Boars? I wish I could say more but know that each of you is grieving the loss of your individual little one. So I wish you peace. Remember all the good times! They will be frolicking at the Bridge, eating from the endless buffet of goodies and enjoying the companionship of friends old and new. ALge and the Piggy Pirates ************** The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. AOL Music takes you there. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?ncid=emlcntusmusi00000002) From juwles at bigpond.com Thu Feb 12 03:09:27 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:09:27 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISCELLANEOUS: Off topic, Victorian bushfires Message-ID: <0B6B3ACC110349FAA5BC662118280DF2@JuliePC> Hi to all, Thanks for messages of concern re the Victorian fires. Those fires continue to burn, but the weather is being kinder to the fire fighters today, with lower temperatures & not as windy. I have seen an interview with the fire officer who gave it that now famous Koala water, and he explained the reason the koala put his paw into the fireman's hand was because the hand was wet and cool, and his little paws were burnt. He is doing very well with a wildlife carer - his four feet/paws get the dressing changed daily, and he's off painkillers now. The huge problem is........ with all the wildlife that has survived, once they are well again - where are they going to be released? They can't go back to the wild, because there is no wild left! The repercussions of these fires is absolutely enormous. I have received an email from a friend which shows another koala and has a wonderful & enriching story behind it. I can't attach it to this post, but if anyone really wants to see the photos in that beautiful email, (and they are worth it I promise) please contact me and I can send it to you by private email. That's probably the best way to do it, I guess? Kind regards Julie & her beloved boys From piggyfriends at tesco.net Thu Feb 12 03:50:51 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:50:51 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Andrew's piggies Message-ID: Andrew, We are so sorry to read that you have lost two of your precious piggies in such a short time. Anyone with a little herd will know how devastating that can be and we send your our most sincere condolences. Whenever I lose a piggy, I always say that I will not take on any more but after losing my dear Frodo recently, first Garnet needed a home and then those little rescue boys were abandoned. It is so hard to say " No" when confronted with a piggy in need so I am sure that some more little ones will eventually come your way. All resolve goes out of the window when a little piggy looks at you and says " please take me home with you ". I can offer no explanantion for your piggy having blood on his feet in the way that you describe and wonder if his friend was trying to rouse him. With our deepest sympathy on your loss. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From pals4pets at cheerful.com Thu Feb 12 06:05:12 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:05:12 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for SCAMP Chocolate Message-ID: <20090212110512.F365F105CE@ws1-3.us4.outblaze.com> Fiona and Glenn We were so very sorry to hear of the departure to the Rainbow Bridge of your dear Senior Citizen Ageing Miracle Piggie, Chocolate. We had followed his story and your struggle to save him, and we know what it is like as we have been there many times - you think you've got them over the worst and then pow, disaster strikes before you have time to breathe a sigh of relief. It is a credit to you that he lived to such a good age for a piggie, and he sounds like a wonderful old gentleman who knew and appreciated how dearly he was loved. His departure is sure to leave a horrible gaping hole in your lives, and nothing we can say will remove your pain, but we hope it may bring some comfort to you to know that piggies and slaves all over the world are thinking of you at this sad time and wishing you well. Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From pals4pets at cheerful.com Thu Feb 12 06:27:10 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:27:10 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for Fleckers and Ging Message-ID: <20090212112710.32F8D1CE8FC@ws1-6.us4.outblaze.com> There seem to be just too many piggies leaving for The Rainbow Bridge just lately - are they planning some kind of wonderful jamboree over there that nobody wants to miss? Maybe they all want to be there to help Peter Gurney celebrate his birthday next month? We were very sorry to read of the departures of Fleckers and Ging, and cannot throw any light on the bloody feet, as we have never seen this, and we have had a lot of piggies leave during the night, whose bodies have never had bloody feet, in spite of other piggies being in with them. It is hard at any time to lose a piggie, but of course doubly painful to lose two in quick succession, which has also happened to us here at Serendipity. We are now down to 8, with one of those still in hospital in the UK (where apparently he is eating a little but still needing syringe feeding), and after having 22 at one time, it does seem very few, although there will not be any more arriving. We are sure Fleckers and Ging knew how very much they were loved, and at least they will have one another for company at The Bridge, as well as all our dear departures treasures, of course. We hope it may comfort you just a tiny bit to know that gpdd-ers all over the globe are thinking of you at this difficult time, and wishing you well. Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From pals4pets at cheerful.com Thu Feb 12 06:58:55 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:58:55 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] SCAMP nutrition and foot care Message-ID: <20090212115855.816D2326774@ws1-8.us4.outblaze.com> As you may know, 5 of the Dolly Mixtures are now SCAMPs, including Soulage and Sable who are 6. I think I have mentioned before that they are steadily losing weight, and I wondered whether any SCAMP slaves out there could recommend and nutritional changes that might help to overcome this weight loss. Mine are fed on a mixture of Cavies Cuisine, Carrot and Cranberry Gertie Guinea Pig and Pets at Home colouring-free Nuggets, which is available 24 hours a day, plus hay, then twice a day they get a big plate of salad which includes endives, frisee lettuce, fennel, cauliflower stalks, celery, dandelions, rocket and fresh grass, plus always something else once a day like carrot, cucumber, apple, red pepper and/or banana. They almost always eat all their veggies - should I give them more until they always leave some? Would adding fattening stuff like oats or popcorn to their dry mix help, or would it just upset their digestion? They all eat very well - I've not really noticed a reduction in the amount they eat. It's just that they are not maintaining their weights. I have managed to buy, at great expense, some Oxbow Vitamin C tablets, but I'm afraid they don't like them! Would there be any point in crushing them and syringe feeding them in water, or would the distress of being syringe fed counteract any benefit from the vitamins? You may also remember I lost Scrabble, another SCAMP, to pododermatitis (bumblefoot) last year. He put up a brave fight, and we tried all sorts - Itrafungal orally, Chlorohexine soaks, Panalog ointment, Vetadine, Vaseline ... no matter what we tried, his feet just got more and more swollen until he could no long walk, and then he developed severe diarrhoea ..... then after his death the vet cut his feet open and decided he had bone cancer. It was a really horrible time for us all. Now I notice that all my SCAMPs are getting swollen front feet. Nowhere near as swollen as Scrabble's were - they are all girls and more petite than he ever was (he was a LAPS pig in his prime) - but one or two have little scabs on. There has been no bleeding or sign of pain, but ... I don't want any of them to go through what poor Scrabble endured. I know when I posted about him several of you sent me treatment suggestions, but Peter Gurney's "Piggy Potions" suggests that it won't kill them and there isn't really a cure, and my rodentologists have said the same to me - it would only kill them if they bled to death. I suspect that the condition is age-related - I think older humans can suffer with foot problems. With Scrabble, I did feel his feet got progressively worse the more I intervened, and particularly when I was soaking them twice a day. They are bedded on hay at present, which is changed frequently, and has newspaper underneath to absorb moisture. I did put Scrabble onto fleece, but I still had to give him hay to eat, obviously, and I found he would pull out all the hay to snuggle into, which obviously meant he walked on it with his front feet, so it rather defeated the object! I'd be reluctant to remove the girls' hay, as they do enjoy burrowing into it. As I say, the swollen feet do not seem to be worrying them, there is no lameness or anything like that - it is just worrying me, in case it develops into what Scrabble had. If SCAMP slaves can come up with any helpful suggestions/advice, I will ask Mikey to put it on the SCAMP website for all SCAMP slaves to read. All my SCAMPs are on it now. Incidentally, everyone keep their fingers crossed that Mikey will be given her two male foster pigs as a Valentines gift on Sunday! Debbie (and the 8 Dolly Mixtures) "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Thu Feb 12 10:25:28 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:25:28 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] misc: question on long hair piggies Message-ID: <946164.78296.qm@web80203.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello Fellow Piggie Pals, Just updating my self on reading the digest. I get behind sometimes and its hard to catch up. Deepest sympathies to all who have lost a dear furbaby.. and it seems there is alot lately. So sad for each and everyone of you, as their little paws stay forever in our hearts. Question.. we have two new additions to our misfits... We adopted a little 2?1/2 year old piggie we named Anastasia. The problem is .. she is a long haired piggie.. And I have never had a long haired piggie before.? So any and all suggestions on keeping her clean would be great. We have her on fleece bedding now. and she seems to be doing well. She has a little cage mate we also adopted named Athena.? She "Plays" mommie with Athena. as Athena is a very young one indeed. I have been brushing Anastasia hair nightly... it doesnt seem to get any tangles in it.. but she has such long hair.. Am I supose to cut her hair a certain way? certain lenght??It is long long long.... the little Athena loves to bury herself in it.. so cute. Do I need to wash her because of the long hair? I must say the long hair does give her a certain personality that I have never seen in any of our other piggies. thanks for any advice on this little Diva... Jean and the many misfits:)? From magbfouts at gmail.com Thu Feb 12 10:42:57 2009 From: magbfouts at gmail.com (Maren Fouts) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:42:57 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Ectracting urine to test for In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Ha! That's why I put sterile in quotes in my original posting. I had him sitting on my lap until he peed in a sterile container. About as sterile as we were going to get. Charlie is such a drama queen and can get stressed very easily so we didn't want to do anything unnecessary. He's been eating very well and begging for snacks as a pig should. Acting himself too. I wouldn't have known anything was going on if I didn't weigh them weekly. Any advice is certainly appreciated, even if it prompts more questions than answers! Thanks! Piggy Kisses, Maren, Charlie, and Kaylee On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 2:37 AM, wrote: > How did your vet extract urine without a needle or without expressing it > from the body by putting pressure on the bladder? The only other way that I > know of is to have a piggy with a suddenly nervous bladder that releases. > :) > > Wish I could help with your questions, but cannot. Can't vet make > suggestions for treating anemia? > > Good luck!! > > Alge and the Jolly Rodent Caribbean Pirate Crew > > > ************** > The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. AOL > Music takes you there. ( > http://music.aol.com/grammys?ncid=emlcntusmusi00000002) From chieftaingp at webtv.net Thu Feb 12 11:55:08 2009 From: chieftaingp at webtv.net (p z) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:55:08 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] Ben Message-ID: Hi Everyone, The day your pig dies is the worst day ever. My Ben aka Benny Ben Ben Bens died last night. As much as I spoiled him his whole life I still feel awful that I couldn't save him this time. I know you all know what I mean. I got him fromthe Humane Society. He was an all black silky and he did not belong there! I don'tknow how old he was but I had him 3 years. He was one of those really sensitive males who just hated being alone. Just recently I gave him lots of friends and the best treats. He was so happy but he got sick for the millionith time and I just figured he would triumph this time too but he just couldn't. He was the biggest baby and hated being held or picked up but when I got home from work yesterday he couldn't move but he picked his head up high to tell me help me! I tried to give him fluids and food and antibiotics but he couldn't snap out of it. He would always get this chest cold and no antibiotis ever cured it, but he would always get better and then get it back again. I have 10 more pigges so I can't be too sad because they need me to take are of them. So I hope he is hangin out with Peter and his favorites! That's what I will think :) Patti From piggyfriends at tesco.net Thu Feb 12 12:15:10 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:15:10 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Question on long haired piggies Message-ID: <0EA712D9DD2D494793F7856B4BB2998F@inspiron1150> Jean, Congratulations on adopting new piggies, Anastasia and Athena. I have had many long haired Piggyfriends, currently Diamond (Peruvian), Gingerbread and Shadow (both Texels). Some long hairs never seem to tangle and some get themselves in a hopeless mess without some slavish intervention. Some need a lot of brushing but others, such as Diamond, keep themselves tidy. A lot depends on the thickness of the coat. Diamond's is very fine, whereas Shadow's is very coarse and curly. When he was handed in to our local animal shelter, he was in such a tangle that he could not even walk and my son, who works there, had to remove a whole pile of coat before he could see the piggy inside. Two Agouti Shelties from years ago, Acorn and Almond, were always getting into a tangle and I often had to cut the tangles down the middle and work out the knots. I trim their coats so that the sides are just clear of the floor and keep the rear ends as short as I can so that they do not get messy. I shampoo all of my piggies when necessary and find that if there is a tangle, it is easier to remove whilst the coat is wet. With some long hairs, you can just shampoo the messy end and give it a trim. The hairstyle that you choose is up to you. Show pigs need to keep all of their coat and have to have it wound up in papers when not on display but for our little friends, we just want them to be comfortable. Peter Gurney used to layer cut the sides of some of his long haired piggies to keep them neat but you need a co-operative piggy for this or else an assistant to keep the little one still whilst you wield the scissors. Love to all the Misfits and a big piggy welcome to the new girlies. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From matildalucet at earthlink.net Thu Feb 12 12:18:55 2009 From: matildalucet at earthlink.net (Ginger Fitzsimmons) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:18:55 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Ectracting urine to test for In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <21F048AA-A3D0-4B44-B984-09A75581FE71@earthlink.net> I think this was part of Mike's issue. He really, really hated to pee on his people. He was a very modest and considerate piggy and wouldn't pee just anywhere. (Unlike some other piggies I've known!) I'm guessing he was resisting the vet, contributing to the bad situation. His was a special case, but maybe still worth knowing about. -ginger On Feb 12, 2009, Maren wrote: > Ha! That's why I put sterile in quotes in my original posting. I > had him > sitting on my lap until he peed in a sterile container. About as > sterile as > we were going to get. Charlie is such a drama queen and can get > stressed > very easily so we didn't want to do anything unnecessary. From magbfouts at gmail.com Thu Feb 12 12:32:16 2009 From: magbfouts at gmail.com (Maren Fouts) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:32:16 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Care: Long haired pigs Message-ID: I have a couple long haired guinea pigs. What I do with one is bathe him whenever he starts to smell like urine (he doesn't get the wet bottom like some). Once I'm done with the bath, I put a towel on the toilet (lid down of course!) and set him on it. As I sit on the floor I dry him off a little and start to comb his hair with a part down the middle. Then, I'll cut his hair with scissors meant for hair cutting (short and sharp) to just above the floor line. When it dries it's shorter than the floor and I can see his feet. I also give him an extra trim around his private areas to get those extra short. Proceed with caution if you do this! It can be tricky! With another pig I have she does get a wet and dirty bottom when she needs a trim. So when I see she is starting to have a wet bottom often, I'll do the same with her. Bath and haircut on the toilet. One thing I do make sure of is that I can see the tips of my scissors before I cut. I don't want to cut my babies! Neither one likes the haircut much, but we manage. Having them on the toilet while I sit on the floor is great because they are mostly at eye level and I can use both hands. The worst is the combing. They dislike being combed and will jump and I have to start all over. When this is the case, I'll put one hand under them to keep them from jumping and gently comb their hair. Just have to be careful not to pull too hard on those knots! Good luck! Piggy Kisses, Maren, Charlie, and Kaylee From rzm.2 at juno.com Thu Feb 12 12:39:29 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:39:29 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH- swollen feet Message-ID: <20090212.093929.27179.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com> Debbie- This is kind of a stupid suggestion, but people often get foot problems along with diabetes. Is it possible your piggie could have diabetes? I know it's a long shot. I'm just trying to think of any possibilities. I hope things get better for you & your piggies soon. Take care. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Need cash? Click to get a cash advance. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw1hEP1HfUpHQIjTR8r0kVZmIQpOegghS2CTPQYj8x9tRzs8m/ From greig164 at btinternet.com Thu Feb 12 13:48:03 2009 From: greig164 at btinternet.com (A GREIG) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:48:03 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE : Condolences Chocolate Message-ID: <365758.87986.qm@web86305.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Fiona and Glenn I am so sorry that you lost Chocolate when you were trying so hard to save him. It is so devastating when you lose a little one. I hope that you remember that you helped him have a good and long life with his friend Guinness. Sincere condolences, Anne, Maisie and Kiaroo From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Thu Feb 12 14:10:22 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:10:22 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] CARE: Long-haired piggies Message-ID: <295188.35967.qm@web81304.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hershey's a long-haired piggie. I keep her hind end trimmed, or she winds up smelling pee-ish. I give her some grass in her carrier, put my hand between her and the scissors, and snip away. I can't get it as short as I'd like to keep her smelling piggy-sweet, but I can't accidentally cut her either. The rest of her hair I only trim when it drags on the ground. I wouldn't want her to trip on it. If Anastasia doesn't need trimming (if she smells good) and can run freely?I don't see the need of trimming her, do you? I bathe Hersh rarely, again, only if she smells of urine or is beginning to matt, and even then, only the parts that need it. Just water worked fine as long as you keep rinsing. I guess I can sum it up by saying, "Let your nose be your guide." I'm sure we'd all like to see this glamorous piggie. Any chance you can post a photo link? ? Joanie From calliope at geeksnet.com Thu Feb 12 12:45:23 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:45:23 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: bladder rupture Message-ID: <49946033.2050800@geeksnet.com> Steve, Ginger, Bumper, Cuddles, and Brownie, thank you for your brave and thoughtful posting about Mike T. Pig's ruptured bladder. How tragic that the injury was caused when the vet tried to express his urine by squeezing his bladder. Please know that there was no way you could have known this procedure might be a problem -- as you said, your regular vet had never heard of something like this happening -- and please find comfort in knowing that your warning will indeed save the lives of other piggies. What better tribute could Mike T. Pig have than saving the lives of current and future generations of piggies? We thank you for your selflessness in reliving this experience so that others will be helped. Our hearts go out to you in sadness and gratitude. Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Fri Feb 13 10:40:34 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:40:34 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY!!! Message-ID: Hello Piggies & Slaves! Wheeee just wanted to wish you all a Very HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY!!!!!! I will be working on the piggies' V-Day website this wheeeekend, so hopefully that will be a nice Treat. Bertie Pig is especially Excited since he has a girlfriend now (Sweetie, of the Colangelo Crew in NY). But, he's mad at me because I haven't sent his Honey her Valentine yet. But, to my defense, I have been sick most of the wheeeek. Nonetheless, her package (combined with Prince Teddy's) will be mailed tomorrow...Wheeeek! I hope that you all have a WONDERFUL V-Day Wheeeeekend!!! Love 'n Wheeeeeeeeps, Leah...Slave to Princess Snowflake & Bertie Pig :-) From rzm.2 at juno.com Fri Feb 13 13:10:22 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:10:22 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences Message-ID: <20090213.101022.8230.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> Patti- I'm sorry to hear your piggie Ben went to the bridge. Way to go for adopting from a shelter! You gave him a second chance at life & I'm sure it was a happy one. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this hard time. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click here to become a professional counselor in less time than you think. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw3gTMITEyhU6til282x5qTaAma1kTh3NKv3hR0k02z35BGvU/ From agbmcmd at yahoo.com Fri Feb 13 14:03:30 2009 From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com (Audrey Binder) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:03:30 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] Memorial Light-March 9th-Real, not Virtual! Message-ID: <124335.79608.qm@web34405.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi all, You are invited to participate in our fourth annual "Light for Peter Gurney" candle lighting memorial on Monday, March 9th, 2009, at 8:00 pm.? As I promised to be the official "reminder person" for this event, I'll keep sending out reminders until March 9th. ? This is a "real" event, as everyone is invited to light a real candle at or around 8:00 pm, in your respective time zone, in rememberance of Peter Gurney and?all of the guinea pigs who are now with him, at the Rainbow Bridge.? Peter Gurney was a tireless advocate for guinea pigs, who passed away from cancer July 1, 2006, in Great Britain.? He wrote many of the books that we use, and he was probably the best guinea pig authority and advocate in the world. ? March 9th was his birthday, and many of us?who read?the GPDD decided that it would be a fitting day to remember and honor him.? Basically, all you need to do is light a candle on March 9th, in the evening, and the light in his honor will move around the world. ? The memorial is also for all of the piggies who have passed away and are now with Peter Gurney.? We know that he is looking after all of them. ? This will be our fourth annual candle-lighting in his honor, and at the end, I will ask you where you lit?your candle, and post a listing of all the places where the light went.? We will also post a world map, with illuminations of the lightings (new this year).? So, mark your calendars for March 9th! ? Also, if anyone has ideas on how to expand our world-wide coverage of this event (guinea pig forums in other countries), please let me know.? The more, the better! ? Audrey and Will, slave and co-slave to Master Gordon (Remembering Reese at the Bridge) From pals4pets at cheerful.com Fri Feb 13 14:22:12 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:22:12 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for Ben Message-ID: <20090213192212.888DDBE407B@ws1-9.us4.outblaze.com> Patti and the 10 Pattipigs You are right, the days our guinea pigs die are the worst days ever. We still say the worst day of our life was the day 5 of our precious piggies were massacred in our garden by 2 dogs owned by a farmer ploughing locally. But we remember every other piggie departure with just as much sadness, although for us it is not quite so bad if they just slip away quietly during the night without having shown any sign at all of illness. We were very sorry to hear that your darling Benny Ben Ben Bens has gone to The Rainbow Bridge. He sounds a very handsome pig, and he will have known from the way you spoiled him how very much he was loved. Respiratory problems are very difficult to treat in piggies, especially as they are so good at hiding the fact they are ill until they get pretty poorly. Our Cannelletto was treated several times for what we now think must have been pneumonia, and just when we thought he was on the mend, he slipped away to The Bridge. Of course, sometimes antibiotics don't completely kill all the germs, and when we stop them, only the most resistent germs are left, which then go on to reproduce and make the little guys poorly again with a more resistent strain. At least Ben is now free from discomfort and popcorning at the Rainbow Bridge. We understand how sad you must be feeling, but as you say, there are still 10 piggies that need you, so we hope you will all be able to comfort one another, and find some solace in the fact that piggie people all over the globe, including over here in chilly Northwest France, are thinking of you at this sad time, and wishing you well. Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From juwles at bigpond.com Fri Feb 13 19:42:42 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:42:42 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Condolences for so many slaves Message-ID: <8925014998BC41669D34D89CE61CF576@JuliePC> Dear All There have been so many masters passing over the Bridge lately, it is indeed a very sad time for so many of you. I want to extend my condolences to you all........ and pray for your comfort during this time. One day, we will all be together again - slaves and masters - in that wonderful place called the Rainbow Bridge! Sad oinks, Julie & her beloved boys - past and present From sarah19e at yahoo.com Sat Feb 14 00:44:39 2009 From: sarah19e at yahoo.com (Sarah Erickson) Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:44:39 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] [SILLY] Guinea pig jamboree! Message-ID: <436884.2213.qm@web42103.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi everyone!? I don't know if you've all seen this yet, but I thought I'd share! http://www.gpjamboree.com/ I was looking at lolbunnies and found this - you can submit pictures of your piggies!? Enjoy! Sarah, Ginger, and Chloe the bunny From lconsuela at yahoo.com Sat Feb 14 03:59:23 2009 From: lconsuela at yahoo.com (Leah McNeil) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:59:23 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: Princess Snowflake & Bertie Pig's VALENTINE's DAY 2009 Website!!! Message-ID: <850513.30101.qm@web53109.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hello Piggies & Slaves! As promised, I would like to share with you my piggies' V-Day website. There is so much LOVE in the Air right now, so I hope you Enjoy!! Check it out at: http://home.roadrunner.com/~lconsuela/VDay2009.html HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY!!! Love 'n Wheeeeeeeeps, Princess Snowflake, Bertie Pig, and meeee :-) From Algernon07 at aol.com Sat Feb 14 03:56:09 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:56:09 EST Subject: [Gpdd] Bridge: Ben Message-ID: Dear Patti, I think you've sad it all. The day your pig dies is the worst day ever. You have the sympathy of all of us, and I am so sorry you are going through this. Poor little Ben. But do think of him with Peter and all the piggies who have gone before to welcome him to the splendor of the Bridge and its unending buffet of wonderful piggy treats. Fields to run thru, to popcorn once again, to be well once again. My condolences, ALge and the Pirate Crew ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668 072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=febemailfooterNO62) From pandameisje at gmail.com Sat Feb 14 05:32:51 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:32:51 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: Best valentine's present ever... Message-ID: HI all, I get to adopt Chico and Toby for valentine's day!!!! I'm very happy. Birdie would you please add to tho roll call? If were not already on it, also add Guiny, Dunya and Woopy and me Mieke, the Hague, the netherlands 4-9-1981 (i also know the boys birthdays.. 6-9-2007 and the other one i'll have to look up..) Welll I'm off to the shelter, have to work, and now adopt the Boys :D:D:D Grzt Mieke and the Winky Girls: Guiny, Dunya, Woopy and my boys: Chico and Toby ;) -- pandameisje at gmail.com pandameisje at hotmail.com Blog: http://pandameisje.hyves.nl Cavia website: www.guinygirlz.nl kleding: http://mist-clothing.blogspot.com/ From juwles at bigpond.com Sat Feb 14 07:26:04 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:26:04 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Condolences to Andrew In-Reply-To: <200902101700.n1AH0A9e027207@post.portset.net> References: <200902101700.n1AH0A9e027207@post.portset.net> Message-ID: Hello Andrew I would like to send my condolences to you on the loss of not just one piggy, but two of your little babies, and in such a short time. Please know that I am thinking of in your time of sorrow, and I pray that you find some comfort in your remaining 6 piggies. They are wonderful little creatures aren't they? We love them so much, but when they leave us they always take a little bit of our hearts with them. By the time our own lives come to the inevitable end - we won't have too much of our own hearts left will we? With sadness for you Julie & her 5 precious boys From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Sat Feb 14 10:34:28 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:34:28 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Ben Message-ID: <938385.36374.qm@web33105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Patti: I am so sorry to hear about your Ben passing away.? I cannot believe how many piggy pals we've lost lately!? It's very sad.? Please know that I'm thinking of you. "Rest in Peace, Ben" Joanne Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie It's "Adopt a Rabbit" month.? Please consider adopting a homeless bunny or supporting a rabbit rescue.? From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sat Feb 14 11:45:05 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:45:05 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Ben Message-ID: Patti. I have just read your sad post about the loss of your dear Ben. Some piggies are prone to getting some illness or other and, no matter how hard we try, it is not always possible to save them. I am sure that Ben was happy to be taken home from the Humane Society to be loved by you and those three years that he was in your care must have been wonderful for him. I know what you mean when you say that cannot be too sad when you have other precious piggies to care for but every lost piggy is a tragedy. We all send our sincere condolences on Ben's passing to the Rainbow Bridge. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From bunsnpigs at aol.com Sat Feb 14 12:31:47 2009 From: bunsnpigs at aol.com (bunsnpigs at aol.com) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 12:31:47 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: Princess Snowflake & Bertie Pig's VALENTINE's DAY 2009 Website!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CB5CE13F7BF440-B34-2DA@WEBMAIL-MY19.sysops.aol.com> As always, Leah, the piggies bring us all so much joy with your websites. Thank you! They are precious!! Judi L. From rzm.2 at juno.com Sat Feb 14 13:19:47 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:19:47 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] SILLY- piggie website Message-ID: <20090214.101947.8775.0@webmail06.dca.untd.com> Sarah- Awww...that website is adorable! I think I will send in a pic of Mimi. Maybe she can have her 15 minutes of fame! ;p Thanks for sharing. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ FTD.com Shop now and save $15 on Flowers and Gifts from FTD! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/u4MuScM2CQVV6ZekhN2YpCwPEEAcBN37wSCBs4ofMYqCh2psWGoSK/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Sat Feb 14 13:27:44 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:27:44 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH- sore ears Message-ID: <20090214.102744.8775.1@webmail06.dca.untd.com> Our foster piggie Holli keeps getting these sores on her ears. The first one I know was from her scratching with toenails that were too long. (we have since gotten the toenails trimmed) That healed ok, but then she got sores on the edges of her other ear, then last night when I got her out, she had a new wound on the inside of the one ear. She does scratch & shake her ears sometimes, so I'm thinking maybe ear mites? I keep putting either Vaseline or antibiotic cream on the wounds, but it seems like she just keeps getting more. The only other thing we can think is that she chews the entrance of her pigloo so it's all rough. Maybe she is rubbing her ears against that & cutting them? I guess I'll be e-mailing the Humane League again. I was hoping we could take her back next week. I don't want her to go, but I want her to find a forever home before she gets too big. Any suggestions as to what these ear problems are? Thanks. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ (& Holli too!) ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click to find the right international program for you. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw390kVH1WIYiY5CZs5dcb3tfPTKx4VjpkikLaUjbwAszgvvo/ From pandameisje at gmail.com Sat Feb 14 14:10:43 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:10:43 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Silly: They are home... Message-ID: Hi M, Do you mean shoes like these? http://hyves.nl/index.php?l1=ut&l2=photo&l3=show&media_id=42921799&media_secret=zDLY I saw someone on the internet was selling them. I also have these at home, at least I thought so, but maybe the boys took them for fugly? http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-1003196819339_2037_7455926 The girls and boys arrived home late on monday... They were all sleeping for hours... must have been quite the party.. Dunya tried to go with daddy slave to France wanting to go to EuroDisney, but sadly for her, daddly slave noticed her.. and told her she couldn't come, since he was going to Toulouse which is not exactly close to paris.. She's been moping ever since.. Grtz Mikey On 11/02/2009, M Fug wrote: > > Fugly is home hurray!! I have missed the little guy... > > Now I have a bit of a mystery, I unpacked his bag to do the washing and > hiding in the bottom I found a very pretty pair of blue sparkly stillettos. > > Has any pig lost shoes matching the above description? > > Or am I going to find a charge for them on his egg card? > > Are the boys planning a Carribean Cavaret as on ship entertainment? > > Can anyone help solve the mystery > > M > > ------------------------------ > Share your photos with Windows Live Photos ? Free Find out more! > -- pandameisje at gmail.com pandameisje at hotmail.com Blog: http://pandameisje.hyves.nl Cavia website: www.guinygirlz.nl kleding: http://mist-clothing.blogspot.com/ -- pandameisje at gmail.com pandameisje at hotmail.com Blog: http://pandameisje.hyves.nl Cavia website: www.guinygirlz.nl kleding: http://mist-clothing.blogspot.com/ From MFug at live.co.uk Sun Feb 15 06:07:32 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:07:32 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow bridge; Ben Message-ID: Patti I am so sorry that little Ben has left you to join his friends over the rainbow bridge, losing a piggy is the worst thing but eventually the pain gets easier and the beautiful memories you have will give you joy again. Run free Ben Love M From MFug at live.co.uk Sun Feb 15 06:15:10 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:15:10 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; Chat date Message-ID: Just a reminder we are trying to get as many people as possible to visit the chatroom http://xat.com/piggypeople so we have set a date Saturday 7th March 19:00 UK time 20:00 most of Europe time this would be from about 11:00-13:00 US time depending on zone and for any early rising Ozzies/ Newzealanders this is about 06:00 Hope to see you there Feel free to pop in any time to see if anyone else is around for a chat M From dfhakes at aol.com Sun Feb 15 16:52:42 2009 From: dfhakes at aol.com (Dana Felice) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:52:42 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] BEHAVIOR: vocal piggy Message-ID: <001601c98fb7$badccef0$30966cd0$@com> My newest charge is a very vocal little piggy. Whenever a bag rustles or the fridge door opens, she lets me know that she wants greens. She comes from a home where she was very loved and got a lot of attention but her mom was allergic to her - truly allergic to her, not the typical excuse when someone wants to dump their pet. I suppose she is like a crying child - I can't jump up every time she wheeks although it does make me feel like a bad pig mom. What does everyone think? Dana From kaplans at peoplepc.com Sun Feb 15 17:20:26 2009 From: kaplans at peoplepc.com (kaplans at peoplepc.com) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:20:26 -0800 Subject: [Gpdd] {MISC} Re: question about long haired piggy Message-ID: <33E06B0B2E664D4BAE793822DEFD6AEB@stephensucks> ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:26 PM Subject: Re: question about long haired piggy > Hi Jean and the many misfits, > > I have to long haired piggies, one male and one female. (actually they are > father/daughter). I like to clip the hair on their rumps as close to the > skin as I can. I go from the back of the hips all the way down. Also with > the male (Marian) I clip the hair around his testicles so as to help keep > that area cleaner. It can be hard clipping that area so I suggest getting > an extra set of hands. > I find that they both need a bath more often then my others. Brushing them > always helps keep their skin clean and healthy. > > Sometimes the hair on the rest of their body needs some trimming also so I > use my fingers as a scale by getting some hair between my index and middle > finger and clip the hair level with the top of my finger.( Hope that made > sense) It gives them a nice look and keeps the hair short. > > Sarah and the piggy gang > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:00 AM > Subject: Gpdd Digest, Vol 8, Issue 53 > > >> Send Gpdd mailing list submissions to >> gpdd at gpdd.org >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> http://gpdd.org/mailman/listinfo/gpdd_gpdd.org >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> gpdd-request at gpdd.org >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> gpdd-owner at gpdd.org >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of Gpdd digest..." >> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> The GPDD moderators frequently reject messages that do not follow >> these guidelines: >> A lack of a Topic label is the most common reason for message rejection. >> Please use a Topic Label (HEALTH, CARE, ANNOUNCEMENT, RAINBOW BRIDGE, >> BEHAVIOR,PETER GURNEY, RESCUE, BREEDING, SILLY, PIGLETS, MISC. or >> VIRTUAL) and DESCRIPTIVE SUBJECT. More information on Topic use, post >> restrictions and permissions can be found at >> http://www.gpdd.org/topics.html >> >> Postings to the digest must conform to the rules stated at >> http://www.gpdd.org/guidelines.html >> >> Please consult the GPDD FAQ at http://www.gpdd.org/faq.html for >> a list of commonly asked questions. >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Other GPDD-affiliated sites: >> >> The Guinea Pigs' Rainbow Bridge, dedicated to the memories of piggies >> past http://www.guineapigsrainbow.org >> --------------------------------------- >> Piggie bladderstone informational resources and mailing list: >> http://www.gpigs-database.org >> --------------------------------------- >> All material posted and archived is copyright The Guinea Pigs' Daily >> Digest, and may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any media - >> printed or electronic - without written permission of the administrators. >> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. misc: question on long hair piggies (ANDREW SILL) >> 2. Re: HEALTH: Ectracting urine to test for (Maren Fouts) >> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> Gpdd mailing list >> Gpdd at gpdd.org >> http://gpdd.org/mailman/listinfo/gpdd_gpdd.org >> > From kaplans at peoplepc.com Sun Feb 15 17:24:09 2009 From: kaplans at peoplepc.com (kaplans at peoplepc.com) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:24:09 -0800 Subject: [Gpdd] {health} Re:sore ears References: Message-ID: <0041C36B5FED40E0A47B4308A3151FDC@stephensucks> Hi Jaime, Mimi, Daisy, and Holli, Is Holli in with other pigs? If so the sores may be from one of them. My pigs will sometimes nibble on their cage mate's ears. Sometimes causing a sore. Sarah and the piggy gang ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 9:00 AM Subject: Gpdd Digest, Vol 8, Issue 56 > Send Gpdd mailing list submissions to > gpdd at gpdd.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://gpdd.org/mailman/listinfo/gpdd_gpdd.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > gpdd-request at gpdd.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > gpdd-owner at gpdd.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Gpdd digest..." > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > The GPDD moderators frequently reject messages that do not follow > these guidelines: > A lack of a Topic label is the most common reason for message rejection. > Please use a Topic Label (HEALTH, CARE, ANNOUNCEMENT, RAINBOW BRIDGE, > BEHAVIOR,PETER GURNEY, RESCUE, BREEDING, SILLY, PIGLETS, MISC. or > VIRTUAL) and DESCRIPTIVE SUBJECT. More information on Topic use, post > restrictions and permissions can be found at > http://www.gpdd.org/topics.html > > Postings to the digest must conform to the rules stated at > http://www.gpdd.org/guidelines.html > > Please consult the GPDD FAQ at http://www.gpdd.org/faq.html for > a list of commonly asked questions. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Other GPDD-affiliated sites: > > The Guinea Pigs' Rainbow Bridge, dedicated to the memories of piggies past > http://www.guineapigsrainbow.org > --------------------------------------- > Piggie bladderstone informational resources and mailing list: > http://www.gpigs-database.org > --------------------------------------- > All material posted and archived is copyright The Guinea Pigs' Daily > Digest, and may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any media - > printed or electronic - without written permission of the administrators. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Today's Topics: > > 1. Bridge: Ben (Algernon07 at aol.com) > 2. Announce: Best valentine's present ever... (Mieke Staaks) > 3. Re: RAINBOW BRIDGE: Condolences to Andrew (Julie Juwles Johnson) > 4. Rainbow Bridge: Ben (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) > 5. MISC Condolences for Ben (Penny Charlesworth) > 6. Re: Announce: Princess Snowflake & Bertie Pig's VALENTINE's > DAY 2009 Website!!! (bunsnpigs at aol.com) > 7. SILLY- piggie website (Jaime) > 8. HEALTH- sore ears (Jaime) > 9. Silly: They are home... (Mieke Staaks) > 10. Rainbow bridge; Ben (M) > 11. misc; Chat date (M) > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > Gpdd mailing list > Gpdd at gpdd.org > http://gpdd.org/mailman/listinfo/gpdd_gpdd.org > From angela at lunaclick.net Sun Feb 15 19:05:18 2009 From: angela at lunaclick.net (Angela Taylor) Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:05:18 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [BEHAVIOR] New Addition: "Leaking" instead of "Wheeking"? Message-ID: Hello all! Back in early December we welcomed a new member to our little family of Guinea Goddesses: Pomona (aka Mona). She's the sweetest little critter, and a real snuggle-bunny. Where Isis is neurotic and Mimi is spastic, Mona is just a happy-go-lucky little thing. When she popcorns, the rolls amost entirely over onto her back and kicks her feet in the air...it's hilarious. Here are some blog posts my boyfriend made about her (and our other two girls): http://dragonchasers.com/2008/12/06/new-member-of-the-family/ http://dragonchasers.com/2008/12/08/more-guinea-pigs/ And some pictures of Mona being adorable: http://dragonchasers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/static.jpg -- She was having a bad fur day! http://dragonchasers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/snuggling.jpg http://dragonchasers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/sisters.jpg -- With Mimi http://dragonchasers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/oh_hai.jpg The real reason I wanted to tell you all about Mona is that she doesn't "wheek" like Mimi and Isis do. Isis was a pretty quiet youngster, but she did start singing for her supper after just a couple of months. Mimi's always been a little chatterbox. Mona, however, makes this "psssssht! psssssht!" sound instead -- we call her our leaky radiator pig. She does make little "boop!"s when she's running around, and they almost always punctuate a landing (coming off the top of her house, between bounces while she's running laps around her cage or on the couch during play time, etc.). She has no problem purring at me or Peter, or rumblestrutting at her favorite playmate, Mimi (who's nearly 3 times Mona's size...she's an eater!). It's almost as if Mona is hoarse or something...or maybe she's just wheeking at a frequency we can't hear. Has anyone else encountered a pig like this? And if so, will her verbal communications become more mainstream as she grows up? ...Not that they have to. :) We think our leaky pig is just fine the way she is, but we're both curious about whether or not this is common. Thanks in advance for any input! ~*~ Angela, Peter, and the Guinea Goddesses Isis, Artemis (Mimi), and now Pomona (Mona) From rzm.2 at juno.com Mon Feb 16 13:21:12 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:21:12 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- wheeking piggies! Message-ID: <20090216.102112.17698.0@webmail06.dca.untd.com> Angela- My first piggie Albert used to wheek so loud & so much he literally would make himself hoarse! Some piggies are just very vocal & some are not. My piggie Mimi is very quiet, but she purrs alot. It just depends on the piggie. I loved the pics too. Nice website! ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Come clean with a brand new shower. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw1wshZ1t4M6WqM25R4mjjjPwjbYOs7anUgrkWM0NST6uKpVs/ From sarah19e at yahoo.com Mon Feb 16 19:56:42 2009 From: sarah19e at yahoo.com (Sarah Erickson) Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:56:42 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] [SILLY] Ginger is on GP Jamboree! Message-ID: <805311.62575.qm@web42101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm so excited!? They featured my little Ginger on the Guinea Pig Jamboree website!! You can see her here: http://www.gpjamboree.com/2009/02/guinea-pig-has-parsley.html Woo hoo!!? :) Sarah, Ginger, and Chloe the bunny From suzy at dunser.com Tue Feb 17 02:27:49 2009 From: suzy at dunser.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Suzy_D=FCnser?=) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:27:49 +1300 Subject: [Gpdd] Health - crusty nose/lips Message-ID: <3DFDACB9-26FB-4424-B68E-DF626C0994C0@dunser.com> Hi everyone, Rocky has developed a kind of crust on his lower nose/upper lip (the vertical bits between his nose and mouth). It happened a couple of weeks ago but went away in a day or two, but this time it's lasted a few days now. It looks like dry mucous or something like that. He doesn't seem bothered by it, is eating and pooping normally, and has no other signs of illness (no weight loss, teary eyes, wet chin, or anything like that). Has anyone experienced this? Is there anything to do for it? My daughter wanted to try wiping it, but it's dry, and when I tried it last night he absolutely hated it (well, a wet cloth on his nose...). Any suggestions as to what it might be, or what I should do, would be most welcome. Thanks and wheeks from Suzy and Rocky and Cocoa in our hearts From angela at lunaclick.net Tue Feb 17 09:00:48 2009 From: angela at lunaclick.net (Angela Taylor) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:00:48 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC] Problems receiving emails... Message-ID: Hello all, I haven't been receiving emails from the digest like I should...if you replied to my question the other day entitled "Leaking instead of Wheeking," can you please send a copy to me privately? I didn't receive my own post via the Digest like I usually do, and the only answer I saw arrived because it was also addressed to me privately. Thank you in advance! ~*~ Angela, Peter, and the Guinea Goddesses From birdlonglegs at yahoo.com Tue Feb 17 10:48:56 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:48:56 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Calling for Roll Call Message-ID: <563988.93366.qm@web50509.mail.re2.yahoo.com> HI all but especially new members: I am the keeper of the Roll Call List. This is a list of members (masters & slaves), which contains information about us. It's intended use at first was just to see everywhere members lived. Hoverer it has turned into a way of checking on members from an area of a disaster or someone wheek haven't heard from for awhile. I will use myself as an example of the information that it contains. Any time anyone would like a copy of the Roll Call please email me and I will send it as an attachment in a private email. The participation is strictly voluntary and has nothing to do with the site itself. It's been a fun thing for me to do and proves to be interesting. My information is as follows Slave(s) and Birthdays Month Day Year (optional on year) ???? Biridie??6/8/59? ???? Steve? 3/17/59 Master(s) ???? Spunky ???? Miss Perky ???? Miss Pooky Location Country, State, City ??? USA, Nebraska, LaVista ? Please send info to the digest and CC me at birdlonglegs at yahoo.com ? Hope you can come join the fun! Birdie From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Tue Feb 17 11:06:28 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:06:28 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Bridge: Condolences Message-ID: Piggies & Slaves, There have been waaaaay too many passings lately. It makes me so sad to hear of our babies leaving us. Please just know that I mourn with each and every one of you and that I know how much it hurts and that I Pray that you are able to get through this difficult time knowing that your piggies had a Wonderful life with you. Please accept my Warm Condolences from Princess Snowflake, Bertie Pig, and me-- Love 'n Wheeeeeeeeeeeps... From magbfouts at gmail.com Tue Feb 17 12:09:08 2009 From: magbfouts at gmail.com (Maren Fouts) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:09:08 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Health - crusty nose/lips Message-ID: Suzy, Have you been feeding Rocky oranges, apples, tomatoes or anything else acidic? Sometimes, if given too much of these treats, guinea pigs and develop sores on their lips that are harmless, but I suspect sting when they eat. If you are feeding him any of these things, stop and see if it heals. Of course, if at any time you see blood, I would have a vet check him out, just to be on the safe side. Piggy Kisses! Maren, Charlie, and Kaylee From pals4pets at cheerful.com Tue Feb 17 12:33:04 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:33:04 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [BEHAVIOUR] Piggies "leaking" instead of "wheeking" Message-ID: <20090217173304.E173EBE407B@ws1-9.us4.outblaze.com> Angela Our SCAMP Scarecrow (aka Skiggy), who is featured on the SCAMPS website (scamps-gpdd.blogspot.com), was always our tiniest piggie, and she always had a hoarse wheek. I used to worry sometimes that she had an upper respiratory problem, but she always ate well and hey, she lived to be a Senior Citizen Ageing Miracle Pig!! She didn't show any sign of illness when she went to The Rainbow Bridge, just slipped away quietly during one night last summer. It certainly didn't bother her at all that she was a "leaky" pig, and actually her hoarse wheek could somehow be as loud as the others' "normal" ones! she was never backward in coming forward! Enjoy all that popcorning - sadly it is a rare event amongst SCAMPs, although it does occasionally occur even now! We'll be interested to see how many other "leaky" pigs come to light as a result of your posting - would not be surprised if there were quite a few worldwide! We are certain little Mona is not alone!! Wonder if it is more common in tiny pigs? Guess the diminuitive size could indicate an underlying heart defect, which might lead to reduced lung function .... but hey, like I said, Scarecrow lived to 5 and a half, so it can't be a very serious condition. Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures (Northwest France) "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From pals4pets at cheerful.com Tue Feb 17 12:56:41 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:56:41 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Crusty nose/mouth Message-ID: <20090217175642.2BB0B1BF28D@ws1-10.us4.outblaze.com> Suzy This sounds like what the first ever Dolly Mixture, our Bafreur, got as the result of eating too many acid pears when he was free range here over 6 years ago. It was a fungal infection, and Peter Gurney's site advised treating the scabs with Gentian Violet - well, you have to pick off the loose scabs first then treat the skin with the Gentian Violet. It worked for Bafreur - mind you, we did have to simultaneously limit his access to acid foods like apples, pears, tomatoes and citrus! Actually, it was Bafreur's fungal problem which first led me to finding the gpdd - what a can of worms that opened, as I incidentally discovered that I should be keeping him with another guinea pig and not the rabbit we had bought for the purpose, which led to the acquisition of another rabbit, and another piggie .... and the rest, as they say, is history! Actually, it might be fascinating to know what led other gpdd-ers to this wonderful community. Do we all have a particular piggie to thank for that?! Good luck with Rocky! Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Tue Feb 17 13:19:25 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:19:25 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Condolences Message-ID: <905616.5127.qm@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> My computer's been offline for several days, and, in catching up, I'm overwhelmed at how many of our little friends/masters have left us in that brief time. Too overwhelmed to address each loss individually. Please accept my sincerest condolences, every one of you. I'd really like to thank those of you who've?posted photos during this time. It softens the sadness a great deal to look at those sparkling eyes and sweet piggie expressions. Please keep the pigtures coming! Healing Wheeks to you all, Joanie From rahsullivan at hotmail.com Tue Feb 17 15:10:17 2009 From: rahsullivan at hotmail.com (Sarah Sullivan) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:10:17 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Rocky - Crusty Nose/Lips Message-ID: Suzy, From your description of the symptoms Rocky is showing, I'm wondering if it MAY be Cheilitis. I didn't know much about Cheilitis until a friend mentioned it. As I didn't recognise the name, I turned to the Piggy health 'bible' - Guinea Lynx - which is always a mine of very useful information for us piggy parents. Here's the web link so you can read through the information and get Rocky back on the road to recovery. http://www.guinealynx.info/cheilitis.html Good luck and let us know how you get on! All the best to you and all Piggy Parents. >From Sarah, Bertie, Scampi, Ernie & The Chips'ter Always loving and remembering Monty, Tribble, Billy, Bob, Tommy, Bramble-Pig, 'Dukey, Little John & Gooseberry _________________________________________________________________ Love Hotmail?? Check out the new services from Windows Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/132630768/direct/01/ From stefanieduffy at hotmail.com Tue Feb 17 13:32:52 2009 From: stefanieduffy at hotmail.com (Stefanie Duffy) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:32:52 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] SILLY : Eccentric slave Message-ID: Well I have excelled myself today. When I'm out in the garden cleaning hutches. delivering veggies etc I usually roll up the legs on my jeans a bit so I don't tread on them in the dirt. I went out today, as usual, and in public, doing my "local eccentric" bit, cutting grass with scissors and filling a shoe box, and it was only when I got home that I noticed that I'd only put one trouser leg back down!! I'm lucky not to have been arrested and locked up! I have also been battling with photobucket. I love doing video editing and putting the videos onto DVDs, but that's where my knowledge stops. I am trying to learn how to post a link so that other people can see them on the internet. I have taken two short videos of The Surrey Squeakers and I'm going to attempt to post a link to them. I'll do it on a separate post because if it's anything like the piggypeople chatroom, anything containing a link vanishes when the person who posted it logs out. In the unlikely event that it works, don't think your computer has broken when there is no sound. The camera ampilfies the sound hugely, and the shed fan heater and the M3 Motorway add nothing to the videos, so I removed it. I also decided to compress them into small files so the quality is not good. After a build up like that, I bet you are really looking forward to them... Stefanie and The Surrey Squeakers _________________________________________________________________ Love Hotmail?? Check out the new services from Windows Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/132630768/direct/01/ From stefanieduffy at hotmail.com Tue Feb 17 13:39:18 2009 From: stefanieduffy at hotmail.com (Stefanie Duffy) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:39:18 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISCELLANEOUS: Videos of The Surrey Squeakers Message-ID: I am no good at this, but I'm trying! Here (possibly) are two links to short videos of The Surrey Squeakers. There is no sound on them. http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu298/stefanieduffy/?action=view¤t=Breakfastintheshed_0003.flv and http://s657.photobucket.com/albums/uu298/stefanieduffy/?action=view¤t=Grasstime_0002.flv Well it looks like they are there, but whether they work or not is another matter! Stefanie _________________________________________________________________ Twice the fun?Share photos while you chat with Windows Live Messenger. Learn more. http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/windowslive/products/messenger.aspx From angela at lunaclick.net Tue Feb 17 17:57:21 2009 From: angela at lunaclick.net (Angela Taylor) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:57:21 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [BEHAVIOUR] Piggies "leaking" instead of "wheeking" In-Reply-To: <20090217173304.E173EBE407B@ws1-9.us4.outblaze.com> References: <20090217173304.E173EBE407B@ws1-9.us4.outblaze.com> Message-ID: Thank you for the response, Debbie! I'm going to be keeping an eye on Mona's weight as she continues to grow, but she seems so tiny now at about 3 months old that I don't have a hard time imagining that she'll be a petite pig when she's all grown up, so size may indeed have something to do with it. It will be interesting to get our vet's opinion too when it comes time to take her -- which hopefully won't be for a very long time, unless Mimi or Isis needs to go, in which case I think she'll happily tag along. :) ~*~ Angela, Peter, and the Guinea Goddesses: Isis, Artemis (Mimi), and Pomona (Mona) (Massachusetts, USA) From cmartinez36 at comcast.net Tue Feb 17 19:46:45 2009 From: cmartinez36 at comcast.net (cmartinez36 at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:46:45 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Roll Call In-Reply-To: <1390299514.1579621234917958974.JavaMail.root@sz0014a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1356507476.1580001234918005144.JavaMail.root@sz0014a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Hi to Birdie and all, Confirming that we want to be counted in ?the roll call:_ Slave: Carla (B-day 11-20) Piggies In order of seniority: Apache: DOB: 07-17-06 Remy: DOB: 05 (-04 or-09) -07 Houston, Texas, USA Remembering Snickers and Snowball at the Bridge.... Condolences to all who are grieving, healing wheeks to all who are attending to illnesses, and popcorns to all who are feeling fine, The Piggie-Poos of Houston From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Feb 17 22:22:00 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:22:00 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] CONGRATS Mikey Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232206B0@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO So pleased Erwin has given you the best Valentine's Day pressie, PIGGIES awwwwwwwwwwww I'm sure Chico and Toby will love their forever home, they already know they'll be spoilt with treats and loves from you both. Hope they enjoy chatting to the girls too LOL Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Feb 17 22:16:58 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:16:58 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Belated Condolences for Chocolate Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232206AD@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Fiona, Glenn and Guinness i was very sorry to read about little Chocolate going to the bridge :o( RIP Chocolate run free little one, popcorn with the other piggies from gpdd who're already there, and enjoy the huge fields of green grass and dandelions xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) and loves from me to you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I do hope little Guinness will be ok extra's for him xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (p.s. i bought a stuffed toy for our boy when his brother passed away, it did seem to help as he would cuddle up to his Brownie) love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Feb 17 22:19:24 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:19:24 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Belated Condolences for Fleckers and Ging Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232206AE@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Andrew i'm so very sorry to hear that you lost two little ones so quickly :o( RIP Fleckers and Ging i'm sure you have found each other and are popcorning and playing in the green fields and chomping on the clover as well xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) and loves from me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Feb 17 22:20:40 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:20:40 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Belated Condolences for Ben Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232206AF@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Patti i am so sorry to hear about little Ben :o( RIP Ben run free at the bridge and have fun playing with the other gpdd piggies, popcorning and munching on the green grass and clover with them all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) ))) and loves from me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Feb 17 22:24:42 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:24:42 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Surrey Squeakers Videos Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232206B1@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Stef i loved the first as you know, but seeing them running around in their run was just gorgeous THANKYOU xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx And of course anytime you want to send more for us to look at i'd be thrilled :o) Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Feb 17 23:01:23 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:01:23 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Fires in OZ Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232206B2@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Thankyou to you all for your lovely emails of concern and thoughts for all the Victorian's who have lost their lives and their property in the past 12 days. As you know it's been a horrendous time for them all..........the count now is 200 dead, but it's going to be more, they've told us to be prepared for the numbers to go a fair bit higher :o( :o( :o( and over 100,000 stock, pets and wildlife have lost their lives as well :o( :o( :o( And yes a very sick man was arrested and been charged for the fires which were lit 2 weeks ago. I think they'll have to put him in solitary confinement i reckon the guys in the jail will not be very nice to him. Now we have to find out who did the big fires at Marysville :o( again it will be another sicko person grrrrrrrrr Over 1 million OZ dollars has been raised for the people to help them re build their lives and their communities i'm so dam proud of my fellow aussies :o) and we've had money come in from far and wide again i'm thrilled by all this generosity. Thanks all Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From birdlonglegs at yahoo.com Tue Feb 17 23:18:53 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:18:53 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Why I came to the GPDD Message-ID: <533275.94670.qm@web50509.mail.re2.yahoo.com> What a wonderful idea Debbie. I would too like to know what brought people here. Here's my story. ? I had seen the movie Grumpier Old Men where they turned the bait shop to a Itilian resturant and the wanted to try to get the resturant closed so they brought a Guinea Pig and turn it lose when the health inspector came. That made me want a guinea pig. I then got Staypuff from a pet store. I didn't know they had guinea pigs at shelters or I would have tried there. She was a really delightful piggie with personality plus. I began searching the internet for information about guinea pigs and stumbled across the GPDD. I was a lurcker for sometime and then finally joined. What a blessing for me to find this wonderful group. ? Well that my story and I'm stickin to it. ? Wheek and piggie kisses to all from my masters Spunky, Miss Perky, and Miss Pooky. (My 7th, 14, and 15th piggies which is including the 4 stillborns of Blondie and Jimmy Jr's) ? Slave Birdie From suzy at dunser.com Wed Feb 18 02:13:55 2009 From: suzy at dunser.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Suzy_D=FCnser?=) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:13:55 +1300 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Rocky - Crusty Nose/Lips Message-ID: Hi Debbie, Sarah, Maren, Penny and everyone, I think it is likely that Rocky has Cheilitis. When we went out to feed him this morning, he had broken off most of the scabs himself, but before that his nose looked similar to the bottom photo on the guinealynx website. He doesn't get a lot of acidic food, just a chunk of tomato (about the size of 2 cherry tomatoes), and no apples or pears or citrus, but he does have pretty rough hay, and guinealynx indicated it can start from an irritation or cut. I went to the chemist to try to get gentian violet, and although the didn't have it in stock they ordered it for me, so I should have it by Friday (it's Wednesday evening here now). In the meantime I got hydrogen peroxide, which Penny said she's also used, so as soon as my human masters (whoops, I mean, children) are in bed I will get the piggie and try to convince him it's a great idea for me to pick his nose and then wipe stuff on it. I'm glad he got some of it off himself, because it looks like it came off reasonably easily, and that makes me less scared about doing it to him. Anyway thanks for all of your advice, and I will keep you posted! As for how I found the GPDD... after I got Rocky and Cocoa I went on an information search and stumbled across it. But I did have a similar educational experience - I had put the piggies in with our two minilops, thinking it wouldn't be any more "infrastructure" to have guinea pigs (never trust anyone not on the gpdd), and found myself two days later constructing a 2-level enclosed* C&C cage (*we also have cats, plus the cage is outside in the summer), to my husband's great amusement... But the moment of groaning at the realisation of the extra work of maintaining another cage has been far outweighed by the benefit of the advice and support and friendship of the people on the digest! Cheers and wheeks from Suzy and Rocky and Cocoa in our hearts From pals4pets at cheerful.com Wed Feb 18 05:09:21 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:09:21 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISCELLANEOUS] Welcome home Chico and Toby! Message-ID: <20090218100921.00294606861@ws1-4.us4.outblaze.com> Yeah Mieke! We've been keeping everything crossed here that you would get the Best Valentine's Gift ever - and whoopee, you have! We could tell from the day they arrived at yours that Chico and Toby were destined to be your masters, and now at last it is official! We are so pleased for you all - of course it is the boys here who are the real winners, as they have managed to acquire themselves a most devoted slave! How lovely to have a tale with a happy ending at last! May you all be very happy together! Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From juwles at bigpond.com Wed Feb 18 08:33:44 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:33:44 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] Health - crusty nose/lips In-Reply-To: <3DFDACB9-26FB-4424-B68E-DF626C0994C0@dunser.com> References: <3DFDACB9-26FB-4424-B68E-DF626C0994C0@dunser.com> Message-ID: <2D7AB2DD3BC442A99CEDDE889275807D@JuliePC> Hi Suzy You took the words right out of my mouth. I was going to write to the digest group about this problem myself. Yes, I can say a definite Yes ........ I have experienced that and am still experiencing that dry crusty bit on the mouth and also at the corners of their mouths. Believe it or not, it's happened with 4 of my piggies. Donald's lips are still a little crusty, but quite good at the moment. My poor Joey though has been having a really terrible time with crusty bits at the side and down the centre near the nose. I've been using two things to try to heal the problem - both Daktarin Oral Gel (which Vedra from Cambridge Cavy Trust recommended for fungal infection), and then I'm using the good old Vaseline petroleum jelly. That helps Donald and Wheeky, but Joey's lips are a bit of a problem trying to fix. I'm wondering whether it might be because I feed them tomato (they love it, and I probably feed them too much). The strange thing is that Hamish, who is a Rex piggy, has never had these crusty lips and he eats as much tomato (and strawberries) as the other piggies! Also, another question I would like to add to yours relates to my Joey again. He seems to have problems with his little penis - he gets a crusty sore on it, and it can't retract. I use vaseline on that area to try to help, and at one stage the crust fell off and the penis went back in. But this next bout of crusty penis won't resolve. He's such a dear little piggy, and I would imagine something like that on his privates would not be at all comfortable. Maybe some bright, experienced piggy slave might have some ideas on both problems? Oinks & warm wheeks to all, Julie and her precious boys (Donald, Wheeky, Joey, Kimba, Snowdrop) Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately missed From juwles at bigpond.com Wed Feb 18 08:41:52 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:41:52 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISCELLANEOUS: I'm naughty...... I bought 2 more piggies! Message-ID: <658A3D8F617545A4B7AF966C0514C481@JuliePC> Hi all, I only went to the pet shop to get more piggy food, and came away with another two piggies! They are so tiny, one is a black crested with some white stripes; the other is a ginger/reddish Rex - both appropriately named as Sooty and Honey. So, that means I officially own 7 piggies - which I will now call the "Magnificent Seven", and if I include my sister's piggy Hamish - then I can say "Eight is Enough"!!! I'm so happy, I'm really over the moon. I can't resist piggies, even though they are a lot of work because I make the work myself. I fuss over them and make too big a job of them for myself, but they are my boys, my precious family! The lady at the pet store told me to join piggies anonymous!! Happy wheeks, squeaks & cuddles, Julie and her precious boys (Donald, Wheeky, Joey, Kimba, Snowdrop, Sooty & Honey) {with my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed) From pals4pets at cheerful.com Wed Feb 18 10:57:25 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:57:25 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISCELLANEOUS] Sad piggie song Message-ID: <20090218155725.A2CB6BE407B@ws1-9.us4.outblaze.com> I found this song half-written in a folder whilst sorting out some stuff. I remember I started writing it when Joe, George the Guinea Pig's dad, found little Lilac in the petstore and was too late to save her. But I decided it was too sad to send to the gpdd, so stashed it away. But I've decided to give it a happy if unlikely ending, and send it in, maybe to remind us that we can't change the world, but we can change the world for one guinea pig. It's to be sung to the tune of that old weepy, "Nobody's Child", and is dedicated to Lilac, and all petstore piggies. Nobody’s Pig As I was slowly leaving the pet food store one day I wandered for a moment just to watch the piggies play; Alone a pig was crouching, and when I asked him why, He said, ? I have pneumonia, and I am going to die. CHORUS: ? I’m nobody’s pig, I’m nobody’s pig, I’m weak and sickly, I’ll never grow big; No pigslave cuddles, and no yummy treat No cosy pigloo, no veggies to eat. ? I once lived with my mommy, her cage was kinda small And as we all grew bigger, it couldn’t hold us all. My brothers and my sisters were brought in here with me, They’ve all been sold, but I am ill, so I will never be. CHORUS ? No pigslave hands to stroke me, or feed me when I wheek, Sometimes I get so lonely, I wish that I could speak, I’d tell about the people who breed us pigs for gain, And how for each well pig that’s sold, another dies in pain. ? CHORUS I went and found the manager, and said I wouldn’t pay, But that the pig was dying, and I’d take him away. He gave me him for nothing, I got him to a vet And just in time, I saved his life, now he’s a favourite pet! FINAL CHORUS: He’s somebody’s pig, he’s somebody’s pig, Fur sleek and shiny, he’s healthy and big, He is my master, and I am his slave Why can’t we all find a piggy to save? by Debbie, of the Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed Feb 18 11:21:51 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:21:51 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Catching up Message-ID: <1A76DF6577CF47D0A3D75D75AFFBE401@inspiron1150> Hello piggies and slaves, We have had some trouble with our flaky ISP again here at Piggyfriends and have only been able to log on occasionally so we need to catch up on some posts. So we would like to thank Leah for sharing Princess Snowflake and Bertie Pig's lovely Valentine's Day website pigtures. We also enjoyed looking at the Guinea Pig Jamboree and want to send our congratulations to Ginger and slave Sarah for starring on the site. Congratulations are in order to Mieke for adopting the little shelter boys, Toby and Chico. What a wonderful life they are going to have with you. Thanks are also due to Erwin for allowing them to stay. We would like to welcome Angela and Peter's new Guinea Goddess, Pomona. Many of my Piggyfriends, over many years, have had their own take on the word "wheek". Some have made the most unusual noises, from a pitifully quiet "squeak" to a very loud two-toned "Oy-ink". Diamond makes a "hoo hoo" kind of noise ( always has ). New boy Polo makes a deafening noise if there is any chance of another meal and disturbs the rest of the herd. He tries to rumble and wheek at the same time. Some never say anything and rely on one of their group to do the necessary wheeking. They are all different so Mona's leaky radiator sound is not surprising. I think that Polo is trying to emulate Dana's newest piggy so I am trying not to rustle a bag in his presence. My dear Rochelle, from many years ago, used to open her mouth to wheek and no sound ever came out but her sister, Posy, made up for it. We love the videos of the Surrey Squeakers and laughed at Stefanie's impersonation of the "local eccentric". Only this morning I was cutting a box of grass in a field next to a car wash, looked up and all the guys had stopped work to stare at me. Of course, someone had to ask me what I was doing. Er, cutting grass! Now go and wash cars. And.........before I lose my connection, how I came to be on the GPDD. I had just lost my elderly Snickers, a lovely golden Alpaca, and was looking for the Rainbow Bridge story. I wanted to print it out to replace the one in the Piggyfriends' gallery which had become tattered with age and I came across the GPDD. It sounded fun so I joined, just to read the stories. Then I read people's questions about piggies and thought "I can answer this" so I did. After all these years of caring for piggies, it was good to be able to pass on some knowledge where it might be appreciated. I hope that I have caught up with everyone and had better send this before the gods of the Internet decree otherwise. Love and wheeks to all piggies and slaves ( and buns and hamsters and any other precious creature ). Penny and the Piggyfriends. From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Wed Feb 18 11:21:59 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:21:59 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: PS & BP's Updated VALENTINE's Day Website!!! Message-ID: Hola Piggies & Slaves! I had already sent out the piggies' Valentine's Day website, but I added a pigture of Bertie Pig's new Girlfriend, Sweetie last night. So, if you wanna see how Purrrrrrty she is, check it out at: http://home.roadrunner.com/~lconsuela/VDay2009.html Love 'n Wheeeeeeeeeps, PS, BP, & meeee :-) From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed Feb 18 12:31:06 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:31:06 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Crusty nose/lips ( a bit long ) Message-ID: <4D2119B85CA54271BA088E03C0F8C1A7@inspiron1150> Julie, When Suzy posted about Rocky's crusty nose I replied directly to her. I should have CCd it to the Digest in case anyone else wanted to read it so here is what I wrote to Suzy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Suzy, If this IS what Rocky has, you do not need to go near a vet. I thought that I would mail you direct as the sooner you can get on top of this, the sooner it can be cleared up. When Cadbury had this problem, it was confined to the corners of his little mouth but if I had not treated it, then it would have spread and could have reached his nose. IF we have correctly diagnosed it this is what you do. You have to be cruel to be kind. You have to remove the scabs from around his mouth. I did this with my fingernail for Cadbury but you can use tweezers. If you do not remove the scabs, the medication will have no effect and the problem will just get worse. Peter Gurney's way of treating this was to use Gentian Violet but I am wondering if you will be able to buy this. If you can, it comes in a bottle from a pharmacy. The liquid is a brilliant violet colour and will stain horribly so keep it off your fingers and clothes. The alternative requires a bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide ( pharmacy again ). With Cadbury, I did alternate weeks, one week of Gentian Violet and then one week of Hydrogen Peroxide. It took several weeks but then cleared up and has never returned. So........having steeled yourself and removed the scabs, take a cotton bud and dip it into your bottle. Apply this to all the area from which you have removed the scabs. You need to do this every day without fail, removing the scabs which will reform and applying your substance. The scabs will gradually become less and less each day until they are gone. It is a good idea to keep applying the substance for a couple of weeks afterwards to stop the sores from recurring. If you use the Hydrogen Peroxide, you may notice a little effervescence on Rocky's skin when you apply it. Do not worry, it is supposed to do this. It is often said that the acidity in apples is a contributing factor in causing these sores in piggies which already have a weaker membrane around their mouth. Whether this is true or not I am not sure as Cadbury doesn't like apple and never eats it. There is a little bit about this on Peter's website http://web.onetel.net.uk/~petergurney/m.html scroll down the page. I know that it sounds horrible to pick off the scabs but it has to be done and Cadbury never minded me doing it. He is, luckily, a very calm and laid back piggy and I hope that your boy is the same. ------------------------------------ Julie, a big piggy welcome to your new little boys, Sooty and Honey. How lucky they are to have a wonderful new home with you and your precious boys. As for Guinea Pigs Anonymous, I think we all belong to it. It is called the GPDD. Regarding the problem with Joey's penis, have you read this? http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/penprot.htm Poor little Joey. I hope that this helps. Love to the Magnificent Seven plus one. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From suzy at dunser.com Wed Feb 18 13:18:49 2009 From: suzy at dunser.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Suzy_D=FCnser?=) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:18:49 +1300 Subject: [Gpdd] Health - crusty nose/lips In-Reply-To: <2D7AB2DD3BC442A99CEDDE889275807D@JuliePC> References: <3DFDACB9-26FB-4424-B68E-DF626C0994C0@dunser.com> <2D7AB2DD3BC442A99CEDDE889275807D@JuliePC> Message-ID: Hi Julie, Thanks for your e-mail... I'm going to try gential violet as Penny suggested, but in case it's fungal I will add Daktarin oral gel to my list for the chemist! I'm pretty sure I can get that; at any rate they sell the normal Daktarin for athlete's foot etc. Maybe the crusty bit on Joey's penis is also fungal...? If it is, maybe that's also why his lips won't heal - if he's cleaning himself down there, maybe he's reinfecting himself? Best of luck, and I'll let you know how I get on as well. Cheers and wheeks from Suzy and Rocky and Cocoa in our hearts From rzm.2 at juno.com Wed Feb 18 13:53:38 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:53:38 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- welcome new piggies Message-ID: <20090218.105338.24402.1@webmail09.dca.untd.com> Mieke- We'd like to welcome Chico & Toby to the digest!!! Yeah, more piggies! ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click here to save cash and find low rates on auto loans. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTLaW1JFTeb5z8emqgn8OVUPswYke1z0jueftiIvEj2yBwZOkWWcBi/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Wed Feb 18 14:05:17 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:05:17 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- welcome piggies Message-ID: <20090218.110517.24402.2@webmail09.dca.untd.com> Wow, even more piggies! Welcome Sooty & Honey! ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Advance your career by getting an online paralegal degree. Free info. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTLiTmmyWGzJAgO1JTMv02Tj4voIa8TTuPO4g3WIlFUzPOyyLilbX6/ From calliope at geeksnet.com Wed Feb 18 13:35:42 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:35:42 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: condolences, Ben Message-ID: <499C54FE.70104@geeksnet.com> Patti, we certainly understand how awful it is when a piggie dies, and we are so very sorry that your Benny Ben Ben Bens passed away. Please don't blame yourself that you were unable to save him during his final illness; instead please remember the many times he had been sick and you had pulled him through. How touching to read that on his last day, he picked his head up to tell you he needed help. He knew who loved him and who took such excellent care of him. We know he was so glad you rescued him three years ago and gave him such a wonderful home. Ben definitely enjoyed all of his days with you. Yes, we have no doubt that he is at the Bridge with Peter and many friends, both old and new. Please accept our condolences on his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Wed Feb 18 16:14:49 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:14:49 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC.: How I came to find GPDD Message-ID: <215125.64274.qm@web81305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> When my first piggie, Vrie,?passed on, and my husband surprised me with a baby "piglet," I had the gut feeling I hadn't done right by my first one (she died at 7 1/2, but they could have been much enriched years). So I hit the internet and was quickly awash with guilt. I could have done better for Vrie and for the Blob, who'd crossed the bridge earlier, had I had internet access and known about this site. Hershey is certainly the benefactor of GPDD discussions. Seems I learning things at least wheekly. It took a long time and many links to find GPDD, but Hershey and I are so glad to have done so. It's so nice to be in contact with people of all ages and nationalities who share such a deep love for these whimsical and thoroughly loving creatures. Grateful speaks, Joanie From cmartinez36 at comcast.net Wed Feb 18 20:16:27 2009 From: cmartinez36 at comcast.net (cmartinez36 at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:16:27 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Why I came to the GPDD In-Reply-To: <2031658877.2062951235006137776.JavaMail.root@sz0014a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1017541376.2063201235006187977.JavaMail.root@sz0014a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Thought I'd share my piggie story with y'all....why I came to the GPDD: Like Birdie I searched for advice on them from the web. When I came upon the GPDD site I was stunned and enamored by the addooorrrrabllllle cartoon of the piggie in the mail box! You guys don't know how much I love the cartoons on the GPDD. Don't you love them?! I thought it was one of the cutest ideas ever. "A cyber piggie in your mail box." I first came here in November 2002! I found so much news and info about how to care for them. Rod had the funny Poo Trail going on. That was clever and so well done. Not to mention, international! And then we participated in Secret Santa, and I was forever dedicated to the group. And what a kick to find other adults engaging in the same (what I used to see as childlike) passtime! The GPDD is relaxing and friendly, positive ?and informative and fun. That is why I love the GPDD! Thank you all for everything you bring to my life! God Bless our precious Treasures. The GPDD rocks! Carla, Apache and Remy (The Piggie-Poos) From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Thu Feb 19 00:20:55 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:20:55 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: PS & Bertie's Valentine's Day Website Message-ID: <336832.28166.qm@web33105.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Oh, Leah! You just make me smile. Your two little ones are absolutely delightful!!! I love the website, those little faces, those hats!? Teddy and Sweetie are so lucky to have you ALL in their lives!? Me, too! Thank you! Love n' Wheeks! Joanne and her piggies 6 It's "Adopt a Rabbit" month.? Please consider adopting a homeless bunny or supporting a rabbit rescue.? (\-/) (='.'=) (")-(") From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Thu Feb 19 00:35:13 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:35:13 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Sad Piggy Song Message-ID: <476291.58488.qm@web33102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Debbie... Your "Sad Piggy Song" is so touching.? It really is so special and I'm glad you put a happy ending to it. Thank you for sharing it! Hugs to you and your piggies, too! Joanne Spicy, Merri, Macie, Baci: all looking for love! Teddy and Sweetie:? in love with Leah's babies! It's "Adopt a Rabbit" month.? Please consider adopting a homeless bunny or supporting a rabbit rescue.? (\-/) (='.'=) (")-(") From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Thu Feb 19 01:02:31 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:02:31 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Stefanie's Videos Message-ID: <9387.78004.qm@web33102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Stefanie! I had no idea you had so many piggies!? How many do you have? The videos were great!? Each and every pig was so adorable! Thank you for sharing.? Keep 'em coming! Joanne Piggies 6 It's "Adopt a Rabbit" month.? Please consider adopting a homeless bunny or supporting a rabbit rescue.? (\-/) (='.'=) (")-(") From jocelynm at umich.edu Thu Feb 19 08:09:45 2009 From: jocelynm at umich.edu (Anderson, Jocelyn M) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:09:45 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: Re PS & BP's Updated VALENTINE's Day Website!!! Message-ID: <3AF9B038A6B07641B36C799ED4EBB0D701E08E451F@ITCS-ECLS-1-VS3.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu> Hi Leah, What a lovely page!! Your piggies are adorable and look so proper with their hats. The Sweetie picture is cute cute cute as well! Thanks so much for sharing. :) Jocelyn, Little John, Flashbang Fatbottom, and Edgeworth From piggyfriends at tesco.net Thu Feb 19 10:00:51 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:00:51 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC. LAPS Message-ID: <93C7C0B24BF04D3791FD580486415F28@inspiron1150> My thanks to Hamlet and his slave, Heather, for updating the LAPS website to include my dear Daisy's obituary. I hope that both Hamlet and Seussy are doing well. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From faststats at faststatschecks.com Thu Feb 19 14:52:40 2009 From: faststats at faststatschecks.com (Mary Fran McCluskey) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:52:40 -0800 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Amazing Occurrence Message-ID: <001a01c992cb$9f6a73e0$4501fea9@MaryFran> Dear Piggy Pals, This morning I threw some hay on the top of the pigloo (first food of the morning!) and at the same time put in a three-way tube. The amazing thing, I couldn't believe it, Puffy and Muffy ignored the food and had to give the tube the full investigation. This wasn't a new tube or anything. In the back out the front. In the front out the side, etc, etc, etc. Both of them. Only when they had fully checked the tube out did they head over to the hay. This is unbelievable. Please try this on your piggies and report. --Mary Fran with Gingerpuff and Miss Muffet From stefanieduffy at hotmail.com Thu Feb 19 12:55:05 2009 From: stefanieduffy at hotmail.com (Stefanie Duffy) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:55:05 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENTS: 4 new Squeakers! Message-ID: Yes, I know I don't NEED any more guinea pigs. Yes, I've got enough guinea pigs as it is. Yes, if I don't have too many, then they can live happily in the shed for a week without needing cleaning out when we go away. Yes, it's a big job transferring them all from pens to shed, or shed to pens. So I've just accepted 4 more. These 4 belonged to a friend of a friend's daughter. Her parents are divorcing, and rather than choose between her mum and dad, she's gone to live with an uncle in the US, and left her piggies behind. The mum has obviously never heard of rescues, and was (unwillingly, at least) going to have them put to sleep. I could hardly say no, could I? This now takes me to an all-time high of 21. They arrived yesterday. They are all beautiful, and have settled in well. Two are bold, and two are shy. I will rename them and take photos in due course! Stefanie and the ever-expanding herd of Surrey Squeakers. (Soon they'll have to be the Surrey/Hampshire/Berkshire Squeakers when there's too many to fit in Surrey!) _________________________________________________________________ Discover Bird's Eye View now with Multimap from Live Search http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/111354026/direct/01/ From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu Feb 19 18:40:07 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:40:07 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Welcome Sooty and Honey Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232206C1@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Julie CONGRATULATIONS on the addition of two new piggies to your family !!!!!!!!!! Sooty and Honey you're going to be very spoilt by your slave and you'll have such fun with your new friends :o) in your forever home, you'll get heaps of treats and a lovely house to sleep in :o) Welcome to the gpdd, looking forward to hearing all about you both. Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu Feb 19 21:59:43 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:59:43 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Surrey Squeakers have expanded Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232206C9@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Stef and the Surrey Squeakers we're thrilled to hear that your new family members have arrived xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Cant wait till you rename and put up piccies Stef :o) WELCOME to the newest of the SS's, you're going to have such fun at your forever home and get thoroughly spoilt by your lovely slave xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From ckrtsqrl2000 at yahoo.com Thu Feb 19 22:35:42 2009 From: ckrtsqrl2000 at yahoo.com (Stacy Harvey) Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:35:42 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] (Bridge) Willie Message-ID: <441767.77681.qm@web53012.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Yet another member of the Squee Squad has gone to the Bridge and I am heartbroken. Willie passed away sometime today while I was at work. ? He had been having problems with his incisors and was having regular trims. He was such a trooper about it all. This past trim (last week) we noticed he had developed another abscess under his chin. It was smaller than that first one he had about a year ago, but it filled up quickly. We aspirated as much of the pus as we could and the Doc started him on chloramphenicol. He stopped eating and we thought it was the medicine, so we decided to stop it temporarily. These past few days, he had begun eating again, although we had to shred his food, and syringe him Critical Care. I did the ritual this morning as always, and he ate the CC without too much fuss. He also downed a shredded baby carrot and some greens. He seemed fine...except that when I looked into his eyes something was "off". I can't quite explain it. He just didn't seem to be Willie anymore, and he had stopped making those happy noises that he usually made when he was in my lap or if I stroked him on the head. ? I guess maybe somewhere in the back of my mind I knew that he wouldn't be here much longer. It just hurts so much. I have lost 3 of my babies in just a little over a month. I know that's one of the hazards of having a larger herd, but I had been lucky up until now. I may have lost one a year or so. Now we're barely 2 months into a new year and I have lost so many. Maxine is 8 years old this year, and every day I keep expecting to find that she, too, has passed. Willie would have been 6 in March. ? Goodbye Willie, my driving partner. I hope you think I was a good piggy mom. I'm sure Tigger and LuLu Belle are waiting at the Bridge to greet you and you are all healthy and whole again. ? -Stacy and the grieving Squee Squad From juwles at bigpond.com Fri Feb 20 06:38:56 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:38:56 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Crusty lips & protruding penis Message-ID: <3B18CCBC00C44D848FA18B3C18146847@JuliePC> Hi everyone, Thanks to Penny & Suzy & others for their advice re my little Joey's crusty lip problem, and the penis that won't go back in! Tonight we used hydrogen peroxide, took all the crusts off his lips, then I put vaseline petroleum jelly over the area to protect it because with the scabs gone it was a bit "raw". I'll continue to do that daily until no more scabs form. Then, after reading what Peter Gurney wrote about the protruding penis, we got stuck into that. I pulled his little penis right out (very very gently) and using a cotton tip with vaseline petroleum jelly, got the ring of semen off and his penis retracted immediately!!! Joey was soo good through the whole procedure, I was indeed a very proud mum! A huge thank you to all my piggy friends on the GPDD for their advice and concern. Happy wheeks, squeaks & cuddles, Julie and her Magnificent Seven +1 {with my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed} From mfug at live.co.uk Fri Feb 20 07:19:29 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M Fug) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:19:29 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; Sad Piggy Song Message-ID: Debbie thank you so much for sharing your piggy song with us and for giving it a happy ending it bought tears to my eyes as it was. We cant save them all but we can give it a damn good try one piggy at a time. M _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Messenger just got better .Video display pics, contact updates & more. http://www.download.live.com/messenger From mfug at live.co.uk Fri Feb 20 07:33:40 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M Fug) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:33:40 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; how I found the digest Message-ID: Before Fugly I had a beautiful little tort and white boy called Bubble he lived to be nearly 6.5 years when he went to the bridge I was devastated OH knew the only thing that would make me feel better would be another piggy to love. Enter Fugly.... who very nearly didnt come home with me, which would have meant I would have had a pigless life. The pain of losing Bubble would have stopped me getting another piggy if OH hadnt insisted. Anyway Fugly was the complete opposite of Bubble. Bubble was a very brave manly piggy and Fugly was a girly runaway and hide kind of pig. I decided to explore the internet for some advice and completely by fluke I found the GPDD have no idea how I found it and have never been able to replicate my search again. I am so glad I found it as I have never looked back, the people here are knowledgable and even better than that fun. I have made lots of true friends. M + Fugly _________________________________________________________________ Love Hotmail?? Check out the new services from Windows Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/132630768/direct/01/ From mfug at live.co.uk Fri Feb 20 07:17:13 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M Fug) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:17:13 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] announcement; welcome Sooty and Honey Message-ID: A big GPDD welcome to the new boys Sooty and Honey. Congratulations on your new additions Julie M + Fugly _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Messenger just got better .Video display pics, contact updates & more. http://www.download.live.com/messenger From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Fri Feb 20 15:12:21 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:12:21 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Willie Message-ID: <175819.66856.qm@web81303.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Stacy, I'm ever so sorry to read about yet another loss. It's shocking what you've been through so far this year. You're in my prayers as is your remaining herd. Joanie From agbmcmd at yahoo.com Fri Feb 20 16:58:19 2009 From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com (Audrey Binder) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:58:19 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] Memorial Light-March 9th-Real, not Virtual! Message-ID: <450102.73175.qm@web34405.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Just another friendly remider to mark your calendar for March 9th, at 8:00 pm. That is when we will celebrate the life of Peter Gurney with a candle that will move around the world.? Peter Gurney died in Great Britain in 2006 and he was one of the world authorities on guinea pigs.? He wrote many of the books that many of us have, and his website remains one of the best sources of information when we have a guinea pig problem. ? This will be our fourth world-wide candle-light memorial, and all you have to do is light a candle on March 9th, at or around 8:00 pm, in your particular time zone.? The light for Peter will be lit in the different time zones, as it moves around the world.? After March 9th, you can let me know where you are (city, state, country) and I will post a list of all the places where a candle was lit.? Something new this year - We will also post a world map, with illuminations of the lightings. ? The light will be for Peter Gurney and all of the piggies who are with him at the Rainbow Bridge.? We know he is looking after all of them!? So, be sure to mark your calendars.? I will continue to send out more frequent reminders as we get closer to March 9th. ? Audrey and Will, slave and co-slave to Master Gordon (Remembering Reese at the Bridge) From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Fri Feb 20 18:10:31 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:10:31 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Willie Message-ID: <671628.7286.qm@web33101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Stacy & the Squee Squad... I'm taking a deep breathe here, thinking how you lost yet another baby. How terrible!? I am so sad for you all.? I know you'll miss your Sweet Willie very much.? "Rest in Peace, Willie". Joanne Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie It's "Adopt a Rabbit" month.? Please consider adopting a homeless bunny or supporting a rabbit rescue.? (\-/) (='.'=) (")-(") From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Fri Feb 20 18:12:49 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:12:49 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: 4 New Squeakers Message-ID: <832147.71144.qm@web33107.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Stefanie! Those lucky piggies!!!? You saved their lives and I'm sure I speak for everyone here on the digest that we are very proud of you!? Of course you had to take them!? I'm so glad you did and I'm sure they are thrilled to have such a wonderful mama! Congratulations! I can't wait to see pigtures! Joanne Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie It's "Adopt a Rabbit" month.? Please consider adopting a homeless bunny or supporting a rabbit rescue.? (\-/) (='.'=) (")-(") From dganley at tampabay.rr.com Sat Feb 21 01:02:53 2009 From: dganley at tampabay.rr.com (deb ganley) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:02:53 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] behavior--vocal piggy References: Message-ID: <86C26744B1E4425BB38F6D84F02D3D2A@deb> Dana has officially lost her mind if she thinks she's a bad piggy mom just because Inca (the new girl in her life) goes vocal just cause the fridge door opens or a bag rustles. I just told Dana the other day about how my Winnie looks like Dumbo when the same thing happens--her ears vibrate when I open the fridge door, she gets so excited, & she's incredibly vocal! Dana is the best piggie mom out there--she has my Molly's 2 little girls, Mina & Lucy, with her Penny as their adoptive mom, & now with Inca. Dana, you don't need to jump up every time Inca wheeks for food--my girls have lived very nicely thru the dry spells where I haven't been there to give them the required salads, or when Colleen hasn't been home to fill in for me. We make up for it later on-they forgive us! Deb, Molly, Emma, Winnie & Lily ---- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 12:00 PM Subject: Gpdd Digest, Vol 8, Issue 57 > Send Gpdd mailing list submissions to > gpdd at gpdd.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://gpdd.org/mailman/listinfo/gpdd_gpdd.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > gpdd-request at gpdd.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > gpdd-owner at gpdd.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Gpdd digest..." > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > The GPDD moderators frequently reject messages that do not follow > these guidelines: > A lack of a Topic label is the most common reason for message rejection. > Please use a Topic Label (HEALTH, CARE, ANNOUNCEMENT, RAINBOW BRIDGE, > BEHAVIOR,PETER GURNEY, RESCUE, BREEDING, SILLY, PIGLETS, MISC. or > VIRTUAL) and DESCRIPTIVE SUBJECT. More information on Topic use, post > restrictions and permissions can be found at > http://www.gpdd.org/topics.html > > Postings to the digest must conform to the rules stated at > http://www.gpdd.org/guidelines.html > > Please consult the GPDD FAQ at http://www.gpdd.org/faq.html for > a list of commonly asked questions. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Other GPDD-affiliated sites: > > The Guinea Pigs' Rainbow Bridge, dedicated to the memories of piggies past > http://www.guineapigsrainbow.org > --------------------------------------- > Piggie bladderstone informational resources and mailing list: > http://www.gpigs-database.org > --------------------------------------- > All material posted and archived is copyright The Guinea Pigs' Daily > Digest, and may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any media - > printed or electronic - without written permission of the administrators. > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. BEHAVIOR: vocal piggy (Dana Felice) > 2. {MISC} Re: question about long haired piggy (kaplans at peoplepc.com) > 3. {health} Re:sore ears (kaplans at peoplepc.com) > 4. [BEHAVIOR] New Addition: "Leaking" instead of "Wheeking"? > (Angela Taylor) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:52:42 -0500 > From: "Dana Felice" > Subject: [Gpdd] BEHAVIOR: vocal piggy > To: > Message-ID: <001601c98fb7$badccef0$30966cd0$@com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > My newest charge is a very vocal little piggy. Whenever a bag rustles or > the fridge door opens, she lets me know that she wants greens. She comes > from a home where she was very loved and got a lot of attention but her > mom > was allergic to her - truly allergic to her, not the typical excuse when > someone wants to dump their pet. > > > > I suppose she is like a crying child - I can't jump up every time she > wheeks > although it does make me feel like a bad pig mom. What does everyone > think? > > > > Dana > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:20:26 -0800 > From: > Subject: [Gpdd] {MISC} Re: question about long haired piggy > To: "Guinea Pig Daily Digest" > Message-ID: <33E06B0B2E664D4BAE793822DEFD6AEB at stephensucks> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=response > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:26 PM > Subject: Re: question about long haired piggy > > >> Hi Jean and the many misfits, >> >> I have to long haired piggies, one male and one female. (actually they >> are >> father/daughter). I like to clip the hair on their rumps as close to the >> skin as I can. I go from the back of the hips all the way down. Also with >> the male (Marian) I clip the hair around his testicles so as to help keep >> that area cleaner. It can be hard clipping that area so I suggest getting >> an extra set of hands. >> I find that they both need a bath more often then my others. Brushing >> them >> always helps keep their skin clean and healthy. >> >> Sometimes the hair on the rest of their body needs some trimming also so >> I >> use my fingers as a scale by getting some hair between my index and >> middle >> finger and clip the hair level with the top of my finger.( Hope that made >> sense) It gives them a nice look and keeps the hair short. >> >> Sarah and the piggy gang >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: >> To: >> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 9:00 AM >> Subject: Gpdd Digest, Vol 8, Issue 53 >> >> >>> Send Gpdd mailing list submissions to >>> gpdd at gpdd.org >>> >>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >>> http://gpdd.org/mailman/listinfo/gpdd_gpdd.org >>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >>> gpdd-request at gpdd.org >>> >>> You can reach the person managing the list at >>> gpdd-owner at gpdd.org >>> >>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >>> than "Re: Contents of Gpdd digest..." >>> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> The GPDD moderators frequently reject messages that do not follow >>> these guidelines: >>> A lack of a Topic label is the most common reason for message rejection. >>> Please use a Topic Label (HEALTH, CARE, ANNOUNCEMENT, RAINBOW BRIDGE, >>> BEHAVIOR,PETER GURNEY, RESCUE, BREEDING, SILLY, PIGLETS, MISC. or >>> VIRTUAL) and DESCRIPTIVE SUBJECT. More information on Topic use, post >>> restrictions and permissions can be found at >>> http://www.gpdd.org/topics.html >>> >>> Postings to the digest must conform to the rules stated at >>> http://www.gpdd.org/guidelines.html >>> >>> Please consult the GPDD FAQ at http://www.gpdd.org/faq.html for >>> a list of commonly asked questions. >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> Other GPDD-affiliated sites: >>> >>> The Guinea Pigs' Rainbow Bridge, dedicated to the memories of piggies >>> past http://www.guineapigsrainbow.org >>> --------------------------------------- >>> Piggie bladderstone informational resources and mailing list: >>> http://www.gpigs-database.org >>> --------------------------------------- >>> All material posted and archived is copyright The Guinea Pigs' Daily >>> Digest, and may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any media - >>> printed or electronic - without written permission of the >>> administrators. >>> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >>> Today's Topics: >>> >>> 1. misc: question on long hair piggies (ANDREW SILL) >>> 2. Re: HEALTH: Ectracting urine to test for (Maren Fouts) >>> >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Gpdd mailing list >>> Gpdd at gpdd.org >>> http://gpdd.org/mailman/listinfo/gpdd_gpdd.org >>> >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:24:09 -0800 > From: > Subject: [Gpdd] {health} Re:sore ears > To: > Message-ID: <0041C36B5FED40E0A47B4308A3151FDC at stephensucks> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Hi Jaime, Mimi, Daisy, and Holli, > > Is Holli in with other pigs? If so the sores may be from one of them. My > pigs will sometimes nibble on their cage mate's ears. Sometimes causing a > sore. > > Sarah and the piggy gang > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 9:00 AM > Subject: Gpdd Digest, Vol 8, Issue 56 > > >> Send Gpdd mailing list submissions to >> gpdd at gpdd.org >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> http://gpdd.org/mailman/listinfo/gpdd_gpdd.org >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> gpdd-request at gpdd.org >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> gpdd-owner at gpdd.org >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of Gpdd digest..." >> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> The GPDD moderators frequently reject messages that do not follow >> these guidelines: >> A lack of a Topic label is the most common reason for message rejection. >> Please use a Topic Label (HEALTH, CARE, ANNOUNCEMENT, RAINBOW BRIDGE, >> BEHAVIOR,PETER GURNEY, RESCUE, BREEDING, SILLY, PIGLETS, MISC. or >> VIRTUAL) and DESCRIPTIVE SUBJECT. More information on Topic use, post >> restrictions and permissions can be found at >> http://www.gpdd.org/topics.html >> >> Postings to the digest must conform to the rules stated at >> http://www.gpdd.org/guidelines.html >> >> Please consult the GPDD FAQ at http://www.gpdd.org/faq.html for >> a list of commonly asked questions. >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Other GPDD-affiliated sites: >> >> The Guinea Pigs' Rainbow Bridge, dedicated to the memories of piggies >> past >> http://www.guineapigsrainbow.org >> --------------------------------------- >> Piggie bladderstone informational resources and mailing list: >> http://www.gpigs-database.org >> --------------------------------------- >> All material posted and archived is copyright The Guinea Pigs' Daily >> Digest, and may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any media - >> printed or electronic - without written permission of the administrators. >> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Bridge: Ben (Algernon07 at aol.com) >> 2. Announce: Best valentine's present ever... (Mieke Staaks) >> 3. Re: RAINBOW BRIDGE: Condolences to Andrew (Julie Juwles Johnson) >> 4. Rainbow Bridge: Ben (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) >> 5. MISC Condolences for Ben (Penny Charlesworth) >> 6. Re: Announce: Princess Snowflake & Bertie Pig's VALENTINE's >> DAY 2009 Website!!! (bunsnpigs at aol.com) >> 7. SILLY- piggie website (Jaime) >> 8. HEALTH- sore ears (Jaime) >> 9. Silly: They are home... (Mieke Staaks) >> 10. Rainbow bridge; Ben (M) >> 11. misc; Chat date (M) >> > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >> _______________________________________________ >> Gpdd mailing list >> Gpdd at gpdd.org >> http://gpdd.org/mailman/listinfo/gpdd_gpdd.org >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:05:18 -0500 > From: Angela Taylor > Subject: [Gpdd] [BEHAVIOR] New Addition: "Leaking" instead of > "Wheeking"? > To: gpdd at gpdd.org > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hello all! > > Back in early December we welcomed a new member to our little family of > Guinea Goddesses: Pomona (aka Mona). She's the sweetest little critter, > and > a real snuggle-bunny. Where Isis is neurotic and Mimi is spastic, Mona is > just a happy-go-lucky little thing. When she popcorns, the rolls amost > entirely over onto her back and kicks her feet in the air...it's > hilarious. > > Here are some blog posts my boyfriend made about her (and our other two > girls): > http://dragonchasers.com/2008/12/06/new-member-of-the-family/ > http://dragonchasers.com/2008/12/08/more-guinea-pigs/ > > And some pictures of Mona being adorable: > http://dragonchasers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/static.jpg -- She was > having a bad fur day! > http://dragonchasers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/snuggling.jpg > http://dragonchasers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/sisters.jpg -- With > Mimi > http://dragonchasers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/oh_hai.jpg > > The real reason I wanted to tell you all about Mona is that she doesn't > "wheek" like Mimi and Isis do. Isis was a pretty quiet youngster, but she > did start singing for her supper after just a couple of months. Mimi's > always been a little chatterbox. Mona, however, makes this "psssssht! > psssssht!" sound instead -- we call her our leaky radiator pig. > > She does make little "boop!"s when she's running around, and they almost > always punctuate a landing (coming off the top of her house, between > bounces > while she's running laps around her cage or on the couch during play time, > etc.). She has no problem purring at me or Peter, or rumblestrutting at > her > favorite playmate, Mimi (who's nearly 3 times Mona's size...she's an > eater!). > > It's almost as if Mona is hoarse or something...or maybe she's just > wheeking > at a frequency we can't hear. Has anyone else encountered a pig like this? > And if so, will her verbal communications become more mainstream as she > grows up? > > ...Not that they have to. :) We think our leaky pig is just fine the way > she is, but we're both curious about whether or not this is common. > > Thanks in advance for any input! > > ~*~ > Angela, Peter, and the Guinea Goddesses > Isis, Artemis (Mimi), and now Pomona (Mona) > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Gpdd mailing list > Gpdd at gpdd.org > http://gpdd.org/mailman/listinfo/gpdd_gpdd.org > > > End of Gpdd Digest, Vol 8, Issue 57 > *********************************** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.24/1954 - Release Date: 2/15/2009 6:09 PM From juwles at bigpond.com Sat Feb 21 06:28:14 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:28:14 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENTS: 4 new Squeakers! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9E1E3C69CC0D47608B70FF4E9D2837BC@JuliePC> Hi Stefanie You sound like my kind of lady! You are very kind and caring.......... I can't believe you have 21 piggies! Congratulations on the new members of your family.......... and congratulations to your masters cause they have obviously gone to a fantastic home! They are in for a treat living with you and their piggy pals. I think you are a little like me and all the others on the GPDD........... and we should all join pigolics anonymous. I think it was Penny who pointed out that we already are members of pigolics anon - it's called the GPDD!!! Good luck to you with all your piggies...... you must be kept poor caring for them! Happy wheeks, squeaks & cuddles, Julie and her Magnificent Seven +1 {with my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed) From juwles at bigpond.com Sat Feb 21 06:31:37 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:31:37 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Amazing Occurrence In-Reply-To: <001a01c992cb$9f6a73e0$4501fea9@MaryFran> References: <001a01c992cb$9f6a73e0$4501fea9@MaryFran> Message-ID: Hi Mary Fran, I find my piggies are very inquisitive bubbies, and love investigating. They love their food, but when I put in some piggy tunnels just the two-way kind, they went crazy playing and investigating. Isn't it amazing that such small creatures have such inquisitive natures and personalities all their own? I feel sorry for those people who have never had their lives enriched by the love and comfort of a guinea pig! Happy wheeks, squeaks & cuddles, Julie and her Magnificent Seven +1 {with my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed) From MFug at live.co.uk Sat Feb 21 07:34:08 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:34:08 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge; Willie Message-ID: Stacey this is such a sad time for you and the Squee Squad I am sorry that Willie has also decided to depart for the rainbow bridge maybe he just wanted to be with his friends again. My heart goes out to you and the remaining piggies Run free Willie with your friends old and new M From MFug at live.co.uk Sat Feb 21 07:35:06 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:35:06 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] announcement; New Squeakers Message-ID: Stefanie you surely are an addict, cant wait to here all about the new additions and how they are taking over the south east of England M From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sat Feb 21 16:56:55 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:56:55 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Willie Message-ID: Stacy, I am so sad to read that another of the Squee Squad has departed for the Bridge. Last summer, I lost three Piggyfriends in a short space of time so I know how dreadful you will be feeling. Willie lived to a good age for a piggy but we never have enough time with our precious little ones. I am sorry that his abscess returned as they are so hard to treat and very debilitating, particularly for an older piggy. We all send our condolences on your loss. R.I.P. Willie, reunited with Tigger and Lulu Belle. Take care Stacy. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sat Feb 21 17:00:23 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:00:23 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Mimi's famous Message-ID: <8A3248D3364A44139F02B64CA964CCE1@inspiron1150> Jaime. Congratulations to Mimi on her appearance in the Guinea Pig jamboree. What a star! That is a lovely photo of her. I adore agouti coloured piggies. Several Piggyfriends past have been that colour but I only have Roscoe now who is a silver agouti rex, not quite the same ( but I love them all anyway ). Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sat Feb 21 17:08:31 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:08:31 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT 4 new Squeakers Message-ID: <1B120B402C1B4264B55663BC35948FC8@inspiron1150> Well done Stefanie for giving a home to those four piggies in need. There will soon be as many Squeakers as there are Piggyfriends. When your herd overruns they can meet up with mine at the Surrey / Sussex border ready for world domination. ( For the benefit of our overseas members the Piggyfriends live in the county of Sussex which adjoins Surrey ) We are looking forward to seeing their pigtures and learning their new names. They are very lucky piggies to have a wonderful home with you and your herd. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sat Feb 21 17:12:54 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:12:54 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Sad piggy song Message-ID: <7DBAD49CE39742D8BB53CF30D6F9699E@inspiron1150> Debbie, I was in tears reading your sad piggy song, even though you gave it a happy ending. I have saved it to print out and pin up on the wall in the Piggyfriends' gallery. I wish that all piggies could have happy homes for however many we all rescue there are always so many more in need. Love to the Dolly Mixtures, especially little Scoot, who is doing well at the hospital. Penny. From Algernon07 at aol.com Sun Feb 22 03:55:53 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:55:53 EST Subject: [Gpdd] Bridge: Willie RIP little Guy Message-ID: Stacy, I'm sooo sorry about the loss of little Willie as well as your other losses. Know that your friends understand and care about you. I'm sure the RV came by to give Willie some quick passage to the Bridge and that all of out little lost loves are frolicking there together. Be consoled by the fact that you gave him a good life. You'll forever hold him in your heart. Alge and the sad little pirate crew ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From a1.mills at portset.net Sun Feb 22 04:54:00 2009 From: a1.mills at portset.net (Andrew) Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:54:00 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE - another piggy has left us Message-ID: <200902220721.n1M7LLx6027103@post.portset.net> Well, we do unfortunately seem to be going through a period of bad luck with our piggies at the moment. First Flecker, then Ging and then yesterday Pigwig left us. She was an almost 4 years old, very long haired texel. We got her almost 3 years ago, she was about 11 months at the time. The breeder had taken her to the pet shop as she appeared to be infertile. She was a very quiet girl, easy to handle and got on with everyone else. Last year she had a couple of eppisodes with her breathing which she got over and seemed fine. However a couple of days ago she had another similar eppisode which we were hoping she'd also get over but sadly it wasn't to be. She left sometime yesterday afternoon. I really hope this run of bad luck will end now. Unfortunately I think we may have one more loss shortly, my 8.5 year old netherland dwarf rabbit Munchkin is not doing well. We're going to be taking him to the vet this week but unfortunately I suspect he may have cancer and may ! have to be put to sleep. I'm hoping the vet may say he's got a while but really don't know. We'll just have to wait and see what they've got to say. Unfortunately this is one of the dangers when you've got lots of pets like we have, things can go fine for months and then suddenly you lose a few all at once which, as everyone knows, can be very difficult. Well, we're down to 5 piggies now, ages ranging from 4.5 to a few months. I really hope we don't have any more losses now for a good while. From pals4pets at cheerful.com Sun Feb 22 07:35:28 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:35:28 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for SCAMP Willie Message-ID: <20090222123528.0F9FB478088@ws1-5.us4.outblaze.com> Stacy and the grieving Squee Squad We were so very sorry to hear of the departure for the Rainbow Bridge of your Senior Citizen Ageing Miracle Pig, 5-year-old Willie. We can understand how extra heartbreaking this will be coming so close behind the departures of Tigger and LuLu Belle - we have had periods like this ourselves when there just seems to be one departure after another, and one gets almost scared to look in the cage in case another tragedy has occurred. Sadly, as you say, it is one of the costs we pay for enjoying the company of a larger herd, especially if, as in our case, the majority were all acquired round about the same time. It sounds as though Willie was a real little fighter, and he was obviously enjoying his life there with you, which is why he struggled for so long to stay with you. We do understand what you mean about him seeming to be no longer himself over the past few days. Did his eyes seem to have sunken a little into his skull? This happened to our Zebra, and the rodentologist said it was a common sign that a piggie was very seriously ill, although we have had many other piggies seriously ill and this was the first time we had seen that. You did all you could for your dear Willie, and we are certain he will have known how very dearly he was loved. That he was a SCAMP of almost 6 years old is a tribute to the excellent care you lavished on him as his slave, and we hope you have many happy memories of those years you spent together. We understand exactly how devastated you will be feeling, and realise our mere words can offer little solace, but please find some grains of comfort in ther fact that piggie slaves all over this globe are thinking of you at this very sad time, sharing your sense of grief and wishing you well. Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From stefanieduffy at hotmail.com Sun Feb 22 10:17:16 2009 From: stefanieduffy at hotmail.com (Stefanie Duffy) Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:17:16 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENTS: New Squeakers and new web site Message-ID: I was very sad when I lost my web site when Blinkz closed down. Lots of us on the gpdd had Blinkz sites and not only were they very good, they were also so easy to set up that even I could do it. Sadly, it seems like you get what you pay for. Blinkz cost me nothing, and that's what I ended up with - nothing! I decided to pay a small amount per month to make a new website, and I have just published it on the web. If you would like to visit it, and see my four new arrivals (Cola, Smudge, Pippin and Papaya), the address is www.surreysqueakers.co.uk The visitor counter seems to be stuck on "2", so I might have to remove that! Stefanie and the-ever-so-large-herd of Surrey Squeakers _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail, Messenger, Photos and more - all with the new Windows Live. Get started! http://www.download.live.com/ From DebraStory at aol.com Sun Feb 22 12:38:17 2009 From: DebraStory at aol.com (DebraStory at aol.com) Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:38:17 EST Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: New additions to the Story Piggies Message-ID: We at the Story Piggies' house wish to welcome two new additions to the herd. My husband and I attended a cavy show in Peoria, IL this past weekend - I know very dangerous! LOL I have been missing my Teddy Bear piggy Calico so very much that I just fell in love with a young Teddy, Golden Agouti boar that was very sweet and loveable. He was so "laid back" that he let me pick him up and carry him around the show for awhile - what a darling boy. He is about four months old, and we named him Teddy Bear. The second addition was a little more of a surprise. I never expected to adopt a long haired cavy, since I was not sure how difficult it would be to take care of one, but this little guy won me over as well. He is a baby TSW Texel boar that I have named Curly Q Cavy. He is about two months old and is already full of curls. I definitely did not figure on bringing home two cavies, but you all know how it is! LOL Curly will be my first long haired cavy. I hope he will prove to be easier to care for than I feared. I thought it would be nice to experience at least one long haired cavy. I guess now was the time. He is not quite as tame as Teddy, but I am sure he will warm up to us as soon as he has some time to adjust to his new home. Teddy is still a little scared as well, and he hides in his little hut most of the time. He is fine when you pick him up, however, and he loves to snuggle. When both have had some time to adjust, we will have to try out some introductions with other members of the herd. I really must get some pictures up on a site so I can share them with all of you. I will try to do that soon. I used to have two sites on AOL, but they recently canceled all the "Hometown" sites. I will have to find a new place to post pigtures. Sincere condolences to all of you who have recently lost a sweet fur baby. It seems like there is no end to the losses lately. I certainly hope it ends soon. Healing wheeks from all of us. Wheeeeeeks to all, Debra and The Story Cavies ____________________________________ A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. _See yours in just 2 easy steps!_ (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http://www. freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=febemailfooterNO6 2) **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From cazza177 at ntlworld.com Sun Feb 22 15:29:16 2009 From: cazza177 at ntlworld.com (Cazza177) Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:29:16 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] BG not eating hay and a little down in the dumps Message-ID: Dear all I really hope you can help my gp BG. He and his brother Artie are both 6 years old and are having problems with their back molars arching over. Vedra at CCT has told me they will need to be trimmed and filed by her every 2 weeks or so for the rest of their lives. There are two things i need advice with, please. One is even though BG can pick things up as thin as grass again now, he will still not eat hay (it's Oxbow Timothy which he usually loves). He probably hasn't had any now for around 2 weeks. All other foods (salad, cucumber, parlsey, honey dew melon, spring greens etc and his dried food pellets, he is eating as normal. Can anyone suggest a reason he is avoiding the hay? Also, he seems a bit low. He doesn't like CCT or being handled and so I wondered if that might be in part responsbile. Has anyone any ideas for perking him up? Any special treats or fun things to intrigue him? I know that sounds a little daft, but I feel him being happy is all part of his recovery, and he is usually a fabulously happy and bouncy pig. I've tried all sorts -- new tunnels, different foods, regular cuddles (while he rests in his run) and even chatting to him. Thank you in advance for any suggestions. Carole BG and Artie From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Feb 22 21:42:06 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:42:06 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Willie Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232206DB@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Oh Stacy my heart just leaped into my throat when i read your post, another precious Squee Squad member gone to the bridge :o( RIP Willie run free at the bridge popcorn with your friend Tigger and LuLu Belle and have fun finding all the dandelions and clovers to munch on xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))) ))))))))))))))))))))))) and lots of special loves from me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I hope all the Squee Squad are ok love i'm sure they're mourning their little mate, but he'll NEVER be forgotten xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Feb 22 21:52:00 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:52:00 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Pigwig Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232206DC@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Oh Andrew love i'm so sorry to hear your very sad news as well :o( RIP Pigwig run free at the bridge, popcorn with your friends and family at the bridge xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I'm sure you've been shown where to go to find the green meadows and the dandelions xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) for you love i'm so very very sorry, lots of loves. Extra good luck vibes for sweet little Munchkin i hope that you two can have more time together, i'll be thinking of you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Feb 22 21:56:34 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:56:34 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Welcome Teddy Bear & Curly Q Cavy Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232206DD@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Deb and the Story Piggies CONGRATULATIONS on the arrival of your two sweet little ones xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Looking forward to hearing more about these little guys :o) Teddy Bear and Curly Q Cavy (awwwww i do love your name) i'm sure you're going to have a wonderful life with the Story Piggies, you'll be spoilt with lots of love and treats by your wonderful slave and have lots of friends to play with :o) Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Feb 22 21:59:22 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:59:22 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] BG's toofies Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232206DF@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Carol, BG and Artie i hope that you can sort out BG's problem with the hay. I found that Duke also lost interest in his hay when he started having toofie probs as well, i think it was too difficult for him to grind down :o( Perhaps you could try cutting his hay up in small pieces and see if this tempts him, all the very best of luck love. Could Artie go with BG when he gets his toofies trimmed? having his mate and some fav treats might brighten him up. Lots of gentle kisses and loves for the sweet little guy, Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From guineapig97 at yahoo.com Mon Feb 23 16:42:25 2009 From: guineapig97 at yahoo.com (katelyn newcomb) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:42:25 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] pigglets Utube video Message-ID: <738832.31186.qm@web46414.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> hi this is Katie I was wondering if we ever solved this utube thing? Thanks Katie and Lizzy From MFug at live.co.uk Mon Feb 23 12:55:31 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:55:31 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge; Pigwig Message-ID: Andrew you really are having a hard time at the moment, I am sorry little Pigwig has also left you. Run free Pigwig with your friends old and new. Love to you Andrew and the remaining piggies M From MFug at live.co.uk Mon Feb 23 12:57:50 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:57:50 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] announcement; welcome Teddy Bear and Curly Q Cavy Message-ID: A big GPDD welcome to Teddy Bear and Curly Q Cavy, they sound so adorable, I love teddies too but you dont see many here in the UK. What were you thinking Debra going to a cavy show and expecting to leave empty handed.. as if LOL We look forward to hearing more about the boys M + Fugly From Algernon07 at aol.com Tue Feb 24 04:10:59 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:10:59 EST Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Squaeakers!! Message-ID: The Pirate Piggies and I love it! My piggies envy not only the accomodations but the number of piggies able to talk and play together. It's terriffic. And like you, I really miss Blinkz! Alge and the Caribbean Piggy Pirate Crew ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2F pm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From Algernon07 at aol.com Tue Feb 24 04:14:44 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:14:44 EST Subject: [Gpdd] Announcemet: Welcome Message-ID: Hi Love that you've found 2 new piggies and "Curly Q Cavy" is quite the name. Welcome to him and tha loveable sounding little Teddy Bear as well. Alge and The Caribbean Pigy Pirate Crew ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fp m%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From pals4pets at cheerful.com Tue Feb 24 05:31:10 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:31:10 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for Pigwig Message-ID: <20090224103110.232CB478088@ws1-5.us4.outblaze.com> And still it continues .... this apparent mass exodus to The Rainbow Bridge. Are they all wanting to be there to help Peter Gurney to celebrate his birthday? We were so very sorry to hear of the recent departure of little Pigwig, and realise it must seem all the more heartbreaking for you coming so hot on the heels of Flecker's and Ging's departures. As you say, the price people like us, who have multiple masters, pay for the privilege of enjoying the company of so many pets is that we have so many more bereavements with which we have to contend, and as you know, no matter how many masters we have, it never makes losing any single one of them any easier. Pigwig sounds like a special little pig - we have never heard of, let alone seen, a longhaired texel, but it sounds very "posh", and from your description she had a lovely, easy-going personality. We can't help feeling some resentment towards a breeder who would just abandon an infertile piggie at a petshop at the age of 11 months - what a terrible shock it must have been for her. She could have ended up with any kind of ignorant or uncaring owner, but we are really glad she ended up with someone as caring as you, who were willing to nurse her through her breathing difficulties and give her the love she needed and deserved. We are sure she knew how much she was loved, and now she is breathing freely and popcorning happily around in that sunshine-filled meadow at The Rainbow Bridge, probably being shown the ropes by Flecker and Ging. We will be saying a little prayer for Munchkin the rabbit - 8.5 years is a very good age for a dwarf rabbit, and they are such fragile creatures. Good luck at the vet's. We can't imagine what it might be like to go from 8 piggies down to 5 in so short a time. We are already feeling the absence of our dear Scoot, who Penny tells us is doing well in hospital, but we can't imagine having so few - it must seem very quiet. We are thinking of you at this very sad time, and wishing you well. Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Tue Feb 24 11:20:47 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:20:47 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: thank you for advice Message-ID: <854654.94173.qm@web80203.mail.mud.yahoo.com> dear fellow piggie lovers, So sorry to read of all the piggies going to the bridge. Makes me sad to hear of their passing.I want to thank everyone who posted on how to care for a long hair piggie:) the placing her on the toilet after bath and giving her a "trim" works great!! Its been a ruff week here in misfit land..The piggies are all great. Its the slave(me) that's having a ruff week... the day before valentines day (Feb 13 and yes it was a Friday) my father passed away.. So been kind of on the sad side here. My house was full of my relatives. So my piggies got alot of attention indeed. Everyone wanted to know each piggies story. (as we know every pig has a story to tell) So sorry for not answering right away?to thank you all?for the great advice on caring for a long hair piggie. My father loved my piggies as well. He was in a assisted living home.He had alot of health issues but never complained once. He was?on kidney dialysis 3 times a week, he?had heart problems,was diabetic?and was blind.?He would call daily to find out what was new with the piggies.? We would take a piggie out each week to? see him. He would place the piggie on his couch by? him and pet the piggie and tell the piggie how cute he/she was.?? I must admit the nurses there said they have never had anyone bring "piggies" there to see the residents. mainly people bring dogs to see their loved ones.. I think dad had a favorite piggie, his name is Patches. Patches is our gentle piggie.. he would cuddle up to dads leg and just sit there and talk with dad while he got his loving pets from dad. Just wanted to share what was going on here in misfit land. Hoping? all little sick furbabies are getting better. and our deepest sympathies to all who have lost a dear piggie. Take care Jean & Andy and the many misfits (we are up to 15 now) From piggyfriends at tesco.net Tue Feb 24 14:41:32 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:41:32 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Pigwig Message-ID: Andrew, I am so sorry to read of the sad loss of your piggy, Pigwig. She sounds like she was a lovely lady, who will be sadly missed. I know only too well how anyone with lots of precious pets can go through times like this, when one loses so many at once. It makes us appreciate the good times when no-one is ill. I do hope that Munchkin will be with you for a while yet. Sending our sincere condolences for Pigwig and our best wishes for Munchkin. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Tue Feb 24 14:56:45 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:56:45 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Welcome new Story piggies Message-ID: <216A1598E0184916A99A273F9BFF0B30@inspiron1150> Debra, The only time that I ever visited a cavy show, accompanying a friend who was interested in buying some pedigree piggies, I came home with a dear little boar, who was offered as free to a good home as he only had one ear flap. I had no intention of adding to my herd but he was irresistible. I didn't even have a carrier with me but Little Treasure, as he became known, sat happily on my lap all the way home. ( My friend was driving ). So, I am not surprised that you came home with Teddy Bear and Curly Q Cavy. I have had lots of long haired piggies, including Texels, and, provided that you do not let them become matted, the care of their coats is not too intimidating. We all send a big piggy welcome to the new little boys and look forward to seeing their pigtures. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From MFug at live.co.uk Tue Feb 24 16:38:38 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:38:38 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] silly;GPjamboree Message-ID: Hey guys I was looking at the GPjamboree site and is that our very own Mimi there in bed with a toilet roll tube? I am sure it is. I love the caption. Congratulations Mimi and Jaime M From faststats at faststatschecks.com Tue Feb 24 17:15:43 2009 From: faststats at faststatschecks.com (Mary Fran McCluskey) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:15:43 -0800 Subject: [Gpdd] Silly: Backyard Message-ID: <188401c996cd$6f582700$4501fea9@MaryFran> Hi Stafanie, Loved the pictures of you piggies and their homes. They are very pampered and lucky gps! --Mary Fran With Puffy and Muffy From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Tue Feb 24 19:19:58 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:19:58 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: BG and orchard grass? Message-ID: <790134.26811.qm@web81302.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Orchard grass is available commercially through Oxbow. It's not stemmy. Rather soft on the mouth, I would guess. Might be worth a try. Hope this helps! It's so unsettling when our little ones don't eat:( Joanie From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Tue Feb 24 19:25:56 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:25:56 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC.: U tube video Message-ID: <826263.45412.qm@web81305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I was on the GP Jamboree site, and it turned up there, of all places::( Joanie From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Tue Feb 24 19:33:33 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:33:33 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Dad Message-ID: <479255.38415.qm@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear Jean and Andy, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I'm sure we would all have loved him. How awesome that he was able to be blessed by your piggies, and is right now visiting with them at the Bridge. But oh, what a big hole our loved ones leave. It takes a lot of courage to love. With deepest sympathy, Joanie From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Tue Feb 24 19:37:56 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:37:56 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Pigwig Message-ID: <405475.76530.qm@web81307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> You know, we talk a lot about how our little lost piggies live on in our hearts, but we forget that we're alive in their hearts, too. I wonder if they discuss us up there? And laugh those cute piggie laughs reminiscing? It's so sad about Pigwig, and there's nothing anyone can say to ease the pain, but we are with you in the midst of it. And, somewhere very lush and green, so is Pigwig. In sympathy, Joanie From 2369 at myself.com Tue Feb 24 19:37:59 2009 From: 2369 at myself.com (Evin Hil) Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:37:59 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Quarantine Newcomers? Message-ID: <20090225003759.53C2A1BF28D@ws1-10.us4.outblaze.com> Hi guys, I?ve been a lurker to the digest for at least a year and would like to ask for your collective input to my question. I currently have a male guinea pig approx a year old and I?ve been looking for a pal for him. I saw an absolutely adorable little skinny pig located in an adoption booth and can?t stop thinking about the little guy. I plan on going back tomorrow for adoption details (today I just lurked and kept stalking past the booth) and to see what his personality is like but me being the paranoid type wondered what type of quarantine routine you guys follow, if any, before introducing your current pigs with any newcomers? Two weeks sounds like a safe minimum to me or even longer like a month? When I've added new chickens to our flock I've always quarantined them at least two weeks depending on where they were coming from and more often 3-4 weeks just to ensure biosecurity so I don;t introduce any unknown nasties to my known healthy flock I know people handle livestock quite different from companion pets but to me the same health principles should apply. In addition to length of time before mixing, is there any sort of distance between cages? I only live in a one room apartment so I can?t have them in their own separate room since I am limited in what I can do but what communicable diseases would be airborn and even remotely possible to be transmitted if there is no physical contact during the quarantine period? I know I may be coming off a bit paranoid but I have had a bad experience with a pig coming from an unknown background. On all outward appearance she was an extremely active and the picture of a healthy young pig with excellent appetite, no sneezing, discharge or the faintest hint of a problem until she collapsed one afternoon after a frolicking session. After rushing to the vet she was diagnosed as having most likely a type of viral pneumonia, although of course at that stage it was too late for the vet to be any help. Due to this I am afraid of potentially introducing a carrier pig who on all outward appearances is healthy but which only after a short time introducing the two I would find myself of having two pigs requiring veterinary care and being heartbroken and worried sick. I intend to carry-out quarantine with their cages separated by several feet, I just wondered for what length of time is appropriate and if I should be concerned with the distance between their pens. After quarantine I will then set about introducing them and I have read quite a bit about that already, it just is I had never come across the discussing of quarantining new members of the herd who appear healthy, only pigs who develop symptoms. I look forward to you experiences and advice, Thanks, ~Evin -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From DebraStory at aol.com Wed Feb 25 00:34:23 2009 From: DebraStory at aol.com (DebraStory at aol.com) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:34:23 EST Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: Story Cavies Web Page Message-ID: Hello Friends: The Story Cavies just wanted to announce their new web page at the following address: _http://pwp.att.net/p/pwp-StoryCavies_ (http://pwp.att.net/p/pwp-StoryCavies) . Be sure to click through on the right side of the web page to see page two. Enjoy! Wheeeeps from Debra and The Story Cavies **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From Algernon07 at aol.com Wed Feb 25 01:54:22 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:54:22 EST Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Utube/ Katie Message-ID: Hi Katie, I wrote but can't even tell you where I sent it or if I could find a place to send it. I know that I never got anything back from them. I wonder if anyone else has had any luck. Also, Katie, are you and Lizzie still doing the SAC thing? If so, send me her pet # (found near or at the end of the URL) and my guys can pay her a visit. Take care! Alge and the Piggy Pirate Crew ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefau lt.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From Algernon07 at aol.com Wed Feb 25 02:03:33 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:03:33 EST Subject: [Gpdd] BRIDGE: RIP Pigwig Message-ID: We are so sorrry about the passing of yet another of your little ones. Debie's letter says more than I can hope to convey so will you allow me to say, yes, that's how it is. And, as pointed out also, you gave her a life and love. That means so very very much. amd we all know the grief that goes with losing one. Condolences, Alge and the sad pirate crew ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefaul t.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Wed Feb 25 10:07:59 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:07:59 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: For Jean and Andy Message-ID: <140545.28640.qm@web33101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear Jean and Andy: I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss.? Your father sounds like a strong, yet gentle man. How very sweet that he enjoyed your piggies.? I know the pain of losing a father.? I was 29 when my dad suddenly died so I know what you're going through.? I'm thinking of you and your loved ones during this sad time in your lives. With sympathy, Joanne and family From muncheemom at gmail.com Wed Feb 25 12:14:03 2009 From: muncheemom at gmail.com (Kacee Conklin) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:14:03 -0600 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Quarantine Message-ID: <7ce1d4910902250914q1f71a956v756042f645457bf3@mail.gmail.com> Evin ~ My vet always recommends a quartantine period of 30 days when you bring a new pet into your new home. Can you put one cage in your bedroom for the 30 days? Kacee and the Munchees From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed Feb 25 15:32:27 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:32:27 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC For Jean and Andy Message-ID: Jean and Andy. I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. He sounds like he was a great piggy person. My late mother lived in a sheltered housing unit and when I visited her I was always accompanied by my boxer dog, Sophie, who loved to go round and visit with all the other residents. She was very gentle and would shake paws with everyone. Sometimes I would have a piggy with me too and the warden asked me if I would mind bringing in a few more as the residents might like to see them. I selected a few calmer piggies for this task each week and they all relished the attention that they received as "pat piggies". They made a change from the visiting doggies and many of the folk there had never seen a piggy before. Love to the Misfits. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From a1.mills at portset.net Wed Feb 25 15:38:16 2009 From: a1.mills at portset.net (Andrew) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:38:16 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE - Munchkin Message-ID: <200902251901.n1PJ1c3S017926@post.portset.net> Hello, just thought I'd let everyone know that Munchkin, our dwarf rabbit, was put to sleep this evening. We took him to the vet and unfortunately my suspicions were confirmed, he had quite a nasty form of cancer. Although he'd been eating reasonably well and seemed quite alert he had a nasty swelling on his back end and his poohs had become quite abnormal over the last few days, very strange shaped, large and mucusy. The vet said that he would only get worse and eventually would not be able to pass urine and faeces and that the best thing would be to let him go before he got any worse. Although it was obviously sad, I feel he'd had a good life, he went very peacefully and at least he's not in any discomfort any more. I really hope now that this run of bad luck is going to end and that things will get back to normal again. I know Munchkin wasn't a guinea pig but I know many people here have other pets as well and I'm sure they won't mind me talking about him. After ha! ving him around for almost 8.5 years it's going to be strange not seeing him there any more. In his younger days he had quite an attitude, although not aggressive he'd nip to let you know he'd had enough if you'd handled him for too long. As he got older he got quieter but still didn't like being picked up very much so we only picked him up when absolutely necessary, he preferred just being petted whilst sitting down. He seemed to quite like being petted as long as it was on his terms. I hope we did the right thing, I feel that it was probably the best thing as I wouldn't have wanted him to get worse and perhaps start suffering, they're so good at hiding their illnesses that it can be difficult sometimes to know exactly how they're feeling. From what the vet said it would only have been a very short time before he became really ill and the fact that symptoms were already showing meant that it really was time to let him go. At least he's at peace now. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed Feb 25 15:40:32 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:40:32 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH BG not eating hay Message-ID: <0C85CBC899534A138317E1B8DB17C98C@inspiron1150> Carole, Sorry that BG is not eating his hay. I wonder if all that dental work might have left his mouth a little sore. Do you give him Readigrass? That is softer than normal hay and the short ends might be easier for him to pick up. My elderly Sam is not eating his hay at the moment but manages some Readigrass. I remember my Rodentologists saying that Vedra uses a lot of it at the CCT instead of hay. Love to BG and Artie too. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed Feb 25 15:51:56 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:51:56 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Quarantine Message-ID: Evin, I always quarantine new arrivals here at Piggyfriends. I am lucky enough to be able to put a cage in one of the rooms that has not been taken over by piggies. I always think that one cannot be too careful when it comes to spreading possible illnesses ( to the point of paranoia ) so, if they have come from an unknown source, I keep them apart from my herd for 4 weeks. Someone turning up on the doorstep asking if I can take the pig that they have in the box that they are carrying could be a potential health hazard so I am always aware of this when I say "Of course I can". If they come from my Rodentologists or one of their friends who rescue piggies, quite often they have done their quarantine there so I can introduce them straight away. I know that skinny pigs can have their own health problems so I think that I would keep the cages as far away as possible. Kacee's suggestion of putting a cage in your bedroom seems like a great idea if this is feasible. Better safe than sorry. Well done for adopting that little boy. Do let us all know how you get on. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From guineapig97 at yahoo.com Wed Feb 25 19:31:57 2009 From: guineapig97 at yahoo.com (katelyn newcomb) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:31:57 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] pigglets SAC profile Message-ID: <290158.97962.qm@web46415.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/blog/viewbio.aspx?apid=106750?here is lizzy's profile on small animal channel I know a lot of you have been wanting to get it so here it is please commet my page so I can see your pets! Katie and Lizzy From rzm.2 at juno.com Wed Feb 25 19:31:33 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:31:33 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH- quarantine Message-ID: <20090225.163133.6107.1@webmail08.dca.untd.com> Evin- I have always heard two weeks quarantine. That is the rule I use with my foster piggies & my own personal animals. As for the distance, I am not sure about that, but I'm sure there are more knowledgeable people who will be able to answer that for you. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ It's easy to receive faxes via email. Click now to find out how! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTJOUjtjt8rVOk0zynwOBPF5RuvXeC5BGm4FveYe6NSZ5jLkmKsYjm/ From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Wed Feb 25 20:31:56 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:31:56 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: The Story Piggies Message-ID: <723431.24867.qm@web33108.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Oh, Debbie! Your piggies are all adorable!? Welcome to the new little ones!? Enjoy them! Joanne Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie From castaway_5 at yahoo.com Wed Feb 25 21:00:49 2009 From: castaway_5 at yahoo.com (Monica Menard) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:00:49 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Facial Paralysis Message-ID: <135056.39126.qm@web35003.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I read the digest daily, but do not post very often. My 4 year old female guinea pig?recently suffered facial paralysis. She has not regained the ability to blink or use most of the right side of her face. We fought off an eye infection, but she requires daily eye medications to keep her eye lubricated. The medications also prevent furthur infection. My vet said he felt this was Horner's Syndrome. He feels that her eye will shrink somewhat furthur. He is wonderful and even has piggies of his own. I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience, or knows if pigs can suffer strokes? Thanks for your help. Monica Menard From matildalucet at earthlink.net Wed Feb 25 22:07:23 2009 From: matildalucet at earthlink.net (Ginger Fitzsimmons) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:07:23 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENTS: New Squeakers and new web site In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0125ACA6-DE88-46D9-898B-BE615CCBEAD6@earthlink.net> What lovely faces! What lucky squeakers! Thank you for sharing. :-) -ginger co-slave to Cuddles, Bumper, and Brownie From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Wed Feb 25 23:21:10 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:21:10 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC.: Story piggies portraits Message-ID: <384863.63745.qm@web81306.mail.mud.yahoo.com> What a lovely herd! I must say that Curly fellow's one of the most unique quineas I've ever seen. Cute as can be! Can't wait to see how his coat matures. You will keep us updated, won't you? It really touched me to see Calico, who'd been in my daily prayers for quite awhile. Beautiful piggie. A good reminder to all of us to capture our beloveds' photos while they're still healthy and with us. Joanie From KSkosich at msn.com Thu Feb 26 10:07:54 2009 From: KSkosich at msn.com (Kathryn Skosich) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:07:54 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] misc: condolences to Jean Message-ID: Jean, I was sorry to read about the loss of your father. It was very sweet to read about your taking piggies to sit with him while he was in assisted living. I am sure it brightened the days of the patients and staff to see the unusual visitors. Sincerely, Kathy S From KSkosich at msn.com Thu Feb 26 10:23:51 2009 From: KSkosich at msn.com (Kathryn Skosich) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:23:51 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] misc: symathy & best wishes Message-ID: I was sorry to read about the losses of Willie and Pigwig and so many others lately. I was also sorry to hear of the illnesses of BG and Munchkin the rabbit. My own little Ginger Jellyroll has been sick too, squeaking when she urinates. X-rays did not reveal any stones, just a mysterious little line (possibly a bit of wire or a wood sliver?) Antibiotics and pain medication have helped a lot and I am hoping she will not need surgery. She's such a pretty little thing, all red with very thick fur and a sweet face.--Kathy From piggyfriends at tesco.net Thu Feb 26 15:20:17 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:20:17 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCE Diamond is six. Message-ID: <516ED5B90DE94E04AAFB01C662F95104@inspiron1150> Hello everyone. Today is Diamond's sixth birthday and she celebrated it with her younger sister, Gingerbread. Don't worry, they did not eat the flowers. Diamond is on the left of the pigture. http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww201/Piggyfriends/?action=view¤t=Diamondssixthbirthday.jpg Penny and the Piggyfriends. From 2369 at myself.com Thu Feb 26 14:42:11 2009 From: 2369 at myself.com (Evin Hil) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:42:11 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Quarantene, Skinny Pig Needs Message-ID: <20090226194211.BB6AC478088@ws1-5.us4.outblaze.com> Thanks everyone who shared their opinion on quarantine lengths. If I do adopt the little guy I do intend to carry quarantine for 4 weeks. I knew 2 weeks was a bare minimum in my opinion and usually in practice with other animals used more 3-4 weeks and since the majority suggest 4 weeks then 4 weeks it shall be. The only downside is that my living arrangement is a one room apartment; I guess I should?ve properly called it a studio because there is no delineation between rooms. My bedroom, living room, kitchen, entry hall, grand ball room ;), etc are all connected in one (tiny) room. I will do my best to keep them on separate corners of the room and instead follow procedures of never handling the newbie before Izzy and of course stringent washing, clothes changing between the two so no carryover between the potential newbie and Izzy. Now my second question which was brought up by Penny. What type of health issues is specific just to skinny pigs? I?ve never owned one before but reading up on them I?ve come across naturally logical things such as susceptibility to sunburn, more temperamental to cold, more likely to cut themselves scratching since they do not have protective fur, more likely to have ingrown eyelashes, higher food intake to maintain body temperature Also some places report they were at one time more weaker immunologically but apparently selective breeding has improved that. SO now I ask owners of skinny pigs, What do you have to add to my list of special considerations for a skinny pig compared to the furred ones? Anything you?ve learned and wished you?d known beforehand I am all ears to your suggestions.. Oh yes and finally, seeing as I cannot have each pig in their own closed room, is there an airborn pathological nastie that I should be worried about that would be transmitted solely via air? Or as long as I am scrupulous about physical transmission (either active pig-on-pig or passive through hitchhiking on my hands or sleeves)should I not worry overly much about something I cannot control? For the more pig versus disease oriented I went to visit and handle the little dude yesterday. He is located at a Petsmart in their adoption center and from a local small animal rescue and was absolutely adorable in that really ugly skinny pig way  Apparently skinny pig is an acquired taste according to people who saw him Anyways the little guy was terribly jumpy in the store and I am waiting hear back from the rescue because the store?s adoption file had very limited information on him. But man he is just so goofy and cute lookin, Thanks again, ~Evin -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Thu Feb 26 17:01:18 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:01:18 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Munchkin Message-ID: <968710.84282.qm@web81305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Munchkin was an honorary guinea pig as far as we're concerned. I'm awful sorry he had to go. He was fortunate to have bunny slaves alert enough to notice there was something wrong and take him for expert advice and do what had to be done before the poor fellow had to suffer. You did right by him; don't second guess yourself. I think we all feel that way after making a tough decision, but honestly, a safe, peaceful exit from a diseased body was so much gentler than the alternative. In sympathy, Joanie From piggyfriends at tesco.net Thu Feb 26 17:55:33 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:55:33 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Facial Paralysis Message-ID: <6063D405A78445448A036D9251E51D16@inspiron1150> Helloe Monica, I am sorry to read about your piggy's illness but what a wonderful vet you have, especially one who has his own piggies. I haven't come across her particular problems but I do know that piggies can suffer from a stroke. There is a little about this on Peter Gurney's website http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/strokes.htm and on his A-Z under S on http://www.petergurney.com/ Good luck with your little one. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Thu Feb 26 18:12:29 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:12:29 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Skinny pig needs. Message-ID: Hi Evin I have never owned a Skinny or a Baldwin piggy, in fact I have never even seen one either except in photos but I read up about them in case one should ever come my way. I don't believe that there are many of them here in the UK. Have you read the info on GuineaLynx? http://www.guinealynx.info/records/viewtopic.php?t=43 I remember reading an article about them having an impaired immune system but am not sure where it was. I just Googled skinny pigs and found so many links that it would take me all night to follow them up. I wonder if any of our GPDD members actually own one of these little guys. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From juwles at bigpond.com Thu Feb 26 20:11:53 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:11:53 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: Story Cavies Web Page In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4B1740C849EE4BD1AD7A0A787F1DBCAB@JuliePC> Hi Debra What gorgeous piggies you have! And how spoilt are they, sitting on their luxury lounge? They all look like beautiful babies, and you can be very proud of your piggy family. Thank you for sharing your babies with we piggiy-mad lovers. Happy wheeks, squeaks & cuddles, Julie and her Magnificent Seven +1 {with my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed) From rzm.2 at juno.com Thu Feb 26 20:12:24 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:12:24 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH- strokes Message-ID: <20090226.171224.22537.1@webmail03.dca.untd.com> Monica- Yes, piggies can have strokes. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Digital Photography - Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTDvmP7TnFVudREcyPdl8CpJnlCXlZEn79cMSBXTfdvLUehgAXDR1O/ From mtanaka at hawaii.edu Thu Feb 26 21:10:03 2009 From: mtanaka at hawaii.edu (Michael Tanaka) Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:10:03 -1000 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Ovarian cyst? Message-ID: Hi All in a. Just took our piggie, Blossum, to our vet as she has been loseing hair on her sides. We suspect ovarien cyst. The vet checked her over and did not feel any tumors, but decided to test for fungus and mites to rule those out. She didn't know how to test for ovarian cyst. I directed her to a couple of websites and also gave her Vedras e-mail. From her research she recomends surgery, as she has not used HCG before so is unsure of that option. Blossum is exhibiting some signs, the most obvious is the thinning hair and being a little bit more sexually active. Should we do x-rays, I don't think any vet here has ultra sound. Any info would be welcome Michael, (Blossum, Baby Truffles, Sparkles, Snowy Bear, and Snoopy) From juwles at bigpond.com Fri Feb 27 01:39:39 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:39:39 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] CONDOLENCES: Pigwig & Munchkin In-Reply-To: <200902220721.n1M7LLx6027103@post.portset.net> References: <200902220721.n1M7LLx6027103@post.portset.net> Message-ID: Hi Andrew, I'm so very sorry for your losses. You have really been through a rough patch, and I understand somewhat how you will be feeling. I myself lost 3 piggies within the space of 2 months in 2007, and was absolutely bereft. I hope you find comfort in your 5 remaining dear little piggies, Sad wheeks, Julie and her Magnificent Seven +1 {with my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed} From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri Feb 27 03:29:44 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:29:44 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Munchkin Message-ID: <7638DE62636F43AC846A2E50CC5E781E@inspiron1150> Andrew, I am so sorry that your worst fears were confirmed and that your dear Munchkin had to be sent on to the Rainbow Bridge when you visited the vet. I am quite sure that you did the right thing in letting him go, as, much as we all want our pets to be with us forever, we cannot let them suffer. You must have many happy memories of Munchkin after eight and a half years and I hope that these will comfort you during these sad days. Many of us have other pets besides our piggies and we all share the grief when any of them are lost. With our deepest sympathy and the hope that some better luck is coming your way. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri Feb 27 04:28:26 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:28:26 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Story piggies website Message-ID: <09798DCE693547569A6B1DBD3288A2ED@inspiron1150> Debra, We love your website with the pigtures of your gorgeous herd. That armchair is perfect for posing piggies as mine tend to run off when I get the camera ready. When I try to take a photo of a group of piggies, one is always facing backward or running out of the pigture. Love and hugs to them all. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri Feb 27 06:24:44 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:24:44 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Ovarian cysts Message-ID: <349F265CF6894E54ACE7AA803F3F0F0D@inspiron1150> Michael, Sorry to read that Blossum has a suspected ovarian cyst. My Lavender had one of these and has been treated with HCG. My Rodentologist can feel ovarian cysts without the need for Xrays or Ultrasound and can disperse small ones manually. The contents are sterile and are just absorbed into the body. Lavender's was a thick, leathery feeling cyst so she had the HCG treatment. The shots of HCG are given 4 weeks apart. Most piggies only need two shots but some, including my Lavender, need three. Her cyst has shrunk to almost nothing. It may come back in time but this is a far safer bet than risking major surgery. Here is some information about HCG. It may be too simplistic for your vet but she does not sound as if she is very good with piggies so here goes. HCG short for Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (English spelling ) is made by Chorulon. My Rodentologists buy it in a pack of 5. The dose consists of two phials, one containing a powder, the other sterile water. This is how my Rodentologists make it up. The sterile water is drawn up into a syringe, which is then inserted into the phial with the powder. The mixture is then shaken vigorously to mix the ingredients. From this they draw up 0.25ml of the mixture, attach a fresh needle for the piggy and give the injection. It stings the piggy so expect a lot of complaining but is far safer than the op. It has a short shelf life and has to be kept in the fridge. It does come cheap. Each shot was around ?8 in English money but is infinitely cheaper than an op. My Lavender was being very "boarish" with her group but, after each shot, her behaviour improved no end. She had her last shot last month and so far, so good. I wouldn't hesitate to use this treatment again and there is no way that I would opt for surgery. I hope that this is of some use to you, Blossum and your vet. Best of luck with your little girl. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From MFug at live.co.uk Fri Feb 27 13:11:27 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:11:27 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] announcement; Diamond 6 Message-ID: Happy Birthday Diamond, wow 6 years old you really are a SCAMP such a tribute to your lovely slave Penny. Fugly hopes you have been spoilt and have had all your favourite foods. Love M + Fugly From rzm.2 at juno.com Fri Feb 27 13:50:33 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:50:33 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences Message-ID: <20090227.105033.4769.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com> I just want to offer condolences to all those who have lost piggies recently. I'm sorry I didn't get to each of you personally. Reading off all the passings lately has started to get to me, so I haven't been responding as I should. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you though, even if you don't hear from me. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click here to save cash and find low rates on auto loans. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTLaW1QBj0KuM7flqegeqIZWw8aHyUOUTxXtHSak2S05KPYu4feRZu/ From pals4pets at cheerful.com Sat Feb 28 06:11:58 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:11:58 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCEMENT] Happy 6th Birthday, Diamond! Message-ID: <20090228111158.610EC1CE8FB@ws1-6.us4.outblaze.com> We just wanted to congratulate our fellow SCAMP, Diamond, on reaching her 6th birthday! Hope all the Piggyfriends have a wonderful birthday celebration! Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From pals4pets at cheerful.com Sat Feb 28 07:04:07 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:04:07 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for Munchkin Message-ID: <20090228120407.4C8AC326774@ws1-8.us4.outblaze.com> We were sorry to hear that you had to make that difficult decision to help Munchkin make that final journey to The Rainbow Bridge, but we are sure it was the right decision, as truly devoted slaves like yourselves only ever make the right decision on these occasions. The Dolly Mixtures' slave has been slave to a bunny family in the past - in fact, that family was only acquired as the result of Debbie wanting a companion for a lone guinea pig that someone had given her. The daddybun, Calin, was the first animal Debbie ever had to help to The Bridge, and she found it very traumatic, but knew it had to be done. Babybun, Bubba, went to The Bridge suddenly one day from his hutch at a very young age, and then we were faced with the difficult decision of what to do with mummy bun, Bisou. After much emotional torment, the decision was made to take her to live in the UK, where she could receive better vet care and have bunny companions, and she will hopefully be celebrating her 6th birthday there this Easter - her new slaves keep in touch. We can imagine how you will miss Munchkin after 8.5 years. We got very used to have rabbits in the house, and the place felt strange without them for a long time. All our bunnies were like Munchkin, they hated being picked up and only wanted petting on their own terms. Bisou was (and still is!) a very demanding master, always placing herself right in front of us with her head outstretched, demanding that we stroke her nose! We have found guinea pigs to be easier masters than bunnies, but both species have a tremendous amount to give and to teach us. Let's hope this marks the end of your period of sad losses, and that spring brings only optimism and health to you and yours. Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Sat Feb 28 12:38:44 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:38:44 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: Diamond is 6 Message-ID: <850722.95390.qm@web33106.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Happy Birthday, Diamond! Wow!? What a beauty!? Both piggies are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing their pigture with us.? May Diamond have many more healthy & happy years ahead! With our best wishes, Joanne, Spicy, Merri, Macie, Baci, Teddy, Sweetie "Animals take us to a place we cannot reach ourselves." - author unknown? (\-/) (='.'=) (")-(") From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Sat Feb 28 12:43:53 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:43:53 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Munchkin Message-ID: <927340.74550.qm@web33102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm so sorry to hear that you lost Munchkin.? You surely have had way too many babies leave for the bridge lately.? Perhaps they needed to stay together.? It's so difficult...and I'm thinking of you during this sad time. I have a foster bunny now for 4 months and had 5 rabbits in the past.? They are such beautiful critters.? "Rest in Peace, Munchkin". Joanne and her houseful of rescued babies "Animals take us to a place we cannot reach ourselves." - author unknown? (\-/) (='.'=) (")-(") From castaway_5 at yahoo.com Sat Feb 28 14:55:10 2009 From: castaway_5 at yahoo.com (Monica Menard) Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:55:10 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Facial Paralysis Message-ID: <40258.59793.qm@web35006.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thank Ya'll for your help. We saw the vet again just for a check up.?My vet and I?continue to research options to solve the problem of her eye not closing. Otherwise she is eating her food and being fiesty as ever. ?Thanks, Monica Menard From oreochockc at yahoo.com Sat Feb 28 18:49:58 2009 From: oreochockc at yahoo.com (corrine sakumoto) Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:49:58 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Blossom here Message-ID: <590712.71122.qm@web54602.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hello everyone and everypig! Just wanted to say that my daddy Michael could never spell my name correctly no matter how many times mommy Corrine tells him!! My name is spelled B-l-o-s-s-o-m (TWO O's daddy!!!). Well, the vet finally returned daddy Michael's call and said she recommends surgery for me. daddy and mommy weren't too thrilled with that since she's not, uh, very knowledgeable. She's really nice but doesn't seem to know much about us guinea pigs. She says she wants to take an x-ray of me and my daughter, Baby Truffles, to compare our ovaries. daddy Michael didn't say anything because what had happened when she first saw me is that daddy Michael had asked for her to take x-rays to make sure but she said there's no need to do so. As for me, I'm always very scared but I'm also timid. mommy Corrine loves to hold me because she says I'm so warm and snugly. I am acting somewhat normal except that I wasn't moving around much. Even during fresh food time I preferred to 'hide.' mommy Corrine always worries about us so she thought and thought and she put a portable heater close to us. I've been staying on that side of our pen ever since. It's been pretty chilly here lately and since I have thinning hair on both of my sides, I was getting pretty cold. So now I'm a bit more active and eat my fresh food when it's there! The vet told daddy Michael that she'll look into the HCG shots but she wants to verify first that I have ovarian cysts. On the visit to her, she took skin scrapings and hair samples from me to test for mites and fungus. Those came back negative. She had also felt me and at that time said she didn't feel anything unusual. She's worried about doing surgery because she's worried about us piggies being so small, about us getting out of the anesthesia. mommy Corrine and daddy Michael strongly feel and from what they've read and heard from others, that HCG shots are better. She doesn't like to give us shots either because she said guinea pigs have such thick skins that it's difficult to give us shots. (By the way, we're on the Big Island of Hawaii.) My question, is an x-ray a good way to determine if it is an ovarian cyst? Could it be something else? As the vet has seen me and given me a looking over, she didn't mention feeling anything unusual. Any info regarding diagnosis and treatment would be appreciated, also if it isn't an ovarian cyst, what else could it be and things on the x-ray to look for. Well any info that I can pass along to the vet is appreciated Thanks Blossom