From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sun Mar 1 05:09:45 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 10:09:45 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Blossom's ovarian cyst Message-ID: <6AF4B4ADCC974A458C45100FB36039AF@inspiron1150> Hi Corrine and Blossom, I thought that Michael had spelled Blossom's name wrong but copied his spelling anyway. We have a member called Corinne, same name, different spelling to your own so one never knows! Have you read the piece on GuineaLynx about ovarian cysts? They say that one can Xray for them. http://www.guinealynx.info/ovarian_cysts.html Your vet is right that piggies have thick skins but our Rodentologist never has any trouble giving a shot. Mind you, he sees piggies all day and every day and has more experience with them than most vets. As your vet is so inexperienced with piggies, I am afraid that I would not trust her to go ahead with the surgery. I have mentioned her before in connection with ovarian cysts but my piggy, Posy, had these years ago. My then vet, although a brilliant surgeon, was reluctant to do such major surgery on a middle aged piggy. I didn't know then about the HCG - it may not have even been available in those days. So I decided to leave well alone. Posy had to be separated from her group as she was forever mounting the other girls, particularly her sister, Rochelle, and annoying them but she lived to a good old age. Posy had the thinning hair on both flanks just like Blossom. GL recommends this vet in Hawaii but I do not know where he is compared to your home. I only know that there are several islands. http://www.guinealynx.info/cabinet/index.php/Veterinarians_Hawaii Hope that this is some help. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From Algernon07 at aol.com Sun Mar 1 06:34:05 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 06:34:05 EST Subject: [Gpdd] Bridge: Munchkin RIP little one Message-ID: We were so sorry to learn of yet another loss in our guinea pig community. My readings have been somewhat scattered so sometimes I'm reading someone's letter to you and discover than another one of our little guys has gone (or been helped) to the Bridge. Know that my heart hurts for you ever as much. Someone suggested that so many of our little friends were leaving to celebrate Peter Gurney's birthday at the Bridge. That sounds comforting. And to those whose losses I've missed, you have my deepest sympathy. With condolences, 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 pals4pets at cheerful.com Sun Mar 1 12:44:00 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 18:44:00 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Bisou the Bunny Message-ID: <20090301174400.452F411581F@ws1-7.us4.outblaze.com> What an amazing coincidence! Only yesterday I was telling you about Bisou, my dear bunny who sounded a lot like recently-departed Munchkin. Then this morning I received an email from the very kind lady in the UK who adopted her from me because I couldn't get decent vet care for her chronic bordatella here in France, informing me, with great sadness, that Bisou had left for The Rainbow Bridge late last night, after no sign of illness at all. As I said in my post yesterday, she would have been 6 this Easter. I know this is a piggie site, but as I had just "introduced" you all to Bisou yesterday, I thought you would want to know that she had gone. The family that adopted her from me in autumn 2005, after much heartache and soul-searching from me, described her as "one of the loveliest bunnies they had ever had the privilege to care for", and they have a very small rabbit rescue. They emailed me a lovely photo of Bisou enjoying the snow. She was a fiesty bunny, very "bossy", as I mentioned yesterday, but also very affectionate and full of personality. I have photos of her with my dogs, the bigger of whom was a great friend of hers, as well as with her husbun and son. She never accepted any "replacement" bunny companions, though she liked to "chat" with them through the cage wires. Now she is reunited with them again. Although I haven't seen her for over 3 years, I have kept in touch, and thought of her often. I still feel a sense of loss that she has gone to The Bridge, and shed a few tears when I read the news. Debbie (the Dolly Mixtures' slave) "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 joedee1986 at verizon.net Sun Mar 1 16:04:24 2009 From: joedee1986 at verizon.net (Dee and Joe) Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 13:04:24 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Piggie cuddles In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <774713.60515.qm@web84002.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi everyone,? As some may remember Joe and I are vacationing for the winter in Port Charlotte, Florida away from our home in Mass. My sister has our two piggies in NJ and we have been missing them very much. Before I left for Florida I wrote to the GPDD asking for someone with GPs in the Port Charlotte area and heard from Sarah who lives in the same town! How neat is that! Today we visited Sarah, her piggie Ginger and bunny Chloe. Ginger is so cute and let us give her lots of cuddles. She is an abby/long hair mix. The cutest abby face and long rooster tail in back. She is the same orange and white as Pumpkin. Chloe is a cute bun with one ear up and the other down. She is very friendly and housebroken, too. So a big thank you to Sarah for letting us get a piggie fix! Dee and Joe, lovin' the Florida weather, but missing Peaches and Pumpkin. From bunsnpigs at aol.com Sun Mar 1 15:42:16 2009 From: bunsnpigs at aol.com (bunsnpigs at aol.com) Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:42:16 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Blossom's Ovarian Cyst In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CB68C5575B4768-208-229E@webmail-db17.sysops.aol.com> Eek. I agree with Penny. If that vet has to do a radiograph to compare good ovaries to potentially cystic ones, do NOT let her operate on Blossom!? Here are 2 vets who are listed for Hawaii. I remember when Thomas Chlebecek was in vet school. He was active on the old Cavy Compendium forum. That was in 1995, so he's been a vet now for at least 10 years. Can you try him? I don't know geography well, though. Sorry... http://www.rabbit.org/vets/vets_hawaii.html Judi Lainer Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue http://www.mgpr.org Fosterer/Educator House Rabbit Society MD/DC/NoVA Chapter http://www.rabbitsinthehouse.org http://www.rabbit.org From dukejan1 at aol.com Sun Mar 1 19:44:39 2009 From: dukejan1 at aol.com (dukejan1 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:44:39 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: Happy Birthday Diamond Message-ID: <8CB68E7343BF7A9-39C-65D0@WEBMAIL-MZ25.sysops.aol.com> Diamond, Best wishes for a most wonderful 6th birthday.? We're sure that your slave will spoil you extra on your special day! Isabel, Lily, and Luke From dukejan1 at aol.com Sun Mar 1 19:48:04 2009 From: dukejan1 at aol.com (dukejan1 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:48:04 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Blossom's Ovarian Cysts Message-ID: <8CB68E7ADEFE8BD-39C-65F2@WEBMAIL-MZ25.sysops.aol.com> Blossom, I was diagnosed with ovarian cysts last year.? I was 4 1/2 yrs old at the time and my vet said I was too old to be spayed.? My slave takes me for a lupron injection every month and recent sonograms show that the cysts have shrunken considerably.? My cysts did not show up on the X-ray, but did on the sonogram.? Hope this info helps. Isabel From dukejan1 at aol.com Sun Mar 1 19:53:14 2009 From: dukejan1 at aol.com (dukejan1 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:53:14 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: Luke is a LAPS pig! Message-ID: <8CB68E866FF27C6-39C-6626@WEBMAIL-MZ25.sysops.aol.com> I haven't officially registered Luke with Heather as of yet, but last weekend's weigh-in showed that Luke had reached 3 lbs!? Some of you may remember Luke's adoption story of?last summer when his combination of mites and an infection made him one very sick little piggy.? Now he's plump and full of life!? Wow, eligible to be a LAPS piggie! Janet, along with?Luke's proud sisters, Lily and Isabel From ckrtsqrl2000 at yahoo.com Sun Mar 1 21:30:20 2009 From: ckrtsqrl2000 at yahoo.com (Stacy Harvey) Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 18:30:20 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] (Health) Blossom's ovarian cysts Message-ID: <669589.74085.qm@web53009.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Corrine, If your vet is not very knowledgeable about piggies DO NOT let her do surgery! Anesthesia?is?complicated even on healthy pigs. ?A botched surgery will kill a piggy much quicker than any ovarian cysts would. My vet is an experienced surgeon, and even she will avoid doing a spay if she can help it. ? It's *sometimes* possible to see cysts on radiographs, although ultrasound would be better. It couldn't hurt to do an x-ray just to see if anything else is going on inside little Blossom, such as an intestinal blockage or something. Perhaps your vet could get in touch with Vedra at the Cambridge Cavy Trust (can anyone on the other side of the Pond get this information?) regarding HCG treatment. Seems like a much safer alternative. And yes, piggy skin is tough, but it's not THAT tough. Plenty of non-doctors give their own piggies shots... ? -Stacy and the Squee Squad From wf at hartsville.net Sun Mar 1 22:54:55 2009 From: wf at hartsville.net (William Farmer) Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:54:55 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Peter Gurney Memorial March 9th Message-ID: <13D3750809064AE587299E97BC0AF6D6@FFE80C38742A44A> Dear GPDDer's, It is time for our 4th annual "Light for Peter Gurney" candle lighting event on Monday, March 9th, 2009. This is a "real" event--not virtual, and everyone is invited to light a real candle on March 9th, at 8:00 pm your local time, in remembrance 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. He wrote many of the books that remain our best sources of information, and he was probably the best guinea pig authority and advocate in the world. He passed away from cancer on July 1, 2006, in Great Britain. 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 to light a candle on the evening of March 9th, and the lightings in his honor will move around the world. We will post a listing of all the places where a candle was lit. This year we'll try something new: We'll post a global map image, with each place identified, where a candle was lit for Peter Gurney. Let us know if you lit a candle. Tell us where you are, so we can include your spot on the map. Look for the map to be posted on the GPDD website sometime around March 16th. So, mark your calendars for MARCH 9th, and let's see if we can get lots of candles lit ! If anyone has ideas on how to expand or improve upon 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 piggyfriends at tesco.net Mon Mar 2 06:28:20 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 11:28:20 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Luke is a LAPS pig Message-ID: We all send our heartiest congratulations to Luke on becoming eligible for LAPS. We remember what a poorly boy he was and we are so pleased to hear what a big and healthy boy he has become. We all love a happy ending. Penny and the Piggyfriends, including LAPS boys, Rye, Barley, Bramley and Gulliver. From sarah19e at yahoo.com Mon Mar 2 19:29:10 2009 From: sarah19e at yahoo.com (Sarah Erickson) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 16:29:10 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC]: Piggie cuddles Message-ID: <639673.52761.qm@web42103.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello everyone! Ginger, Chloe, and I were so happy to meet Dee and Joe yesterday!? How funny that they are vacationing in Port Charlotte - most people have never heard of Port Charlotte!? We had a lovely visit - they even brought a carrot gift for Ginger and Chloe, which both of them thoroughly enjoyed! I thought it was so funny that Ginger just settled in and let Dee and Joe pet her.? She's a little bit of a nervous pig, and won't let just anyone snuggle her!? I think she could tell they were piggie people :) I'm so glad that they could come to visit and get their piggie fix!? :)? And Dee and Joe, I hope to see pictures of Peaches and Pumpkin! Sarah, Ginger, and Chloe the bunny From cdedgerton at gmail.com Mon Mar 2 22:37:23 2009 From: cdedgerton at gmail.com (Carrie Edgerton) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 22:37:23 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Blossom's hair thinning Message-ID: Regarding Blossum's hair thinning and her vet....symmetrical thinning on a guinea pigs flanks is very very consistent with ovarian cysts. Many vet's familiar with GP's can feel this simply based on abdominal palpation, but if the vet is not familiar it's very easy to miss or mistaken. Some vets will try Lupron depot injections every 5-7 weeks to try and suppress hormones, shrink the cysts, and allow more normal behavior. Lupron is different from HCG. I'm not familiar with HCG therapy. GP skin is thick, but that shouldn't pose any problems at all with someone who knows how to do injections and normal needles can easily penetrate their skin. (you can be taught how to subcutaneous injections (under the skin) at your vets office easily depending on how you react to needles :-) ), Lupron goes in the muscle and in my experience is done at the vets office. As for letting a vet that is not familiar with GP's do surgery... I would strongly advise against it. As already mentioned, anesthesia can be more tricky in them esp if they are only used to cats and dogs. Spaying is certainly an option to treat cystic ovaries and can successfully be done on older pigs. But I would recommend confirming (ultrasound is the gold standard, but an xray may show the cysts) the cysts before doing it. With cystic ovaries your risk certainly goes up because the tissue is more fragile than a normal uterus/ovaries. Plus regardless of health status most GP dont' really "enjoy" surgery and it's important to be able to do correct supportive care on them post -op - including as indicated, assist feedings with something like critical care, Reglan (a pro motility medication for the stomach and intestines), fluids, and pain management. After surgery in many cases you have to support their GI tract to keep things moving through and keep them healthy and if your vet is not familar with this, that may be the riskiest part. If you can find a vet that is familiar with GP's it's worth the drive to go consult with them even if they wont' be your main vet. GOOD LUCK with everything! Carrie From wf at hartsville.net Mon Mar 2 23:35:56 2009 From: wf at hartsville.net (William Farmer) Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 23:35:56 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Peter Gurney Memorial March 9th--REMINDER Message-ID: Dear GPDDer's, Yet another reminder--It's the 4th annual "Light for Peter Gurney" candle lighting event on Monday, March 9th, 2009. Everyone is invited to light a candle on March 9th, at 8:00 pm your local time, in remembrance 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. He wrote many of the books that remain our best sources of information, and he was probably the best guinea pig authority and advocate in the world. He passed away from cancer on July 1, 2006, in Great Britain. All you need to do is to light a candle on the evening of March 9th, and the lightings in his honor will move around the world. We will post a listing of all the places where a candle was lit. This year, something new: We'll post a global map image, with each place identified, where a candle was lit for Peter Gurney. Let us know if you lit a candle. Tell us where you are, so we can include your spot on the map. Look for the map to be posted on the GPDD website sometime around March 16th. So, mark your calendars for MARCH 9th, and let's see if we can get lots of candles lit ! If anyone has ideas on how to expand or improve upon 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 Algernon07 at aol.com Tue Mar 3 05:55:09 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 05:55:09 EST Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: Happy Birthday Diamond Message-ID: Wow-- 6 years old. That's great Diamond. do seem to recall that one of the Jolly Rodents (Chester?) and you were friends or that he at least escorted you to some virtual function. Ah, but it seems that there was some affection. If he were still with us, he'd be delighted to wish you a Happy Birthday. So we will wish you a Happt Birthday fofr him. Alge and the Caribbean Jolly Rodent Piggy Pirates ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219957551x1201325337/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditrepo rt.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterN O62) From magbfouts at gmail.com Tue Mar 3 13:12:05 2009 From: magbfouts at gmail.com (Maren Fouts) Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 13:12:05 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Veggies Message-ID: Hi all, My Charlie has a bladder stone. He's never had them or any bladder sludge so this is a surprise. He started losing a lot of weight so I took him in and it was just starting to form in his bladder then. A month later it was bigger (my vet wasn't at all sure it was a stone so I didn't modify his diet...I really should have). Anyway, I've been doing a ton of research on new foods for him. Unfortunately, he's not a fan of fruits but that doesn't stop me from trying them. I'm going to pick up some melon today after work to try. I found this link that will tell the mineral content of a lot of foods. http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/ I have found some foods that are low in calcium, but I am unsure if guinea pigs can have them. bamboo shoots bok choy (I'm not sure of the calcium content of this) radishes tomatillos Does anyone know about any of the above foods? Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Charlie is very mad at me for not getting his lettuce anymore and syringing him pain meds and Shilintong. I'm trying to make him happier so he'll put on weight again! Thanks so much! Maren, Charlie, and Kaylee From agbmcmd at yahoo.com Tue Mar 3 17:35:52 2009 From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com (Audrey Binder) Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:35:52 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney]Reminder - Candle Lighting March 9th Message-ID: <513196.61459.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> This is your friendly reminder that the "Annual Candle Lighting for Peter Gurney" will take place on March 9th, at 8:00 pm, in your particular time zone.? We want everyone to participate, and all you have to do is light a candle - a real one!? This is the GPDDers tribute to Peter Gurney, who died July 2006 of cancer, in Great Britain.? He was a tireless guinea pig advocate, who wrote many of the books on guinea pigs that we all use as our source of information.? Our first memorial took place when we learned of his death, and we have held this memorial each year, on March 9th (his birthday) to remember him.? It is also our way of remembering all the guinea pigs who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and are now with Mr. Gurney. ? As we light candles in our respective time zones, the light will literally move around the world.? Afterwards, I will ask you to tell me your location, and I will post all of the places where a candle was lit.? ? We will also try to post a map (new this year) showing where candles were lit.? So, mark your calendars, and light a candle on the evening of March 9th.? I'll send our frequent reminders this week, to give everyone notice.? Hope we get lots of participation! ? Audrey and Will, Slave and Co-Slave to Gordon (Remembering Reese, at the Bridge) From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Mar 3 21:48:23 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:48:23 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Belated condolences for Jean and Andy Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF92322074D@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Jean, Andy and the Misfits i'm so very very sorry to hear about your father passing :o( I know and understand the grief you are experiencing. I'm sure he's at the bridge having lots of cuddles with the Misfits who've already gone to the bridge, try to picture this.....i do this whenever i feel down about my mum passing, it helps me. (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) )))))))) and lots of special loves to you all. Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Mar 3 21:51:53 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:51:53 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Munchkin Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF92322074E@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Andrew i'm so sorry little Munchkin has travelled to the bridge, your fears were right, how often is our gut feelings for our little ones so spot on :o( RIP Munchkin run free at the bridge, binky with the other bunnies and chomp on the lush green grass xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))) and special loves from me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Mar 3 21:53:50 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:53:50 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Happy 6th birthday Diamond Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF92322074F@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIAMOND wooooooooooo hooooooooooooo Well done i hope you were totally spoilt by your lovely slave with extra treats (i'm sure you were). Heaps of ear and nose kisses from me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Mar 3 21:55:12 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:55:12 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Blossom's Ovarian Cyst Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220750@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Oh Michael and Corrine i'm so sorry to hear about little Blossom :o( I've just caught up with all my digests and i see you've been given some excellent advice from our wonderful people on here. All my thoughts, love and wheeeeeeeks of encouragement for Blossom coming your way xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Mar 3 21:56:53 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:56:53 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Bisou Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220751@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Debbie love i'm so so sorry to hear about your beloved bun Bisou who you adopted out :o( RIP Bisou run free at the bridge, have fun binkying with the other bunnies, you are going to be so sadly missed by your mummy Debbie and slaves as well but NEVER forgotten xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))) for you love and her adoptive slaves xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Mar 3 21:58:45 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:58:45 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] LAPS piggie Luke Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220752@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> WOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO well done Luke on becoming a LAPS piggie :o) I hope to see your pigture on the site soon, LOL you must be eating lots of food, keep on munching !!!!! Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From calliope at geeksnet.com Tue Mar 3 22:14:15 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:14:15 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: birthday wishes, Diamond Message-ID: <49ADF207.1090405@geeksnet.com> We would like to wish Diamond a very Happy 6th(!) Birthday. What a great pigture of her with Gingerbread. They are both amazing looking piggies. Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From gracetheface at yahoo.com Wed Mar 4 10:54:41 2009 From: gracetheface at yahoo.com (grace ramp) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 07:54:41 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] Behavior (Aggression) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <699752.97813.qm@web36902.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I have three guinea pigs now, a mama and her two babies. It will be two years in July that I got them. Everything had been fine so far, but all of a sudden one of them, Babe, has become very aggressive with her mother, Gus, and sister, Rusty. Chattering and downright fighting. There is plenty of room, food, treats, housing, etc. so I don't know what the problem is. The other night my apartment was quite cold so I covered the cages with a nice warm blanket. All of a sudden I heard scuffling and then a very loud SQUEAK!!! I'm not sure who bit whom but it was definitely a fight. Has this happened to any of you. Friends for a long time and then all of a sudden fighting? I don't want to take Babe out and put her alone, but I am getting worried that someone is going to get hurt. Any suggestions? Grace, Gus, Babe, Rusty (and Pork Chop and Oreo at the Bridge) From labbatesms at comcast.net Wed Mar 4 11:18:16 2009 From: labbatesms at comcast.net (Michael Labbate) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 16:18:16 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: movie: "G-Force" In-Reply-To: <600306935.2812941236183402657.JavaMail.root@sz0148a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <355044183.2814441236183496301.JavaMail.root@sz0148a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> I've been out of touch for a while...so I don't know if anyone's has talked about this movie. It's a movie about guinea pig superheroes -- it's part live-action and part CGI. It will be out in the theater on 7/24/09. Stephanie Lily, Mocha and Felix From dfhakes at aol.com Wed Mar 4 12:14:48 2009 From: dfhakes at aol.com (Dana Felice) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 12:14:48 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC G-Force Movie In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <00eb01c99cec$b9aac040$2d0040c0$@com> I have seen a preview for this movie. My fear is that kids and parents will decide that guinea pigs are the "must have" pet, just like people got Dalmatians after 101 Dalmatians. Dana From agbmcmd at yahoo.com Wed Mar 4 16:38:50 2009 From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com (Audrey Binder) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:38:50 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] Candle Lighting March 9th! Message-ID: <472568.18594.qm@web34406.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Just another reminder that our Memorial Candle Lighting for Peter Gurney will take place on March 9th, at 8:00 pm.? This is a real event, not virtual, and all you have to do is light a candle, and afterwards just tell me where you are.? I will compile a list of all the places where a candle was lit and post it for all to see. ? This is our fourth Candle Lighting and we want to get as many participants as we can.? The Memorial is for Peter Gurney, a world authority on guinea pigs who died in 2006 of cancer, in England.? March 9th was Peter Gurney's Birthday.? It is also for all of?the piggies who have passed away and are now with Peter Gurney at the Rainbow Bridge.? I have heard from my own guinea pig, Gordon, that they are all looking forward to this event with great anticipation - I don't know how?Gordon knows this, but he does. ? Anyway, mark your calendars, and light a candle on March 9th, at 8:00 pm! ? Audrey and Will, Slave and Co-Slave to Gordon (Remembering Reese at the Bridge) From ebak at ca.inter.net Wed Mar 4 23:41:15 2009 From: ebak at ca.inter.net (Evelyn Baker) Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 23:41:15 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC] Movie "G-Force Message-ID: Here's a link with some pictures. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436339/ I'll be going to see this one. Evelyn From Algernon07 at aol.com Thu Mar 5 04:25:33 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 04:25:33 EST Subject: [Gpdd] Behavior: Aggression Message-ID: Yes Grace, This happened with Jolly Rodens Charlie and Chester after living together from babies onward for months. Then suddenly. Yes, I dd have to separae them, tho I kept their cages touching. They were starting to do I bit bette after about 3 years (long time) and then I lost Chester. Charlie followed a few short months later. God Luck Alge and the Piggy Pirates ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219957551x1201325337/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.a spx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From mfug at live.co.uk Thu Mar 5 08:50:46 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M Fug) Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 13:50:46 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; chat date Message-ID: Just a reminder to anyone who would like to chat that this Saturday 7th March 2009 we are trying to get as many people as possible to the chatroom http://xat.com/piggypeople Be there from 19:00 UK time, 20:00 most of Europe between 11:00-13:00 for the US and 05:00-06:00 for any early rising Ozzies + New Zealanders (I think) Feel free to pop in at any time to see if anyone else is around. _________________________________________________________________ All your Twitter and other social updates in one place http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/137984870/direct/01/ From pandameisje at gmail.com Thu Mar 5 15:09:12 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 21:09:12 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: G-force trailer Message-ID: And the trailer can be seen here: http://www.moviecentre.net/upcomingmovies/movie_trailers.php?Pid=2711&Id=4342 After seeing this I wonder if they actually studied guinea pigs movement, it does not look very natural... Grtz Mieke and the Winky girls: Guiny, Dunya and Woopy and my Valentines: 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 agbmcmd at yahoo.com Thu Mar 5 17:10:55 2009 From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com (Audrey Binder) Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 14:10:55 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] Candle Lighting March 9th! Message-ID: <925564.95415.qm@web34402.mail.mud.yahoo.com> This is Gordon, the GP!? I want to invite all the GPDDers to light a candle on March 9th, at 8:00 pm.? This is a real event to remember Peter Gurney, who died in 2006 in England.? My mama told me all about him and the books he wrote about guinea pigs, and also his website.? His birthday was March 9th.? My Mama let me help her light candles last year and I want to do it again.? Mr. Gurney is looking after all the piggies who are with him at the Rainbow Bridge, and everyone is looking forward with great anticipation to seeing all the candles being lit as the lighted candles move around the world! ? Afterwards we will ask you to tell us where you are, and we will make a list of all the places where a candle was lit and post it for you to see.? My co-slave William is also going to post a map of the world showing the places where a candle was lit.? I can't wait!! ? This is our tribute to Peter Gurney and to all the piggies who are with him at the Rainbow Bridge.? So, mark your calendars for March 9th at 8:00 pm and light a candle.? After that, tell us where you are by a post to the GPDD or directly to my Mama (or me)! ? Gordon, the GP (Remembering Reese) From agbmcmd at yahoo.com Fri Mar 6 16:58:26 2009 From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com (Audrey Binder) Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 13:58:26 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] Light a Real Candle March 9th Message-ID: <697921.76611.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com> REMINDER:? Invitation to light a candle (real, not virtual) in honor of Peter Gurney and all the piggies with him at the Rainbow Bridge on March 9th, at 8:00 pm.? This is our 4th candle light memorial in honor of Peter Gurney, who passed away in 2006 from cancer, in Great Britain.? He was a tireless advocate of guinea pigs who left the world with guinea pig knowledge that we would not have had without him.? His books and knowledge has helped all of us. ? We can share the moment with or without our piggies - my GP Gordon is looking forward to participating, and all you need to do is light a candle at 8:00 pm.? As candles are lit in each time zone, the light will travel around the world.? ? Afterwards, please tell me where you lit your candle, by posting to the GPDD or to me directly, and I'll post a list on the GPDD of all the places where a candle was lit.? We will also try to post a world map (new this year) showing where the light travelled around the world. ? Audrey and Will, Slave and Co-slave to Gordon (Remembering Reese) From a12gerbil12 at aol.com Fri Mar 6 18:00:41 2009 From: a12gerbil12 at aol.com (vince) Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 16:00:41 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Message-ID: <435DC111-16E8-44C8-A934-43963FCAF397@aol.com> I now have 1 guinea pig (hershey) Thanks to the actions of my former roommate. He turned the heat off to the cavy room, left the window open. Between the cold and the cats I walked into a scene that I haven't been able to describe until today. They were all buried and even though its been a month now I still can't believe someone would do that I have pictures of them on photobucket but I havent been able to look for a while. I just dont understand some people. From rzm.2 at juno.com Fri Mar 6 18:56:53 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 23:56:53 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] RESCUE- Holli Message-ID: <20090306.155653.916.0@webmail10.dca.untd.com> Just wanted to tell everyone that our foster piggie Holli is back at the Humane League up for adoption. She is almost 4 months old now & doing well. I will miss her so much. She has been here 3 months & I got used to her being around. Please keep her in your thoughts & prayers that she will quickly find a loving forever home. Thanks. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Digital Photography - Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTDvmT4i3tQdh1rVDN2FJ8TpXHNUwK7AKGNTVNgyu7gxpBhzHdczs8/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Sat Mar 7 13:29:58 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009 18:29:58 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Message-ID: <20090307.102958.13457.0@webmail18.dca.untd.com> Vince- OMG, I'm so sorry. Why in the world would your roommate do something like that? You must be devastated. I would be pressing animal cruelty charges against him for this. There's no excuse for something like that to happen. I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the perfect picture with our powerful photo search features. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTEuJCkD1bdVuW8mwx1TlmPaXDWOYmSqvUAHsoixkbUl3qS2gx1Cla/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Sat Mar 7 13:36:58 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009 18:36:58 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- emergency pet hotels Message-ID: <20090307.103658.13457.2@webmail18.dca.untd.com> I found this link to a site that can tell you hotels in your area that accept pets. I thought I would share it since it would be good to know in emergencies. Here's the link: http://www.petswelcome.com/welcome.html ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find single Christians that want to meet you today. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTLnM1KLHcUHqRyNw26Nhu3yZqVtMSvAksdRbSY4kmQv8uyZlZ7Peo/ From faststats at faststatschecks.com Sat Mar 7 15:06:59 2009 From: faststats at faststatschecks.com (Mary Fran McCluskey) Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:06:59 -0800 Subject: [Gpdd] misc: Thank you Message-ID: <001501c99f60$464f03b0$4501fea9@MaryFran> Vince, Thank you for sharing with us the tragedy. Thank God Hershey survived. So much unsaid in your post that we all understand. Our hearts go out to you and Hershey on the loss of your treasured herd. Our thoughts are with you. ---Mary Fran with Gingerpuff and Miss Muffet From agbmcmd at yahoo.com Sat Mar 7 16:31:05 2009 From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com (Audrey Binder) Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009 13:31:05 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] Light a Real Candle on March 9th Message-ID: <434197.72803.qm@web34405.mail.mud.yahoo.com> We are almost to March 9th, and we hope to get lots of participation for our annual Candle Lighting Memorial to Peter Gurney and to all the piggies who are with him at the Rainbow Bridge.? This is a real event, NOT virtual, and all you have to do is light a candle on March 9th, at 8:00 pm.? Afterward, just tell me where you lit your candle (city or town, and country), by posting it on the GPDD or to me directly, and I will post a list on the GPDD of all the places where a candle was lit. ? This is our 4th candle memorial to Peter Gurney and it is something everyone can do.? Peter Gurney was a world authority on guinea pigs, who died in 2006 in Great Britain.? He left us with a wealth of knowledge that most of us have used through his books and website.? March 9th was his birthday. ? As candles are lit in each respective time zone, the light will literally move around the world.? This year we will also try to post a world map showing where the light travelled.? We will be remembering not only Peter Gurney, but all of our beloved piggies who are now with him at the Rainbow Bridge, and who he is looking after. ? So, be sure to light your candle on March 9th, at 8:00 pm, and then tell me where you are. Looking forward to lots of lights! ? Audrey and Will, Slaves to Gordon, the GP (Remembering Reese) From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sat Mar 7 16:39:58 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009 21:39:58 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCE Sad and horrified. Message-ID: <2C8D683D878F4C8482E44567F227EE78@inspiron1150> Vince, I was so sad to read your post about the loss of your piggies. How could your room-mate have been so careless / thoughtless / even vindictive? Hershey must be all the more precious after this terrible event and our hearts go out to you at this dreadful time. Penny and the Piggyfriends in England. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sat Mar 7 17:56:03 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009 22:56:03 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Emergency pet hotels Message-ID: <9E905881E4F74E5B9C9259859B12B80D@inspiron1150> That's a useful website Jaime. I have taken my dogs to various hotels in England and have smuggled in a piggy in a box if one is having medication and I have not wanted to leave him/her with the petsitter. When my Freya was poorly, I took her on a family holiday to Centre Parc, which allows dogs but not other pets. She was hidden in a box of tennis racquets when we drove in. She spent the holiday in a large cardboard grocery box, had the very best of fresh grass clipped from outside our villa, I was able to give her the necessary medication and she made a full recovery. It is always good to know that there are hotels etc. that will accept our precious pets. I do hope that little Holli finds a wonderful new home. You could always give her a PigAir ticket and send her over here. There is always room for one more. Won't little Mimi miss her? Penny and the Piggyfriends. From juwles at bigpond.com Sun Mar 8 07:36:30 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 21:36:30 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] In-Reply-To: <435DC111-16E8-44C8-A934-43963FCAF397@aol.com> References: <435DC111-16E8-44C8-A934-43963FCAF397@aol.com> Message-ID: Dear Vince I am horrified and so very saddened by your story. Did he purposely leave the window open and turn off the heat? I cannot believe a human being could be so cruel, but every day we hear sad stories on TV and thru the internet of cruelty to animals at the hand of man. I am deeply saddened and sorry for your terrible trauma Vince. I think that this will take you quite a while to come to terms with, and I understand you not being able to look at your piggy photos yet. It's still too soon after the event. I am sending my prayers for your comfort - I can't find the words to give you solace. But know that there are so many piggy lovers crying for you, and with you, over your loss. May God wrap you in his arms and help you recover. God Bless you and Hershey Julie and her beloved boys ----- Original Message ----- From: vince To: gpdd at gpdd.org Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 9:00 AM Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] I now have 1 guinea pig (hershey) Thanks to the actions of my former roommate. He turned the heat off to the cavy room, left the window open. Between the cold and the cats I walked into a scene that I haven't been able to describe until today. They were all buried and even though its been a month now I still can't believe someone would do that I have pictures of them on photobucket but I havent been able to look for a while. I just dont understand some people. From pals4pets at cheerful.com Sun Mar 8 08:35:57 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 13:35:57 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences to Vince Message-ID: <20090308123557.CA2F9606861@ws1-4.us4.outblaze.com> Vince We're not sure how many piggies you have lost, but it must have been a horrible experience for you, and indeed for them. We don't know what country you live in, but is there not a way you could get your former roomate prosecuted for deliberate cruelty to animals? Adult piggies can actually survive in freezing temperatures if they have enough hay - the Dolly Mixtures were rescued from outdoor hutches in minus 10 temperatures, and I know of slaves who keep their masters outdoors all year round, including when there is frost or snow - not that the Dolly Mixtures have ever been allowed to be cold since they were rescued. Theirs are the only two rooms heated 24/7 in our house! But the cats ..... . Our cats are used to the piggies and would not harm them (they sleep in their hutches/cages with them sometimes) but we have seen what they can do to wild rats and mice outside. On 6th May 2003 we lost 5 precious Dolly Mixtures to maurauding dogs in our garden, and it broke our hearts. We will never forget the terrible scene. Please accept our most sincere condolences at this very difficult time. We're not sure whether Hershey is a survivor of your tragedy, or whether you have acquired a new piggie to comfort you in your loss. We had three survivors of our massacre, but did acquire five more the day after it happened, although we were never able to forgive the new ones for not being the ones we had lost. Anyway, be comforted by the thought that your lost piggies are now free from cold, fear or pain at The Rainbow Bridge, and probably excitedly joining in the preparations for the celebration of Peter Gurney's birthday tomorrow. Everyone here in the gpdd community will be shocked to have read your story, and sending warm thoughts and prayers your way. 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 bunsnpigs at aol.com Sun Mar 8 15:13:13 2009 From: bunsnpigs at aol.com (bunsnpigs at aol.com) Date: Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:13:13 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] Light a Real Candle on March 9th In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CB6E390FA4FBD7-176C-25A7@WEBMAIL-MC08.sysops.aol.com> As Audrey tirelessly reminds us of Peter's birthday on Monday, March 9th, I hope everyone lights a candle for this wonderful man. His later years of his adult life were solely devoted to the care and wellbeing of guinea pigs and to educating the rest of the world in layman's terms about how to care for them. Many of you don't know of him, but for those of us who do, he was the greatest gift the guinea pigs of this world could have ever hoped for. The day he died was full of sadness and many, many tears. God Bless Peter Gurney. I hope there is a Heaven, because if there is, Peter is surrounded by the millions of precious guinea pigs who have joined him there.? Please all, light a candle for Peter on Monday evening at 8:00 p.m.?your time. We owe it to him to remember him for the wonderful gift he gave us and the legacy he left for all of us. ? Judi Lainer Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue http://www.mgpr.org Fosterer/Educator House Rabbit Society MD/DC/NoVA Chapter http://www.rabbitsinthehouse.org http://www.rabbit.org From agbmcmd at yahoo.com Sun Mar 8 16:15:19 2009 From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com (Audrey Binder) Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 13:15:19 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] Light a real (not virtual) candle on March 9th! Message-ID: <549613.52775.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> This is Gordon the GP! I begged my Mama Audrey to let me tell everyone to remember to light a candle (a real one) on March 9th, at 8:00 pm, in memory of Peter Gurney and all of the piggies who are with him at the Rainbow Bridge. ? This is a real event and our 4th candle-light memorial.? As each candle is lit on March 9th, at 8:00 pm, the light will travel around the world, and everyone at the Rainbow Bridge will see it.? It is such a simple thing to do, but it means so much. ? Peter Gurney passed away in 2006, in England.? He was a true guinea pig advocate, who wrote many of the guinea pig books and website that many of our slaves use when we have problems. ? After you do this, just send a post to the GPDD or to my Mama, telling us where you lit your candle so that we can make a list of all the places where candles were lit and my Mama will post it on the GPDD.? My Co-Slave William will also make a world map showing where candles were lit and post it too. ? I am so excited!? I got to help light a candle last year and will do it again on March 9th, at 8:00 pm!? I know that many piggies at the Rainbow Bridge are looking forward to this, so I hope we get lots of participation!? ? Gordon, the GP (Remembering Reese, who came before me) From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 8 18:00:35 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 15:00:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: Still sad and horrified Message-ID: <455406.10194.qm@web81305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Vince, I'm so sorry you had to witness such an atrocity. Thank you for giving the piggies a decent burial. I hope you realize we're all here for you, and I'm glad you have your Hershey to comfort you and remind you there's still good in this mixed-up world. I'll be thinking of those abandoned piggies as I light my Peter Gurney candle tomorrow night. May they rest easy in his arms. ? Joanie From suzy at dunser.com Sun Mar 8 19:11:11 2009 From: suzy at dunser.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Suzy_D=FCnser?=) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:11:11 +1300 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Message-ID: Hi Vince, I almost didn't write because I thought, what can I say that can help, but - please know that we are thinking of you, and hurting with you. I'm not sure how one gets over something like this, but I do hope the pain gets less with time. Even with an unhappy end, your piggies still had a good life with you, and were loved, and for that they were lucky. Very best wishes, Suzy and Rocky and Cocoa in our hearts From calliope at geeksnet.com Sun Mar 8 20:59:08 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:59:08 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: very belated condolences, Willie Message-ID: <49B469DC.4090709@geeksnet.com> Stacy and the grieving Squee Squad, please accept our very belated condolences on Willie's passing. We are so very sorry for his loss, especially so soon after Tigger and LuLu Belle traveled to the Bridge. This has definitely been a difficult time for you, and our hearts go out to you. We know exactly what you were experiencing with his incisors, regular trims, and abscesses under the chin. Our Tumbleweed also went through that, for months and months. Please know that you did all you could, shredding his food, syringing him Critical Care, and starting him on the chloramphenicol. Unfortunately it sounds like it was simply, and sadly, "his time." You did a great job, and it's a tribute to you that he was almost six years old, a wonderful lifespan. It was very sad to read that the light had gone out of his eyes; we've seen this, too. Willie was a lucky boy to be so loved, and of course he thought you were a perfect mom -- there's no doubt of that. We are sure he was met at the Bridge by Tigger and LuLu Belle, as well as many new friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 8 22:34:34 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 19:34:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] misc: so sorry vince Message-ID: <966728.89632.qm@web80204.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear Vince, Our deepest sympathies to you for such a loss.. I cant even come up with words that explain my shock on what happened.?so sorry... jean & andy and the misfits From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 8 22:38:23 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 19:38:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Peter Gurney (Candle ) Message-ID: <866567.91893.qm@web80204.mail.mud.yahoo.com> There will be a candle lit here in little Moline, IL for Peter Gurney. It gives me great comfort in knowing that?Peter is caring for? our beloved?guineas that have pasted over the bridge. jean (misfits) From Algernon07 at aol.com Sun Mar 8 23:38:29 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 23:38:29 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: Off Topic LOOKING fo baby mini bunny central Ohio (rescue) Message-ID: Will our bunny experts contact me directly ASAP. My granddaughter wants a miniture/dwarf BABY bunny. She is 13 and responsible as is my daughter whom I will hold personally accountable. I need info in and around the Columbus, Central Ohio area. They were going to go to a pet shop to rescue one of the poor little things from the pet shop -- such dilemmas, huh? Anyway, I have her the skinny on the rescue vs pet shop thing and she's very receptive to going to a rescue but also feels sorry for the poor pet shop buns. Thanks! Alge ************** Check all of your email inboxes from anywhere on the web. Try the new Email Toolbar now! (http://toolbar.aol.com/mail/download.html?ncid=txtlnkusdown00000027) From ann.evans at hintlink.com Mon Mar 9 10:23:20 2009 From: ann.evans at hintlink.com (Ann Evans) Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:23:20 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Sad and horrified Message-ID: <49B52658.2000101@hintlink.com> Dear Vince, I wish I could help ease your sorrow and help you understand why someone would do such a terrible act. All I can say is that Hershey survived to help you come through this tragedy. For over 24 years I have run a private cavy rescue home called Piggyville. After all these years I still can not understand how people can abuse such loving creatures. I have read many scientific papers about how people who abuse animals also abuse people and often go on to commit crimes. Your former roommate fits that profile perfectly. But that is not going to take away your pain. Hershey's kisses and weeks and purrrrrrs will eventually heal the pain. Sincerely, Ann and the Rescued Piggys of Piggyville Tampa Florida USA From dfhakes at aol.com Mon Mar 9 12:31:36 2009 From: dfhakes at aol.com (Dana Felice) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:31:36 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] OFF TOPIC BABY BUNNY In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <026f01c9a0d4$849ccfb0$8dd66f10$@com> Pet store bunnies are bred in conditions similar to puppy mills, only the puppy mills have a lot of regulations to prosecute the owners. Buns do not have the same protection. Do not go to a pet store. There is a wonderful chapter of the House Rabbit Society in Columbus. http://www.columbusrabbit.org/ I'm pretty busy today otherwise I'd put you in touch directly with the chapter manager. Let me know if you have any problems reaching them. Dana From piggyfriends at tesco.net Mon Mar 9 15:23:47 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 19:23:47 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Diamond says thankyou Message-ID: <652EA85E4EA1477C8072127028607DC1@inspiron1150> Thank you to all the kind piggy people who sent me 6th.birthday wishes recently. It is so good to know that there are so many kind people out there who love their piggies. Love and wheeks to you all. Diamond Piggyfriend. xxx From pals4pets at cheerful.com Mon Mar 9 15:45:02 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 20:45:02 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [PETER GURNEY] Memorial Candle lit in Lower Normandy, France Message-ID: <20090309194502.033FB326774@ws1-8.us4.outblaze.com> We lit a memorial candle here in Lower Normandy, Northwest France, at 8pm this evening, in memory of Peter Gurney, whose books are our bibles, and all the far-too-many Dolly Mixtures who have departed for The Rainbow Bridge. We are also remembering little Lilac, the piggie who died in the petstore, and all other piggies who go to The Bridge without ever having had devoted slaves. And we remember Joe, the dad of George the Guinea Pig, and any other members of this wonderful gpdd community who have gone to The Rainbow Bridge. 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 Mar 9 16:13:19 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 20:13:19 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; Candle Lit Message-ID: Fugly and I would like to let you all know we have just lit our candle in memory of Peter Gurney, it is a big scented one. We are in the South East UK M + Fugly From MFug at live.co.uk Mon Mar 9 16:15:07 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 20:15:07 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge; Vinces precious Piggies Message-ID: Vince I am so sorry for your tragic may Hershey help heal your heart and in time I hope you find more piggies to love and cherish You are in my thoughts M From pandameisje at gmail.com Mon Mar 9 18:01:21 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 23:01:21 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Peter Gurney Memorial Message-ID: Hi all, We lit a candle at 20 p.m. CET. I put it in front ot the big blow up canvas we had made of Lotje's pigture, who I had taken 2 wheeks before she died. My boyfriend Erwin saw it and left the room, then he came back with a small saucer and a small tea light (small candle in a cup?) He lit it for Lotje, he told me, and then he put a bit of Chicory next to the candle for Lotje... I thought is was very sweet of him, I'm pretty sure he still misses her even more than I do. She truly was his favorite Piggie girl! And he was her favorite slave for sure. The candle is still burning at 23:00 PM I was lit here in the Hague, the netherlands. Lots of hugs to your piggies! Mikey the Winky girls: Guiny, Dunya and Woopy and my Valentines: 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 piggyfriends at tesco.net Mon Mar 9 18:09:21 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 22:09:21 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Memorial candle Message-ID: We lit a candle at 8pm here at Piggyfriends in South East England. We are remembering Peter and all he did for our little friends as well as generations of Piggyfriends waiting with him at the Rainbow Bridge, far too many to name here but we will mention our Sylvie, who shared Peter's birthday and Scobie, who began it all years ago. In memory of all piggies past and with the hope of many happy piggy lives to come. Penny. From joedee1986 at verizon.net Mon Mar 9 20:28:03 2009 From: joedee1986 at verizon.net (Dee and Joe) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 17:28:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Peter Gurney Message-ID: <839441.32905.qm@web84001.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dee and Joe lit a candle in honor of Peter Gurney and all our GPs over the Bridge. Also, Pumpkin and Peaches. Dee Port Charlotte, Florida From chieftaingp at webtv.net Mon Mar 9 20:42:11 2009 From: chieftaingp at webtv.net (p z) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:42:11 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] Peter Message-ID: Here in Ohio a candle was lit and we said Happy Birthday Peter Gurney! We know you are helping our pigs wherever you are! Patti From ckrtsqrl2000 at yahoo.com Mon Mar 9 20:54:02 2009 From: ckrtsqrl2000 at yahoo.com (Stacy Harvey) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 17:54:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] (Misc) Peter Gurney candle lighting Message-ID: <474699.83486.qm@web53010.mail.re2.yahoo.com> We lit a candle for Peter Gurney in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA ? -Stacy and the Squee Squad From DL1Bossfan at aol.com Mon Mar 9 21:02:44 2009 From: DL1Bossfan at aol.com (DL1Bossfan at aol.com) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 21:02:44 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Candle lighting Message-ID: The SC piggies lit a candle for Peter. Zion and I went to the backyard where Tom, Huck, G.I. Joe, Latte, Hershey, Spike, Becky, and Romeo are buried (near the Leland Cypress tree). We sang Happy Birthday, Jesus Loves Me, and said a prayer for Peter. He was such a wonderful friend to everyone in the Cavy world. Donna and the SC piggies Houdini, Thatcher, Big Jim, Aunt Polly, and Zion Taylors, SC **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000005) From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Mon Mar 9 21:53:53 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 18:53:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: Lit Candle for Peter Gurney Message-ID: <905730.11070.qm@web33104.mail.mud.yahoo.com> We said a special prayer and lit a lovely large candle tonight, March 9th, at 8pm, for Peter Gurney from Mahopac, New York, USA. I know that my sweet girls Annie, Abbie and Monkee are with him along with all of the piggies at the Bridge thanking him for making the world a better place for guinea pigs. Thank you Audrey and Gordon the GP for reminding us of what a special gentlemen Peter Gurney was. Joanne, Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie "Animals take us to a place we cannot reach ourselves." - author unknown?? From kskosich at msn.com Mon Mar 9 21:59:32 2009 From: kskosich at msn.com (Kathryn Skosich) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 18:59:32 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] misc: sympathy to Vince Message-ID: Vince, I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I hope it helps in a small way to know that all of us on the Digest share your grief and are thinking of you in sympathy. --Kathy S From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Mon Mar 9 22:02:04 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 19:02:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: Sad and Horrified Message-ID: <556419.7370.qm@web33108.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear Vince... I am so sad to read about the tragedy of losing your pigs to a heartless roommate. Loss is so difficult, but cruelty is beyond words. I hardly know what to say, but wanted you to know that I was thinking of you.? We have wonderful friends here so if you need to talk, you will be heard.? May your sweet babies rest in peace and may your roommate never inflict such ugliness on another animal. With sympathy, Joanne and her piggies "Animals take us to a place we cannot reach ourselves." - author unknown?? ? From kskosich at msn.com Mon Mar 9 22:03:18 2009 From: kskosich at msn.com (Kathryn Skosich) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 19:03:18 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] misc: lighting up in Littleton Message-ID: Lighting a candle, that is, in memory of Peter Gurney who once emailed me a charming note when I wrote to his website. Kathy S in Littleton, Colorado From Glynis at garnay.com.au Mon Mar 9 22:02:24 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:02:24 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220771@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Vince and Hershey i'm so very very saddened to read about your piggies dying in such horrible circumstances :o( RIP Piggies run free at the bridge, popcorn together and enjoy the dandelions and clover, in this beautiful place their is only happy and well piggies xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))) and loves to you both, Hershey is one lucky piggie i'm so glad you have each other xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Mon Mar 9 22:38:18 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:38:18 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RESCUE] Holli to be rehomed Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220772@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Jaime thankyou for looking after little Holli for the past 3 months :o) She's one very lucky piggie to have had such a lovely and kind slave who has taken care of her and loved her for that time xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Good luck little Holli we on gpdd will miss you, but hope you go to a lovely forever home. Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Mon Mar 9 22:40:03 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:40:03 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Peter's candle Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220773@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> We still miss him so much but know he's up there taking care of our piggies at the bridge. Thankyou Audrey and Gordon for reminding us of his Candle lighting. Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From ebak at ca.inter.net Mon Mar 9 23:15:03 2009 From: ebak at ca.inter.net (Evelyn Baker) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 23:15:03 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] Candle Lighting Message-ID: <2D381C28-9980-484B-AF5B-85FD34B7D832@ca.inter.net> I lit the candle my secret pal from at least five years back gave me. I felt it was really appropriate to light it. I'm in Toronto, Evelyn From Algernon07 at aol.com Mon Mar 9 23:38:08 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 23:38:08 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Peter Gurney: Candle lighting Message-ID: The Piggy Pirates and I reverently lit our candle at 8 PM EST in Logan Ohio. Just as the light of life has shone brighter because of people like Peter, and as Debbie so aptly recalled, Joe, George the Guinea Pig's Daddy, it is also brightened by the wonderful little piggies that we have loved (and those who were never loved) and who have gone on to the Bridge to wait. Darkness can never exits where even the smallest light shines. Observing also a moment of silence, Alge and the Caribbean Piggy Pirates -- and the never to be forgotten Jolly Rodents ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! 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(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219671244x1201345076/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D66807 2%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From birdlonglegs at yahoo.com Tue Mar 10 00:04:40 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 21:04:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCE] Peter's candle Message-ID: <511637.43002.qm@web50507.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I am so sorry, but I was helping a friend out because he car quit and had to help take her human children to the doctor today. By the time we got everything done and I got back home it was 8:30. I couldn't find my candle so I said a prayer for Peter and all the Rainbow Bridge piggies and all the other animals at the bridge. So many more have passed since last years when I let a candle for them and I feel bad because I didn't get to properly pigticate in this year event. I just hope that our prayers have been heard and Peter and the bridge animals know in my heart how much I appreciate and love them. Birdie From LaVista Ne USA From matilda at ptsi.net Tue Mar 10 00:32:53 2009 From: matilda at ptsi.net (Marsha Neely) Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 23:32:53 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Candle Message-ID: <46C5A921AFE54E31828226E62510FCC0@yourat5qgaac3z> A candle was lit in memory of Peter Gurney in the Panhandle of Texas. Marsha From juwles at bigpond.com Tue Mar 10 01:08:20 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:08:20 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] PETER GURNEY - Candle Lighting Message-ID: <97713F21628841149713895FD99C3301@JuliePC> Hi all We very quietly lit a candle here in Witta, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, for Peter Gurney - a very special man who will always be warmly remembered by the piggy community. Julie and her current masters remembered piggies gone to the Bridge, and thanked God for being blessed with current fur balls, past loves, and good piggy friends from the GPDD all around the world. Julie and her 8 precious boys (Mum bought me another piggy, called Sweetie, a white Abyssinian about 7 weeks ago) {with my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed) From ann.evans at hintlink.com Tue Mar 10 10:21:31 2009 From: ann.evans at hintlink.com (Ann Evans) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:21:31 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] GPDD: Peter Gurney Message-ID: <49B6776B.6060408@hintlink.com> Dear Audrey, The rescued Piggys of Piggyville Tampa Florida USA lit a candle at 8:00pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time to celebrate Peter Gurney's Birthday and Life. The piggys want to thank you for your tireless efforts in reminding us of this great event. They also thank you for taking the time to collate and publish all the information from piggys and slaves that lit candles all over the world for Peter Gurney. Cheers, Ann Evans From bunsnpigs at aol.com Tue Mar 10 07:52:43 2009 From: bunsnpigs at aol.com (bunsnpigs at aol.com) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:52:43 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] PETER GURNEY: Candle Lighting Message-ID: <8CB6F8DDB5FE4CC-C54-17B7@WEBMAIL-DF14.sysops.aol.com> Dear, sweet Peter. We all miss you! We lit a candle for?you last night at 8:00 p.m. in Round Hill, Virginia, USA I also opened a?thread for Peter on Guinea Lynx and there are people there who said they would also light a candle.? http://www.guinealynx.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=51020 Judi Lainer Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue http://www.mgpr.org Fosterer/Educator House Rabbit Society MD/DC/NoVA Chapter http://www.rabbitsinthehouse.org http://www.rabbit.org From luitad at zedat.fu-berlin.de Tue Mar 10 05:20:20 2009 From: luitad at zedat.fu-berlin.de (luitad at zedat.fu-berlin.de) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:20:20 +0100 (CET) Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: Candle for Peter Gurney Message-ID: <2438.77.185.20.163.1236676820.webmail@portal.zedat.fu-berlin.de> Here in Berliln, Germany, we lit a candle for Peter Gurney, and wished the world had more people in it like him. Luita Bert and Cinja From magbfouts at gmail.com Tue Mar 10 07:27:57 2009 From: magbfouts at gmail.com (Maren Fouts) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:27:57 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Candle Lighting in Maryland Message-ID: We, in Olney, Md, lit a candle for Peter Gurney, Sam, Rosie, and other pets past even though they weren't guinea pigs. We know that Peter is surrounded by the many guinea pigs in the world who had no one to care for them and love them while here. They now know love thanks to Peter. I know he's keeping my Sam and Rosie company until my husband and I can join them. Piggy kisses to all the piggies of the world, Maren, Charlie, and Kaylee From cavyhaven1 at netzero.com Tue Mar 10 05:24:43 2009 From: cavyhaven1 at netzero.com (cavyhaven1 at netzero.com) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:24:43 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] For Peter Gurney Message-ID: <20090310.042443.15536.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com> Candles for Peter were lit in: Milwaukee, WI by Kate Wauwatosa, WI by Angie ____________________________________________________________ Visa, MasterCard, AMEX & Discover. Compare Offers & Apply Online. Click here! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/fc/BLSrjnxUKRCKcI8IOVnYlg9skxTW2b6sdE5VSWNwX0Q1yHXFGrJv6Jg3Ljy/ From oreochockc at yahoo.com Tue Mar 10 07:45:30 2009 From: oreochockc at yahoo.com (corrine sakumoto) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:45:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Candle lit for PG and GP's Message-ID: <979247.57002.qm@web54607.mail.re2.yahoo.com> We lit a candle in loving memory of Peter Gurney and all the precious guinea pigs in the world at 8 p.m. on March 9th in Keaau, Big Island, Hawaii in the USA. Our piggies Blossom, Baby Truffles, Snoopy, Snowy Bear, Sparkles joined daddy Michael and mommy Corrine. We also lovingly remember Mini, Peppermint, Cinnamon Bear, Lambo, K. C., Chocolate, Oreo. Thank you Peter Gurney for watching and taking care of all our little furbabies. Corrine and Michael From rsilhan at tampabay.rr.com Tue Mar 10 10:53:53 2009 From: rsilhan at tampabay.rr.com (rsilhan at tampabay.rr.com) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:53:53 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Peter Gurney Memorial Message-ID: <20090310145353.WPMA2.254215.root@hrndva-web13-z01> We lit a candle 8pm 3-9-09 in Winter Haven, Florida, USA in memory of Peter and all our furbabies at the Bridge, especially for Lil Pig who crossed the bridge since the last memorial candle lighting. Roxanne & Bob Woody, Halston, Franz and Hans From Jan.Schumann at SelectHealthofSC.com Tue Mar 10 12:12:31 2009 From: Jan.Schumann at SelectHealthofSC.com (Schumann, Jan) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:12:31 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Peter Gurney: candle lit Message-ID: <97D9DEF598590A4C9466AE49E94D4546048D9698@KMHPEXSC20.kmhp.com> Charleston, SC I wish we had more people like Peter and the wonderful folks on the GPDD. Jan Mom to Tribble, Zathras, and Leela Lokai in my heart Jan Schumann Medical Affairs Data Analyst Select Health of South Carolina PO Box 40849 Charleston, SC 29423-0849 843.569.4847 p. 888.824.7788 f. www.selecthealthofsc.com Mission: We help people get care, stay well and build healthy communities ============================================================================== CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or otherwise protected from disclosure to anyone other than its intended recipient(s). Any dissemination or use of this electronic mail or its contents by persons other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message. Thank you. ============================================================================== From elizabethlakin at hotmail.com Tue Mar 10 13:29:24 2009 From: elizabethlakin at hotmail.com (elizabeth lakin) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:29:24 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc - Candle Message-ID: Hello Wheee lit a candle for the great Peter Gurney, I remembered how much I love his books and the knowledge they have given me to improve piggie care (Worcester, UK). Also a chance to remember the Moog and Mavis and all the other piggies who have left. Elizabeth Edna the great, little Weasel and Badger (who have just learned to wheek) _________________________________________________________________ Check out the new and improved services from Windows Live. Learn more! http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/132630768/direct/01/ From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 10 13:34:35 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:34:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] PETER GURNEY: Candle lit in Northern California, USA Message-ID: <659350.73102.qm@web81303.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I lit three candles, one in the window in a bunny holder, and two where Hershey and The Bun could see them. We're in Penryn, CA. Not Penrhyn, Wales, for which it was named. Joanie From agbmcmd at yahoo.com Tue Mar 10 14:34:12 2009 From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com (Audrey Binder) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:34:12 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] Where did you light your candle? Message-ID: <104863.93444.qm@web34407.mail.mud.yahoo.com> So Okay and Well Done! Now that your candles were lit for our Peter Gurney Memorial on March 9th (his birthday), please tell me where you are (if you have not already done this), so that I can compile a list of everywhere a candle was lit.? Co-slave William is also going to put together a world map, showing all places where a candle was lit.? I will post the list of places here on the GPDD after I get them all.? Be sure to tell me your city or town, state, and country.? You can post it here on the GPDD or reply to me directly (or both). ? Audrey, Will, and Gordon the GP, lit our candles at 8:00 pm in Burtonsville, Maryland, USA.? It was a lovely spiritual moment. ? Judi L. was kind enough to post a notice about this event on GuineaLynx, and several slaves from that group joined us in the memorial.? If you are from the GuineaLynx group, please email me or Judi, and let us know where you lit a candle. ? Also, the editor of SmallAnimalChannel.com picked up on our event, and wrote a very nice article that posted on March 5, 2009, inviting participation from readers. ? Thanks for your participation, and let me know where you are, if you haven't already. ? Audrey and Will, Slaves to Gordon the GP (Remembering Reese, at the Bridge) From stefanieduffy at hotmail.com Tue Mar 10 15:41:00 2009 From: stefanieduffy at hotmail.com (Stefanie Duffy) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:41:00 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENTS: Candle for Peter Gurney Message-ID: The 21 Surrey Squeakers, including Orinoco and Scampi who used to belong to him, lit a candle to remember Peter Gurney and celebrate his birthday. The Squeakers live in Camberley, Surrey, England. I know Peter will have greeted Vince's piggies and will be looking after them with love. I also expect he had a good rant (like he used to on his website) about why they arrived at The Bridge too soon. The Squeakers send extra hugs to Hershey and say well done, brave little chap. Stefanie and The Surrey Squeakers _________________________________________________________________ 25GB of FREE Online Storage ? Find out more http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/134665320/direct/01/ From wrraffles at aol.com Tue Mar 10 17:08:28 2009 From: wrraffles at aol.com (wrraffles at aol.com) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:08:28 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [Misc]Candle Lit for Peter Gurney Message-ID: <8CB6FDB7EB03CDB-BD0-1069@webmail-mh33.sysops.aol.com> In North Wales, Calliope, Honey and the humans lit a candle about midnight on Tuesday evening. Thank you Donna for the Instant Message reminder. The humans were honoured to have met Peter at the Winking Cavy stand at the Doncaster Show a few years back. His contributions to guinea pig welfare live on. Betsy and the girls, Honey and Calliope From sarah19e at yahoo.com Tue Mar 10 17:42:47 2009 From: sarah19e at yahoo.com (Sarah Erickson) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:42:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Candle lighting Message-ID: <543450.4904.qm@web42104.mail.mud.yahoo.com> A bit late, but we lit a candle for Peter Gurney here in Port Charlotte, FL. ~Sarah, Ginger, and Chloe the bunny From debrastory at aol.com Tue Mar 10 18:38:56 2009 From: debrastory at aol.com (debrastory at aol.com) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:38:56 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] MISCELLANEOUS: Candle Lighting Message-ID: <8CB6FE821EBAB52-520-1E09@FWM-D13.sysops.aol.com> The Story Piggies and Debra lit a candle in memory of Peter Gurney and all of our dear fur babies who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.? We live in Joliet, Illinois.? We all think that the light around the world is a very nice way to remember Peter and our departed piggies.? Please add us to the list of those who lit candles on Peter's birthday. Wheeeeeps to all from Debra and The Story Piggies From rzm.2 at juno.com Tue Mar 10 18:46:33 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:46:33 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- candle lighting Message-ID: <20090310.154633.27757.0@webmail06.dca.untd.com> A candle was lit here in Willow Street, Pennsylvania at 8:00pm. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Digital Photography - Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTDvmSEHW2ttKcCQuiVDsuZhd05uo6gaqAfVH5woJEjWs47z9eptU8/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Tue Mar 10 18:51:26 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:51:26 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- welcomes Message-ID: <20090310.155126.27757.1@webmail06.dca.untd.com> Julie- A big welcome to Sweetie! Glad to have her aboard the digest! ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the perfect picture with our powerful photo search features. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTEuJCCETxEq7uboute04AYEp3VDYjU5hDnLY1tjYmE6lM7NbLDTkE/ From kaplans at peoplepc.com Tue Mar 10 21:26:51 2009 From: kaplans at peoplepc.com (kaplans at peoplepc.com) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:26:51 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] [Health] Abcess or cyst Message-ID: <28DE59BB4F4A44D7963B47F510DCC772@stephensucks> Hi everyone, Can anyone tell me if cysts or age bumps can appear on the face and jaw? And if so how do I tell an abscess from a cyst? My baby Petereedish has a bump on his jaw. It does not seem to affect his eating and drinking. It has slowly gotten bigger but when I touch it it does not seem to hurt as he does not squeak or shrink away. It moves under the skin (with no pain) when I gentle push it one way or another. It is about the size of a marble. Can anyone help me with this? Sarah and Petereedish and the piggy gang From rmalsberg at comcast.net Tue Mar 10 19:40:13 2009 From: rmalsberg at comcast.net (rmalsberg at comcast.net) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:40:13 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Gpdd] PETER GURNEY: candle lighting 3-9-09 In-Reply-To: <1535622664.2732671236728141955.JavaMail.root@sz0127a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <995338862.2734731236728413698.JavaMail.root@sz0127a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Hello Everyone and Everypig - Wheeling, IL (NW suburban Chicago), USA saw a candle lit last night (and again tonight for good measure) to the immortal memory of Peter Gurney, an earth-walking angel to guinea pigs.??All of us here at Piglets' Farm appreciate Peter's tireless efforts to make the world a friendlier place for piggies.? Wheeks, Rayna, Carmen and daughter Shakira remembering Taffy, Sundae and Tosca forever From MGandalf43 at aol.com Tue Mar 10 22:06:54 2009 From: MGandalf43 at aol.com (MGandalf43 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:06:54 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] [gpdd] Lit candle for Peter Gurney Message-ID: We lit a candle Monday night in honor of Peter, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Mary Ann, with Mocha, Skunky and James in memory Lassie, Truffle, Trumper and Snickers **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000005) From rosz21 at hotmail.com Tue Mar 10 23:45:11 2009 From: rosz21 at hotmail.com (Roz Bedwell) Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:45:11 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Message-ID: Candle burning from 6.00 til 8.00p.m.on the 9th in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, United Kingdom. Ros with Mocha, Basil and little Poppy. _________________________________________________________________ 25GB of FREE Online Storage ? Find out more http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/134665320/direct/01/ From cavyhaven1 at netzero.com Wed Mar 11 13:56:27 2009 From: cavyhaven1 at netzero.com (cavyhaven1 at netzero.com) Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:56:27 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] Peter Gurney Candle lighting Message-ID: <20090311.125627.23831.0@webmail07.dca.untd.com> I forgot to mention in my last post that the candles lit by Kate in Milwaukee and Angie in Wauwatosa were in Wisconsin USA...sorry. We were so excited to be a part of the candle lighting this year - can't wait to see the map. Kate ____________________________________________________________ Looking for insurance? Compare and save today. Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/fc/BLSrjnxUOPYvDJKELs1UNj2KC5FXKeoJpyGwvpWPZHg0LTlNCxIHaHzOUso/ From warmbreath at comcast.net Wed Mar 11 14:13:10 2009 From: warmbreath at comcast.net (warmbreath) Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:13:10 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] Candle lighting for Peter in Salem Oregon, USA References: Message-ID: <33469AFD2E9845A9AD3DC3AB9D8CD6D3@SNADY> Manny the Boar and I lit our little pink flower shaped candle that is put aside for Peter, Joseph Petrillo, and fur babies gone to the bridge. We were late as usual, we added our special words and Manny sent wishes for his darling Peaches continued health and happiness as she vacations with relatives and her sister here on Earth. Manny also allowed his newly adopted little brother to attend and Manny did his best to teach Little Pig how the ceremony is done. I got a little weepy and also sent our honors and blessing to my grown son lost last year. In our hearts and minds ourloved ones remain forever Sandy, Manny the Boar and Little Pig From emorycreek at uniserve.com Wed Mar 11 14:14:50 2009 From: emorycreek at uniserve.com (lee williams) Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:14:50 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] candle lit Message-ID: <004801c9a275$47093970$439ac8cf@mcs1655d17e8a7> I lit a candle for Peter on the 9th, from Yale, British Columbia, Canada. I had the honor of talking with Peter years ago about troubles that I was having with my 10 beautiful guineas whom now have passed and are with him enjoying a rejuvenated & happy life. Lee Williams From pandameisje at gmail.com Wed Mar 11 18:56:22 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:56:22 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Memorial candle lighting on small animal channele Message-ID: The post about the memorial candle lighting for Peter can be found here: http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-news/2009/03/05/peter-gurney-memorial.aspx Nice to see your and Gordon's Picture there Audrey, Thanks for organising this! Slave Mikey The Winky girls: Guiny, Dunya and Woopy, and my Valentines: 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 dukejan1 at aol.com Wed Mar 11 18:57:39 2009 From: dukejan1 at aol.com (dukejan1 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:57:39 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCE: Happy 6th Birthday, Lily! Message-ID: <8CB70B3E9AD3146-15C8-1787@webmail-stg-d06.sysops.aol.com> All, I'm so very happy to announce that Lily will celebrate her 6th birthday on Thursday.? Plans are underway to give her special treats to eat and her presents are all wrapped and ready to go.? Her sister Isabel and brother Luke are also very excited.? I can't wait to spoil Lily more than usual on her special day! Janet From Algernon07 at aol.com Thu Mar 12 01:59:43 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:59:43 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] CARE: Cold Weather Message-ID: Hi All, I'm going to disagree with my friend Debbie in France as per the damage that cold weather can do to GP's. They are very sensitive to it, even to drafts and chills. How the little souls that you rescued survived at minus 10 degrees, Debbie, I have no idea. Maybe they were waiting for you to rescue them. I only go into this because I don't want any of our readers to think of leaving them outside in the cold -- or even inside in the cold, let alone with windows open and think they'll be ok. Apart from that, hope you're doing well and know that your piggies live in warmth! :) Thinking of you, 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/100126575x1219671244x1201345076/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2F pm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From piggyfriends at tesco.net Thu Mar 12 08:52:18 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:52:18 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Abscess or cyst Message-ID: <98CFBC2EBA9B4DC583477DB0C20C0451@inspiron1150> Sarah, Abscesses can most certainly appear on the jaw. In fact, under the chin seems to be the most common place for them to occur. They seldom affect a piggy's ability to eat nor does the piggy seem to notice them in the early stages but they do need expert treatment. If Petereedish does have an abscess it will need to be lanced and cleaned out by your vet, possibly many times before it has gone away completely. The contents of an abscess are toxic and he will need to be kept away from other piggies until it has cleared up. Lumps and bumps of all kinds can occur just about anywhere on a piggy and telling them apart comes with experience. A lipoma, a benign fatty lump, which can be moved around beneath the skin as you describe needs no treatment, unless it should become so large as to cause problems. I recommend that you take your boy to the vet asap to find out what exactly is happening and to set your mind at rest. Best of luck. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Thu Mar 12 08:53:53 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:53:53 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Happy birthday Lily Message-ID: <2C012363EC9B4687A7EFE229605B6121@inspiron1150> The Piggyfriends and I would like to congratulate Lily on her Sixth Birthday. What a special day! Hugs for Lily. Penny. From agbmcmd at yahoo.com Thu Mar 12 14:06:09 2009 From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com (Audrey Binder) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:06:09 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] If you lit a candle, tell me where Message-ID: <265553.37619.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com> We are getting lots of responses, but if you lit a candle and have not notified me yet, just tell me where you are, so I can add you to the list.? You can tell me by a GPDD post or to me directly (or both).? I will soon compile a list on the GPDD for everyone to see, listing all the places where a candle was lit.? Co-slave William is also going to put together a world map, showing all the places where a candle was lit. ? Be sure to tell me your city or town, state, and country. ? Thanks for your participation again, and let me know where you are, if you haven't already. ? Audrey and Will, Slaves to Gordon the GP (Remembering Reese, at the Bridge) From calliope at geeksnet.com Thu Mar 12 15:11:08 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:11:08 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: birthday wishes, Lily Message-ID: <49B95E4C.6070500@geeksnet.com> We would like to wish a very Happy 6th (!) Birthday to Lily! Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Thu Mar 12 15:33:32 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:33:32 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: belated condolences, Pigwig and Munchkin Message-ID: <49B9638C.7000605@geeksnet.com> Andrew, please accept our belated condolences on the passings of Pigwig and of your rabbit, Munchkin, especially so soon after Flecker and Ging went to the Bridge. We, too, had a Texel, Joey, and they have such sweet personalities. How sad that the breeder left Pigwig at the petshop because she was apparently infertile, although of course that was truly her lucky day since she soon became a much beloved member of your family. We are so sorry that she had troubles with her breathing and didn't make it through her final episode. Please know that she had a wonderful home with you and enjoyed all of her days once you adopted her. We are also so sorry that Munchkin had cancer, as you suspected, and had to be helped to the Bridge. We also had a Netherland dwarf rabbit, E.B. White, who was an amazing personality. Yes, we are sure that you did the right thing for Munchkin; you insured that he did not suffer, and we know he is looking at you from the Bridge with much love and appreciation. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Thu Mar 12 15:39:53 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:39:53 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: belated condolences, Jean and Andy's father Message-ID: <49B96509.6010506@geeksnet.com> Jean and Andy, we are so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please accept our belated condolences. Thank you for sharing some of your memories of him. How touching that despite his health problems, he called each day to find out what was going on with your piggies. So sweet, too, that you took piggies to visit him at the assisted living home and that he and Patches were such good buddies. We can certainly picture Patches curling up next to your father's leg as your father petted him. Please know that your father was certainly met at the Bridge by many piggie friends. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Thu Mar 12 15:45:53 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:45:53 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: belated condolences, Bisou Message-ID: <49B96671.4070306@geeksnet.com> Debbie and the Dolly Mixtures, we were so shocked to read of Bisou the rabbit's passing just a day after you had talked about her on the Digest. We hope you will find comfort in knowing that you did the right thing in adopting her out to the family in the UK when you were unable to get good vet care for her in France. It sounds like she had a very happy life and was much loved and appreciated by her adoptive family. How lucky she was to be loved by people in two countries! Thank you for sharing some of your memories of her, such as how she had a husbun and son and was also good friends with one of your dogs. Please accept our belated condolences on Bisou's passing. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Thu Mar 12 15:54:01 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:54:01 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: condolences, Vince's piggies Message-ID: <49B96859.30800@geeksnet.com> Vince, as others have said, words aren't adequate to express our sadness about what happened to your piggies. We are so very sorry that you had to witness such a horrible scene. If your former roommate did this on purpose, we hope you will report him to the appropriate authorities. Please know the hearts of all of us on the Digest go out to you, and we are here for you if you need to talk. Please accept our condolences, and know that we send our best wishes to Hershey. We hope you will find at least a measure of comfort in knowing that your piggies understood how very much you loved them. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Thu Mar 12 16:59:04 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:59:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCE: Happy Birthday, Lily! Message-ID: <591298.46615.qm@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I hope your slave really spoils you on your special day. Sounds like that's the plan! Congratualtions, Lily! You inspire us all. With love and best wishes for years to come, Joanie From MFug at live.co.uk Thu Mar 12 17:40:28 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:40:28 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] announcement; Lily Message-ID: We wish Lily a very happy 6th birthday, we hope your slave spoils you and you get all your favourite treats M + Fugly From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Thu Mar 12 17:58:21 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:58:21 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Peter Gurney: Candle Lighting Message-ID: Hello Piggies & Slaves! The piggies and I moved into a different townhouse last wheeekend and they are lovin' their new digs. It's all on one level and my bedroom is located off of the living room (where their cage is), so the pigs especially like that since they have full Slave access now. I kinda like it too. I still have a ton of boxes to unpack, but I'm getting it done, slowly but surely. I left a candle out, just for Peter's Memorial Lighting. But, I lit it late, around 10pm, but I figured it was probably 8pm somewhere in the world. Our candle was lit in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Love 'n Wheeeeeeeeps, Leah...Slave to Princess Snowflake, and Bertie Pig :-) From rzm.2 at juno.com Thu Mar 12 19:54:19 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:54:19 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- birthday wishes Message-ID: <20090312.165419.9017.1@webmail18.dca.untd.com> Janet- We would like to wish a very happy 6th(!) b-day to Lily. May she have many more! ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Save big on the tonneau cover you need to trick out your truck. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTD6mlWGt1yiGHz6VdCyx9OlUv0iDqrq2bL67udbw82luxqEFlzzhe/ From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Fri Mar 13 15:32:40 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:32:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] announce: Lily's birthday Message-ID: <665986.34508.qm@web33103.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Happy Birthday to YOUUUU Happy Birthday to YOUUUUUU Happy 6th Birthday to Lilyyyyyyyyy Happy Birthday to YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU With hugs 'n wheeks for many more, Joanne, Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie "Animals take us to a place we cannot reach ourselves." - author unknown?? ? ? ;-"-; ? /) `` (\ (/(_O_)\) ?(''')~(''') ?? (\-/) ?(='.'=) ?(")-(")? From agbmcmd at yahoo.com Fri Mar 13 16:55:21 2009 From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com (Audrey Binder) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:55:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] If you lit a candle, let me know Message-ID: <676849.48694.qm@web34408.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Just another reminder! Our memorial candle lighting was held on March 9th.? I am putting together a list to post on the GPDD of all the places where a candle was lit.? If you have not already contacted me by GPDD post or by an email to me, just tell me where you lit your candle, (city or town, state, and country), so that I can add you to the list.? We are also going to post a world map showing all the places where candles were lit (new this year)! ? For those who have already contacted me, thank you!! ? Audrey and Will, Slaves to Gordon, the GP (Remembering Reese) From Algernon07 at aol.com Fri Mar 13 21:16:09 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:16:09 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: Happy Birthday Lily Message-ID: Hey Lily -- the 6th birthday. That's really something. Happy Birthday. 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/100126575x1220439616x1201372437/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefa ult.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From elmga at hotmail.com Fri Mar 13 21:38:08 2009 From: elmga at hotmail.com (ellen garrison) Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:38:08 -1000 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: candle lit In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello all, I am going to light a candle right after this is sent. sorry I have not been on much but I am getting my own 'puter so you will see me more. I miss my original guineas, Li'l Guy and Gin Gin. But I know they are in good hands and their spirits are still alive. Thank you to everyone who is on this site, and every one of you whom I have come into contact with--all of your thoughts and feelings are always empathized with. From, Ellen, and the three little guineas: Rufie, Cheyenie, and Kaloey From: gpdd-request at gpdd.org Subject: Gpdd Digest, Vol 8, Issue 82 To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:00:05 -0400 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..." --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: Jan.Schumann at SelectHealthofSC.com To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:12:31 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Peter Gurney: candle lit Charleston, SC I wish we had more people like Peter and the wonderful folks on the GPDD. Jan Mom to Tribble, Zathras, and Leela Lokai in my heart Jan Schumann Medical Affairs Data Analyst Select Health of South Carolina PO Box 40849 Charleston, SC 29423-0849 843.569.4847 p. 888.824.7788 f. www.selecthealthofsc.com Mission: We help people get care, stay well and build healthy communities ============================================================================== CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or otherwise protected from disclosure to anyone other than its intended recipient(s). Any dissemination or use of this electronic mail or its contents by persons other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message. Thank you. ============================================================================== --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: elizabethlakin at hotmail.com To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:29:24 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc - Candle Hello Wheee lit a candle for the great Peter Gurney, I remembered how much I love his books and the knowledge they have given me to improve piggie care (Worcester, UK). Also a chance to remember the Moog and Mavis and all the other piggies who have left. Elizabeth Edna the great, little Weasel and Badger (who have just learned to wheek) _________________________________________________________________ Check out the new and improved services from Windows Live. Learn more! http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/132630768/direct/01/ --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:34:35 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] PETER GURNEY: Candle lit in Northern California, USA I lit three candles, one in the window in a bunny holder, and two where Hershey and The Bun could see them. We're in Penryn, CA. Not Penrhyn, Wales, for which it was named. Joanie --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:34:12 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] Where did you light your candle? So Okay and Well Done! Now that your candles were lit for our Peter Gurney Memorial on March 9th (his birthday), please tell me where you are (if you have not already done this), so that I can compile a list of everywhere a candle was lit. Co-slave William is also going to put together a world map, showing all places where a candle was lit. I will post the list of places here on the GPDD after I get them all. Be sure to tell me your city or town, state, and country. You can post it here on the GPDD or reply to me directly (or both). Audrey, Will, and Gordon the GP, lit our candles at 8:00 pm in Burtonsville, Maryland, USA. It was a lovely spiritual moment. Judi L. was kind enough to post a notice about this event on GuineaLynx, and several slaves from that group joined us in the memorial. If you are from the GuineaLynx group, please email me or Judi, and let us know where you lit a candle. Also, the editor of SmallAnimalChannel.com picked up on our event, and wrote a very nice article that posted on March 5, 2009, inviting participation from readers. Thanks for your participation, and let me know where you are, if you haven't already. Audrey and Will, Slaves to Gordon the GP (Remembering Reese, at the Bridge) --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: stefanieduffy at hotmail.com To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:41:00 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENTS: Candle for Peter Gurney The 21 Surrey Squeakers, including Orinoco and Scampi who used to belong to him, lit a candle to remember Peter Gurney and celebrate his birthday. The Squeakers live in Camberley, Surrey, England. I know Peter will have greeted Vince's piggies and will be looking after them with love. I also expect he had a good rant (like he used to on his website) about why they arrived at The Bridge too soon. The Squeakers send extra hugs to Hershey and say well done, brave little chap. Stefanie and The Surrey Squeakers _________________________________________________________________ 25GB of FREE Online Storage ? Find out more http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/134665320/direct/01/ --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: wrraffles at aol.com To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:08:28 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [Misc]Candle Lit for Peter Gurney In North Wales, Calliope, Honey and the humans lit a candle about midnight on Tuesday evening. Thank you Donna for the Instant Message reminder. The humans were honoured to have met Peter at the Winking Cavy stand at the Doncaster Show a few years back. His contributions to guinea pig welfare live on. Betsy and the girls, Honey and Calliope --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: sarah19e at yahoo.com To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:42:47 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Candle lighting A bit late, but we lit a candle for Peter Gurney here in Port Charlotte, FL. ~Sarah, Ginger, and Chloe the bunny --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: debrastory at aol.com To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:38:56 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] MISCELLANEOUS: Candle Lighting The Story Piggies and Debra lit a candle in memory of Peter Gurney and all of our dear fur babies who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.? We live in Joliet, Illinois.? We all think that the light around the world is a very nice way to remember Peter and our departed piggies.? Please add us to the list of those who lit candles on Peter's birthday. Wheeeeeps to all from Debra and The Story Piggies --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: rzm.2 at juno.com CC: rzm.2 at juno.com To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:46:33 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- candle lighting A candle was lit here in Willow Street, Pennsylvania at 8:00pm. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Digital Photography - Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTDvmSEHW2ttKcCQuiVDsuZhd05uo6gaqAfVH5woJEjWs47z9eptU8/ --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: rzm.2 at juno.com CC: rzm.2 at juno.com To: juwles at bigpond.com; Gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:51:26 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- welcomes Julie- A big welcome to Sweetie! Glad to have her aboard the digest! ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the perfect picture with our powerful photo search features. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTEuJCCETxEq7uboute04AYEp3VDYjU5hDnLY1tjYmE6lM7NbLDTkE/ --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: kaplans at peoplepc.com To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:26:51 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] [Health] Abcess or cyst Hi everyone, Can anyone tell me if cysts or age bumps can appear on the face and jaw? And if so how do I tell an abscess from a cyst? My baby Petereedish has a bump on his jaw. It does not seem to affect his eating and drinking. It has slowly gotten bigger but when I touch it it does not seem to hurt as he does not squeak or shrink away. It moves under the skin (with no pain) when I gentle push it one way or another. It is about the size of a marble. Can anyone help me with this? Sarah and Petereedish and the piggy gang --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: rmalsberg at comcast.net To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:40:13 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] PETER GURNEY: candle lighting 3-9-09 Hello Everyone and Everypig - Wheeling, IL (NW suburban Chicago), USA saw a candle lit last night (and again tonight for good measure) to the immortal memory of Peter Gurney, an earth-walking angel to guinea pigs. All of us here at Piglets' Farm appreciate Peter's tireless efforts to make the world a friendlier place for piggies. Wheeks, Rayna, Carmen and daughter Shakira remembering Taffy, Sundae and Tosca forever --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: MGandalf43 at aol.com To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:06:54 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [gpdd] Lit candle for Peter Gurney We lit a candle Monday night in honor of Peter, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Mary Ann, with Mocha, Skunky and James in memory Lassie, Truffle, Trumper and Snickers **************Need a job? Find employment help in your area. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=employment_agencies&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000005) --Forwarded Message Attachment-- From: rosz21 at hotmail.com To: gpdd at gpdd.org Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:45:11 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Candle burning from 6.00 til 8.00p.m.on the 9th in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, United Kingdom. Ros with Mocha, Basil and little Poppy. _________________________________________________________________ 25GB of FREE Online Storage ? Find out more http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/134665320/direct/01/ _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail? is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_70faster_032009 From pals4pets at cheerful.com Sat Mar 14 06:46:41 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:46:41 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Belated Happy 6th Birthday Greetings to SCAMP Lily Message-ID: <20090314104641.49A9DBE407D@ws1-9.us4.outblaze.com> Belated Happy 6th Birthday greetings to Senior Citizen Ageing Miracle Piggie Lily! We hope you had a wonderful time celebrating with your slave Janet, your brother Luke and your sister Isobel. Do post and tell what presents you got, as three of us will be celebrating our sixth birthdays in May and our slave would love some ideas! Love and wheeks from 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 Sat Mar 14 07:23:50 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:23:50 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] If you lit a candle, tell me where In-Reply-To: <265553.37619.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <265553.37619.qm@web34403.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi Audrey I remember I told you I lit a candle, at Witta in Sunshine Coast Hinterland, but omitted to say that's in Queensland, Australia!!! Stupid slave I am! I also want to say a huge thank you to you and William for your efforts in putting this amazing memorial to Peter Gurney together - he was an amazing man with the most excellent taste in pets/masters! He truly deserves to be remembered for his work with piggies and also charity, because he used to take his piggies to the Ormond Street Hospital to visit with sick kiddies. He was a man who loved his masters so very much he made sure they all had homes before he left this world to join his four-legged bestest furry friends that were already living in paradise. The piggy community was very lucky to have had Peter's help for the time he was with us. We were indeed blessed in Peter Gurney. Happy wheeks, squeaks & cuddles, Julie and her Magnificent Seven +1 + 1 {remembering my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed) From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Sat Mar 14 12:39:32 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:39:32 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC.: Care of our piggies if something should happen to us Message-ID: <38060.19899.qm@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> The post regarding Peter Gurney finding loving home for his masters to care for them after his passing made me think. I know my family would take care of Hershey, but they wouldn't meet her emotional needs. Not all of us are going to know when our time is coming. Is there a safety net in place for our piggies? Joanie From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sat Mar 14 14:04:54 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:04:54 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Care of our piggies if we pass away. Message-ID: <0E021000565D4B87BC169E7F8FED4B42@inspiron1150> Joanie, In England the RSPCA operate a system called "Home for Life". If you sign up for this, the RSPCA will look after your pets if the worst should happen. I wonder if any animal welfare organisations overseas operate anything like this. Hopefully other members will post about this. Here's the link so that you see what happens here. https://donations.rspca.org.uk/HomeForLife/ Click on the FAQs for more info. Penny and the Piggyfriends, who would be found homes via our Rodentologists and the circle of rescuers that they help. From elmga at hotmail.com Sat Mar 14 15:37:19 2009 From: elmga at hotmail.com (ellen garrison) Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:37:19 -1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC.] (Going to Rainbow Bridge) Message-ID: To my friends at Gpdd; Especially to Glynis (in mem of Sully and Duke), Sherry and the Piggie Pals, and Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures; I have read your, Glynis, writings about Sully and Duke, and I really feel for you; and for Sherry for your loss of Golden; and Debbie for your experience with Scoot. I wish for all the best for you and your piggies here on earth, and for the ones in the 'non-physical' world. I had two guineas go to guinea pig heaven, i.e., Rainbow Bridge, last year. First, little Gin Gin, aka Ginger, who was only 2 and a half, but she had heart disease, and developed pneumonia, and it was very hard for me to accept, I was in partial denial and was devastated; if I had only acted quicker, but I didn't; I ended up taking her to the vets who humanely euthanized little Gin Gin...(she was tricolor with black face, black eyes, the rest of her brown and white), I was so attached to her. I know what you mean when you say, Sherry, if only I had done something differently, but no reason to beat oneself up over what I could only do/feel/act on/say/think, with the capacity that I have as a human being, with a rather limited understanding of what goes on in life itself, of which 'death' is part. I know and truly believe now, that "death is like the curb on the highway, to die is just not to be seen"...and so I hope that this may be of a comfort to you all, ALL, that when we do die, we do not just 'fall off' or 'end'. It is never the end, we go someplace else, and the guinea piggies and others go to Rainbow Bridge...and are well-taken care of with lots of love and light...I also had my Little Guy, aka Antonio (after Antonio Banderas) that was an older piggie when I rescued him from the pet store...he had been traumatized by other male guineas, but he loved Gin Gin (I had him neutered, too, so they could hang out together but after that, I don't want to ever neuter a guinea again, it's too much trauma, I think) but then he got mad when I got Rufie who was younger, and once they got in a fight and I ended up with a bleeding finger..yikes. Well, Li'l Guy was about 6 when he went to Rainbow Bridge but I was so upset over his going although I knew there was something going on for a few days prior. I had to make an emergency call to my vet, Dr. Cindy, here on the island of Maui, where we live. She told me to give him a mixture of what I had in the medicine cabinet because she had known he was critically dying; to make him more comfortable. I gave him a tiny bit of ibuprofen, melatonin, and another tiny bit of zoloft which is prescribed for me, and gave it to him in a syringe and the next thing I knew, he was just lying on my stomach and just stopped the convulsions, and I was again in denial, I thought he may have gone to sleep, only later I realized he had joined Ginger, and sometimes before I go to bed, I ask them to visit me in my dreams. It may take a while, but they have visited me. I truly loved them, and I truly love my younger ones, and Rufie, too. Just that next time I wish to be more keen about if they are getting ready to go, I do not want to hold them back, because it causes suffering. I do NOT want them or anyone to suffer. Empathetically yours, Ellen and the three little guineas, Rufie, Cheyenie, and Kaloey P.S. I am going to get myown 'puter so I will have more time to be on here with y'all. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live?: Life without walls. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_allup_1a_explore_032009 From elmga at hotmail.com Sat Mar 14 15:40:10 2009 From: elmga at hotmail.com (ellen garrison) Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:40:10 -1000 Subject: [Gpdd] FW: [MISC.] Going to Rainbow Bridge Message-ID: From: elmga at hotmail.com To: gpdd at gpdd.org Subject: [MISC.] (Going to Rainbow Bridge) Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:37:19 -1000 To my friends at Gpdd; Especially to Glynis (in mem of Sully and Duke), Sherry and the Piggie Pals, and Debbie and the 8 Dolly Mixtures; I have read your, Glynis, writings about Sully and Duke, and I really feel for you; and for Sherry for your loss of Golden; and Debbie for your experience with Scoot. I wish for all the best for you and your piggies here on earth, and for the ones in the 'non-physical' world. I had two guineas go to guinea pig heaven, i.e., Rainbow Bridge, last year. First, little Gin Gin, aka Ginger, who was only 2 and a half, but she had heart disease, and developed pneumonia, and it was very hard for me to accept, I was in partial denial and was devastated; if I had only acted quicker, but I didn't; I ended up taking her to the vets who humanely euthanized little Gin Gin...(she was tricolor with black face, black eyes, the rest of her brown and white), I was so attached to her. I know what you mean when you say, Sherry, if only I had done something differently, but no reason to beat oneself up over what I could only do/feel/act on/say/think, with the capacity that I have as a human being, with a rather limited understanding of what goes on in life itself, of which 'death' is part. I know and truly believe now, that "death is like the curb on the highway, to die is just not to be seen"...and so I hope that this may be of a comfort to you all, ALL, that when we do die, we do not just 'fall off' or 'end'. It is never the end, we go someplace else, and the guinea piggies and others go to Rainbow Bridge...and are well-taken care of with lots of love and light...I also had my Little Guy, aka Antonio (after Antonio Banderas) that was an older piggie when I rescued him from the pet store...he had been traumatized by other male guineas, but he loved Gin Gin (I had him neutered, too, so they could hang out together but after that, I don't want to ever neuter a guinea again, it's too much trauma, I think) but then he got mad when I got Rufie who was younger, and once they got in a fight and I ended up with a bleeding finger..yikes. Well, Li'l Guy was about 6 when he went to Rainbow Bridge but I was so upset over his going although I knew there was something going on for a few days prior. I had to make an emergency call to my vet, Dr. Cindy, here on the island of Maui, where we live. She told me to give him a mixture of what I had in the medicine cabinet because she had known he was critically dying; to make him more comfortable. I gave him a tiny bit of ibuprofen, melatonin, and another tiny bit of zoloft which is prescribed for me, and gave it to him in a syringe and the next thing I knew, he was just lying on my stomach and just stopped the convulsions, and I was again in denial, I thought he may have gone to sleep, only later I realized he had joined Ginger, and sometimes before I go to bed, I ask them to visit me in my dreams. It may take a while, but they have visited me. I truly loved them, and I truly love my younger ones, and Rufie, too. Just that next time I wish to be more keen about if they are getting ready to go, I do not want to hold them back, because it causes suffering. I do NOT want them or anyone to suffer. Empathetically yours, Ellen and the three little guineas, Rufie, Cheyenie, and Kaloey P.S. I am going to get myown 'puter so I will have more time to be on here with y'all. Windows Live?: Keep your life in sync. Check it out. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live?: Life without walls. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_allup_1a_explore_032009 From cmartinez36 at comcast.net Sat Mar 14 17:35:47 2009 From: cmartinez36 at comcast.net (cmartinez36 at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:35:47 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Gpdd] Peter Gurney: Candle Lit in Houston, Texas In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <440049777.2339191237066547526.JavaMail.root@sz0014a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> We honored Peter Gurney's memory and legacy here in Houston, Texas. What a good man. God bless him always, The Piggie Poos, Apache and Remy, and mommy-slave Carla From ebak at ca.inter.net Sun Mar 15 09:10:54 2009 From: ebak at ca.inter.net (Evelyn Baker) Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:10:54 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [Health] Abcess or Cyst Message-ID: My first guinea pig had a lump under his jaw. Like your guinea pig it was mobile. It was a little smaller than a marble. Nothing ever became of it. It stayed like that. On the other hand, I had another guinea pig with an abcess. It started small but grew quickly. It was on her chest. It changed in size in a week. I've had many guinea pigs with lumps and bumps. Some disappear on their own. Of course, I aways get these things checked by a vet. Evelyn From LLeitao at aol.com Sun Mar 15 10:59:47 2009 From: LLeitao at aol.com (LLeitao at aol.com) Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:59:47 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Peter Gurney Tribute - Candle Lit Burke, VA Message-ID: Hello Piggy Lovers, A candle was lit in tribute to Peter Gurney on 9 March at 8 pm in Burke, VA (Northern Virginia) and in rememberance of our Christie who crossed the Rainbow Bridge on July 4th 2003. Gone but not forgotten! Louie & Family including Christie's younger doggie sister Gracie **************Worried about job security? Check out the 5 safest jobs in a recession. (http://jobs.aol.com/gallery/growing-job-industries?ncid=emlcntuscare00000002) From rzm.2 at juno.com Sun Mar 15 14:19:45 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:19:45 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC..Off Topic Message-ID: <20090315.111945.1399.0@webmail20.dca.untd.com> Hi! I know this is totally off-topic, but I wanted to ask for help for a very special dog. Here is the link to her story: http://www.humaneleague.com/ After you click on the link, you have to scroll down to see her story. Her name is Bocci. As you may already know, Lancaster County, which is where I live, is considered the puppy mill capital of the country. A shameful reputation, I know. There has been some luck in getting some legislature to start cracking down on these places & a huge puppy mill was closed down last year. The owner Mr. Zimmerman (no relation, thank God!) not only was running a horrible puppy mill, but shot 80 dogs when they threatened to shut him down. I won't go into that long story, as I would like to keep this post as short as possible. Please read this dog's story. I know times are difficult & we all are struggling with money, but even a dollar donation would help, or just an e-mail to the Humane League to tell them how much we appreciate their efforts. I have met & spent time with some of the dogs that were seized. They are wounded forever. It was one of the most heartbreaking things I've ever seen. They will be forever scarred by their past, but hopefully with some help, will be able to know some love in their otherwise miserable lives. Please just read her story & keep her in your thoughts & prayers. Thanks for listening. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the perfect picture with our powerful photo search features. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTEuJBHw0zP3AmCOe9pGB4jX9vQoEeKkyu488V4YNR6wxDuKhSSB6A/ From ann.evans at hintlink.com Sun Mar 15 16:54:09 2009 From: ann.evans at hintlink.com (Ann Evans) Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:54:09 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [CARE] Who cares for our piggys if we pass away Message-ID: <49BD6AF1.80202@hintlink.com> To Everyone, I live in Tampa Florida. However, I am a long time member of the Cambridge Cavy Trust and Guinea Pig Hospital and my husband is British. It is through a wonderful 82 year old friend of ours who lives in Cornwall, UK that we found out about the Cinnamon Trust after her 17 year old dog died. http://www.cinnamon.org.uk/home.html The trust takes guinea pigs. I am looking for a similar type of organization here in Florida. Currently we have a codicil to our Will along with a trust fund set up for our cavies. Our friends (trustees) have told us that they would take care of our piggys until they die a natural death if both my husband and I should die together or be unable to care for them. However, in the codicil our friends can also choose to give our piggys to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Tampa Bay (SPCA) along with the trust fund money and let the SPCA rehome them. We are also long time members of the SPCA. It is not an ideal situation. I would much rather belong to an organization like the RSPCA Home for Life or the Cinnamon Trust. Even though I am 52 and my husband is 50, none of us know when we will die. I carry a wallet card that says I have animals at home. I also have a sticker on the door to my home that states that there are animals inside. Luckily we live in a neighborhood where we know our neighbors, we look out for each other and one of them even piggy sits for us. But even with our preparations for our cavies I still do not feel totally comfortable about the arrangements. I would love to know what other piggy slaves are doing about this matter. Sincerely, Ann and the Rescued Piggys of Piggyville Tampa Florida USA From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Sun Mar 15 19:14:41 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:14:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] CARE: hair trimming for eyesight Message-ID: <29184.51528.qm@web81306.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hershey's a silky/sheltie type piggie. She has a mask of coarse, short hair that extends in a V with one point being her forehead and the other her jaw. Those short hairs are growing so long, that I can just barely see her cute little button eyes when I look at her from the front. I'd hate to have to trim so close to her eyes. I also wouldn't want to deprive her of her straight-ahead vision. Has anyone had experience with this? Joanie From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Mar 15 23:05:13 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:05:13 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Candle Lighting Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232207AB@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Audrey and William and of course the Gorgeous Gordon, Thankyou all for your lovely reminders (sorry i'm a bit late with this.......lots of stuff going on) Please mark Croydon, Victoria, Australia on the ever growing list of candles lit for Peter :o) again thanks guys xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Mar 15 23:06:51 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:06:51 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Happy Birthday Lily Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232207AC@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Dear Lily i hope you had a wheeking good birthday last wheek so i'm late (very embarassed) Lots of little kisses and loves from me, WOW 6 is a fab age little one it shows you're being so well looked after and you're such a good girl for eating up all your goodies. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Mar 15 23:13:03 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:13:03 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Leah, PS and BP's new house! Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232207AD@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> CONGRATULATIONS on your new digs !!!!!!!!!! Leah i'm so happy that you've been given the wheeeeeeek of approval by the two little darlings (wink) xxxxxxxxxxxx I hope you enjoy your new place and have many many happy times there. Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From oreochockc at yahoo.com Mon Mar 16 04:34:02 2009 From: oreochockc at yahoo.com (corrine sakumoto) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:34:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Blossom Message-ID: <17926.24189.qm@web54605.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hello everyone and everypig. Well, after a week and a half, the vet's office finally returned our call. The vet tech said that the HCG (we're looking into what we can do for Blossom--she's nearly four years old) would cost a thousand dollars for a small vial. We're not sure if this is 'standard' but we're not sure what to do now. Because they rarely have guinea pig patients, they don't like to order medications because they figure we'll be the only ones using/paying for it. For instance, awhile ago, we had requested that they order BeneBac for us, and they said they would, but after three weeks, they told us that they couldn't order it because they'd have to order a big box of it and since we'd be the only ones buying it from them, they didn't want to order it. So we had to search and search to find somewhere to order the BeneBac for ourselves. Now, we're not sure on how to progress. We forwarded the vet info on Lupron but she hasn't gotten back to us on that yet. We will be forwarding info from Vedra regarding how to digitally palpitate for the ovarian cyst. Does anybody know of any other treatments besides HCG, Lupron or surgery? Thanks again for all your help. Corrine & Michael From magbfouts at gmail.com Mon Mar 16 13:26:39 2009 From: magbfouts at gmail.com (Maren Fouts) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:26:39 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Care of our piggies if we pass away Message-ID: Joanie, My husband and I have compiled a list of important information for our parents if we ever die at the same time. Things such as where to find important financial information, whom to call, and what to do with our piggies. It is expressly stated that they do not go to a shelter. We have provided our pigsitter's name and number as well as the name and number of a member of the Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue (for which I volunteer) as well as our vet. I know my father could take care of them temporarily, but we have no family in the area so if something were to happen, they could call one of these numbers and inform them that someone needs to come and take care of the pigs at least until one of our family members arrives. Of course, we have provided a copy of this to our parents in advance as well as a copy here in our home for them to find if the need ever should arise. I hope many others have thought about this as well. I know my father has made me Godmother of his 2 dachshunds in his will. Piggy kisses! Maren, Charlie, and Kaylee From piggyfriends at tesco.net Mon Mar 16 14:44:46 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:44:46 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Blossom Message-ID: <0D24E6B8DBF74B8AB0BE27AD51D9ED4B@inspiron1150> Corrine and Michael, A thousand dollars! I know that vets charge exhorbitantly but that is bordering on the obscene. My Rodentologist apologised for a dose costing as much as ?8. That's about $10. I wonder if it can be bought on the Internet. I hope that someone can help. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From gracetheface at yahoo.com Tue Mar 17 12:36:18 2009 From: gracetheface at yahoo.com (grace ramp) Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:36:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Care In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <706354.23941.qm@web36906.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I have a very odd question and I hope someone can help. I have three piggies and last year I kept the air conditioner on for them all day while I was at work. It was extremely expensive. Between my 401K losses and the possibility of losing my job, I am not sure I can give them that luxury this summer. Is it possible to shave a pig like a dog? I take them to a groomer for their nails but I don't know if they can be shaved down for the summer. I don't want to hurt them or make them uncomfortable, but it is a thought. Has anyone ever tried this and is it feasible? As usual, thanks for your help. Grace, Gus, Rusty and Babe (Pork Chop and Oreo at the Bridge) From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Tue Mar 17 12:54:04 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:54:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Amanda Message-ID: <605777.59081.qm@web80204.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello guinea piggie slaves, Well once again I am asking for prayers, this time?for my little Amanda. She belonged to a breeder that used her for breeding babies for snake food.Her living conditions were horrible as the cages were small with 4 or more piggies in each cage?and he feed them rabbit food!. We bought her from him with two other piggies that needed saving as well.. and after little Amanda came to her forever home with us?she gave us two little babies. Biff and Alana. Some might remember Alana as the piggie with an abscess on her neck. she is doing well:) well Amanda just stopped eating last nite.. she is our Kissy girl which means she would come up to the front of her cage and put her nose out to get daily kisses on her nose! such a precious little girl. I cant get her into our favorite vet till thurs (today is tues) so I have started giving her critical care. I just don't have a clue what is wrong with her. I? have put my fingers in her mouth to ck her? teeth, and they seem fine. she doesn't seem to be in any pain. She?just wants to just lay there in her cage and puff up her fur. So just asking for lots of prayers for her. Her tummy doesn't seem to hurt her when I touch it either. As of right now she is still pooping, but the last one was like a chain.. She really doesn't want anything to do with the forced feedings of critical care mixed with pumpkin, but I still think if I can just keep her eating something.. its better than nothing.. will keep you informed of her outcome. jean & andy and the misfits From agbmcmd at yahoo.com Tue Mar 17 14:18:50 2009 From: agbmcmd at yahoo.com (Audrey Binder) Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:18:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] [Peter Gurney] Last Reminder Message-ID: <205335.24358.qm@web34407.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi All, If you have not already told me your location, if you lit a candle for the Peter Gurney Memorial, be sure to let me know.? I will be finalizing the list soon.? Thanks to all who participated and who have contacted me with their location.? We had a very good response.? If you lit a candle and have not told me where you are, just send a post to the GPDD, or email me, directly. ? Audrey and Will, Slaves to Gordon, the GP From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Tue Mar 17 15:19:08 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:19:08 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Care of our piggies if we pass away Message-ID: Hey Joanie, If I were to pass away, Princess Snowflake's Daddy (my almost ex-Hubby, Blaine) would take care of the pigs until he could get them to the Met. G-Pig Rescue in Northern VA. Also, my family in Virginia know what is supposed to happen, but since none of them live in Charlotte, then I wanted to keep Blaine in the loop. Plus, none of them would know how to care for my Babies, so I wouldn't even want them to have physical custody of them, even for a short while. Oh, and since Bertie Pig is from MGPR, then that is why they would go back to the rescue. The local Animal Shelter here in Charlotte is good, but it's more geared towards dogs and cats and I would NEVER want my Sweeties to end up there. That's where I got the Princess, so she knows all about shelter life and she has no interest in going back...and I don't blame her. Love 'n Wheeeeeeeeeeps, Leah...Slave to Princess Snowflake & Bertie Pig :-) From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Mar 17 18:37:51 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:37:51 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Blossom Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232207C3@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Corrine and Michael, Just a thought, could somebody else purchase it from the US and send to you?? I've had a few things sent from the UK and it was way cheaper than the vets in OZ purchasing it!! Healing wheeeeeeeeks of loves to little Blossom and HUGE HUGS for you both as i know you're trying EVERY avenue you possibly can, youre both wonderful xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From jocelynm at umich.edu Wed Mar 18 13:08:54 2009 From: jocelynm at umich.edu (Anderson, Jocelyn M) Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:08:54 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [CARE] Hair Trimming Message-ID: <3AF9B038A6B07641B36C799ED4EBB0D701E30E42C9@ITCS-ECLS-1-VS3.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu> Hi Grace, I'm not sure about hair trimming, but my last apartment had an A/C unit that didn't work, and the piggie room became mighty toasty. What I did was take plastic water bottles, fill them 3/4 full of water, and freeze them overnight. In the morning before I headed out to work I would put a couple of them in the cage. If a piggy got too hot, he could lay against the water bottle to cool off. Once I got home the water bottles were thawed, so I had several water bottles in rotation so I could swap the thawed bottle for a frozen one. Hopefully this gives you another option for cooling off your piggies! Jocelyn, Little John, Flashbang Fatbottom, and Edgeworth From jocelynm at umich.edu Wed Mar 18 13:34:03 2009 From: jocelynm at umich.edu (Anderson, Jocelyn M) Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:34:03 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [CARE] Who cares for our piggys if we pass away Message-ID: <3AF9B038A6B07641B36C799ED4EBB0D701E30E42CA@ITCS-ECLS-1-VS3.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu> Hi Joanie, If something were to happen, my family would be able to take care of my piggies. I also have a card in my wallet from the local humane society that says: "Please help my pets! I have pets in my home waiting for me. If for any reason I am unable to return home to care for my pets, please notify: (name of contact) or call the Humane Society Rescue Department at...." Having a card is a great idea; I didn't even think about it until the card showed up in the mail. Also - and this is offtopic - my piggy Edgeworth is on the front page of Petfinder for this week's "Happy Tail": http://www.petfinder.com/ ! I love that sweet piggy expression. Jocelyn, Little John, Flashbang Fatbottom, and Edgeworth From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Wed Mar 18 17:22:14 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:22:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Amanda Message-ID: <105914.43784.qm@web80201.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear Piggie friends, Well its with great relief that I am able to tell you that little Amanda is doing better. Such a scare indeed.? we noticed first thing on Tues morning that she wasnt herself. And after talking with some of you in the chat room which gave me some good ideas to check and try on Amanda, I am glad to say that by 5 oclock last nite she started eating herself! I started her on CC mixed?with pumpkin, as I was told that pumpkin?can help with gas in the tummy if that is what?she had. I really don't know what was the real reason for her doing this was, but between the CC, and massages, and extra warmth and metoclopromide ( used to promote GI tract and appetite) she seems to have done a turn for the best! She never had any?respiratory?signs, just was puffed up and lifeless and not eating. (all scary stuff!) but once she had several?doese of ?c.c. in her and the metoclopromide? twice she seemed to come back to life.? It was soo good to see her come to the front of the cage this morning to get her vitamin c tablet. Its something she enjoys very much before her morning veg plate. and just yesterday she didnt have the strength to move!? I still have her appt for thurs with the vet. As I still really dont know what was wrong with her. But she seems to be back and I wanted to thank you for all? your healing emails,?thoughts, and prayers for her as I am certain that is what helped her too!Will keep you informed if anything changes. Thank you so much! I was a nervous wreck yesterday for sure.. thank you! Jean & Andy and the misfits From juwles at bigpond.com Thu Mar 19 07:43:38 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:43:38 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH - brownish urine Message-ID: <5DB537E60F34438A93F165354965FEAE@JuliePC> Hi all, I've noticed these past 2 weeks that my lovely boys seem to be doing very "strong" wees. Their urine is a very dark colour, brownish actually. Could that be a hormone thing, or should I totally cut out the carrots they eat (I have reduced the amount of carrot but the urine is still very deeply coloured). When they have floor time, the towels they run around on become very brown/dirty with urine, and I cannot get the urine stains out, no matter how much I soak the towels or wash them. Even my 3 new babies (about 8 weeks old) are doing the same colour wees as my bigger boys. Is this something that other GPDD'ers have experienced - should I be worrying or doing something about this?? Happy wheeks, squeaks & cuddles, Julie and her Eight is Enough crowd + 1 {remembering my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed) From greig164 at btinternet.com Thu Mar 19 08:09:35 2009 From: greig164 at btinternet.com (A GREIG) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:09:35 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [Gpdd] Peter Gurney Candle Lit Message-ID: <330038.59167.qm@web86302.mail.ird.yahoo.com> I lit a candle for peter Gurney. I was on holiday in New Zealand on the day but live in Scotland. Anne with Maisie and Kiaroo From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Thu Mar 19 09:03:47 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:03:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: another chirper Message-ID: <721833.73611.qm@web33103.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Everyone:? I thought I'd pop online with fun news.? We have another "chirping" piggy in the house.? It's coming from the girls' cage and we "think" it's Sweetie!? It's such a sweet, soft chirp and very distinct from Teddy's. I don't think it's a coincidence that of 6 piggies, the 2 that chirp are in love ...Teddy with his Princess Snowflake and Sweetie with her Bertie Pig! ? Get well wishes to the pigs who aren't feeling well! ? Joanne, Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie "I hold that the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man." - Mahatma Gandhi ?? ? From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Thu Mar 19 10:43:58 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:43:58 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: Princess Snowflake & Bertie Pig's St. Patrrick's Day Website!!! Message-ID: Hello Piggies & Slaves! Sorry this is a little late, but better late than never, right??? The piggies had quite the little adventure on St. Patty's Day and I just wanted to share with all of you. Check it out at: http://home.roadrunner.com/~lconsuela/StPattysDay2009.html HAPPY "Belated" St. PATTY's DAY!!! Love 'n Wheeeeeeeps, Leah...Slave to Princess Snowflake & Bertie Pig :-) From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Thu Mar 19 12:15:02 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:15:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] misc: Edgeworth Message-ID: <658519.1861.qm@web33107.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Edgeworth is adorable!!!? What a sweet story.? I'm so glad it all worked out and now I'd love to see his two brothers.? Enjoy! Joanne, Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie "I hold that the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man." - Mahatma Gandhi ?? ? From wheekwheek at mcmilton.plus.com Thu Mar 19 14:43:52 2009 From: wheekwheek at mcmilton.plus.com (McMilton) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:43:52 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] [CARE] Who cares for our piggys if we pass away In-Reply-To: <3AF9B038A6B07641B36C799ED4EBB0D701E30E42CA@ITCS-ECLS-1-VS3.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu> Message-ID: <001101c9a8c2$a72680d0$610b7157@milton643a1f19> I loved the picture! What a sweet piggie he is. Milton and the Lads and Ladies From faststats at faststatschecks.com Thu Mar 19 15:49:24 2009 From: faststats at faststatschecks.com (Mary Fran McCluskey) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:49:24 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] misc: OFF TOPIC Message-ID: <002101c9a8cb$db79a660$4501fea9@MaryFran> Jocelyn... How could this be off-topic. Your new piggy Edgeworth is a darling and such a wonderful forever home story too. --Mary Fran w/G-Puff (who BIT me yesterday) and M-Muffet From kaplans at peoplepc.com Thu Mar 19 15:23:50 2009 From: kaplans at peoplepc.com (kaplans at peoplepc.com) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:23:50 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] [Care] Hair trimming References: Message-ID: <1B7622CC23114536B13B90A5A46BF944@stephensucks> Hi Grace, I shaved one of my long haired piggies one year and it didn't have any adverse affects. He didn't like it but it helped keep him cool and clean. I also highly recommend Jocelyn's suggestion about the frozen water bottles only wrap it in a towel first, especially if you have chewers. Also put several fans, rotating ones work best, around the room to keep the air flowing. It doesn't do a lot to keep the air cool but it keeps it from getting so hot and stale. 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Care (grace ramp) > 2. Health: Amanda (ANDREW SILL) > 3. [Peter Gurney] Last Reminder (Audrey Binder) > 4. Misc: Care of our piggies if we pass away > (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) > 5. [HEALTH] Blossom (Glynis Robson) > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > Gpdd mailing list > Gpdd at gpdd.org > http://gpdd.org/mailman/listinfo/gpdd_gpdd.org > From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Fri Mar 20 13:18:03 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:18:03 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Behavior: That Bertie Pig is such a Ham! Message-ID: Hola Piggies & Slaves! This morning, Bertie Pig was sooooo Cute! Well, he's always cute, but well you know what I mean. As many of you know, my Princess acts like a little doggie and so when I bring them their morning breakfast veggies, she runs up to my feet and starts trying to jump up my leg, sort of. It's quite Hilarious, actually. But, I've grown used to it. So, for her, I just bend down and put my hands together in a cup-like fashion and then she jumps in my hands. But, for Bertie Pig, he usually makes me chase him because he's playful like that. Well, this morning, I didn't have to chase him like usual. I was waiting for him to run, but he just stood there. So, I bent down and put my hands in a cup, just to amuse myself, and OMG, he JUMPED right in!!! But, well, since he's so heavy (he's a LAPS pig, ya know), my hands were pushed to the floor. And I just couldn't stop laughing!! Cuz he always has the funniest looks on his face. I'm not sure why his behavior has changed. It might be because he found out his Girlfriend, Sweetie is a Chirper and he just wanted to jump for joy (in my hands). ??? Who knows... I hope that all Piggies & Slaves have an AWESOME Wheeeeeeekend!!! Love 'n Wheeeeeeeeeeeps, Leah...Slave to Princess Snowflake and Bertie Pig :-) From gracetheface at yahoo.com Fri Mar 20 17:16:33 2009 From: gracetheface at yahoo.com (grace ramp) Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:16:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Care (shaving piggies) Message-ID: <588070.43335.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> As usual, you came through for me. Thank you for the suggestions. I will go with the wrapped frozen water bottles. And I saw a granite slab in the Dr. Foster catalogue that keeps chinchillas cool so I might get a few of them for the cage too. Grace, Gus, Rusty and Babe (Pork Chop & Oreo at the Bridge) From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Fri Mar 20 21:54:11 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:54:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC.: St. Piggy's Day Message-ID: <293163.94583.qm@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I loved the St. Patrick's Day adventure! Leah, you really could be writing and illustrating books! I'm glad?this tale?had such a happy ending with healthful hay and education. :) Keep on shining! Joanie From Algernon07 at aol.com Sat Mar 21 02:41:53 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:41:53 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Care: Hair trimming Message-ID: Please don't shave the little guys!! Piggies (brreds) with VERY long hair can be trimmed to keep it from tangling or them falling over it but nothing drastic. The frozen water bottles an excellent idea -- you might want to cover them (water botttle) with a wash cloth or some such thing to keep them from being in direct contact with the frozen water containers. All best to you and your piggies, 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/100126575x1220863691x1201421954/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefau lt.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62) From jez_84 at hotmail.com Sat Mar 21 05:53:58 2009 From: jez_84 at hotmail.com (John Zimmer) Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:53:58 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] I may lose my Baby Bear tonight. Message-ID: I got Baby Bear and her mom, Mama Bear, from the Wisconsin Guinea Pig Rescue, after my Brighteyes passed away after 9.5+ years. Their original names where Arial and Xena, however, after some time I couldn't remember which was which as except for their size (Mama Bear was normal sized, while Baby Bear is less than half), so I simply renamed them. Their new names suited them much better anyway. They were both razorbacks. I'm not sure how old either was when I got them, though, Baby Bear has to be well over five years old now. Not nearly long enough for me, though, perhaps it's her time now, too. Last year, Mama Bear suddenly became ill. Literally fine one day and unable to use her back legs the next. As our Vet was already closed for the day when I discovered she was ill, I was going to take her as soon as they opened the following day, however, she died in my arms that evening. The Vet figured she may have had a stroke, due to the extreme suddenness of the change and then her death. I quickly adopted another piggy, Poppy, from the same guinea pig rescue for Baby Bear so she wouldn't be alone, as she'd always had her mother. I'm an Adult Family Home Provider for my client whom I've lived with and take care of for nearly seven years now. One weekend a month, he goes to Respite and when he does I usually go down to my hometown, also, and the daytime person locks the house up after he leaves. Three weekends ago, I went out of town for the Respite weekend, only this time I couldn't stop thinking about my piggies back home. I always make sure Poppy and Baby Bear have enough food and water, which they always do anyway, but I just felt a sense of dread for some reason. When I returned two days later, I found the thermostat had been turned down to 50 degrees F., it was actually colder in the house than outside! It was an accident, as it does sometimes get "bumped" up when walking our client to/from the bathroom, only this time it had been "bumped" down and no one was there to realize it. I immediately checked on my piggies. They seemed fine, except for watery eyes, so I knew they were chilled and had developed colds. Once the heat was back up, Poppy recovered quickly and nothing further developed. However, Baby Bear's left eye continued to weep and became swollen with blood inside. I took her to the Vet, who checked her eye and saw a slight ulceration on the surface. She started Baby Bear on Bac/Neo/Poly Opthalmic Ointment, which I had to put on the affected eye every eight hours for one week. She also gave her an injection under the skin of Flunizamine (0.12cc) for pain, along with two prefilled syringes for me to give 24 and 48 hours later. I could tell immediately that Baby Bear's eye was much more comfortable for her, just from the Ointment alone. And by the next day I could actually see an improvement in the appearance of her eye. I gave Baby Bear the second injection as prescribed 24 hours after her first. However, as I was holding her and cuddling her on a towel (to contain her urine and feces) I noticed a bit of blood on the towel. A short time later when I went to check on her and she moved from the spot she'd been in, I noticed more blood where she'd been sitting. I immediately called the Vet, who was opened later that day, and reported it. She told me not to give the third injection, as she thought the Flunixamine may be causing it. I skipped the third shot and didn't see anymore signs of blood again until the day before Baby Bear's follow up visit for her eye a week later; which had almost returned to normal with the treatment of the Ointment. After examining Baby Bear's eye, I was told to continue using the Ointment for another ten days, as it was healing very nicely though still should a very slight ulceration on the serface. I then asked the Vet if she would X-Ray Baby Bear to she if we could see what might be causing her blood in her urine, so she took two X-Rays which both showed everything was normal, no signs of bladder or kidney stones, good bone structure, and a full belly (Baby Bear does love to eat!) As she showed no signs of bleeding at the Vet's nothing more was prescribed at that time. This brings me to today/yesterday, Friday, March 20th. When I put the Ointment on Baby Bear's eye at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., she was her normal active self. However, when I put it in at 12 a.m., she was having difficulty with her hind legs, stuggling to use them. I picked her and her towel up to hold and cuddle with, along with some endive and romaine for her to eat. As I have a bad feeling that she might not make it through the night and I wanted to spend some quality time with her along with our Precious, my little "cat dog", who adores our little piggies. I cuddled with Baby Bear and Precious on the sofa for two hours, while watching a movie. Baby Bear ate some of the endive and romaine, then snuggled down into the towel, with Precious' head next to hers. I talked with her, explaining that she might be seeing her mama soon, along with Henry, another guinea pig we lost, and our sweet Lady whom also loved the piggies, and Brighteyes. All of whom are waiting at the Bridge, with all the other animals who've shared my life over the years. I told her if she felt it was her time to go to just let go, that I, Poppy, and Precious would miss her very much but we'd all see her again in time; and that when she was reunited with her mama, it would be like no time had passed since she last saw her. Of course, I am terribly sad at the thought of losing her, she's such a sweet little piggy. I then put her back in her's and Poppy's house, as I didn't want her to sense my sadness. I helped her into her favorite "pigloo", and told Poppy to leave her be and go into her own "pigloo", as Poppy can sometimes be a real pill. I've been checking on them both about every hour, as I cannot sleep, for my sadness at her possible departure. I just checked on them now, and Baby Bear was resting by the water bottles, then went into the other "pigloo". She seems perky, though, her back legs are not working for her. Also, when I was cuddling with her on the sofa, I discovered the bleeding had returned, though, it's only spots. I don't want her to suffer, and while the Vet is open until noon tomorrow, I don't know whether to take her in and get her on an antibiotic for a possible UTI, when it's obvious there is something more wrong to cause the paralysis of her hind legs... If Baby Bear makes it through the night, I will call the Vet in the morning and see what she says. On one hand, I hate to give up, as Baby Bear has responded SO WELL to the treatment for her eye. While on the other hand, I don't want her to have to endure more than she has to either... I will pray and leave it all in God's hands for the rest of the morning. Then I will call our Vet and see what she suggests. Sometimes, as hard and painful as it is, the best thing we can do is realize we've done our best and that it may be time to let go. Please don't take this last part as my having given up, as I would rather have Baby Bear back in perfect health again. Also, I ask that you please keep my sweet little Baby Bear, my Precious, my Poppy, and myself in your prayers, whatever the outcome may be. I'll keep you posted. I thank you all with all my heart and send my prayers for all of you, as well. Sincerely, John aka gossimer, Ashland, WI From matilda at ptsi.net Sat Mar 21 05:14:33 2009 From: matilda at ptsi.net (Marsha Neely) Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:14:33 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Subject: HEALTH: Blossom Message-ID: Corrine, I'm just catching up on my reading, so you may have already had your question answered. I bought BeneBac at PetSmart. It comes with several small tubes to a card. It's very inexpensive. If you can't find any, I'll be glad to send you some of mine and I will replace it later. I live in the Texas Panhandle and the nearest PetSmart is 120 miles from here, but I don't mind sharing. $1000? no no no no no Marsha From Ricthecollector at aol.com Sat Mar 21 09:20:01 2009 From: Ricthecollector at aol.com (Ricthecollector at aol.com) Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:20:01 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE Message-ID: From: "Ric & Denise Sabatini" _ricthecollector at aol.com_ (mailto:ricthecollector at aol.com) Subject: Re: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge - Midnight To: "GUINEA PIG DIGEST" _gpdd at gpdd.org_ (mailto:gpdd at gpdd.org) It is with great sorrow that we report the death of Midnight, our 7 year-old precious boy, the patriarch of the Sabatini Piggie clan. Midnight went to the bridge at 5:40 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, while being held and kissed by his loving Mom and Dad. Old age and cancer took the love of our lives, leaving us broken hearted and our 9 other piggies and two cousins without their proud leader. He joined brothers Huey and Chester and sister Mama Pajama at The Bridge, leaving behind brothers Dewey, Louie (Louis, as he wants to be called), Blackjack, Cajun, Darby and Maguire; sisters Junie B. and Kimmi; his niece, Baby Luv and cousins Garfield and Ziggy. Through our deep sorrow, though, we look at our many happy years with Midnight and the fun times we shared with him and our clan. Midnight was active until his passing, bringing joy not only to our family, but to hundreds of students at the Walt Disney Elementary School in Levittown, Pa., where his Mom works as a kindergarten teacher. The day before he died, St. Patty's Day, Midnight was busy as usual helping students in his mom's classroom learn to read and hone their letter recognition skills. He celebrated the holiday with them and as usual, before leaving, he received "gentle pets", hugs and kisses from the children. His death has left a void in their hearts too. His siblings, who shared classroom duties with Midnight, promise they will carry on the tradition of "helping Mom teach the kids." Midnight was a "teacher" at heart and a "literacy pig". In 2006, he won the local newspaper's PetStar contest, beating out 73 other pets, including dogs, cats, birds, etc., for the honor. Students at his mom's class helped him win the honor with their votes and donations to Newspapers in Education, and Midnight will never forget them. With his passing, many of the students and their parents have expressed condolences and join in our grief. Midnight's cage sits empty now, next to my favorite chair. I still stop while distributing treats, forgetting that he is gone. I look for him savoring the water from his bottle. Unlike most piggies, Midnight would take the water in his mouth, and then turn away from the bottle's spout and swallow, returning again and again following the same ritual. And when his Mom leaned down at the front door of his cage before leaving in the morning, Midnight would come to the cage door and kiss her lips. I know she misses those kisses. Like me, I know she waits to be reunited with our loving boy at The Bridge. I could go on and on and admittedly, writing this note has helped me in my sorrow. I'll close with this final thought. Love and cherish your piggies (and other pets) every moment of every day. Their time on earth is far too short. Midnight, until we meet again at The Bridge, know that we love you and will never ever forget you. **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220863691x1201421954/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62) From warmbreath at comcast.net Sat Mar 21 13:40:42 2009 From: warmbreath at comcast.net (warmbreath) Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:40:42 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] Behavior: That Bertie Pig is such a Ham! References: Message-ID: Leah!! Bertie did that because HRH, The Princess Snowflake, taught him. For all of this, it has a serious side as well as Bertie antics. Piglets learn from their moms, what to eat, what to drink , how to do everything , that's why my piggies will eat just about anything, I teach them..When I had so many we called it Penny Giggle Farm All the piggies were taught to love the syringe way before they were sick, they would all stick their head into the wide mouth jar Oxbow Vit C comes in and snatch away one precious pill and gobble it down. They all were taught to eat oranges and peppers, and since I was worried about the sugar in oranges I tried teaching lemons and Square Ed was the only one but he would wheek a storm for a small slice of lemon. So now that Bertie has learned a new trick he should be sure to get his reward. Give him a chance to jump in first, and if he does, then he gets his breakfast first. I know this violates royal protocol but its worth it. Now all this is fine and well but I still cant get Manny to teach his pet guinea pig any manners what so ever, and I have failed. Manny always peed in a specific corner so consistently had planned to see if I could work him up to a litter box. Then along comes Lil' Pig. He pees everywhere and anywhere, especially the cuddle cups and towels. Manny used to be an orderly eater out of my hand, or however I presented it. Lil Pig has taught him he has to fight for every bite. Lil Pig will even snatch a romaine leaf, go back and back until he has as much as he can get stuffed behind him, and he does that carrot bashing thing, where they take the carrot stick and swing their little heads back and forth club away any competitors. I know he must have come from a piggy mill and had to fight for every bite, but my peace is mashed up with the veggies, and Manny gives me this look that says "do something, you're the mommy". Sandy, Manny the Boar, Lil Pig the pig From Algernon07 at aol.com Sun Mar 22 02:08:58 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:08:58 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Leah's Pigs Website Message-ID: Joanie, Actually, Leah has already written a book and our friend Jude illustrated it. Its a great little adventure story. She and Jude are both truly gifted. You might be able to get it through Cavy Madness -- someone will direct you on where to find it. Marion Bellarobi has also written a charming little book. We even have Guinea Pig movies stars in our group! 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/100126575x1220685763x1201394209/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdef ault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62) From Algernon07 at aol.com Sun Mar 22 03:54:25 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:54:25 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: Address Change/ "Alge" Message-ID: Hi All, I have my email box so full that I can't handle it. Lots of it is saved GPDD's that I wanted to keep. I've long since cleared out all manner of junk mail. Anyway, have I given any other addresses to email to me? One is: algegps at yahoo.com (lower case) also: Rat on a Mac 03 at aol.com (not case sensitive) I'll figure out where I want my GPDDs sent (keep trying this address) and then write to our great moderators (who truly are great!) with the new address. Use this one (Algernon07 at aol.com) in the meantime. Thanks everyone! 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/100126575x1220685763x1201394209/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefau lt.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62) From dukejan1 at aol.com Sun Mar 22 14:58:02 2009 From: dukejan1 at aol.com (dukejan1 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:58:02 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: condolences on Midnight Message-ID: <8CB793742E1E742-AC8-4282@FWM-M41.sysops.aol.com> Ric, Please accept?my deepest condolences on Midnight's departure for the Bridge.? I still have Midnight's pigture that you forwarded to me when one of my piggies had been ill.? Such a beautiful piggie.? You took the best care of Midnight and the pigture sure showed it.? I'm very sorry for your loss. Janet From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun Mar 22 18:46:39 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:46:39 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] YES !! Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232207E1@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> I AM TO BE A PIGGY SLAVE / MUMMY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My vets head nurse Traci, whom i get on really well with, her piggie had 4 little mini's a wheek ago. They were desperate to keep the line of their beloved boy Adrian still going thru one of his little daughters. I got a message on my phone this morning to say she wants me to have two of them :o) We're pretty sure they're all girls, they are mostly black. I'm not sure which ones i'm getting but i'm so excited i've already had a good cry LOL I had been enquiring also at the RSPCA i was being put on a waiting list. I'll wait and see what happens and if they contact me. Just had to share with you all...........it's now over 5 months since darling Dukey went to the bridge and i've been so unhappy not having piggie cuddles or hearing wheeeeeeeeks. I looked at his house this morning all empty and said WOW i'm finally going to here those voices again !!! I'm sure both Dukey and Sully would be happy for me and don't worry i'll be telling the new piggies all about their brothers. Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From rzm.2 at juno.com Sun Mar 22 20:13:46 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:13:46 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences Message-ID: <20090322.171346.17925.0@webmail19.dca.untd.com> Ric & Denise- I'm very sorry to hear about Midnight. A literacy piggie...how cool, I never heard of that! What a special piggie. I know he will be greatly missed by all he shared his life with. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Digital Photography - Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTDvmTHm8OzGRbhS9puX56sm7g4RmBUk4iGG2zIkN0rNsdWzByJ6TG/ From Algernon07 at aol.com Sun Mar 22 22:12:01 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:12:01 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Care: Manny the Boar and "Lit'l Pig Message-ID: Oh Sandy That little Pig does sound like quite the "little pig." You may have to start runing interference somehow -- perhap feeding them separately. I have found some piggies to be so naturally neat and others...well, you've described it well. Captain Jack says to tell Manny to "take him in hand." But it sounds like poor Manny has quite the opposition piggy sharing qtrs. with him. Rather like having a likeable room mate who is also a slob. Captain Jack says to tell Manny that he'll threaten Little Pig with walking the plank if he thinks that would help. Love, 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/100126575x1220685763x1201394209/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefau lt.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62) From Algernon07 at aol.com Sun Mar 22 22:18:19 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:18:19 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Bridge: Midnight Message-ID: I am so sorry for the loss of you beloved piggy, Midnight. He has certainly come to life in your tribute to him and in the delightful details you've included, such as the way he drank water. The passing of these little guys leave tremedous holes in our hearts. We wish you both peace and happy memories. God bless, 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/100126575x1220685763x1201394209/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefau lt.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62) From Algernon07 at aol.com Sun Mar 22 23:35:00 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:35:00 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Baby Bear Message-ID: Dear John, With your Little Bear, it could be a combination of a UTI in conjunction with a vitamin C deficiency. You did say that you'd had her x-rayed for a bladder stones, didn't you? UITs can also cause that bleeding. Vitamin C deficiency can cause problems with the hind legs (and a score of other problems) but others know more of that than I do. There is also the possibiity of a stroke. Obviously I'm not a vet. I'm bothered by the way you feel -- your concern that she won't make it. Sometimes I've felt that kind of intuition to be quite accurate. I hope that is not the case with you. I've also at times worried prematurely, as when Barnacle Bill had his UTI. In spite of the fact that he was only a few months old, I had him x-rayed immediately. There was no stone present (huge relief) so he was treated with antibiotics. He was fine after that but had one slight instance of bleeding about a month after his treatment. That seriously scared me, but it was a one time thing and the little guy has been fine ever since. He was a rescue pig, taken from an abusive situation tho he was just a little guy when I got him. I guess your concern concerns me. I hope you email me and tell me that all is well with your little Baby Bear. You are in a difficult situation - is she suffering and will she continue to? Or can she be made well? I hope your vet advises you well. After trying to prolong life and feeling that I had ended up causing animals far worse suffering, such decisions generally represent a terrible dilemma for me. Sometimes I know the right answer but sometimes I do not. Certain dreadful experiences have caused me to adopt the philosophy "better too early than too late." But a year ago Dec. I made the decision to help one of my little guys to the Bridge and still wish I'd tried just a little longer. But as I think back to all the details, I believe that I actually did make the right decision. Were I to have waited until it was absolutely clear that Chester was suffering more and more...well, I wanted to prevent that. He was suffering and his symptoms increasing in spite of visits to the vet. Ah...but still... So the point of this e-mail/post is to let you know that I can intimately relate to what you're going thru. And so can most of the other members here. We always try to second guess ourselves and know how hard it is to make the right decision. Take her into the vet, then follow that inner voice of yours as well as the vet's opinion. If she needs to be helped to the bridge and your vet is going to use an injection, (as opposed to a preferable gas anesthesia) make CERTAIN that she first totally sedates her to the point of Little Bear being unconscious. This is vital and if the vet thinks its not necessaary, insist. It took Chester 25 minutes to be completely unconscious. Reason for wanting them sedated to the point of unconsciousness? Because of their tiny veins, "the shot" is a shot straight into their little hearts. But if they are unconscious first, they don't feel that and all goes well. I truly hope it will all go well with her and for you. God bless and prayers included, Alge Note to all: new email addresses: algegps at yahoo.com (lower case) and: Rat on a Mac at aol.com (not case sensitive) My current email box over floweth and keeps returning mail to my friends. ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220685763x1201394209/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26h mpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DMarchfooterNO62) From pals4pets at cheerful.com Mon Mar 23 05:05:16 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:05:16 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for SCAMP Midnight Message-ID: <20090323090516.A3A7B478088@ws1-5.us4.outblaze.com> Ric, Denise and all the Sabatini Piggie Clan We were so very sorry to hear of the departure to the Rainbow Bridge of your Senior Citizen Ageing Miracle Pig (SCAMP), proud patriarch Midnight. He sounds like a veritable hero amongst piggies, with his literacy teaching and award in the Petstar contest, and a wonderful pig to know, full of personality and love. What a credit to the care and attention you bestowed upon him as his slaves, that he made it to the grand old age of 7 years, and was active until the last. We are glad that he was able to choose his own departure time, and that you were able to be with him as he left to make that final journey. If you have a photo of him, it would be lovely if you could add a tribute to him to the SCAMPS website maintained by Mikey in Holland - these elderly pigs are an inspiration to us all. We can scarcely imagine the grief you must be feeling after such a long and fulfilling relationship with this very special pig. We only hope you can find some comfort in the knowledge that his loss is being felt and grieved the world over, and members of the gpdd community everywhere are thinking of you at this particularly 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 birdlonglegs at yahoo.com Mon Mar 23 08:11:34 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:11:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Behavior - Spunky eating and cuddling Message-ID: <913187.15698.qm@web50504.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Sandy, I can so identify with when you wrote: Lil Pig has taught him he has to fight for every bite. Lil Pig will even snatch a romaine leaf, go back? and back until he has as much as he can get stuffed behind him, and he does that carrot bashing thing, where they take the carrot stick and swing their little heads back and forth club away any competitors. ? My Spunky does the same with his food but I never realized that may be that he was abused. I do know the vet said that Spunky had a scar in his fur but didn't know what it was from. Now I realize that maybe Spunky was abused before. It is really strange thou that Spunky is such a cuddler and so loving with me. He shows complete trust in me and will even fall asleep on my shoulder. In fact my bf says that Spunky will will fall asleep on me when I fall asleep holding him. That is trust to me. He is so funny when he get upon my shoulder, first he and I will play a little game of headbutt then he will yawn and then collapse and flatten himself as if he is trying to melt into me. It's such a comforting feeling to have him there. ? ? Birdie From jocelynm at umich.edu Mon Mar 23 09:47:28 2009 From: jocelynm at umich.edu (Anderson, Jocelyn M) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:47:28 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC] Princess Snowflake & Bertie Pig's St. Patty Site Message-ID: <3AF9B038A6B07641B36C799ED4EBB0D701E30E42D7@ITCS-ECLS-1-VS3.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu> Hi Leah, One of the best things about the holidays is seeing your piggies and their festive web sites! They wear those little green hats so well. :) Jocelyn, Little John, Flashbang Fatbottom, and Edgeworth (who might be a LAPS piggy!) From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Mon Mar 23 12:25:14 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:25:14 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Behavior: Lil Pig the Pig Message-ID: LOL! ha ha Sandy, Lil Pig the Pig sounds like quite the little character too. I can just see him doing the carrot bashing. I love that. Manny's got his paws full with Lil Pig, it sounds like...Wheeeeek! Love 'n Wheeeeeeeps, PS, BP, & meeee :-) From jez_84 at hotmail.com Mon Mar 23 14:38:38 2009 From: jez_84 at hotmail.com (John Zimmer) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:38:38 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Update on Baby Bear Message-ID: Dear Alge (and everyone), Thank you so much for your response and your prayers. Baby Bear is still with us, thank God. After going to http://www.guinealynx.info/ and reading up on possible causes of bleeding and paralysis, I'm thinking Baby Bear may well have a UTI, even though she's never had such a problem before there's always a first time. The paralysis I don't think is caused by any vitamin deficiencies, as they have a steady and varied diet that's highly nutrious. (When Brighteyes passed on at just under 10 years, my Vet said it was because of her diet and the love she received that gave her such a long life. The average life span for guinea pigs is five to seven years.) Saturday, I did call the Vet and updated her on what's been happening. She agreed it may well be a UTI that's causing the bleeding, so I went and picked up seven prefilled syringes of Baytril, one to be injected under the skin for seven days. I just gave Baby Bear her third injection a short time ago, and she is much perkier than she had been! The bleeding seems to have stopped and the paralysis is almost totally gone, as well! I set her down on the carpet in the living room so she and Precious, my "cat dog" - half long haired Chihuahua half dachshund - could have some fun time together, and in spite of some lingering stiffness in her hind legs she walked and hopped around very well; much to Precious' delight! (If we could attach photos to be posted, as well, I would have done so.) Thank you for your thoughts and continued prayers, they are greatly appreciated! Sincerely, John P.S. I understand what you mean, Alge, about the euthanization process, and I agree completely. When I had to say goodbye to my dog Lady, even though I knew it was the best thing and the right time for her, it was still the hardest decision I've ever had to make. The same with my guinea pig, Henry, when he suffered a broken back. Both times our Vet gave them an injection to sedate them, before administering the "Euthanal", which was given intravenously to Lady, and directly into Henry's heart. Both times I know they went peacefully to the Bridge, while my heart was breaking. As for Baby Bear, I don't know if my "feeling" is/was a premonition, probably more just the dread of an inevitable possibility. If/When the time comes in the future for all my animals, I, too, feel as you do, "better too early than too late." It is a very difficult decision, wondering if you've done all you could have done, not wanting them to suffer, etc. In the end, hard as it may be, I know the best thing is what I would want in their place, PEACE. I'll keep you posted on Baby Bear's continued progress. :) My thanks, thoughts and prayers to all of you! From MFug at live.co.uk Mon Mar 23 16:08:03 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:08:03 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Health; Baby Bear Message-ID: John and Baby Bear we are keeping you in our thoughts here in the UK. M + Fugly From MFug at live.co.uk Mon Mar 23 16:09:57 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:09:57 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge; Midnight Message-ID: Ric and Denise we are sorry that Midnight has left you what a lovely tribute you made to a special piggy who will always be in your hearts and the hearts of those who he helped. Run free Midnight reunited with old friends and new M + Fugly From piggyfriends at tesco.net Mon Mar 23 16:41:07 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:41:07 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Midnight Message-ID: Ric, Denise and the Sabatini piggy family. We are so sorry to read of the loss of your hero piggy, Midnight. What an inspirational life he led, helping children in the classroom. He will be missed by so many but you have the comfort of many wonderful memories of his life. I know how devastating it is to lose a seven year old. One somehow feels that they will go on forever and they leave a huge gap when they depart. We would love to see his pigture on the SCAMPS website. Love and hugs to Midnight's friends and family left behind. R.I.P. Midnight, a true piggy hero. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 23 16:52:24 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:52:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] rainbow bridge: Midnight Message-ID: <563047.99217.qm@web80207.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear Ric and Denise, So very sorry to read of Midnight's passing to the bridge. Such?a loved little piggie that touched soo many lives indeed. Your tribute to Midnight was so loving and its like I could imagine Midnight enjoying life and all the children loving to learn to read because of Midnights personality.? Know that all of us feel your sorrow and loss. Run free Midnight and enjoy all the bridge has to offer. our deepest sympathy to you, jean & andy and the many misfits From piggyfriends at tesco.net Mon Mar 23 16:53:10 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:53:10 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Great news Glynis Message-ID: Glynis, We are all so pleased that you will be giving a home to some new piggies. Duke and Sully would be proud of you! Hoping to hear all about them very soon. Penny and the Piggyfriends. xxxx From piggyfriends at tesco.net Mon Mar 23 16:53:31 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:53:31 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Baby Bear Message-ID: <696D27969FEB41B694817C31C37C19D7@inspiron1150> Such promising news about Baby Bear. We have been so worried about her and will continue to send healing wheeks her way. You were so privileged to have had the company of your Brighteyes for so long. We don't often hear of piggies living to such an advanced age. Best of luck to Baby Bear. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 23 16:55:06 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:55:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] misc: Leah Message-ID: <690171.39836.qm@web80202.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Awww Leah, that Bertie piggie had me laughing soo hard! Thank you for sharing such a fun story indeed. Sure needed that today:)? Give Bertie and the Princess a hug from us here in misfit ville:) Ps Amanda is still doing great! think she was just wanting extra attention? jean & andy and the misfits:) From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 23 16:56:28 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:56:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Baby bear Message-ID: <51928.54642.qm@web80201.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear John, Our prayers are going out for you and Little Bear. jean & andy and misfits From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 23 17:00:14 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:00:14 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Glynis and new babies:) Message-ID: <17585.77018.qm@web80208.mail.mud.yahoo.com> dear Glynis, So happy to read that you will be getting a couple of new babies to love and take care of:) Looking forward to hearing all about them. Duke and Sully would be very proud to know that you are going to share your excellent guinea pig care and love ?with the new babies:) those two girls are very lucky indeed. so happy for you! jean & andy and the misfits From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 23 18:16:30 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:16:30 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Midnight Message-ID: <782329.22358.qm@web81302.mail.mud.yahoo.com> My heart was so blessed by hearing of Midnight's wonderful life. I'm sorry he had to go. Thanks for your wonderful tribute. Our hearts are with you. ? Joanie From pals4pets at cheerful.com Tue Mar 24 04:23:25 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:23:25 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCEMENT] Congratulations to Glynis! Message-ID: <20090324082325.A3EB8606861@ws1-4.us4.outblaze.com> Hooray, Glynis, what excellent news, that you are about to be recruited into piggie slavery again! And congratulations to the slave of your two future masters for having selected such a devoted slave for the little piglets! We can imagine your, and their, excitement, and look forward to hearing all about their arrival and development at yours. Here's wishing the three of you a long and happy life together - oh, we can just imagine it, all that popcorning and exploring .... nothing quite as wonderful as newly arrived piglets! Do keep us informed! 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 a1.mills at portset.net Tue Mar 24 17:05:13 2009 From: a1.mills at portset.net (Andrew) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:05:13 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCE - a bit of good news Message-ID: <200903241910.n2OJAWGI020316@post.portset.net> First I'd like to say thanks for all the post expressing sympathy for all our losses over the last few weeks. It was quite a difficult time but hopefully we won't have any more now for at least a few months. Unfortunately I have got a couple of rats who are getting quite old so don't know how much longer they'll be with us, but I always find it easier to cope with losses when it's a case of old age rather than illness. I feel at least they've had a good life and, although it's obviously sad when they go, it's much easier knowing they've lived their full life. Now for the good news. For the last few weeks I've been keeping my eyes out for a dalmatian guinea pig, they've always been one of my favourites and I decided that, although I want to keep my numbers down a bit from what they were previously, I still wanted to get a dalmatian. At the weekend I saw one advertised on a local breeder's website. My aunt got in touch with the breeder and she said that the one that was advertised was reserved but that she had some babies which would be available in a few weeks. However, there was a possibility that, as the people who had reserved the other little boy were moving house, they may decide not to have him, in which case I could have him. Yesterday the breeder rang aunt to say that the people who had been going to have the guinea pig had decided they were going to get a hamster instead, so he was available if I wanted him. Aunt went and picked him up for me today. He's about 10 weeks old and seems very easy to handle. Apparently! the breeder handles all the babies a lot before they go to new homes to make sure they're well socialised. He's got a little brown head with the usual white body with little markings, I think his markings are still coming through at the moment. I must say after all the losses it's nice to have a bit of good news, something good to think about for a change. I'm going to be on holiday from work next week so I'll be able to spend more time with him, it'll be nice to watch him settling in and getting used to everything. I always enjoy the first few weeks when I'm getting to know a new pet and what their little ways are, they're all different. So, we're back up to 6 pigs again now, I think that's enough for the time being. Although I used to enjoy having a lot more, they didn't get as much time spent with them and also we used to have a lot more health problems (mites, etc). With less it's a lot easier to keep things under control if there is any problem. I'm certainly ! not intending to get any more at the moment but certainly don't think I'd have more than 10 again now. The breeder we got the new boy from has got about 70 at the moment, some are the breeding stock, some babies and some retired breeding stock which she keeps. Aunt saw quite a few of them and said they all looked healthy and well looked after, I really can't imagine having quite as many as that! The most we ever had back in the early 90s when we tried breeding was about 40 and they took a lot of looking after, so 70 must take forever to look after. We were no good at all for breeding, we didn't like parting with the babies and ended up keeping most of them! Knowing what I know now I'd never intentionally breed again, but it was an interesting experience.Well, I've got my new boy to enjoy now, I'll have to start thinking what I'm going to call him. From MFug at live.co.uk Tue Mar 24 16:51:07 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:51:07 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] health; Baby Bear Message-ID: We are glad to hear that Baby Bear is getting better hurray for you and the care you are giving her. John if you have/can open a photobucket account you can paste the link to your pigtures in your post to the digest, I am sure I am not the only slave who would love to see your precious girl. M + Fugly From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Mar 24 23:14:18 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:14:18 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Midnight Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220832@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Ric and Denise i'm so very sorry to hear one of our SCAMPS, Midnight, has gone to the bridge :o( RIP Midnight run free at the bridge little man, popcorn with glee and munch out on all the clover and dandelions xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))) and loves from us xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Thankyou for your beautiful tribute and insight in to darling Midnight xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I remember when he won the award like us all at gpdd we love our piggies and their achievments, but for one of our own to win an award it was a momentous occassion !!!! I'm sure he's up at the bridge now teaching the little ones all about how to become a reading and literacy piggie. He's left behind both yourselves and his mates but one thing is you'll NEVER forget him and neither will we. Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Mar 24 23:16:50 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:16:50 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Baby Bear Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220833@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> John and Baby Bear we too are wishing you all the best and sending lots and lots of healing wheeeeeeeks xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx John i admire your tenacity for your little man, well done, you're like us all we want the best for our piggies no matter what !! COME ON Baby Bear you CAN DO IT xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From pandameisje at gmail.com Wed Mar 25 19:23:25 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:23:25 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Silly: Guiny is turning 5!! Message-ID: Hi all, I'm very happy to announce that Guiny has reached the respectable age of 5 years old!! I remember getting her years ago in April 2004, My mother bought her for me, to join my other little girl (who I had from my mothers boyfriend after my boar Winky died on the 5th of March that year) Lotje. She had bought her, because they thought she was so pretty, and because she suspected i'd wanted a companion for Lotje. And they were right, eventhough Guiny was 'just' a smoothhaired piggie (I got a weak spot for rexes and teddies), she was and still is gorgeous. And that lovely smile of hers makes her even more amiable. (see her as Pet of the day: http://petoftheday.com/archive/2008/October/12.html ) At first she was the little one, being overpowered by Lotje. Lotje even once stuck her nose under Guiny's tummy and threw her of my bed... But they soon got attached to each other, and when one was not around the other would go looking for her. Guiny soon become boss, and with that she became the heaviest. But eventhough Lotje was not boss, she would make sure nothing would happen to her (lotje) that she did not like. Whereas Lotje seemed to be a simple soul, and would just about do anything to get food. Guiny turned out to be smart piggie. We first noticed that when we gave the girls one carrot. Lotje started eating it on one end, and Guiny sat next to her as close as possible, and gnawed through the carrot, and ran away with that big piece!! She would also come for a piece of cucumber, run to her house, and come back again for another piece! She understands how a door works, She seems to look at a door evaluating what to do, and they will take the appropriate action to open a door that is open a bit. Guiny likes special foods, she likes sandwiches and toast (the other ate it because she does), and all kinds of toast. I currently have an improved kind of pellets for the girls and Science selective. All piggies love science, but Guiny apparently prefers the improved pellets. Eventhough all the piggies at the shelter are not huge fans and the guy at the pet shop told me the retailer said it was not liked by most piggies! Later on when I lived with my sister Janneke, Suus was added. Guiny and Suus needed some time to get adjusted to each other, whereas Lotje turned out to be a natural mother (even more for Janneke's second addition Yaya). Guiny and Suus, would roam the living room together and stole my sandwich from the matress in the living room once. She also did that once when she was on the table with my sandwich, she looked so proud of herself. Suus and Guiny once got in a real fight, from which Guiny ended up with a big scar on her nose (which healed perfectly)... Since they have not been living together for such a long time, they cannot have floortime together anymore, but still like to chat through the bars when together. Jan the boar, loved Guiny. Guiny would actually treat him like crap, but for some reason he stil adored her! I guess Igor never really got anything to do with Guiny, i don't think we could put them together without them having a fight... Getting Guiny and Dunya to get along was also pretty hard. I remember Dunya wanting to be with the girls, but whenever I put them in the run together, Guiny would 'attack', chattering and having puffs of white Dunya hair in her mouth! Luckily they got along after a while. When Lotje died (almost a year ago now), Guiny was very upset and Guiny and Dunya get more attached to each other, though real hierarchy/roles was/were hard to determine... When we added Woopy that changed the group dynamics for the better. Woopy had little trouble getting accepted. Guiny did chatter at Woopy and tried to bite her once, so we put Guiny in a separate cage (from which she could see Dunya and Woopy) for one night. After that she never been unkind to woopy again. To me that proves, Guiny understood why I put her in the cage alone... She is a smart piggy! Here's a link of them all playing in our kitchen: http://picasaweb.google.com/pandameisje/PettingZooGuinyDunyaWoopyChicoTobySuusYayaIgor?feat=directlink Guiny used to be a very scared piggy, from that she turned into this independant bossy piggy who did not like to be cuddled. It seems that with the years she has gotten softer/sweeter and even loves to cuddle now! She has also lost some weight, and we expect she is not the alpha piggy anymore. But she still seem to be a healthy piggy, her biggest problems were ovarian cysts and a few months ago the discovery of some lumps on her tummy. Luckily the Ovarian cysts ceased to bother her, and the lumps were just fatty lumps! I will add Guiny to the SCAMPS site when I have the time, If anyone else likes to add their SCAMPS piggies of 5 years and older (living or deceased) to the site, let me know. Please send me an email about your piggy and if you have it attach a pigture! See the site at: http://scamps-gpdd.blogspot.com/ (so if you'd like to have Midnight added let me know! I could post a pigture of him as well) Well I guess this is long enough. Guiny is my first piggy to have reached the magical age of five. I hope she will stay around a lot longer... and of course I hope my other piggies reach this age as well! Best wishes to you all, and have an extra carrot, all the piggies over the world! Slave Mikey the Winky girls: the birthday girl: Guiny Dunya and Woopy and my valentines: Chico (nearing LAPS weight!) 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 jez_84 at hotmail.com Thu Mar 26 02:00:07 2009 From: jez_84 at hotmail.com (John Zimmer) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:00:07 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] - Update On Baby Bear Message-ID: First of all, I'd like to say a HUGE "THANK YOU!", to M+Fugly, Glynis, and EVERYONE for all your prayers and support for my Baby Bear and I. I'm happy to say she is getting better everyday! Just two more days of Baytril treatment to go! Baby Bear is playing with Poppy and coming out of her "pigloo" to drink during the night. (I heard one of them drinking, so I went to see which one and I was very happy to see it was Baby Bear!) Secondly, I have over a hundred photos of by beloved "children" on www.myspace.com/gossimer I have some new ones I just took last night, which I haven't yet loaded to my computer, as soon as I do I will add them myspace. I don't have any of Poppy on there, yet, but soon! Thank you all SO much again! I will continue to keep you posted on Baby Bear's progress. :) Hugs and God bless, John, Baby Bear, Poppy and Precious! From oreochockc at yahoo.com Thu Mar 26 03:21:18 2009 From: oreochockc at yahoo.com (corrine sakumoto) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:21:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Blossom update Message-ID: <815267.86719.qm@web54603.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hello everyone and everypig! We haven't been able to find many vets who will see guinea pigs. The only one we found is very nice but not very knowledgable. Not sure how to explain this but we live on an 'avenue' that is several miles long. We live on one end and we found that on the same street, several miles away though, right at the other end of this long 'avenue' is a vet who will see guinea pigs! So Blossom was taken to this vet and he said outright that he doesn't know much about guinea pigs. But he did know more than the vet we had been seeing. Since Blossom and her daughter, Baby Truffles, are bonded, live in the same pen, we always bring them both. I had bathed them both yesterday as it had been a warm sunny day. Besides losing hair on both sides/flanks, I had recently noticed that I could see her neck a little easier. It wasn't hairless nor bald, but getting just a tad thinner. Well, the vet looked and combed the hairs and looked at it under the microscope, Michael did too, and there was a tiny bug. The vet said it doesn't appear to be a mite, but something he many have seen on cats. They tried to identify it but couldn't. To be safe, Blossom and Baby Truffles were given ivermectin shots. He said he'll check with us in ten days and see if that helped in any way. He felt Blossom's ovaries (the other vet didn't feel anything unusual, but we think she didn't know what she was 'feeling') and he said he feels something but it didn't feel like a cyst, that maybe he's just feeling an organ. Whatever it was, Blossom was not happy, as she wheeked at the top of her lungs. But it wasn't a 'pain' wheek, it was more of a 'what are you doing!!!!!!' wheek. At this point I'm somewhat worried, but he said the first thing is to treat/rule out mites. One thought we had is that if she does have mites, it could be the 'stress' of an underlying problem. I had noticed she'd been scratching lately, but not overly so. Now, if it's not mites, I'm worried as to what it is and where it came from. As I mentioned, I did bathe them yesterday, then after returning from the vet's today, we thoroughly cleaned out their pen. Just waiting to see if that's what it is, or if there is an underlying problem. I was worried that Blossom usually felt very warm, and even her ears were red and hot, but now she seems more 'normal.' Thanks for everyone's input and caring thoughts. They really do help!!! Many thanks, Corrine and Michael and Blossom and Baby Truffles From juwles at bigpond.com Thu Mar 26 03:46:30 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:46:30 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCE: Glynis' fantastic news In-Reply-To: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232207E1@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> References: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF9232207E1@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Message-ID: Hi Glynis I'm so very, very pleased at your exciting news! Congratulations! No-one deserves it more, I'm so pleased you are going to be a piggy mummy again......... those piggies are lucky to be going to their new forever home with you. I'm sure they will bring you endless joy and give you lots of cuddles and heaps of love. Thank you for sharing your wonderful, happy news with us all........... we all need some happy news at times, there have been too many darling masters leaving us for the Bridge lately - so your news is very well timed. Best wishes to all of you, Happy wheeks, squeaks & cuddles, Julie and her "Nine is Too Many", + 1 {remembering my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed) From dfhakes at aol.com Thu Mar 26 08:26:12 2009 From: dfhakes at aol.com (Dana Felice) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:26:12 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Stamps Message-ID: <008a01c9ae0e$0dd64090$2982c1b0$@com> I was cleaning out a closet and found two ink stamps with a guinea pig on them. I thought these would be useful for a rescue or maybe a younger guinea pig enthusiast. I'll ship anywhere in continental US. No charge - just want the stamps to go to a good home. Email me privately. Dana From guineapig97 at yahoo.com Thu Mar 26 12:18:53 2009 From: guineapig97 at yahoo.com (katelyn newcomb) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:18:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Pigglets Lizzy's 4th birthday Message-ID: <901272.69876.qm@web46407.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Hi it's katie I just had a quick question Lizzy's birthday is in exactly 3 wheeks. I'm wondering what to do this year to celebrate last year we bought her a bag of guinea pig pretzels she loved them! This year I'm not sure I'll think of something though, but if you have any suggestions on what I should do for Lizzy that would be great! Thanks Katie and Lizzy :) From hypnotic95 at aol.com Thu Mar 26 18:57:49 2009 From: hypnotic95 at aol.com (hypnotic95 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:57:49 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] health-teeth fixed and now he won't eat Message-ID: Hi everyone, it's been a very long time since I have posted here. But I am posting because I'm very afraid I will loose my pancake. I have 3 piggies, waffles has had a lot of health issues and I am happy to say is finally doing ok. Gunner is great. Pancake however is not doing so well. We noticed last week that pancake wasn't eating as much as he usually does. I noticed he broke one of his front teeth again. This isn't new and usually grows back fast with out problems. Sat we took him to the vet where they discovered this molars were growing out of control. He is 3 years old and this is the first time that has been a problem. So we made an apt. with the vet Tuesday and they fixed his back teeth. They told us he couldn't close his mouth and was a very sick piggy. THIS broke my heart. We do everything for our piggies. So they fixed his back teeth cleaned up his front tooth and sent him home. Well my problem is he still isn't eating. We have been syringe feeding him CC and giving him meds. HE is drinking water, and picks at his dry food and alittle at this fresh. It's now Thursday and I'm getting worried. He just hasn't bounced back. My questions is it normal for a piggy to take a bit to fall back into the swing of things after having there teeth trimmed?? Should I be even more worried. I do not want him to starve and I love him and don't want him to suffer. If any one has any advice please help!! scared Kelly with pancake waffles and gunner. **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001) From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Thu Mar 26 16:39:36 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:39:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Silly:) Happy 5th!! Ginny Message-ID: <1751.39643.qm@web80204.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Happy Birthday Dear Ginny!Such a cute piggie indeed! We loved looking at your pictures indeed:) Happy happy 5Th ?birthday. I know Mikey will spoil you for sure on your special day. Congratulations and many many more! ?Enjoy:) Jean & Andy and the many misfits:) From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Thu Mar 26 16:43:18 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:43:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] health: Baby bear Message-ID: <45935.89335.qm@web80202.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear John, Thank you for updating us on baby bear:) Sooo happy to read that baby bear is doing better! Such wonderful news indeed:) Keep getting stronger and better little baby bear:) We are all praying for you. Jean and Andy and the many misfits:) From piggyfriends at tesco.net Thu Mar 26 20:27:24 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:27:24 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Teeth fixed and now he won't eat. Message-ID: <777C88E5D74F4E1786B1A5BAC90CFE67@inspiron1150> Kelly, So sorry to read about Pancake's troubles. I am assuming that he was anaesthetised for the work. Before I was able to take my Piggyfriends to the Rodentologists for dental work, I had to rely on vets who could only do this treatment using an anaesthetic. Without the anaesthetic a piggy will, most likely, be up and eating within moments of having the dental work done but in the bad old days I can remember spending many days, sometimes weeks getting piggies eating for themselves again. Pancake's mouth is likely to be sore, which may be hampering his desire to eat. Has the vet given you painkillers for him? If it is available where you are, Daktarin Oral Gel is very good. You just squeeze some of the gel onto a cotton bud and wipe it around the inside of the mouth. If you have no painkillers can you get Childrens' Liquid Nurofen? 0.4ml twice a day is very safe for piggies. I used all kinds of syringe feeds to encourage their appetite and to keep them going until they had recovered. Fruit and veggie baby foods, Readybrek instant cereal, a slurry made of chinchilla grass pellets and mashed potato and also finely grated carrot mixed with cucumber and apple to a consistency that would go up a 1ml. syringe. We did not have Critical Care then. Then I would try tiny scraps of rolled up green veg. I remember Oreo only eating watermelon and rolled up cabbage for three weeks until he decided to eat by himself. Ginger was the same. There is also Science Recovery, which you mix with water and syringe. Sometimes they would be able to eat fresh grass or maybe strips of veg cut like matchsticks, which I would put into their little mouths until they engaged with the back teeth. It could be a very labour intensive time. You need to give as much syringe feed as you can to keep everything moving and avoid gut stasis. It is good that Pancake is trying a little food for himself and hopefully, he will improve over the next few days. We wish him all the very best. I hope that this is of some help. Just keep going with that syringe. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu Mar 26 23:46:51 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:46:51 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Happy Birthday Guiny Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF92322084D@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Guiny congratulations on reaching the grand age of 5, you're still a pretty lady and so cute xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I know you'll be spoilt rotten by mummy and perhaps even your Auntie Janneke :o) Sending you heaps of little kisses and loves from Granny Glynis XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From pals4pets at cheerful.com Fri Mar 27 05:26:48 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:26:48 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCEMENT] Congratulations to Guiny on becoming a SCAMP! Message-ID: <20090327092648.F29A0326774@ws1-8.us4.outblaze.com> We just wanted to offer our most hearty congratulations to Guiny in Holland for becoming a SCAMP! It is a great credit to your devoted slave, Mikey, that you have survived to enjoy your 5th birthday, and we loved the life story she wrote about you, and the link to the photo when you were pet of the day! We look forward to seeing your tribute on the SCAMPS website soon! We hope you really lived it up at your party with the other Winky Girls and the Valentine Boys, and look forward to helping the others celebrate reaching SCAMPhood one day! Yeah, Guiny - go pig go!! 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 Fri Mar 27 05:44:06 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:44:06 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISCELLANEOUS] Where can I get piggie clip art?? Message-ID: <20090327094406.016BB326774@ws1-8.us4.outblaze.com> I am planning to marry my partner, Pete, on 23rd May this year, mainly to secure a home for my menagerie should anything happen to me in the future. In France you cannot leave your estate to animals or friends, only to spouses and children, and if I am not married to Pete, he would have to pay 60% inheritance tax to keep the house if I passed away. Sorry if that sounds fairly unromantic, but I am just telling it as it is, and Pete is under no illusions! Anyway, we want a very informal affair, with all guests bringing something for a communal buffet in the hall afterwards, to be eaten with plastic cutlery off paper plates .... you get the idea? Most people we have invited just with an email, but there are some friends who don't have the Internet, so we need to post something to them. We don't want to send formal invitations, as it will give people the wrong idea, especially as most of them are French. So I just want to print off some short notes announcing the time and place, using the computer. But I would like to personalise these a bit, and what better than a little guinea pig clip art? But then, when I've googled for it, I find links to it which don't work! The Comfy Cavy Store looks like it should have loads, but when I try to access it, I just get a broken link message! The picture on their clock would be ideal, just without the clock hands! I don't really want a photo - obviously I have loads of them myself - or one of Melissa's line drawings, lovely though they are. I want a little cartoon picture, preferably in colour, of two piggies "in love"! So ... does anyone have a working link to a site where I can get a suitable bit of clip art, or alternatively, can anyone email me a suitable little picture? If anyone can, it'll be someon in this community!! But it needs to be fairly soon - May seems to be creeping up pretty fast! Waiting with fingers crossed! Debbie (Slave to 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 Fri Mar 27 05:45:49 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:45:49 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Happy Birthday Guiny Message-ID: <8E64C0AC2FF44177BD1EA1872700108E@inspiron1150> To our dear friend Guiny, On behalf of all of the Piggyfriends, it is my very great honour to wish you a very happy 5th. Birthday. een gelukkige verjaardag, wel gefeliciteerd ( we got this off the internet and hope that it is not something rude! ) We all hope that you had a wonderful day with lots of treats. Gulliver, spokespig for the Piggyfriends ( and slave Penny too ). xxxxxxxxwheekxxxxxxoinkxxxxxxwheekxxxxx and lots of hugs from us all. From mfug at live.co.uk Fri Mar 27 10:26:38 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M Fug) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:26:38 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement; Guiny Message-ID: Happy Birthday Guiny congratulations on being a SCAMP piggy. Fugly says pffffftttt "just" a smooth haired piggy there is no such thing, he is a smooth haired piggy and there is nothing "just" about him. He hopes the lovely Guiny is spoilt rotten on her birthday. M + Fugly the Fantastic smooth haired piggy _________________________________________________________________ View your Twitter and Flickr updates from one place ? Learn more! http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/137984870/direct/01/ From cazza177 at ntlworld.com Fri Mar 27 11:20:20 2009 From: cazza177 at ntlworld.com (Cazza177) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:20:20 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC]: Guinea pig petitions In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Dear all There are two petitions on the Petitionsite that I came across the other day about guinea pigs which you might be interested in signing. One is to put an end to the housing of rabbits and guinea pigs together, to prevent the injuries guinea pigs can suffer. This one closes in August 2009 and is to be presented to one of our local councils to get their backing, which may in turn become a policy other councils here in the UK adopt. The lady who has set this petition up only has 94 signautres at present, and would like to reach 1000. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/guinea-pigs-and-rabbits The other isn't quite so clear in its aims, but is in response to a story from a short while ago here in the UK of 124 guinea pigs having been found in very sad conditions, including ones that had died, and this lady wants to see far better standards as law to stop the way guinea pigs get treated. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop_guinea_pig_cruelty Many thanks to all who have the chance to sign. Carole From bunzella at yahoo.ca Fri Mar 27 14:28:37 2009 From: bunzella at yahoo.ca (pat schuett) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:28:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] health-teeth fixed and now he won't eat Message-ID: <248922.11133.qm@web31502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Kelly, I would heartily second Penny's suggestion about syringe feeding. If Pancake's mouth was sore enough to keep him from eating before the dental work, it may take a week or so to heal, but he needs food in the meantime to keep his strength up and his little digestive system working properly. I find that whatever is causing a piggie not to eat, they are often hungry and take to syringe feeding quite readily. I use a 10ml syringe myself and blend up some of their favourite veggies with a slurry of their regular pellets soaked in water to make it thin enough to go through the syringe without clogging. There is a space between the incisors and the molars at the side of their mouths that is perfect to slip the tip of the syringe into; then you just squoosh in a small mouthful at a time so they don't choke or inhale the food. (If you know where the dental work was done in Pancake's mouth, you should try to avoid that side of the mouth if possible, and it might be best to avoid using fruit juice or anything acidic in the feeding mixture --- it could make the sore spots sting.) When I have had to syringe feed in the past, I find the piggies are often quite enthusiastic about it and sometimes suck the mixture right out of the syringe, once they get a taste and realize that it's food in there and they don't have to chew it. Do try it --- it's one of the most helpful things you can do for a sick piggie! Pat S. (with Doris, Audrey & Olivia) __________________________________________________________________ Instant Messaging, free SMS, sharing photos and more... Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger at http://ca.beta.messenger.yahoo.com/ From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri Mar 27 14:56:08 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:56:08 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Guinea Pig Petitions Message-ID: Carole, I was only too pleased to sign the petition about housing piggies with rabbits as, in his previous home, my own Gulliver was a victim of a rabbit, resulting in terrible injuries. It is all down to the care of our Rodentologists that he is here today. I couldn't find the other petition. The Care2 site informed me that the page had been moved but omitted to say where it had gone. Do you have another link as I am sure that everyone will want to sign? Penny and the Piggyfriends. From dukejan1 at aol.com Fri Mar 27 15:06:40 2009 From: dukejan1 at aol.com (dukejan1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:06:40 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Congrats Glynis Message-ID: <8CB7D264B57F6C7-13DC-361E@webmail-mf15.sysops.aol.com> Glynis, What wonderful news that you are going to adopt and once again be a full-time Piggy Slave.?? I'm sure Duke and Sully are especially happy for you.? My crew is popcorning with excitement!? Congrats! Janet, along with Isabel, Lily, and Luke From dukejan1 at aol.com Fri Mar 27 15:09:14 2009 From: dukejan1 at aol.com (dukejan1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:09:14 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: Happy 5th Birthday Guiny Message-ID: <8CB7D26A765DC0F-13DC-3647@webmail-mf15.sysops.aol.com> Isabel and Lily (SCAMPS themselves) want to wish Guiny a most wonderful 5th birthday.? Little Luke also sends birthday wheeks.? Hope your slave treats you extra special on your big day.? We know she will! Janet From dukejan1 at aol.com Fri Mar 27 15:17:06 2009 From: dukejan1 at aol.com (dukejan1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:17:06 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Birthday celebration Message-ID: <8CB7D27C0EA7D09-13DC-36CB@webmail-mf15.sysops.aol.com> A few weeks ago I was asked to post how I celebrated Lily's most recent birthday (her 6th).? I began the day with all three piggies getting a bowl of salad--much larger than on a regular day.? The salad consisted of the usual favorites and some treats that they don't get too often (like kale).??The bowls?were presented all at one time while my husband and I sang Happy Birthday.? It was interesting to see which?veggie/fruit each piggie chose to eat first and what got hidden away for?a snack later on. We hung a Happy Birthday sign up and Lily got her own birthday hat.? We had birthday cake in the evening, (piggies ate their own treats) followed by opening of presents.....one can never have enough cuddle cups.? Then it was floor time.? While the piggies played, I cleaned their habitats.? To make things more festive, I bought the various colors of Carefresh and mixed them all together.? It looked so pretty and party-like! Janet From pandameisje at gmail.com Fri Mar 27 19:11:20 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:11:20 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: piggies at shelter Message-ID: Hi all, Tonight we got two boy piggies in the shelter, who are staying with us for about 10 days while their owners are on holiday. They came in their own cage, which is very dirty, the bottom of it seems to be covered in poops that are all stuck together... eeeuw Then one of our volunteers took them out... The piggies both have scabs on their skin, and it hurt them when we touched them to see what it was... Any suggestions what this might be? I'm guessing it's mites... One piggy has a swollen front paw, is it possible for him to have an abcess there? He also has other lumps, one on his side, and his hair looks very matte... Nails are long, lumps feel pretty hard/solid and can be moved/pushed around in place.... Any suggestions on what to do are welcome. We are most likely taking them to the vet this monday! I'm just wondering what I can do in the mean time... Thank you for your help! Mieke of the Winky girls and Valentine boys (who are lucky to have found me... they hated the shelter!) -- 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 rzm.2 at juno.com Fri Mar 27 19:33:34 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:33:34 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH- teeth problems Message-ID: <20090327.163334.25022.0@webmail18.dca.untd.com> Kelly- Does Pancake have free access to as much hay as he wants? Hay helps grind down those back teeth. Maybe he is not eating now because he has pain from his procedure at the vets. Keep giving lots of Critical Care. You could also try canned pumpkin (the plain kind, not the kind with spices) & baby food. Hopefully any residual pain from his visit to the vets will clear up soon. It's very important to keep him eating. I hope he feels better soon. Keep us updated. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Get free info on prevention and treatment options for your joint health. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOSRseO3kZow0ncAPj0TOVEMJiA3MjQ0TxyFXTWSwJppay293jF0c/ From ckrtsqrl2000 at yahoo.com Fri Mar 27 21:46:28 2009 From: ckrtsqrl2000 at yahoo.com (Stacy Harvey) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:46:28 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] (Health) Re: Blossom Message-ID: <505902.92082.qm@web53003.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Corrine, ? It sounds like what Blossom may have is lice--there is a species that likes to live on guinea pigs. I don't have my Parasitology book at hand, so I can't tell you exactly what it's called or what the treatment is. I'll try and find my book tomorrow and post again (hubby packed up all my Vet Tech?books, thinking he was being 'helpful', but he didn't realize that I reference them frequently!) ? Stacy and the Squee Squad From Algernon07 at aol.com Fri Mar 27 22:11:14 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:11:14 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Piglets: Lizzy's 4th birthday Message-ID: Hi Katie, Sounds like you've done a great job with Lizzy. 4 years old. That's great. I have no idea what she might want or need for her birthday. Maybe more piggy pretzels? There are always such things as tents, cuddle cups, tubes or PVC pipe to run though. (Large enough in diameter so that she doesn't get stuck.) Barnacle Bill likes something that looks like a slice of orange but crunchy. You might browse your pet shop if you have a way of getting there. What ever you do, congratulations on Lizzy making it to 4, due to your good care, and an early Happy Birthday to her. Alge and the piggy pirate crew ************** Check all of your email inboxes from anywhere on the web. Try the new Email Toolbar now! (http://toolbar.aol.com/mail/download.html?ncid=txtlnkusdown00000027) From Algernon07 at aol.com Fri Mar 27 22:14:48 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:14:48 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Anouncements: Guinny Message-ID: Hey Guinny, A very happy birthday to you from us, the Piggy Pirate Crew. We hear dat da jolly rodents used to be great friends (and get into great mischief) wif your piggies and wif Fugly and some others. Capt'n Jack and Barnacle Bill ************** Check all of your email inboxes from anywhere on the web. Try the new Email Toolbar now! (http://toolbar.aol.com/mail/download.html?ncid=txtlnkusdown00000027) From Algernon07 at aol.com Fri Mar 27 22:18:15 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:18:15 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Baby Bear Message-ID: John, I too am so relieved that Baby Bear seems to be getting better. All that love and good care pays off. Keep us posted. I admire your ability to inject her with her meds. I can do dogs, cats and even people but I'd be terrified of hurting a guinea pig. All best, Alge and the pirate piggy crew ************** Check all of your email inboxes from anywhere on the web. Try the new Email Toolbar now! (http://toolbar.aol.com/mail/download.html?ncid=txtlnkusdown00000027) From matildalucet at earthlink.net Fri Mar 27 22:23:36 2009 From: matildalucet at earthlink.net (Ginger Fitzsimmons) Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:23:36 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Silly: Guiny is turning 5!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <547CEAD8-B959-47BC-8668-1EAAABC7C08D@earthlink.net> Congratulations, Guiny! What a smart pig you are! -ginger co-slave to Cuddles, Bumper, and Brownie From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sat Mar 28 06:08:34 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:08:34 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: piggies at shelter References: Message-ID: Mieke, Oh, the poor little piggies. Their owners should be ashamed of themselves and not allowed to take the piggies home after their holiday. They could very well be suffering from mites. Whenever a new Piggyfriend arrives I give them a mite treatment straight away as they have often come from rotten, uncaring homes and could be bringing along all kinds of passengers. I also worm them and give them a jolly good bath. Do you have any Ivermectin to hand? Even if they do not have mites it will not hurt to give them a dose. Mine comes in a dropper bottle which dispenses one drop at a time and the dose for an adult piggy is 2 drops. If you are able to start them of on a course of treatment be sure to tell the vet what you have done as you will not want him to overdose them on Monday. A full course is 2 drops every 10 days for three treatments in all. A good shampoo will make them feel so much better and remove all those matts. It is far easier to remove matts in a wet coat and if they have longer hair you can cut off any offending bits. Give their nails a trim, once they are clean enough for you to see what you are doing. The poorly foot could be an abscess, could be the dreaded bumblefoot, could need a course of antibiotics. I'd need to see it to be sure. If I can't get to my Rodentologist immediately, in case of doubt I start a course of Septrin and go on from there. The lumps could be many things, hopefully only lipomas ( benign fatty lumps which you can move around under the skin much as you describe ) but that is best left for the vet's diagnosis. It will be terrible for them to have to be given back. I would give the owners a piece of my mind when they came to collect them and hope that they refuse to take them home. Then I would take them home myself. Best of luck with the little guys. Keep us posted. Penny and the Piggyfriends, furious at people that do not care for precious piggies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > Gpdd mailing list > Gpdd at gpdd.org > http://gpdd.org/mailman/listinfo/gpdd_gpdd.org > From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sat Mar 28 09:21:29 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:21:29 -0000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Brownish urine Message-ID: <93A4A87DB0A04BE3B5720336002FECDA@inspiron1150> Julie, I didn't respond to your query about brownish urine as I had never seen this before but yesterday, when cleaning out my new boys, Copper and Polo, I saw dark brown stains on their newspaper. I remembered that someone had posted about this, had a search and found your post. I found this on Guinea Lynx under "Normal" http://www.guinealynx.info/normal.html#urine I had to call my Rodentologist to make an appointment for another piggy and asked her about this. She said that she had seen this occasionally but usually in piggies on a poor diet, which certainly doesn't apply to either of our herds. She said that the urine looks clear when they pass it but dries to a dark brown "rusty" colour due to oxidisation, just as it says on GL. She also told me not to panic! Today I am separating them to find out who is the culprit and will post some more if I discover anything new. It cannot be due to the colour in carrots as neither of my little ones are keen on what is usually a Piggyfriends' favourite. Copper will nibble the edge of a slice and Polo totally ignores them. They came from a good home so I do not suspect an inadequate diet. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From jez_84 at hotmail.com Sat Mar 28 12:36:07 2009 From: jez_84 at hotmail.com (John Zimmer) Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:36:07 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] GPDD [correction] Guinea Pig Petitions Message-ID: The link for the following petition was written incorrectly, I too went to the site and did a search and found the correct link. Here it is below: The other isn't quite so clear in its aims, but is in response to a story from a short while ago here in the UK of 124 guinea pigs having been found in very sad conditions, including ones that had died, and this lady wants to see far better standards as law to stop the way guinea pigs get treated. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-guinea-pig-cruelty John From Guineapigfilms at aol.com Sun Mar 29 03:08:43 2009 From: Guineapigfilms at aol.com (Guineapigfilms at aol.com) Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:08:43 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Re: G-Force Message-ID: I think the producers of this movie must have gotten the idea from watching CARROT WARS! www.carrotwars.com Love and WHEEEEEEEEEPS, Alyssa and the guinea pig "movie stars" ************** Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001) From juwles at bigpond.com Sun Mar 29 07:32:33 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:32:33 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC]: Guinea pig petitions In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Carole thanks so much for bringing this petition to our attention. I've been into the Care2 website, and signed the petition, and more! There's a lot of issues requiring the power of the people, relating to animals and their welfare on that site, so I'll be a regular visitor and hope that we can all achieve successful outcomes for all animals - especially our beloved piggy friends! Kind regards Julie and the her 9 enchanting piggies! {remembering my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed) From luitad at zedat.fu-berlin.de Sun Mar 29 10:12:58 2009 From: luitad at zedat.fu-berlin.de (luitad at zedat.fu-berlin.de) Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:12:58 +0200 (CEST) Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: Bert's birthday Message-ID: <2417.77.185.31.211.1238335978.webmail@portal.zedat.fu-berlin.de> Hello everyone, I am very happy to announce (a bit belatedly) that Bert turned SIX on March 23! He gave us quite a scare earlier in the month by coming down with pneumonia, but with the help of antibiotics, probiotics, Herbicare (the European equivalent of Critical Care), and anti-gas medication, we pulled him from the gaping maw of death, and now he's totally recovered. He's a bit arthritic, doesn't run about as much as he once did, but is still my very sweet Bertlette, a panda-colored, ostrich-egg-shaped bundle of friendliness and love. Luita Bert and Cinja From cazza177 at ntlworld.com Sun Mar 29 14:12:41 2009 From: cazza177 at ntlworld.com (Cazza177) Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:12:41 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Guinea Pig Petitions In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Dear all Will take a look for the other petition to see what has happened and email the new link when I have found it. Thanks for signing. Kind regards Carole ---------- From: "Penny Charlesworth" Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:56:08 -0000 To: Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Guinea Pig Petitions Carole, I was only too pleased to sign the petition about housing piggies with rabbits as, in his previous home, my own Gulliver was a victim of a rabbit, resulting in terrible injuries. It is all down to the care of our Rodentologists that he is here today. I couldn't find the other petition. The Care2 site informed me that the page had been moved but omitted to say where it had gone. Do you have another link as I am sure that everyone will want to sign? Penny and the Piggyfriends. From cazza177 at ntlworld.com Sun Mar 29 14:26:34 2009 From: cazza177 at ntlworld.com (Cazza177) Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:26:34 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] GPDD [correction] Guinea Pig Petitions In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Thank you to John for giving the correct details for the second of the two petitions I came across: This isn't quite so clear in its aims, but is in response to a story from a short while ago here in the UK of 124 guinea pigs having been found in very sad conditions, including ones that had died, and this lady wants to see far better standards as law to stop the way guinea pigs get treated. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-guinea-pig-cruelty And thank you to all who have signed. Kind regards Carole From elizabethlakin at hotmail.com Sun Mar 29 15:16:29 2009 From: elizabethlakin at hotmail.com (elizabeth lakin) Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:16:29 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Silly - Happy Birthday Guiny Message-ID: Happy Birthday Guiny! Whee hope you had a lovely day eating lots of lovely food and hay! Lots of love, Elizabeth Edna, Weasel and Badger (in memory Moog and Mavis) _________________________________________________________________ View your Twitter and Flickr updates from one place ? Learn more! http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/137984870/direct/01/ From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sun Mar 29 18:11:11 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:11:11 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Guinea Pig Petitions Message-ID: <313FC669A04140A0B9BF256743A4EA98@inspiron1150> Thanks, John, for finding the correct link for the petition, which I have now signed. I have been a Care2 member for some time but there are so many petitions going at any one time that it can be hard to locate the one that you want. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sun Mar 29 18:31:54 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:31:54 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Happy Birthday Bert Message-ID: <22E42274256C4B0DB7C7C1F89163B981@inspiron1150> Congratulations to Bert on achieving your SIXTH Birthday. What a special occasion! Well done Luita for all your care in helping him to recover from his illness. Happy Birthday Bert. We all hope that you had a great day with lots of love and treats. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From guinygirl at gmail.com Mon Mar 30 06:04:59 2009 From: guinygirl at gmail.com (Janneke) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:04:59 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] [CARE] Message-ID: Hey Sis! (known as Mieke to the rest of the gpdd) About your two boys; I have several hypotheses about them; Both mites and fungus are viable hypotheses. (very possibly even both) I'm sure the vet will give them ivermectine treatment (or stronghold). Be sure to check out the knoevelsite (which is in dutch. Sorry fellowdigesters, but for mieke this is a good tip because here she can see which treatments are available in the netherlands) Desiree is the best when it comes to these kind of cases. Even if you choose to treat them with ivermectine (which is a very good idea anyway) you can also treat them with one of the knoevelshampoo's. it relieves their skin (dryness and itching) and helps the healing process. About the one with the swollen paw; that sounds like bumblefoot. You've read about that several times on the digest already, so you should know what to do about it ;-). Also check out the knoevelsite (onder ziektes, voetzoolproblemen). I'm sure the other gpdders will suggest this and the treatment so i'm gonna depend on them and be lazy ;-) (but call me if you need to know more, i have a headache and have a lot of other typing to do today) Do you have to give the boys back to their owners when they come back from their holiday?? I would be really hesistant about that. If you really have to, try to educate them and make them pay for the bills. I'm guessing you know this.. but anyways. Okay, good luck with them! Janneke From jocelynm at umich.edu Mon Mar 30 10:10:58 2009 From: jocelynm at umich.edu (Anderson, Jocelyn M) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:10:58 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [CARE] Cookie Recipes Message-ID: <3AF9B038A6B07641B36C799ED4EBB0D701FF7D12AE@ITCS-ECLS-1-VS3.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu> Hello people and piggies, I recently made cookies for my piggies. I used the recipe from http://guineapigfun.com/biscuitscookies.html : 1/2 cup Oxbow pellets, ground 1/4 cup rolled oats, ground A few tablespoons shredded carrots 1/2 banana 1 tablespoon honey Baked at 350F until the edges were crispy. I stored them in an airtight container, which made them a bit soft. When I added a cookie to the food bowl, Edgeworth licked it a bit, picked it up out of the food bowl, and then sat on it. Later I saw that Edgeworth was laying down and using the cookie as a pillow! I took the top off the cookie container and after the cookies hardened, I gave the piggies another cookie the next day. The cookie disappeared, which was a good sign. Yesterday I caught Flashbang Fatbottom trying a cookie: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3396946032_eb596c1663_o.jpg ! They might be a hit yet! I'm going to try using apple for the cookies next time. Anyone have any other piggie recipes to share that I could try? Jocelyn, Little John, Flashbang Fatbottom, and Edgeworth From ann.evans at hintlink.com Mon Mar 30 11:02:12 2009 From: ann.evans at hintlink.com (Ann Evans) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:02:12 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Inner Ear Infections Message-ID: <49D0DEF4.6070206@hintlink.com> I am doing research on inner ear infections in cavies. This type of infection is characterized by the cavy tilting its head to one side and often having balance problems. There may or may not be any discharge of liquid or pus into the outer ear canal. As a member of the Cambridge Cavy Trust and Guinea Pig Hospital, I know that Vedra Stanley Spatcher recommends the antibiotic pediatric Septrin also known as Bactrim, or trimethoprim-sulfa. The dose in 0.5 ml orally, twice a day for 10-14 days. She also recommends Rimadyl also known as carpofen 5 mg twice a day for the duration of the antibiotics. Rimadyl may also need to be given for a week after the antibiotics are finished. Rimadyl is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to treat pain and inflammation. I am interested in hearing from anyone who has information on the treatment of inner ear infections and the outcome of the treatment. Thank you, Ann Evans From elizabethlakin at hotmail.com Mon Mar 30 12:24:41 2009 From: elizabethlakin at hotmail.com (elizabeth lakin) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:24:41 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Silly - Happy Birthday Bert Message-ID: Happy 6th Birthday Bert! You sound such a lovely, lucky, grand pig, with such a caring owner. I hope you had some lovely snacks on your special day, Wheeks, Elizabeth Edna, Weasel and Badger always thinking of Moog and Mavis _________________________________________________________________ View your Twitter and Flickr updates from one place ? Learn more! http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/137984870/direct/01/ From MFug at live.co.uk Mon Mar 30 15:04:27 2009 From: MFug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:04:27 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] announcement; Bert Message-ID: Huge congratulations Bert on your 6th Birthday its great you are a SCAMP We hope your slave spoilt you and you had lots of treats M + Fugly From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Mon Mar 30 16:40:02 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:40:02 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Wedding Pigtures/Clip Art Message-ID: Hey Debbie, CONGRATS on your upcoming Wedding!!! I have some Wedding pigtures from Prince Teddy & Princess Snowflake's Wedding that one of Joanne's friends put together. Since the pigs live so far from each other wheee had to take separate pigtures and then Joanne's friend put them together with some festive backgrounds. So, I'll send those to you later today...Wheeek! Love 'n Wheeeeeeeeps, PS, BP, & meee :-) From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Mon Mar 30 16:45:46 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:45:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Bert Message-ID: <440368.83896.qm@web80207.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Happy Happy birthday dear Bert! Such a special birthday indeed! We know you got spoiled on your special day:) but that is just fine indeed. Many many more! Love, Misfits From rzm.2 at juno.com Mon Mar 30 16:56:55 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:56:55 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- happy birthday Message-ID: <20090330.135655.22379.0@webmail11.dca.untd.com> Happy 6TH Birthday to Bert! 6 years old, that's *awesome*! May you have many, many more! ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Purify your water with professional water treatment. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTK8PH7SDn4beZ37igi86egHiqzdzJ7OwR6pjEp9qXNpJ0yeghSfa4/ From Algernon07 at aol.com Tue Mar 31 01:00:48 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:00:48 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Re G-Force & Carrot Wars Message-ID: Hello Alyssa!!!? I miss emailing you but there never seems to be time. As for G-Force, I'm certain that they're plagiarizing Carrot Wars or that, at least, it was their inspiration! Delighted that GP's are getting some attention these days. For the longest time, I believe that Carrot Wars was the only US made movie about GPs. ???? "We stand on the shoulders of those who've gone before us!!" 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/100126575x1220439616x1201372437/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From Algernon07 at aol.com Tue Mar 31 01:44:04 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:44:04 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Bert's Birthday Message-ID: Hi Luita, A very Happy Birthday to Bert! It's so good that you pulled him thru his pneumonia, particularly at his age. He loves you and wants to stay with you as long as he can! All best, Alge and "da pirates" ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220439616x1201372437/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3 Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) From me at buddies.org Tue Mar 31 01:44:24 2009 From: me at buddies.org (ME) Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:44:24 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Inner Ear Infections In-Reply-To: <49D0DEF4.6070206@hintlink.com> References: <49D0DEF4.6070206@hintlink.com> Message-ID: <0B6B00A6-170B-4A8F-8C87-347179D443A3@buddies.org> One of my eldest (over 5 years old) had an inner ear infection a few years ago. She still has a head tilt, but her balance is fine. Funny thing is that sometimes she holds her head upright, but as soon as someone bugs her, it goes back into a tilt. She never had any discharge from her ear and the infection went away fairly quickly (within a few weeks, if I recall correctly). She was on Sulfatrim twice a day and ear drops (I think those were twice a day as well). From juwles at bigpond.com Tue Mar 31 07:01:01 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:01:01 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Brownish urine In-Reply-To: <93A4A87DB0A04BE3B5720336002FECDA@inspiron1150> References: <93A4A87DB0A04BE3B5720336002FECDA@inspiron1150> Message-ID: Hi Penny You are a wealth of information! Thanks so much for taking the time to write re the brown urine my boys and producing. On closer inspection, it's coming only from the baby boys......... and the newer younger ones have a stronger colour than the older younger babies (figure that out!). I'm guessing it's a change in diet - the grain I feed them is mixed oats, pellets, lucerne hay, and molasses. They just love it - so probably eat too much of it. I'm assuming the molasses is the problem, and as they mature and their digestive systems age they will get used to the molasses and their wees will go back to normal colour. They are all very healthy piggies, I'm very pleased and proud and grateful to be able to see (except that wretched cheilitis on Joey's lips/nose and now on Wheeky's nasal area. I continue to use the hydrogen peroxide and vaseline and daktarin, etc., and slowly but surely they are improving. Thank you so much for imparting your wisdom with us all, you are a fantastic and knowledgeable piggy slave! Happy wheeks, squeaks & cuddles, Julie and her Nine furry babies + 1 {remembering my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed) From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Tue Mar 31 11:43:15 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:43:15 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Care: Diet Change for the Piggies Message-ID: Hello Piggies & Slaves! I hope that you all are doing Swell. I'm sorry I haven't been as active on the Digest as I'd like to be, but I've beeen a busy, little bee these days. I skim the Digest daily and mourn with the losses and empathize with the many illnesses. I filed for my Divorce last wheeeek and that was a weird feeling afterwards. Princess Snowflake's Daddy and I have really come to turns with our divorce and we have managed to let bygones be bygones. I recently moved into a different townhouse, or rather villa and it's just Wonderful! I Love having my bedroom connected to the living room so I can hear what goes on in PS's and Bertie Pig's cage. The Princess was angry at me for a few days because I had to change their diet. I am ashamed to admit that I was giving her too much fruit, because I guess my life just got so busy and it would be the equivalent of a parent giving their child candy just to shut 'em up. PS is VERY Demanding and if she doesn't get what she wants, then she makes life miserable for you. Well, I noticed that after the move, that she was really slowing down and just not acting like herself. I thought it was stress from the Big Move, but now, I am thinking it was because she was getting too much fruit. So, I removed all fruit from their diet...No honey dew melon, no cantaloupe, no strawberry (which is her Absolute Favorite), no grapes, no nothing! I just give them a lettuce mix (red, green, endive mixed with a very small amount of a boxed mixed baby letttuces assortment). Well, the Princess was NOT having that! She rebelled by refusing to eat properly, but she would drink water excessively. So, her beans reduced in number greatly so I was getting a little concerned. And she was having Temper Tandrums like you wouldn't Believe! And it was soooo hard for me to deny the Princess of anything because she just plays me like a fiddle, and I'm such a sucker when it comes to her...and she Knows that. But, I was successful in adminstering my 'Tough Piggie Love' and I stayed strong. Sooooo, she eventually started eating the lettuce and her pellets and hay. And her beans are almost back to normal. They were REALLY tiny there for a few days. And I guess she has forgiven me. I have to just give them their lettuce mix and then walk away. Otherwise, she will start up her tandrum. I'm learning. I'm staying Strong. And YES, Of Course, the Princess is still the Boss! But, she doesn't have to know that, right??? Well, I hope that all Piggies & Slaves are having a Super FAN-TA-BU-LOUS Wheeeeeeeeek!!! Love 'n Wheeeeeeeeeeps, Leah...Slave to PS & BP :-) From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Tue Mar 31 12:33:59 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:33:59 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Re: G-Force & Carrot Wars Message-ID: Hola Alyssa, I agree with you and Alge! They probably did steal your ideas from Carrot Wars. What nerve, hump!!! I am definitely Happy to see a movie out there featuring our piggies, but then again, I'm not gonna be so Happy when all of the Parents go out and get guinea pigs for their kids without doing the proper research, only to find that their kids lose interest with them in a wheek or so. Thus, filling up the shelter and g-pig rescues. I guess you have the take the Good with the Bad... Love 'n Wheeeeeps, Leah...Slave to Princess Snowflake and Bertie Pig :-) From petra-nef at shaw.ca Tue Mar 31 12:40:39 2009 From: petra-nef at shaw.ca (Pam Bowyer) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:40:39 -0600 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Diet In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <79p70j$2gvi28@pd7mo1no-svcs.prod.shaw.ca> Hi all, In the last digest, I noticed that several people mention feeding oats to their piggies. I wanted to share my experience with that, because it is a cautionary tale. Many years ago, someone had posted a recipe for a sort of grain mix treat that contained oatmeal, among other things like barley, rye, wheat flakes, etc. I don't remember the exact mix. Well, I started setting oatmeal out for my pigs on a regular basis, because they liked it so much. Then, one of my piggies began having bouts of diarrhea. Off the vet, antibiotics, stomach meds, acidophilus,. etc. We even tried testing for GI parasites. The diarrhea always resolved, but it always came back. In the meantime, for school, I was studying large animal diseases, and came across something known as Grain Overload Acidosis, which causes all sorts of nasty issues for large animals like cows and horses. And you would be amazed at how similar the stomachs of guinea pigs and horses are. Anyway, it finally dawns on me - it's the oatmeal that's causing the diarrhea! (Yeah, I'm kinda slow). I took it away, and no more diarrhea. Of course, the pigs weren't very happy about this development. Sadly, the damage was done, and my piggie died of what I believe to be intestinal issues caused by Grain Overload Acidosis. Now, this is only my theory, but I did discuss it with the vet, and she agreed it seemed plausible. So, I just want to say to everyone - be really careful with feeding grains to piggies. True, the other pigs are fine (insofar as I know), but some are susceptible to this illness. In the same line, I've noticed that the new treats from Oxbow, called Barley Biscuits are full of grains, as well as a huge amount of sugar. So please be really careful when you feed these. I wish I had known about this issue before - my dear girl might still be with me. Pam From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue Mar 31 18:54:05 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 09:54:05 +1100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Happy Birthday Bert Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220881@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Lots of wheeeeeeeks and kisses for the birthday boy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx awwwwwwwww 6 an amazing age, well done Luita for being such a wonderful slave :o) Kisses to for Bert's mate Cinja xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx