From Algernon07 at aol.com Fri May 1 02:53:04 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 02:53:04 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Glynis has new piggies??!! Message-ID: Velvet and Onyx, Welcome!! Glynis, we have all lived for the day when you would be a piggy momma again. Do you actually have them now? How truly wonderful. Be sure and tell them that the Piggy Pirates say they are very lucky to have found their way to you. I concur! All best, Alge & the Caribbean Piggy Pirates ************** Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000003) From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri May 1 05:09:34 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 10:09:34 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCE Gingerbread is Six! Message-ID: <8B0A32B9C6BC4B8EB48E9D0DB3E8AA82@inspiron1150> Today is a very special day here at Piggyfriends as it is Gingerbread's sixth birthday. I seldom know the true age of my precious piggies as they are all rescues but Gingerbread was born here on 1st. May 2003, having arrived in utero with her mother Ginger. She is celebrating with her older sister, Diamond and shared a pile of fresh garden leaves for their breakfast. After a long, hard winter, the first of the sow thistles are appearing. These are every pig's favourite and I have been nurturing a clump under a cloche in the hope that Gingerbread and Diamond could have some today. I will take some pigtures later to share with you all. Please raise your glasses in honour of Gingerbread's special day. " Happy Birthday Gingerbread ". Penny and the Piggyfriends. From mfug at live.co.uk Fri May 1 08:52:09 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M Fug) Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 12:52:09 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; Dandelion flowers Message-ID: Hi all seen as we were talking about piggies eating dandelion flowers a while ago, I thought I would share these photos of Fugly enjoying fresh dandelion flowers. http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr260/piggypals/Fugly%20Feb%202007/IMG_0429.jpg The dandelion is blurry as Fugly was munching his way up the stalk to the flower, I was nearly too slow to get photo http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr260/piggypals/Fugly%20Feb%202007/IMG_0433.jpg This is Fugly with green chin after munching the dandelion Hope you enjoy M _________________________________________________________________ View your Twitter and Flickr updates from one place ? Learn more! http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/137984870/direct/01/ From pals4pets at cheerful.com Fri May 1 09:52:44 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 14:52:44 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Dolly Mixture Scoot Message-ID: <20090501135244.8FF06326787@ws1-8.us4.outblaze.com> Some of you may remember how the gpdd community stopped the blizzards in the Southern UK in February to allow slave Debbie to make it across the English Channel from Lower Normandy to Cavies Castle in Hastings with little Scoot, who had stopped eating. Debbie was sure he had a dental problem, which rodentologist Tich would be able to fix. But in fact, when his teeth were examined, there was very little wrong with them, but Scoot was found to have an enlarged liver. Debbie left Scoot in the very capable hands of these trusted rodentologists, who tried a course of antibiotics, which reduced the swelling a little. But Scoot would still hardly eat, and needed to be syringe fed to stay alive. Debbie returned to France, but Scoot was lucky enough to be visited fairly frequently by fellow gpdd-er Penny Piggyfriend, who very kindly took him fresh grass, which he really enjoyed, and kept Debbie informed of his progress in between text messages from the rodentologists. Further tests showed Scoot to be anaemic, and in spite of Cavies Castle's valient efforts, he gradually lost weight and ate less, in spite of being fed a special new brand of baby food from a sachet, until finally, on the morning of Monday, 20th April, he slipped quietly away to The Rainbow Bridge. Scoot would have been 2 years old on 10th May - still just a baby. We acquired him after Zebra's brother and cagemate, Cannelletto, went to The Bridge, so that Zebra need not be alone. Debbie will not give money to breeders, and there are no shelters for piggies here, so she asked on the Internet if anyone had a young male piggie surplus to requirements, and a couple 2 hours away responded that they had bought 2 young female piggies at a yard sale, both of whom had subsequently produced young. So on 2nd June 2007, Debbie drove 2 hours in considerable heat to collect a tiny little ginger piglet. She remembers his mum was white and had had 2 ginger piglets, and his aunt was ginger and had had 2 white piglets! Zebra had been a lone pig (though with Fidget and Scrabble for neighbours) all winter and spring, so as expected seemed quite pleased to have a new piggie cagemate, and they lived outside happily together all summer. The ginger piglet got his name because he was very nervous and "scooted" everywhere - he never just walked, he whizzed! Then, when they were moved indoors for the winter, Scoot started to bully Zebra, to such an extent that eventually Zebra took up residence on top of his little house and would not descend at all - he went to the bathroom there, he ate there, we even had to set up a water bottle he could access from there! So they had to be separated and became neighbours. When Fidget went to The Bridge last winter, we did try Scoot in with Scrabble for a while, but although there was no fighting, because Scrabble was such a dear, gentle old man, we did feel Scoot was dominating Scrabble,sometimes mounting him, so eventually they were separated, and Zebra moved in with Scrabble. Scoot was always at the wire, trying to get in with his neighbours, so Debbie put out another appeal on the Internet and found someone whose husband had put the wrong piggies together whilst she had been in hospital, resulting in a small population explosion. Thus little Soturi joined the Dolly Mixtures, and was introduced to Scoot, but Scoot was not at all impressed and attacked him quite aggressively (yes, it was neutral territory and all that!), so they had to become neighbours. Later Minstrel was acquired from the same source as a companion for Soturi, but they are still only neighbours, as they didn't really seem to get on, although a second attempt to pair them will be made when they move outside for the summer. So Scoot remained alone, apparently through his own choice, although he was always chatting with the other boys through the bars. He was never a really large pig, although his weight did reach 1045g in February 2008. But from June 2008 onwards it started to drop steadily, although he continued to eat well and appeared to enjoy his food. By the beginning of February it had dropped to 730g, and that was when he stopped eating. Debbie syringe fed him for a while, but knew that if it were a dental problem, as she suspected, he would not survive unless it were corrected. That was why she rushed him to the UK. Throughout his illness, Scoot remained perky and alert, his coat shiny, his eyes bright. We are so very grateful to Penny for having visited him at Cavies Castle, giving him fresh grass and our love, and of course to the two dedicated rodentologists, Chris and Tich, without whom he would not have survived as long as he did. Apparently Chris had said to Penny that, if Scoot had been a human, she would have suspected leukaemia, and maybe that is what was wrong with him. It is always so frustrating when a piggie is ill and no one knows what the cause is. He was not even two years old yet - the four SCAMPs were sure he would outlive them. He was a brave little soul, enduring that long ferry journey across the Channel, and became very affectionate once he became dependent on human slaves to sustain him through syringe feeding. He deserved a longer life, but at least he slipped away knowing he was surrounded by love. He couldn't have been in a better place than at Cavies Castle. Run free, little Scoot, and may you find many piggie friends at The Rainbow Bridge, Debbie and 6 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 smk1947 at comcast.net Fri May 1 08:41:45 2009 From: smk1947 at comcast.net (smk1947 at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 12:41:45 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Pigzilla has crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge Message-ID: <1089417203.4425931241181705154.JavaMail.root@sz0144a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Pigzilla passed away quietly in his sleep last night. He was a little over seven years old. He was called Pigzilla because he was the largest guinea pig I had ever owned. When I came down to feed him this morning, he did not whistle, so I knew something was wrong. He was in his favorite spot next to the water bottle. He will be missed as he got me over some very hard times. Gone but never forgotten.? Stan From dukejan1 at aol.com Fri May 1 16:05:29 2009 From: dukejan1 at aol.com (dukejan1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 01 May 2009 16:05:29 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Condolences on Scoot Message-ID: <8CB98AF4F8A20F0-810-1100@FWM-M12.sysops.aol.com> Deb, You have my deepest condolences on Scoot.? I followed his story and told everyone at work.? At least twice a week, people would ask how the little piggie in France was faring.? I'm so sorry for your loss, indeed a loss for all the GPDD.? Run free, little Scoot! Janet, along with Isabel, Lily, and Luke From dukejan1 at aol.com Fri May 1 16:08:13 2009 From: dukejan1 at aol.com (dukejan1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 01 May 2009 16:08:13 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: Re Welcomes to Velvet, Onyx, Augustus, and Aubrey Message-ID: <8CB98AFB10C131A-810-1124@FWM-M12.sysops.aol.com> Glynis and Penny, Didn't want another day to go by with welcoming your little ones.? All four have truly found two of the most wonderful piggie homes on the planet.? And such beautiful names!? Looking forward to reading about all of their adventures. Janet, and Lily, Isabel, & Luke From dukejan1 at aol.com Fri May 1 16:10:12 2009 From: dukejan1 at aol.com (dukejan1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 01 May 2009 16:10:12 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: Re: Happy 6th Birthday Gingerbread Message-ID: <8CB98AFF8223721-810-1138@FWM-M12.sysops.aol.com> Gingerbread, Wow!? Six years old is cause for quite a celebration.? And with all the excitement at Piggyfriends with the new adoptions, it's going to a big weekend!? Wishing you the very best birthday ever! Janet, Lily, Luke, & Isabel From janna at thehoskincentre.com Fri May 1 18:16:21 2009 From: janna at thehoskincentre.com (Janna Hoskin) Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 16:16:21 -0600 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Vitamin C? Message-ID: My Isabella loves Oxbow's vitamin C tabs, and will take one from my fingers as a treat. Guido, on the other hand, won't touch them. He won't take it from my hand, and if I put it in his bowl, he won't eat it. Any bright ideas for how I can get more vitamin C into him? He's been gaining weight, which is good since he was underweight when I brought him home in August, but I want to make sure he's healthy! Thanks, everyone! -- -Janna, the piglets, and the kitty who thinks she's a people. "Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal." Albert Camus "I want to remake the world; anything less is not worth the trouble." Karen Cushman From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Fri May 1 20:55:57 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 17:55:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge Pigzilla Message-ID: <297650.51286.qm@web33101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Stan, I'm so sorry for the loss of your big guy, Pigzilla. Seven is a nice again for a piggy, but still not long enough. "Rest in Peace, Pigzilla" Joanne and her herd of 6 From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Fri May 1 20:58:16 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 17:58:16 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge Scoot Message-ID: <550012.90138.qm@web33107.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Debbie, it's so heartbreaking that Scoot has lost his battle. You're such an awesome slave and you did everything you could. I'm so sorry. "Rest in peace, Scoot". Joanne, Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Fri May 1 21:06:39 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 18:06:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Fugly and Dandelion Message-ID: <239398.10404.qm@web33101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Oh, M! Fugly's pigtures are precious! I love his little green chin!!! May I ask more about the dandelion? I'd like my kiddos to try it. Do you wash it first? Give the whole flower with stem? Give several or only one? I'm an overprotective slave so I tend to only give my babies store bought veggies. Thanks. Hugs to Fugly!!! Joanne, Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie From juwles at bigpond.com Sat May 2 07:46:34 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 21:46:34 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Pigzilla has crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge In-Reply-To: <1089417203.4425931241181705154.JavaMail.root@sz0144a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <1089417203.4425931241181705154.JavaMail.root@sz0144a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: Dear Stan, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear Pigzilla. You can be very proud that he reached 7 years of age. And it sounds like he peacefully crossed the Bridge, and left this world sitting in his favourite spot. Like you said, he might not be here anymore, but you will forever hold his love in your heart. Please know that me and my herd of boys are sending caring thoughts and pray for your comfort at this sad time. Sadly, Julie and her herd of 9 boys {remembering my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed) From juwles at bigpond.com Sat May 2 08:11:48 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 22:11:48 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Dolly Mixture Scoot In-Reply-To: <20090501135244.8FF06326787@ws1-8.us4.outblaze.com> References: <20090501135244.8FF06326787@ws1-8.us4.outblaze.com> Message-ID: <2E1F4CDE864F4D38B1961BC1692AFC7D@JuliePC> Dear Debbie Yet another master has crossed the Bridge! I'm so sorry to hear about deal little Scoot's problems. You certainly did more than you could have to save the little baby, travelling so far to try and get that expert help and hoping for a miracle. I'm so sorry it wasn't meant to be. You can be so proud of yourself Debbie - you are an incredible slave, going to extremes for your little masters, and little Scoot would be so sad to have left you, but he certainly would have known how lucky he was to have had you as his slave whilst on this earth. Now is he watching over you, sending you comforting thoughts and love, and thanking you for all you did for him. He's in paradise with so many friends, and with Peter Gurney to watch over him, he will never suffer again - just be having the most amazing, and biggest piggy party ever!! May God Bless you and give you comfort in your time of sorrow. Rest in Peace little Scoot. Sadly, Julie and her herd of 9 boys {remembering my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed) "Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened." From pals4pets at cheerful.com Sat May 2 10:01:05 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 15:01:05 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCE Happy 6th Birthday SCAMP Gingerbread! Message-ID: <20090502140105.73EC6326787@ws1-8.us4.outblaze.com> Many congratulations to SCAMP Gingerbread on reaching the Grand Old Age of six years! We hope you had a wonderful celebration with your sister Diamond and the other Piggyfriends - we are quite jealous that you had sow thistle, as Debbie slave hasn't managed to find any of that here in France yet this year! We look forward to enjoying the photos. May you have many more birthdays to come! love from Debbie and the 6 remaining Dolly Mixtures (including 4 fellow 6-year-olds!) "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From pals4pets at cheerful.com Sat May 2 10:15:23 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 15:15:23 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for SCAMP Pigzilla Message-ID: <20090502141523.72ACB1CE917@ws1-6.us4.outblaze.com> Stan We were so very sorry to hear of the sudden departure for the Rainbow Bridge of your beloved Senior Citizen Ageing Miracle Pig, Pigzilla, but what a credit to his slave that he lived to be over 7 years old! We are glad he was able to make his departure in his own time and from his own chosen favourite spot, and that he did not have to endure a long, debilitating illness as do so many piggies. As the biggest pig you ever "owned", how much did he weigh in his prime? Was he a member of LAPS? He was a very noble pig indeed to have got you through the hard times you mention - so many of us know exactly what you mean, our piggies are there for us when the whole world seems to be closing in, and many's the wheek that has lifted the spirit of a slave about to throw in the towel. But he was lucky to have you as well, to keep him in the best of health over such a lengthy life. He is in good company at The Rainbow Bridge, and hopefully will have palled up with our recently departed Scoot, whose obituary appeared in the same edition of the gpdd. As you so aptly say, they are gone, but oh, never forgotten. Please find some comfort in the fact that members of our special gpdd community from all over the world are thinking of you at this difficult time, and wishing you well. Debbie and the 6 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 Sat May 2 11:53:11 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 08:53:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Spunky Message-ID: <982024.46261.qm@web50505.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi All, Well Spunky has lived up to his name! I took him outside yesterday and he was running around. I'm not going to let him play with the girls for awhile to make sure he doesn't reiinjure his back. So I'm glad to say that Spunky is better and back to his ole tricks. Thanks to all who gave me advice and prayers. They worked. I'm so glad to have my Spunky back in usual form. Birdie From kskosich at msn.com Sat May 2 12:24:26 2009 From: kskosich at msn.com (Kathryn Skosich) Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 09:24:26 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] misc: loved Fugly's pigture Message-ID: Loved the picture of Fugly eating dandelions. Pookah-Darryl and Ginger Jellyroll love dandelions, fresh grass and garden parsley but they do not understand that in Colorado dandelions may be available one day but buried in a foot on snow the next. --Kathy From pandameisje at gmail.com Sat May 2 13:13:59 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 19:13:59 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] [Rainbowbridge] Robbie Message-ID: Hi all, Got a message from my mom that their about 5 year old boar Robbie, died yesterday... He had trouble swollowing.. Vet did not seem to have a clue what was wrong I hope he has meet up with Lotje at the bridge. He and Lotje always had a certain interest in each other, both were red and white rexes. Rest in Peace Big Boy! Sadly Mieke and the Winky girls: Guiny Lotje and Dunya 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 pandameisje at gmail.com Sat May 2 13:16:53 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 19:16:53 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] [care] Skinny piggies Message-ID: Hi all, Today we have gotten 4 guinea pigs at the shelter. The people who owned them had to give them up due to severe allergies of the daughter. Two is them are Shelties, two are skinny's. Both were supposed to be girls, but I've checked them all and they are all boars. Now my question is, I don't know anything about skinnies, just that they are prone to all kinds of health problems. If you have any tips on Skinny care, let me know! Thanks, Mieke -- pandameisje at gmail.com pandameisje at hotmail.com Blog: http://pandameisje.hyves.nl Cavia website: www.guinygirlz.nl kleding: http://mist-clothing.blogspot.com/ From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sat May 2 19:37:59 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 00:37:59 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] CARE Skinny pigs Message-ID: Hi Mieke, I have never seen a real Skinny pig ( only pigtures ) but read up about both Skinnies and Baldwins in case one ever came my way. I don't believe that there are many of them in England. The best website that I found was this one. http://skinnyguineapig.bravehost.com/health.html Some of the links are dead ends but the health care pages might be useful to you. Poor little piggies with no coats. They seem to need lots of extra care, which I know you will be able to give them at the shelter. Keeping them warm must be a major issue in countries like ours where it can be very cold in winter. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From warmbreath at comcast.net Sat May 2 20:29:11 2009 From: warmbreath at comcast.net (warmbreath) Date: Sat, 2 May 2009 17:29:11 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Fugly and Dandelion References: <239398.10404.qm@web33101.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <958FAA2B515F413AA683E0A58F5BA0ED@SNADY> dandelions are great as long as they are washed and no poisons have been used on the ground inc weed killers and growth inhibitors. Also if you have raccoons in the yard then yard food should be avoided as raccoons have a horrible parasitic roundworm esp in their urine piles, there is no cure. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sun May 3 07:43:40 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 12:43:40 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Pigzilla Message-ID: <416AFA3033AA4EDCB29EE95B6FFA1285@inspiron1150> Stan, We send you our condolences over the loss of Pigzilla. What a perfect name for a huge piggy. You were so lucky to have him in your life for over seven years. A magnificent achievement! We know how much you will miss his company and offer you our deepest sympathy. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From calliope at geeksnet.com Sun May 3 11:31:38 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Sun, 03 May 2009 11:31:38 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: birthday wishes, Gingerbread Message-ID: <49FDB8DA.5040307@geeksnet.com> We would like to wish a very Happy 6th (!) Birthday to Gingerbread! Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From kskosich at msn.com Sun May 3 12:15:49 2009 From: kskosich at msn.com (Kathryn Skosich) Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 09:15:49 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] misc: to Stan re Pigzilla Message-ID: Stan, I was so sorry to read about your mightly Pigzilla. Thank you for sharing him with us all these years. Seven is a good long life for a guinea pig, but of course it is never long enough.-Kathy From svetooshka at aol.com Sun May 3 12:24:00 2009 From: svetooshka at aol.com (svetooshka at aol.com) Date: Sun, 03 May 2009 12:24:00 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] (health) herbie Message-ID: <8CB9A22B366330E-16D8-26BC@WEBMAIL-MA02.sysops.aol.com> hello everyone! condolensces to all cutsie gps.who have crossed the rainbow bridge... it is always comforting to know they are in a more peaceful place than suffering.... much love and peace to the slaves and gps! well, herbie is moving a little more than before but not quite the same. because of her bladder stones, i think it is not good to give her calcium???? pls advise, if anyone has other advice to get her moving around and be her physty self, pls post! she is eating fine and is still very desirous for food so that is the only thing that is keeping me from going beserk! thank you! the poopies and shweta From pals4pets at cheerful.com Sun May 3 12:33:44 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 17:33:44 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for SCAMP Robbie Message-ID: <20090503163344.58D3D478088@ws1-5.us4.outblaze.com> Mieke Please pass our most sincere condolences on to your mother on the departure of their SCAMP, Robbie, for the Rainbow Bridge. We know only too well the frustration of having a vet who has no idea what might be wrong with an ailing piggie, and it must have been a traumatic time for all concerned. At least Robbie is at peace now, and as you say, hopefully he has met up with Lotje and she is showing him the ropes in that wonderful sunshine-filled meadow at The Bridge. Debbie and the 6 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 guinygirl at gmail.com Sun May 3 14:03:42 2009 From: guinygirl at gmail.com (Janneke) Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 20:03:42 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] [SILLY] Message-ID: Hi All, This is Igor! Slave just told me the winky girls are coming this tuesday Wooohooo!!! Three lovely ladies to shower with compliments everyday!! That means I'll be ruling a group of 5 pretty girls that will feed me, cuddle me and worship me. I'm such a lucky boar.. *popcorn* (Suus) Hey Igor, just wait a minute. First of all, get over yourself. We dont worship you and auntie Guiny sure as **** doesnt. And best of all, slave just told ME that the girls are bringing 2 handsome boars. They are nicknamed the Valentine Boys... *evil grin* (Igor) ...... Lots of wheeks! Excited Suus and Yaya and confused Igor From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sun May 3 14:15:14 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 19:15:14 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Robbie Message-ID: Mieke. I am so sorry to read about Robbie's departure to the Rainbow Bridge. Please give you mum our most sincere condolences. With sympathy. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Sun May 3 19:01:36 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 16:01:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Scoot Message-ID: <156416.40163.qm@web81305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> In his short little life, Scoot received more love and care than most piggies lucky enough to live into old age. I was really hoping he'd rally, and I know all of us GPDD'ers are sad and disappointed that he didn't respond to his?intensive care the way we'd hoped after his epic journey to the UK. I'm really sorry, Debbie. Thank you for letting us get to know Scoot. What a character, right up to the end. Joanie From dukejan1 at aol.com Sun May 3 19:04:33 2009 From: dukejan1 at aol.com (dukejan1 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 03 May 2009 19:04:33 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Way to Go Spunky! Message-ID: <8CB9A5AA8706AEC-130C-5244@webmail-mf12.sysops.aol.com> Spunky, Whee are so happy you are up and around and as good as new.? Now take it easy, so you don't go and sprain a muscle again during playtime and worry your Mommy Slave to death.? That metacam certainly works wonders, along with tender loving care from Birdie!? Way to Go, Spunky!!!!! Lily, Isabel, Luke, and slave Janet From smk1947 at comcast.net Sun May 3 19:06:20 2009 From: smk1947 at comcast.net (smk1947 at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 23:06:20 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: Condolences and thank yous Message-ID: <757170003.5190861241391980410.JavaMail.root@sz0144a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> I also would like to thank all of you that sent condolences for the loss of Pigzilla. it is hard to believe he is gone and I have a hard time looking at his empty cage. I just can not bring myself to clean it just yet as it still has his imprint in the bedding. I know I will have to soon. He was the last of a band of 4 piggies , all of them lived between 6 and 7 years. He now lies with his 3 friends in the garden with a small granite stone to mark his resting place. When I said he was the largest guinea pig I have ever owned, I was not kidding. He was not fat and he was weighted weekly. He tipped the scale at 6 pounds 2 ounces, hence the name Pigzilla. I think he was part carybara. Right now, I might take the summer off and look to adopt a few more in the fall. Thank you all Stan From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Sun May 3 19:14:47 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Sun, 3 May 2009 16:14:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Pigzilla Message-ID: <85192.52702.qm@web81303.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm really sorry to hear about Pigzilla passing away. Our piggies sure can help us find love and serenity in the face of adversity, and it's ever so hard when they're gone. May you find peace in this difficult time, knowing that we share in your pain. Joanie From annelie at brat.co.za Mon May 4 03:43:17 2009 From: annelie at brat.co.za (Annelie Etsebeth) Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 09:43:17 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] Arthur Message-ID: <00a401c9cc8b$fda8fa40$6b00a8c0@Computer4> Dear All, Thank you all for welcoming us, slave and masters, to the digest. We already feel like part of the family! I have some bad news, though. On checking my masters (Friday morning) I noticed straight away that Arthur seem lethargic - this isn't normal for my happy little seuntjie (boy) and I removed him from the cage straight away, keeping him close enough to keep an eye on him the whole time. He seemed to bounce back after a few hours and even popcorned when presented with his daily veggies. Friday night when I went to bed I thought that I might put him back with Guinevere the next morning seeing as he seemed to be doing well and I just assumed that it was a false alarm. Saterday when I woke up, however, my little seuntjie was having trouble breathing. He just lay in the cage, looking at me with those sad little eyes. He died in my arms, less than 30 minutes later, with me and my son crying over him. I was wondering whether anyone has any idea about what might have gone wrong? I put him and Guinevere outside on Thursday and I'm now wondering, seeing as he couldn't breathe properly, whether our garden services maybe put something on our lawn which might have poisoned him? Guinevere is still okay, though. Thanks, Annelie From mfugs at live.co.uk Mon May 4 08:30:39 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 13:30:39 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; New email Message-ID: Hi all well my problems with modern technology continue... windows have closed my email account new address is mfugs at live.co.uk. As a result I am behind with my digests will try and get up to date later today. M From piggyfriends at tesco.net Mon May 4 13:01:39 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 18:01:39 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Gingerbread's birthday pigtures Message-ID: <3512868EA1DF455683DE0E8C750BE336@inspiron1150> Gingerbread would like to say " Thank you " for the sixth birthday wishes. We took some pigtures to mark the occasion. Gingerbread is on the right of each pigture. Here she is with her elder sister, Diamond enjoying a birthday breakfast of favourite leaves from the garden. http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww201/Piggyfriends/?action=view¤t=HPIM0 Here is another one. http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww201/Piggyfriends/?action=view¤t Here is a special piggy birthday "cake". http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww201/Piggyfriends/?action=view¤t=HPIM0628. And now we can light the candles ( mind your whiskers ). http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww201/Piggyfriends/?action=view¤t=HPIM0630.jpg Joanne. As you can see they love all kinds of garden leaves, not just dandelions. I grow all of these for the piggies and as my garden is totally organic ( no pesticides or weedkillers allowed ) they can have them straight from the basket. If I bring dandelions home from work, I always wash them first. The piggies love all parts of dandelions - flower, stem and leaf. I give them a handful each if I can pick enough. You can even eat them yourself in a salad! The young leaves taste best. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Mon May 4 13:28:58 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 18:28:58 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Herbie Message-ID: <83369DE4AF7A4B19BAED14AC79FECA2F@inspiron1150> I was hoping to see someone reply to Herbie's health problem. I have had piggies respond very well to hind leg paralysis when treated with liquid calcium and Vit D. A few years ago, my dear old Poppy became paralysed overnight but, following a couple of days treatment with calcium shots and Vit D, she was soon up and away and had no recurrence of her problem. Diamond, who has arthritis, gets about very well courtesy of Potter's Tabritis tablets, which I know are not available overseas and she is now having a dose of liquid calcium everyday too. I use liquid Osteocare from the pharmacy. BUT and this is a big BUT. Neither of these piggies suffered with bladder stones and I would think that too much calcium would not be a good idea with stone piggies. I have no experience of piggies with bladder stones ( thank goodness ) and hope that one of our members who may know more could help Herbie's slave. On balance, I think that, personally, I would give the calcium in the hope of getting Herbie up and about. Can your vet remove the stones manually? I have seen my Rodentologist do this by manipulating the stone down the urethra without the need for any dangerous anaesthetic but not all vets are able to do this procedure. Hugs for Herbie. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From 2369 at myself.com Mon May 4 11:13:09 2009 From: 2369 at myself.com (Evin Hil) Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 10:13:09 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] CARE: Skinny Pigs Message-ID: <20090504151309.54708326787@ws1-8.us4.outblaze.com> I have a skinny pig I've just adopted a few months ago. I second the opinion that is an excellent website which was linked earlier and agree completely with the mention that they eat more than the furred version of guinea pig. I thought my abby liked to eat...well that is nothing compared to the skinny. He likes to plow through the pellets and really loves his hay, of course veggie snacks are good too... Calvin the skinny http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/allegedhuman/Animals/?action=view?t=DSC01147.jpg http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/allegedhuman/Animals/?action=view?t=DSC01173.jpg http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/allegedhuman/Animals/?action=view?t=DSC01183.jpg And Izzy the abby (who mostly is disgusted with his new annoying "little brother" who follows him everywhere) http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/allegedhuman/Animals/?action=view?t=DSC00087.jpg http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/allegedhuman/Animals/?action=view?t=DSC00091.jpg -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From zarafa101 at yahoo.com Mon May 4 10:24:20 2009 From: zarafa101 at yahoo.com (Stephanie Labbate) Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 07:24:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] [CARE] Skinny Pigs In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6949.14929.qm@web62501.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Mieke, congratulations on getting 4 new piggies! Whee always like to hear the adventures of the Dutch piggies! Stephanie Lily, Mocha, and Felix From piggyfriends at tesco.net Mon May 4 18:41:34 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Mon, 4 May 2009 23:41:34 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Photobucket pigtures Message-ID: So what's up with Photobucket then? I tried to view Evin's pigtures and got the message " Photobucket exception - the action that you were trying to perform has failed " I could tell that. So I clicked on the pigtures that I wanted you to see from Gingerbread's birthday and only the one with the birthday candles loads properly, although the links do lead to my album. Anyway, the birthday pigtures are the first four in the album. Modern technology "Humbug". Just like M's email address. Expert help needed here! Sorry, but at least you can see my girls. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From suzy at dunser.com Mon May 4 18:57:57 2009 From: suzy at dunser.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Suzy_D=FCnser?=) Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 10:57:57 +1200 Subject: [Gpdd] misc Happy Birthday Gingerbread Message-ID: <0DED5600-4276-4087-BE13-D2DED333C5E6@dunser.com> Hi Penny, A very happy birthday to Gingerbread!! The pigture of her on the SCAMPs page is my favourite guinea pig photo of all time - the little foot poking out the back to let you know that yes, this really is a living animal, and not a cushion!! What a gorgeous piggie. Cheers and wheeks from Suzy and Rocky and Cocoa in our hearts From pandameisje at gmail.com Tue May 5 05:18:05 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 11:18:05 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Website update Message-ID: Hi all fellow guinea pig lovers, My sister Janneke and my website www.Guinygirlz.nl has been updated! On the main page (http://www.guinygirlz.nl/WinkyGang/) I have added my valentine boys, and my mom's late boar Robbie. I have added 2 new pages (and thinking about making a 3rd for our rainbowbridge section) Friends of the Winky Gang: http://www.guinygirlz.nl/WinkyGang/Friends.html Links (other guinea pig websites): http://www.guinygirlz.nl/WinkyGang/Links.html Leah, I'd like to add you holiday websites, Do you have a home page from where we can find all the 'old' holiday websites? Any additions you might find useful to the links, can be send to me... As you might have noticed, there has not been a new PLAY for some time. Janneke is changing jobs and has been very busy. I hope she finds the time soon (but will take at least 2 wheeks, cause i'll be on my holiday to england ;) You could all leave messages for professor Igor to publish a new PLAY (http://www.guinygirlz.nl/WinkyGang/Igor%27s%20PLAY/PlayPage.HTML) I hope you all enjoy! Mikey and the Winky girls and Valentines: Guiny, Dunya, Woopy, Chico and Toby -- pandameisje at gmail.com pandameisje at hotmail.com Blog: http://pandameisje.hyves.nl Cavia website: www.guinygirlz.nl kleding: http://mist.guinygirlz.nl From calliope at geeksnet.com Tue May 5 13:35:51 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Tue, 05 May 2009 13:35:51 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Herbie Message-ID: <4A0078F7.2080505@geeksnet.com> Shweta, you are right that you should avoid giving Herbie calcium, since she has bladder stones. Unfortunately, bladder stones are very serious for a piggie, and Herbie might need surgery. I would suggest joining the Bladder Stones list. There are many helpful people there. Here is the address: http://www.gpigs-database.org Even if you don't want to join, you will find helpful articles on suggested diets for bladder stone piggies. Is your vet an exotics vet? If not, it would be a good idea to take Herbie to someone more knowledgeable. Please know that you and Herbie are in our thoughts and prayers, and please keep us all posted on her progress. Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From mfugs at live.co.uk Tue May 5 15:12:19 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 20:12:19 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] silly; Message from Fugly Message-ID: Hmmmmppppphhhh Granny Glynis has put the idea in mummy's head that I may be responsible for her email account being closed. Little innocent me!! Do you think saying we should assasinate the Pigminister and the Pigcident and take over the world could have caused alarm among the humans??? Maybe Bill Gates has it in for me coz I complained about windows losing all my important piggy websites, thank goodness Penny Piggyfriend could remember the ones mummy forgot. And now naughty modern technology wont let me see the new photobucket pigtures...... although I did see some birthday photos and a cucumber cake mmmmmmmm yummy Well lets hope this modern technology sorts itself out or I will be forced to learn how to write a letter Fugly the still frustrated by modern technology From piggyfriends at tesco.net Tue May 5 18:17:17 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 23:17:17 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Evin's skinny pig Message-ID: I have found the pigtures of Evin's skinny pig!!! Remove the end of her link back to the end of the word "Animals" and then click and you can see the whole album. Calvin is wearing a lettuce hat just like Fugly's! They are both little poppets. Thanks for sharing Evin. We will not be beaten by this modern technology here at Piggyfriends. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Tue May 5 19:32:15 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 16:32:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Arthur Message-ID: <380599.34454.qm@web81307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm so sorry that your welcome to our little worldwide group has started out with sadness. Most people would belittle us for loving our little rodents so much, but we know better. Our piggies are family, and we serve them their yummy greens with delight, and we?gush over?their cute vocalizations as if they were grandkids saying their first word. We understand! And we're sorry. ? Joanie ? ? From Glynis at garnay.com.au Wed May 6 01:16:36 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 15:16:36 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condelences for Pigzilla Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A06@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Stan we're so very sorry to hear about SCAMP Pigzilla :o( RIP Pigzilla run free at the bridge, have fun with the other piggies, i'm sure you're showing them just how to eat and get big and strong like you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))) and special loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx So sad to hear tho another of our little characters that we've been following for so many years :o( Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Wed May 6 01:13:49 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 15:13:49 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condelences for Scoot Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A05@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Oh nooooo Debbie i remember so well that weekend you went to the UK it was a dreadful forecast ! I was so glad to hear that you and Scoot made it in one piece. You did so much for him and so did Tich and co., sadly nature was against him :o( RIP Scoot run free at the bridge little guy, you were such a special little guy who tried so hard, have fun with the other piggies popcorning and munching on clover and dandelions xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))) )))))))))))))))) and very special loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Dear Dolly Mixtures we're so sorry you lost another of your friends :o( Loves Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Wed May 6 01:27:06 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 15:27:06 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Happy Birthday Gingerbread Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A08@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> WOW 6 years young !!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR GINGERBREADDDDDDDDDDD HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Whee hope the celebrations were long and yummy !! Sorry we too tried to open the photobucket and got that ridiculous answer grrrrrrr (any puter people who can advise??) Loves Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Wed May 6 01:25:27 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 15:25:27 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Robbie Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A07@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Mikey and Janneke would you please pass on our condolences to your mum :o( RIP Robbie run free at the bridge, you'll be greeted by past piggies who will show you where the best patches of grass, clover and dandelions are for you to munch away on xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) )))) and special loves for the whole of the family from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Another SCAMPS member how sad :o( Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Wed May 6 01:43:31 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 15:43:31 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Arthur Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A09@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Annelie and Guinevere we're so sorry to hear one of our newest members has gone to the bridge :o( RIP Arthur run free at the bridge, you will be looked after by all the lovely piggies from gpdd and they'll show you the best patches of grass and dandelions to munch on xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))) and loves from us all here xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx It's so hard when we loose a little one when they are so young :o( Our thoughts are with you xxxxxxx Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From mfugs at live.co.uk Wed May 6 02:47:01 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 07:47:01 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge; Arthur Message-ID: Annelie and Guinevere we are sorry that Arthur has left you for the rainbow bridge I am sure he is watching you both and wishing you well. Run free Arthur with all your new friends Love M + Fugly From mfugs at live.co.uk Wed May 6 02:48:03 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 07:48:03 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] announcement; Gingerbread Message-ID: Happy 6th Birthday Gingerbread, heres to more to come. M + Fugly From mfugs at live.co.uk Wed May 6 02:49:27 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 07:49:27 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow bridge; Pigzilla Message-ID: Stan we are sorry Pigzilla has left you for the rainbow bridge he sounds like such a character and a piggy dedicated to the ancient art of piggin out. Run free Pigzilla with friends old and new Love M + Fugly From mfugs at live.co.uk Wed May 6 02:51:55 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 07:51:55 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow bridge; Scoot Message-ID: Debbie we are so sorry that Scoot didnt recover after his epic journey across the channel at least you know he was well cared for and didnt suffer at the end. Run free Scoot with friends old and new. Debbie my heart goes out to you, you have had a tough time recently I only hope it improves for you Love M + Fugly From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed May 6 04:51:57 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 09:51:57 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Arthur Message-ID: <4CC93D542F7F48E8A098C6A2A7F608DE@inspiron1150> Annelie, I was so sad to read your post about little Arthur, especially coming so soon after "meeting" your piggies. There is always the possibility that something used by your garden service might have been dangerous to piggies. Can you check with them to see what products they may have put on your lawn? Many garden chemicals have been banned in England, leaving us gardeners with very few weapons against pests and diseases but I do not know what might be available in your country. Here, farmers can still use products that gardeners cannot purchase and there is always the chance of drift from farmland. There are also lawn weeds which are poisonous to piggies. In England, we must beware of buttercups in the grass but there are many other harmful plants. I grow many South African plants in my garden and greenhouse but I am not familiar with your weeds. Of course, Arthur may have had a heart attack or some other problem, totally unconnected with the grass but one never knows. Please accept my sincee condolence on your loss. I hope that Guinevere continues to be OK and that she will present you safely with some little memories of Arthur in due course. With sympathy. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From guinygirl at gmail.com Wed May 6 16:20:03 2009 From: guinygirl at gmail.com (Janneke) Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 22:20:03 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] [SILLY] Message-ID: Hey Fugster!! What are you doing!! Giving away all our plans, no wonder Mr Gates has it in for you. Please be carefull buddy. Or all our hard work will be for nothing. As for current state of afairs of the winky gang, the things we talked about during our pirate adventure are all going according to plan. The valentine boys have arrived safely for their secret agent training. Chico has chosen *charming the ladies* as his speciality. He is currently working his magic on my slave and she is totally smitten with him. Gheghe.. she has no clue that we are just using her as practice material AND she keeps bringing all of us extra veggies *evil grin*. Toby is practising his atletic abilities (just like Dunya btw, she insists girls can be secret agents too *sigh*) and his lungs. He will need them for the supersqueak we are planning. I'm still practising my stealth and keep trying to sneak around the cage without anyone noticing me. And am keeping in shape by popcorning and running around the cage everyday. How are your preparations coming along? We hid the package in slave mikey's luggage and it should arrive at your place shortly. I still am amazed at auntie guiny's telepathy skills that led their slaves to believe that they ought to take a trip to the UK. All those years in deep meditation have really payed off (although it is a pity that her slaves think she is deaf...). But thanks to her, her slaves are currently travelling through the UK, so the other special agents in the UK ought to receive their packages shortly. Agent Igor p.s. this is the link I use to see the piggyfriends photo album: http://s720.photobucket.com/albums/ww201/Piggyfriends/ hope it works for you guys too ;-). From Algernon07 at aol.com Thu May 7 03:56:32 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 03:56:32 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Bridge: Condolences Message-ID: As everyone knows, I'm behind here and apologize. Somewhere I read that Little Bear lost her battle. I am so very sorry. I thought she was on the road to recovery. I also want to offer condolences to Pigzilla, Scoot (so sorry, Debbie), Robbie and Arthur. These little guys represent a terrible lose to those who love them ad care for them, i.e., their "slaves" and to this larger community of those who also care so mich for them -- the rest of us. I'm sorry I haven't written individual emails, but I do care. With deepest sympathy Alge and the Jolly Piggy Pirate Crew (I wish they were Jolly) ************** Remember Mom this Mother's Day! Find a florist near you now. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=florist&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000006) From Algernon07 at aol.com Thu May 7 04:36:12 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 04:36:12 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Misc. Thanks Cindy Message-ID: I can see that the GP Stone info was meant for Shweta, but I am so grateful to have snagged this GPDD. Our May Pirate excursion, virtual event, is not canceled but temporarily on hold. I cannot believe it -- Capt'n Jack is the picture of robust health but Monday I woke up to discover blood all over the inside of his cage. Keep in mind that he is only 14 months old. My daughter and I got him to the vet and he has a bladder stone and UTI. How I wish it were just the UTI. I've lost 2 little guys to stones: Ebeneezer WoollyBear and Mr. Cooders as the "old timers" on here know. Then, amazingly I ran across Cindy's post. Maybe there's hope. The vet (a new one, my regular exotics was not in the day I needed him) -- most of you know my town has no exotics vets but I did find another exotics in the same city as I've been taking the piggies. As I was saying, although we didn't go into it, the vet seemed to have serious reservations regarding surgery. I do too. I didn't ask enough questions. Perhaps I'll phone him. After 12 hrs or maybe 20 of a blood free cage, there was blood in his urine again this afternoon. A lot of it. Now there's neither blood nor urine. Time to start syringing. He's on liquid baytril and a probiotic. Can piggies actually live comfortably with a stone? My other two certainly could not. And what do people give their piggies and how much does it help? There's a Schill-a -something, isn't there? I know I shoud have all this comitted to memory but I don't. I don't want to lose this little guy but I don't want to keep him alive if he is suffering and cannot be helped. I'm a woman on the edge folks! Prayers for Capt'n Jack would be greatly appreciated. And suggestions as well. If mail is returned resend it to: algernon1 at verizon.net (all lower case letters). You can actually cc to that address. Another one: algegps at yahoo.com If I get the same email in 3 places, that's fine. Better that than it being returned because my mailbox is full. Thanks, Alge and her little Piggy Pirates ************** Remember Mom this Mother's Day! Find a florist near you now. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=florist&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000006) From pals4pets at cheerful.com Thu May 7 08:52:33 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 13:52:33 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for Arthur Message-ID: <20090507125233.0A956326787@ws1-8.us4.outblaze.com> Annelie and Guinevere We were so very sorry to hear of Arthur's departure for The Rainbow Bridge. So many piggies seem to go to The Bridge without our knowing why. It is possible the grass where they were had been sprayed with something, or if it were hot he could have developed heat stroke, which can lead to pneumonia, or it may simply have been "his time". Piggies, being prey animals, are such experts at concealing all signs of illness until it is way too late to do anything about it, and all slaves have experienced that rollercoaster where one day they seem better, the next twice as bad. We don't usually separate piggies from their cagemates unless we suspect something contageous, as piggies are such social creatures and often feel more stressed if isolated - think this was Peter Gurney's advice too. We are glad Arthur was able to slip away from the comfort of your loving arms. We are sure he realised how precious he was to you, and he is now popcorning happily at The Rainbow Bridge. We hope you will be able to find an alternative companion for Guinevere at your nearest guinea pig rescue, as we are sure she will be feeling lonely. May you find some comfort from the fact that members of this special community from all over the world are thinking of you at this sad time and wish you well. Debbie and the 6 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 gracetheface at yahoo.com Thu May 7 12:47:06 2009 From: gracetheface at yahoo.com (grace ramp) Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 09:47:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Condolences Message-ID: <915591.61085.qm@web36908.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy to all of you who have lost a dear piggy friend in the past few months. I follow the digest daily, but sometimes I just can't bring myself to read the posts about little piggies getting sick, going to the vet, getting worse and then finally arriving at the Bridge. I lost my precious Porkster around last Thanksgiving and it is still so sad for me to think of anyone else losing such a special friend. I have a momma and her two babies now, but they are still skittish. I know it's my fault because I didn't socialize them properly but I'll do better next time. I am absolutely drooling over some pigs at the Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue down in Virginia. I can't get any new babies until at least this winter when my finances will improve hopefully. Till then, it's me and the three crazies. Love to all and health to all the little furry friends. Grace, Gus, Rusty and Babe (with Pork Chop and Oreo at the Bridge) From mfugs at live.co.uk Thu May 7 12:56:54 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Thu, 7 May 2009 17:56:54 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Health; Captain Jack Message-ID: Hi Alge, sorry I have no ideas about stones and living with them I believe there are special diets to follow to help prevent them reappearing but dont know the details. I am sure someone here will be able to help. Just wanted to let you know me and Fugly are keeping you and especially Captain Jack in our thoughts Love M From calliope at geeksnet.com Thu May 7 14:18:27 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Thu, 07 May 2009 14:18:27 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC.: Thanks, Cindy Message-ID: <4A0325F3.9040505@geeksnet.com> Alge, I'm very glad you saw the info regarding the bladder stones' list. Please know that we are sending healing wheeks and prayers to Capt'n Jack. We are so very sorry to hear that he has a stone. Surgery is a scary option, I know, and doesn't always help. Our Sunshine's stones came right back after surgery, despite our changing his diet. One thing: if you are giving Capt'n Jack water from the tap, or even filtered water from the tap, it would be best to buy bottled water. There is a theory that fluoride causes stones to form. Tap water (even when it is filtered) has fluoride; bottled water does not. Shilintong (spelling?) is the alternative medicine you are thinking of. I know Leah has used it with success. I'm sure she can tell you more. And please post on the stones list, if you like. Again, our best to the Captain. Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu May 7 23:22:42 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 13:22:42 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Captain Jack Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A18@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Oh Alge i'm so sorry to hear about the little guy :o( I'm afraid i don't have any advice but want to let you know we'll be crossing our paws and sending MEGA healing wheeeeeeeks of loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Get hold of Leah, she used to give the BB and BP shillatong and do heaps of water syringing, i know she had a name for it too! I hope he picks up quickly !! Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Fri May 8 15:10:18 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 12:10:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Eating moldy grass Message-ID: <111599.43656.qm@web81308.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Last week I was feeding Hershey her fresh, yummy grass, and I discovered, to my horror, that, in spite of my careful inspection, there was black mold on the stalks of some of the grass she'd already eaten. Has anyone had any experience with this or some theories on how I can help her? I've given her probiotics, which I do regularly anyway. Any symptoms I should be looking out for? She's been acting/peeing/pooping normally for about a week after the incident. Her worried slave, Joanie From birdlonglegs at yahoo.com Fri May 8 15:26:18 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 12:26:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Mother's Day Message-ID: <683621.4260.qm@web50506.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi all you masters out there, This is Spunky and I want to remind all masters that Sunday is mother's day and you should all be extra loving to your slaves. Who knows maybe that will make you rate even more treats from them. ?I know I have to be good to momma slave cause of the care she gave me. I am running around and having a great time outside, and am thankful that mamma helped me get better (but don't tell her that wink). ? Spunky From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Fri May 8 17:34:21 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 14:34:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] misc: healing weeks for Cap't Jack Message-ID: <424892.10336.qm@web80206.mail.mud.yahoo.com> ?Alge and the piggie pirates, We are sending many healing weeeks to you little Capt'n Jack. 15 misfits and their 2?slaves are saying prayers for a fast recovery for you. get well fast, jean & andy & the misfits From kskosich at msn.com Fri May 8 22:18:43 2009 From: kskosich at msn.com (Kathryn Skosich) Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 19:18:43 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] misc: to Annelie re Arthur Message-ID: Annelie, I am so sorry about your sad loss of Arthur, poor little man. Please know that many people on the Digest are thinking of you in sympathy. --Kathy S From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Sun May 10 11:59:55 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Sun, 10 May 2009 08:59:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Happy Mother's Day Message-ID: <926909.90413.qm@web33102.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Friends! Happy Mother's Day to all of our special moms with fur, feathered and finned kids! Oh...and those skinned ones, too! My Teddy & Baci's mother, Macie, donned her favorite hat and allowed me to take a pigture of her JUST FOR YOU on your special day. If you'd like to see it, just email me at: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com and I'll send it to you. Happy, Happy! Joanne Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie Save a litter! Spay / Neuter your critter! From ckrtsqrl2000 at yahoo.com Sun May 10 13:24:05 2009 From: ckrtsqrl2000 at yahoo.com (Stacy Harvey) Date: Sun, 10 May 2009 10:24:05 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] (Bridge) Maxine Message-ID: <332594.9007.qm@web53008.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I am sad to say that my lovely SCAMPS piggy, Maxine, has died today. She was 8 years old, possibly older. I can't say that it was completely unexpected due to her age and health issues, but it's still a shock to have one pass on when it was just enjoying some greens a few hours earlier. I will write a more fitting tribute to this lovely Grande Dame later when I am perhaps a little less emotional. ? -Stacy and the grieving Squee Squad From pals4pets at cheerful.com Mon May 11 12:55:30 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 17:55:30 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [RAINBOW BRIDGE] Condolences for SCAMP Maxine Message-ID: <20090511165530.D00B6BE407D@ws1-9.us4.outblaze.com> Stacy and the grieving Squee Squad We were so very sorry to hear that your beloved SCAMP Maxine had finally departed for The Rainbow Bridge, though we were glad that she was able to choose her own time and place and enjoy one last hearty meal of greens a few hours earlier. It is a wonderful tribute to slave Stacy that Maxine reached such a ripe old age, but we know only too well that, even though one knows a piggie is elderly and likely to make a departure sooner rather than later because of SCAMP-related health problems, it is always a big shock when that final journey is actually made - we always want one last cuddle, one last wheek, one last favourite meal .... . No great age ever seems like quite enough. But we know that Maxine is now back to her young self again at that wonderful sunshine-filled meadow at The Rainbow Bridge, popcorning through the luscious dandelions and presumably reunited with other Squee Squad members that have gone before. Words are always inadequate at times like these, but we hope you may find some small grain of comfort in the fact that gpdd-ers all over the globe are thinking of you at this very sad time, and wishing you well. Debbie and the 6 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Mon May 11 13:01:56 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 10:01:56 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Maxine Message-ID: <129659.42959.qm@web33107.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Oh...I'm so sorry to hear that Maxine has crossed the bridge.? While 8 years (or more) is a wonderful, long life...for us slaves it is?way too short.? Please know that I am thinking of you and sending a heartfelt hug to help ease your broken heart. "Rest in Peace,?Maxine" ? Joanne and Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie ?Save a litter! Spay / Neuter your critter! From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Mon May 11 14:14:44 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 11:14:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Maxine Message-ID: <297633.56639.qm@web81305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm really sorry Maxine had to leave, especially, at least here in the States, on Mother's Day. I'm sure she would want to thank you for all your years of love and devotion that enabled her to reach such an extraordinay age. In fact, she probably did in many ways during her long life. I'm glad she was enjoying her greens right to the end, a foretaste of the meadows to come. May the empty place in your heart soon be filled with happy memories. With love and sympathy, Joanie From mfugs at live.co.uk Mon May 11 15:01:57 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 20:01:57 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge; Maxine Message-ID: Stacey and the remaining Squee Squad we are sorry that Maxine has left you but 8 is a fantastic age for a piggy. Run free Maxine with friends old and new M and Fugly From piggyfriends at tesco.net Mon May 11 17:35:51 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 22:35:51 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Maxine Message-ID: <2FC87B5C97294119ACA421FEC59CD1EF@inspiron1150> Stacy and the Squee Squad. We were so sad to read that your dear Maxine has left for the Rainbow Bridge. Eight is an incredible age for a piggy, although we always want them to go on forever. You must have so many lovely memories of her time with you, which we hope will ease the pain of your loss. R.I.P. Maxine - gone to meet up with many departed Squee Squad members. Take care Stacy. With our utmost sympathy, Penny and the Piggyfriends. From rzm.2 at juno.com Mon May 11 19:45:03 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 23:45:03 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences & other stuff... Message-ID: <20090511.164503.10301.2@webmail08.dca.untd.com> I haven't been posting for awhile, but I've been reading. I had a stomach flu & my computer is giving me trouble & I'm taking care of my hammie Daisy, who is sick. I was sorry to hear of so many losses & sick piggies. Even if I don't post, my heart is still with you. Also, late Happy Mother's Day wishes!!! ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Free information on buying a New Vehicle. Click Here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTLa8ujAEbUcJf78IRZbIwYjArtvLcjjuKvqDxAePEoKxhs30y898E/ From dawndastricklen at yahoo.com Mon May 11 20:07:33 2009 From: dawndastricklen at yahoo.com (Dawnda Stricklen) Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 17:07:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Dexter is 5 years old! Message-ID: <358653.76900.qm@web52309.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hello Everyone I am a little behind, but I wanted everyone to know that my Dexter turned 5 years old on April 22. He got a new Jumbo cage so he can go on vacation with me this year. We are going for 8 days to a cabin in Pigeon Forge, TN. Blackberry got a new cage too. We celebrated with watermelon, stawberry tops, and fresh grass. He wasn't too old to popcorn all over his new cage. Dawnda http://dawndasticklen.tripod.com From dawndastricklen at yahoo.com Mon May 11 20:12:07 2009 From: dawndastricklen at yahoo.com (Dawnda Stricklen) Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 17:12:07 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Maxine Message-ID: <175809.62271.qm@web52304.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Stacy I am so sorry to hear that Maxine had passed away. I am glad she lived to be very old for a piggy. I hope Dexter can live that long. We always treasure the days with our pigs after they turn 5 because we know that they are elderly. I know you are very attached to her after having her so long. I send my condolences to you. Dawnda http://dawndasticklen.tripod.com From dawndastricklen at yahoo.com Mon May 11 20:45:04 2009 From: dawndastricklen at yahoo.com (Dawnda Stricklen) Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 17:45:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Condolences Message-ID: <993573.93410.qm@web52301.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I have gotten behind on the digest again. I have been getting the piggie garden and flowers set out. I am saddened to read that so many has gone to the bridge. I send my deepest condolences in the loss of Midnight, Sheba, Sam Pig, Sundae, Little Pumpkin, Baby Bear, Caramel, Bert, Kallee, Kramer, Scoot, Pigzilla, Robbie, and Arthur. May they all run happily together. Dawnda http://dawndasticklen.tripod.com From Glynis at garnay.com.au Mon May 11 22:12:45 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 12:12:45 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Maxine Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A42@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Stacy and the Squee Squad i'm so so sorry to hear about your special lady SCAMP Maxine :o( RIP Maxine run free at the bridge, have fun playing with family members and friends from gpdd, you'll be so sadly missed by your mummy slave and friends, but NEVER forgotten xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))) ))))))))))))))))) and special loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx what an amazing age, i'm sure she knew how much she was loved and cared for by you love. Another little star twinkling in the sky.............. Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Mon May 11 22:15:42 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 12:15:42 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Happy Birthday Dexter Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A43@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> WOW 5 years young ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUU HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUU HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DEXTERRRRRRRRRRRRRR HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Whee so happy you were able to celebrate with so many yummies mmmmmmmmmmm and you got a new cage, enjoy your holiday :o) Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From piggyfriends at tesco.net Tue May 12 08:03:08 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 13:03:08 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Happy Birthday Dexter Message-ID: Happy belated fifth birthday wishes Dexter!! Gingerbread and Diamond say "Welcome to the SCAMPS". Enjoy your vacation in your lovely new cage. Best wishes from Penny and the Piggyfriends. From pals4pets at cheerful.com Tue May 12 12:48:26 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 17:48:26 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Birthday Greetings to SCAMP Dexter! Message-ID: <20090512164826.DE22A1BF28D@ws1-10.us4.outblaze.com> We just wanted to add our birthday greetings for Dexter - congratulations on becoming a SCAMP! Sounds like you were very spoilt on your birthday, with all those yummie goodies and a new cage as well - no wonder you were popcorning, despite your age! We wish you many happy returns of the day, and hope you enjoy your vacation! Debbie and the 6 Dolly Mixtures "We patronize them for their incompleteness, for their tragic fate of having taken a form so far below ourselves. And therein we err, and greatly err. For the animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendour and travail of the earth". Henry Beston -- Be Yourself @ mail.com! Choose From 200+ Email Addresses Get a Free Account at www.mail.com From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Tue May 12 14:44:26 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 11:44:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] misc: sympathy for Maxine Message-ID: <18180.63416.qm@web80203.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear Stacy and the Squee Squad, So very sorry to read that your Maxine has crossed the bridge. Our deepest sympathy to you. Somehow it just never seems enough to say our deepest sympathy, wish there was a word that could?express our sorrow and pain?in a time like this. RIP little Maxine Jean and Andy and our many misfits From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Tue May 12 14:47:12 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 11:47:12 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] misc: Happy Birthday Dexter Message-ID: <396.63581.qm@web80203.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear Dexter, Our 15? set of little paws are raised in happy?clapping for your 5th birthday:)? Happy Birthday??to you indeed! Misfits? From mfugs at live.co.uk Tue May 12 15:01:42 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 20:01:42 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement; Dexter Message-ID: Happy 5th Birthday Dexter enjoy your new cage Love M + Fugly From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Wed May 13 09:31:27 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 09:31:27 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Cap'n Jack Message-ID: Ooooooh no, Alge! I'm sorry I've been M.I.A. for a few days. I took some much needed time off for Mother's Day Wheekend. I can't believe that your little boy has stones & a UTI. That is No Bueno. :-( But, it's good that he's on Baytril (and probiotic). And of course, I have to recommend that Chinese herb, Shilintong. I swear that herb helped my Beloved Brownie Bear pass many a stone. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't break up stones, but I believe it somehow relaxes the urethra so that stone(s) can pass through. But, there have been some strange cases in which stones have actually appeared to shrink when using the Shilintong, but there is no proof of that. I just ordered my piggies some Shilintong last night, because I give them the herb just as a preventative measure, every other day. It's natural, so I figure it can't hurt. The place I get mine at is: http://www.fareastginseng.com/cluntrsh.html If you order from them, in the Comment box, ask for the white bottle. Apparently, they have two different kinds of Shilintong and the pills in the white bottle are easier to crush. Of course, for my Bertie Pig, I don't even have to crush them anymore because he thinks they are a Treat and will eat a tablet right from my hand. I wish it was that easy for all piggies! Also, I know that you know this, but encourage the Cap'n to drink lots of water. That is essential in helping those stones to pass. My Beloved Brownie Bear never wanted to drink her water because it hurt to urinate, so I had to syringe her extra water like everyday. My current Vet showed me a technique of putting BB on her back and massaging her tummy, until I knew she had to pee and then I would put her in her cage and she would pee. Well, a piggie's bladder is sort of like a snow globe, whereas minerals can collect on the bottom of their bladder. Well, if you put the piggie on its back and rub the belly, then those minerals will shift to the top and then when you turn the piggie back over, hopefully some of those minerals will excrete out of the bladder. That is how I got BB to pass her stones the last time she got them (They were Really tiny stones). Please give your Brave, little boy some Extra Hugs 'n Healing Kisses from me and my crew. I know that Cap'n Jack is not feeling his Best right now, but hopefully, he can overcome this and be back to his 'ole self in no time. Wheee are keeping him in our Prayers... Love 'n Wheeeeeeeeps, Princess Snowflake, Bertie Pig, & meeee :-) From kskosich at msn.com Wed May 13 10:44:55 2009 From: kskosich at msn.com (Kathryn Skosich) Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 07:44:55 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] misc: to Alge Message-ID: Alge, I am so sorry to read about Capt'n Jack's poor health. I am way behind on Digests, but wanted to send healing wishes to him. --Kathy From kskosich at msn.com Wed May 13 11:35:27 2009 From: kskosich at msn.com (Kathryn Skosich) Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:27 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] misc: to Stacy re Maxine Message-ID: Stacy, I was very sorry to read about your sweet Maxine. We had just one piggie, the resplendent Big Red, who made it to eight years old and my white mop-haired Beatrice made it to almost eight. I agree, even though you know the day is coming, it is still a shock. My sympathies and please know that all of us on the Digest share your sadness.--Kathy From rzm.2 at juno.com Wed May 13 14:16:51 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 18:16:51 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences Message-ID: <20090513.111651.4927.2@webmail21.dca.untd.com> Stacy- I posted this once,but apparently it didn't go thru. Hmmm... I'm sorry to hear your SCAMPS piggie Maxine has passed away. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click to learn about options trading and get the latest information. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTIzQcFZQvJrixqXqYoZU6frMwbGuhGBP22w0o5YclEGhNp6cshwEQ/ From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Wed May 13 15:24:03 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 15:24:03 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Website update In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Heeeeeey Mikey & the Winky Girlies!! As always, I Looooooove your pigtures of your Precious piglets...Wheeeek! They always bring a smile to my face and good chuckle to the belly. I have been meaning to put all of the piggies' websites on one page. But, then my cable company changed our websites (like they migrated them from one server or something like that to another so all of my previous links do not work anymore... Whaaaaaaaaaah!). So, I need to manually put all of their old websites onto the new platform, and I just haven't had a chance to yet. Soooooooo, once I do that, I'll make a webpage that includes all of their Holiday sites and then, I'll send that one to ya. So far, the only Holiday websites that are out there are: http://home.roadrunner.com/~lconsuela/Christmas2008.html http://home.roadrunner.com/~lconsuela/VDay2009.html http://home.roadrunner.com/~lconsuela/StPattysDay2009.html http://home.roadrunner.com/~lconsuela/Easter2009.html Send my Love to all of your little Babies...Wheeek! Love 'n Wheeeeeeps, Princess Snowflake, Bertie Pig, & meeee :-) From texg at cavyinfo.com Wed May 13 22:42:33 2009 From: texg at cavyinfo.com (texg at cavyinfo.com) Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 22:42:33 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Baby Hamlet In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <20090513224233.aty5c3r84ckoww0c@www.cavyinfo.com> It is with deep sorrow that I report the passing of Baby Hamlet, this evening at about 10 PM EDT. Baby Hamlet came to us as a rescue some years back, along with his brother Snuffles (who passed last February). What a sad pair of piggies they were: a severe mite infestation left them with almost no hair. After a long series of ivermectin treatments, the boys beat the mites. During the course of his life, Baby Hamlet developed an inner ear infection in *both* ears, with the results that he displayed no symptoms until the infection had become well advanced. With a really good vet and a lot of care, he beat the infections, although it left him with a slight head tilt and one eye constantly looking up. Over the past year, the tilt finally straightened out, but the eye never did. Baby Hamlet was our "miracle stone" piggie: diagnosed with bladderstones, he surprised everyone by not requiring surgery. This morning he appeared totally normal, up begging for breakfast. He was a bit quiet today (I am very lucky to be able to work from home, surrounded by my loved ones!), but I didn't think much of it because he pretty much naps all day. Dinner was late - we needed to go to the farmers market to replenish our piggie food (lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cukes, peppers). When we got home and I started handing out dinner, he wasn't interested. I picked him up, and holding him to my ear I heard that his heart rate had slowed to about 1/3 normal and he was barely breathing. We held him, and he crossed to the Bridge a short time later. I'm so happy we were here to hold him. He was an elder piggie; it was his time - but that doesn't make losing him any easier. We can take a bit of comfort knowing we gave him a good life - and considering he was six or seven, a long one. We wish him God's speed, and told him to tell everyone at the Bridge we think of them always. I know Peter (Gurney) will keep a gentle, watchful eye on him until we are all called home. I'm off now to toast the life and times of a silly, wonderful piggie with a bottle of vintage Cabernet. Tex & Donna From mfugs at live.co.uk Thu May 14 12:43:27 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 17:43:27 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge; Baby Hamlet Message-ID: Tex and Donna, we are so sorry your little one has left you for the rainbow bridge. You are quiet right to toast his life and to celebrate the happiness he gave you and the love you gave each other, it sounds like you were his miracle. Run free Baby Hamlet Love M and Fugly From hypnotic95 at aol.com Thu May 14 15:48:45 2009 From: hypnotic95 at aol.com (hypnotic95 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 15:48:45 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] pancake needs help Message-ID: Hi everyone, I just want to thank all of you who responded to my last post about pancakes teeth. He ended up eating on his own almost a week after he had his teeth done. It was a very stressful time for our whole family. Pancake hated the critical care, feeding him was horrible. He is very stubborn i guess just like me. Since then about 2 months ago, he started eating just like the old days. Everything was gone including hay. However in the last two weeks he has stopped eating hay, loves his dried food, but isn't eating his fresh veggies the way he used to. Two weeks ago the vet thought he had a bug because he came down with horrible diarrhea. We got some med's for him which after a week stopped the diarrhea. He broke his lower incisor again, and he has lost a ton of weight. He loves oranges but to many and we have the diarrhea problem again. He eats some soft things and some very hard crunchy things. The vet is baffled. We are not sure if it's his teeth again or he's getting old and picky. However I want to give him every chance possible. The vet told us to try the critical care apple flavor, however they were out. I can't seem to find it online. Does any one have any ideas on where I can order this for my pancake? Any other ideas on what to feed him. When I say we have tried everything I mean it. All his favorites and treats. When we were at the vet yesterday my husband started to cry. The thought of pancake suffering is out of the question, but we really believe he has some fight in him yet. Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks Kelly with pancake, waffles and gunner. **************Dell Mini Netbooks: Great deals starting at $299 after instant savings! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222627952x1201458914/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B214819460%3B36680227%3Bi) From piggyfriends at tesco.net Thu May 14 17:42:59 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 22:42:59 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE Baby Hamlet Message-ID: <4A7FC693E70649D2BF89788AF0270F4D@inspiron1150> Tex and Donna. What a wonderful tribute you wrote about your dear departed Baby Hamlet. He was so lucky to find his way to your home and to live many happy years with you despite his health problems. I am so sorry that he had to leave you for the Rainbow Bridge but I always feel that it is comforting to be there to say goodbye. Sending you our condolences and our sympathy, having been there so very many times. R.I.P. Baby Hamlet, safe with Peter at the Bridge. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From rzm.2 at juno.com Thu May 14 19:21:05 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 23:21:05 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences Message-ID: <20090514.162105.62.0@webmail10.dca.untd.com> Tex & Donna- I'm so sorry to hear about Baby Hamlet. He was very lucky to have found you to nurse him back to health & give him a good life. It was nice you could be there for him when he made the journey. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Find toupees to help you look your best! Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTKtjYQ51nyWTMMGWHqcgkl5ASdCIeAbsupMYSa0SgAduFhOqIU1W4/ From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Thu May 14 23:54:59 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 20:54:59 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Baby Hamlet Message-ID: <385603.9247.qm@web81302.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm so sorry Baby Hamlet made his departure, but am so glad you got to escort him there. You will see him again, in his prime, but in the meantime, my heart goes out to you. With sympathy and love, Joanie From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri May 15 04:27:33 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 09:27:33 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Pancake Message-ID: <06BDAF42E12A4B4AA961C008952D6AEF@inspiron1150> Kelly. I am so sorry that Pancake is in trouble again. One of my Piggyfriends look like he will become a permanent syringe feeder due to tooth problems which have left him with undershot incisors, which need clipping every week. Some of the mixtures that I make up for him could well be available only in England but here are some of the things he likes. Complan - an instant food for invalids that comes in many flavours. Readybrek - an instant porridge that he enjoys mixed with some warm water ( probably his favourite ). Mashed banana - in good health he never liked banana but I think that he appreciates it now that it comes via a syringe. Supreme Science Selective pellets softened in nearly boiling water ( to preserve the Vit C therein ) mixed with an equal part of either instant mashed potato or more Readybrek. You could use any pelleted food that Pancake likes. The original CCT ( Cambridge Cavy Trust ) recipe of chinchilla grass pellets softened in hot water mixed with an equal part of instant mash. I use this one when I take him to work with me as it keeps its consistency whereas the Selective pellets deteriorate into a soupy mix after a while and is messy to feed when in a client's house! I pulverise an assortment of veggies/fruits until they are of a consistency to go up the syringe but too many of these cause very soft droppings as he is not getting enough roughage due to his inability to eat hay. There are many baby foods that piggies like. Although my boy loves carrots, he does not like the carrot baby food for some reason but there are lots of other veggie/fruit ones from which to choose. The apple and banana one seems to be in favour. I finish each meal with a drink of water mixed with a small piece of a soluble Vit C tablet. Could you liquidise some apple and add it to the Critical Care? Or maybe some unsweetened apple juice? Just a thought. Sending our very best wishes to Pancake. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From joedee1986 at verizon.net Fri May 15 14:45:39 2009 From: joedee1986 at verizon.net (Dee and Joe) Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 11:45:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: New piggie Message-ID: <788330.39508.qm@web84008.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Drum-roll please..... Joe and I are proud to announce a new member to our family, Jodie! She will be Peaches new companion after the death of Pumpkin. A volunteer at the Medfield Animal Shelter in Medfield, Ma. saw a family of three GPs offered free on Craig's List. Fearing they would end up as snake food she rescued them and took them to the shelter. Judy at the shelter knew we were looking for a girl piggie and gave us a call on Tuesday, and we picked her up on Wednesday! Joe held her for about two minutes and said "okay, we will take her"! It seems whoever had them thought they had two of the same sex until the girl (Jodie) gave birth to two babies. One died and after having the three for about a year they decided they couldn't keep them and advertised on Craig's List. The boar and their son are still at the shelter waiting for their forever home. Jodie is about two years old and a 'chunk of pig'. She is mostly white with a large black spot over her right eye area. She has a touch of brown around the black area. She is very soft to touch and will make a great cuddle pig. She looks well cared for and healthy. She has a few healed scabs on her belly I am keeping an eye on to make sure it isn't from mites. She is a little skittish right now and we have a wire fence separating her from Peaches. We may try and introduce them during floor time this weekend. She won't take food from our hands yet and she doesn't seem to like lettuce. Picking a name was hard. We ended up with Jodie because we like the name and it is our names - Joe and Dee. Now isn't that just so cute! Get a Life - Adopt a Pet! Dee, Joe, Peaches and Jodie - the new Patriot Pigg Girls From calliope at geeksnet.com Fri May 15 11:13:37 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 11:13:37 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: birthday wishes, Dexter Message-ID: <4A0D86A1.9020006@geeksnet.com> We would like to wish Dexter a very Happy 5th Birthday! Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From cmartinez36 at comcast.net Fri May 15 12:56:30 2009 From: cmartinez36 at comcast.net (cmartinez36 at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 16:56:30 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Pancake In-Reply-To: <72574962.4494001242406503801.JavaMail.root@sz0014a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <976506755.4494891242406590235.JavaMail.root@sz0014a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Penny had so many wonderful ideas for food for Pancake. In addition, you could contact Dr. Foster and Smith.com by telephone. They sell all the Oxbow products, and could probably get you the apple Critical Care very quickly. You could also call Oxbow directly and I'm sure they'd be happy to help you find someone to get you what you need quickly. Best wishes to Pancake and you guys! Carla, Apache and Remy From cmartinez36 at comcast.net Fri May 15 13:00:25 2009 From: cmartinez36 at comcast.net (cmartinez36 at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 17:00:25 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: they're laughing at us ; ) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1508982583.4496681242406825220.JavaMail.root@sz0014a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> One of my husband's co-workers forwarded this to him today: http://www.urlesque.com/2009/05/12/today-in-ebay-coats-for-guinea-pigs/ i love the tongue in cheek sarcasm. They just don't understand! I told hubby we get a kick out of it when people laugh at us. Carla, Apache and Remy From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri May 15 18:36:49 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 23:36:49 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC They're laughing at us! Message-ID: The Piggyfriends love the little piggy coats. They don't believe that the person who wrote the captions has ever met a guinea pig as none of my fat porkers would fit inside an empty toilet paper roll ( unless you have very large rolls in other countries -English ones are the right size for my little fancy mice ). Thanks Carla. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri May 15 18:41:32 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 23:41:32 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Welcome Jodie Message-ID: <74E36E7C31E14436AD975334E8370B6B@inspiron1150> A big piggy welcome to Jodie from all of the Piggyfriends. That's a clever name for her. My late in-laws used to have a dog called Jodie. A yellow lab that went for everyone in sight. Watch out for those toofies! I am sure that she will be a wonderful new friend for Peaches, who must be lonely after the loss of dear Pumpkin. Lots of hugs for the new arrival ( and Peaches too ). Penny and the Piggyfriends. From rzm.2 at juno.com Fri May 15 19:41:32 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 23:41:32 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH- Critical Care Message-ID: <20090515.164132.18732.0@webmail17.dca.untd.com> Kelly- I'm sorry Pancake is sick again. Here is a link to places you can buy Critical Care: http://www.shopzilla.com/cat-supplies/critical-care-oxbow/31000200/products Also Oxbow's website has an option to search for a store or vet in your area to buy products. Here's that link: http://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/contact/find_products Here is the link to Peter Gurney's website on diarrhea in piggies: http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/diarrhoea.htm Mimi likes when I mix her C.C. to a somewhat moist consistency & then put it on a small paper plate for her to eat herself. I'm lucky cause she likes it just as a snack sometimes. Make sure you get the apple flavor, not the other yucky one. Mimi also likes canned pumpkin. Make sure it's the plain kind, not the kind with spices. She eats it right off a spoon. Most piggies like baby food too. I think with the diarrhea though, the most important thing for her to eat is hay since that has all the fiber, which should help with the diarrhea. Maybe a second opinion from another vet would help too. It sounds like something more serious is going on. I hope something here helps. Let us know what happens. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Be your own boss today with Computer Training. Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTEfdSPFLoQE6hf6Iy5j9CoHKme0WUleJy3KdDbh0YYtdHYWS5kfgU/ From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Fri May 15 20:53:15 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 17:53:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Finding apple-flavored Critical Care Message-ID: <302175.62873.qm@web81304.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Come on, Pancake! You can do this. We're all praying/sending healing thoughts your way. I found the special CC powder on the Oxbow website. They sell it through vets. They have a Vet finder if you click on Vets and type in your zipcode and how far you're willing to travel. Or your vet may be able to special rush order it for you. I so want to hear he's doing well. You've been such a good slave for him. Again, he and you all are in our hearts. Joanie Hershey sends her encouragement for eating again. From warmbreath at comcast.net Sat May 16 02:32:40 2009 From: warmbreath at comcast.net (warmbreath) Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 23:32:40 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] bad news References: <490.cd3e97e.327c176e@aol.com> Message-ID: <64B863FCECA64CC287CB162E9708C908@SNADY> Dear Alge It is with limitless sorrow I tell you that Manny the Boar has gone on to bridge to await our later arrival. He came down with pneumonia last Sunday night, I medicated him with what I had and took him to the vet Monday morning. She treated him for 2 days and nights but he died in her arms Tues. night. When he called me to him Sun night to his side I thought he was a goner right then, I gave him a heavy dose of pain meds and antibiotics, and it revived him so much he ate lettuce and hay through the night, although I had to feed almost every bite, but he wasn't pooing or peeing. The vet added another antibiotic and Reglan, along with Critical Care and sub -cutaneous fluids, when I left he was in a temp controlled cage eating, and ran away when I leaned in to say goodbye. She said then he had a 50-50 chance. When she said he would have to stay another day and night I knew then he had little or no chance, piggies cant be that ill that long and survive well. And the antibiotics, 2 of them should have dug in with the first 24 hours. love Sandy and the remaining Li'l Pig. From cazza177 at ntlworld.com Sat May 16 08:09:36 2009 From: cazza177 at ntlworld.com (Cazza177) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 12:09:36 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Probiotics and URI's Message-ID: Dear all Artie has a URI at present and is on Baytril. I also gave him half a duriectic (Lasix 20mg) yesterday. He is eating a little veg (fresh grass, corriander and a little bit of round lettuce), but won't touch his hay at present -- which I'm guessing is because his throat is sore. I am syringe feeding him Recovery Science and water, but he is a little down. I have read here and there about probiotics and acidophilus, but can't find any mention anywhere of how much you can give a guinea pig each day and/or for how long. If anyone has used this, can they please let me know what the amount is to give a day and how often. (I cannot give Artie any of his brother BG's droppings, as BG is also on Baytril.) Many thanks and please keep Artie and BG in your prayers. Carole BG and Artie From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Sat May 16 12:17:13 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 09:17:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Manny the Boar Message-ID: <23592.70086.qm@web81305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> We've all come to love and admire Manny the Boar, and GPDDers will be the poorer without him. But nothing can compare with the hurt you're feeling. My prayers are with you during this awful time. Joanie From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Sat May 16 12:19:53 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 09:19:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: Welcome Jodie Message-ID: <851754.62252.qm@web81306.mail.mud.yahoo.com> May you live a long and healthy life, little one (well, maybe not all that little). Enjoy your new home and new friends and doting slaves. We are happy to have you among us. With welcoming wheeks, Joanie From dawndastricklen at yahoo.com Sat May 16 16:10:02 2009 From: dawndastricklen at yahoo.com (Dawnda Stricklen) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 13:10:02 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Thank you Message-ID: <928227.89178.qm@web52301.mail.re2.yahoo.com> I want to thank everyone for all the Happy Birthday wishes for Dexter. He certainly enjoys his life. He can touch noses with Blackberry now so he is really happy. I wanted to send a big welcome to Dee and Joe's new pig Jodie. I love the name! I want to send my condolences for the passing of Baby Hamlet and Manny the Boar. It is so stressful when we lose a pig. I am sorry for your loss. Dawnda Stricklen http://dawndasticklen.tripod.com From tvadasz at hotmail.com Sat May 16 13:14:09 2009 From: tvadasz at hotmail.com (Tammy Vadasz) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 17:14:09 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Great source for Critical Care Message-ID: Hi! I have found Cal Vet Supply - https://www.calvetsupply.com/category/s to be a great source for Critical Care. They have both flavors and different sizes. You don't need a prescription from your vet and they ship via USPS. I always keep some in the house just in case one of my piggies is off their food. I have 12 sows and 5 boars ranging in age from 6 months to 6 1/2 years. Ten of them I have gotten over the last 3 years from Arizona Piggie Poo Rescue. :) Hope this helps someone. Tammy _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live?: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_BR_life_in_synch_052009 From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sat May 16 13:32:35 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 18:32:35 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Probiotics and URIs Message-ID: <0E43DBC58539451EB1A2F354D2700654@inspiron1150> Hi Carole, Sorry that both of your boys are needing medication. I often use acidophilus as a means of putting the good bugs back in the piggies' systems. I buy a bottle of capsules from Holland and Barrett. The label on mine is a pinky red and says "Acidophilus with 100mg. Pectin" and this was recommended by our Rodentologists. Open a capsule carefully, tip one third of the contents into a little container and put the capsule back together for the next time. Add a very little water from a syringe, mix it up and suck it back into the syringe. This amount can be given daily for as long as is needed. On the second day, you just have to halve the amount in the capsule, leaving you with the third day's dose inside. You do not have to be absolutely exact about the measuring. Have you tried Daktarin Oral Gel on Artie's sore throat? Available from any chemist. Just squeeze a blob onto a cotton bud and swab it around his mouth. It is orange flavoured and has been loved by every pig of mine that has tasted it. A good tonic for a piggy under the weather is Metatone. 0.5ml daily for a week, then 0.3ml per day until piggy is eating well by himself. I think that it tastes awful but piggies seem to like it. It is nice to be able to recommend remedies that I know you will be able to buy as so many useful things are not available overseas. Sending best wishes to Artie and BG for a speedy recovery. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From sarah19e at yahoo.com Sat May 16 14:02:41 2009 From: sarah19e at yahoo.com (Sarah Erickson) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 11:02:41 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Welcome Jodie! Message-ID: <172345.7549.qm@web33705.mail.mud.yahoo.com> A piggy welcome to Jodie!!? I'm so glad she found such a wonderful forever home!? I hope the meeting with Peaches goes smoothly!? Love the name too -- very cute! Sarah, Ginger, and Chloe the bunny From sarah19e at yahoo.com Sat May 16 14:08:21 2009 From: sarah19e at yahoo.com (Sarah Erickson) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 11:08:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Condolences - Manny the Boar Message-ID: <954770.38640.qm@web33701.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss.? :(? It's so hard to lose a little fuzzy family member - it sounds like you did everything you possibly could.? Hugs. Sarah, Ginger, and Chloe the bunny From mfugs at live.co.uk Sat May 16 15:14:13 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 20:14:13 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] announcement; Jodie Message-ID: A big welcome to new addition Jodie we bet Peaches will be very happy with her new friend. well done Joe and Dee for giving another piggy a chance for a happy life. Love how you came up with the name M + Fugly From mfugs at live.co.uk Sat May 16 15:16:41 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 20:16:41 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] rainbow bridge; Manny the Boar Message-ID: Sandy and Lil Pig we are so sorry that Manny has left you for the rainbow bridge, it sounds like it all happened really quickly, you did the best for the little guy and thats all any of can do. Run free Manny the Boar with your friends old and new Sandy our thoughts are with you at this sad time M + Fugly From rzm.2 at juno.com Sat May 16 15:20:28 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 19:20:28 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- welcomes Message-ID: <20090516.122028.25650.0@webmail06.dca.untd.com> Joe & Dee- Congratulations on your new piggie! What a clever name! I'm sure she will soon come around after she gets adjusted. Yea...more piggies! Welcome to the digest Jodie! =) ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Digital Photography - Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTDvmSqgxHhBa8UJ0JGND4Po5wtQ7v83pUDePEa0sGxjOZwZoKz1Hy/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Sat May 16 15:29:52 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 19:29:52 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences Message-ID: <20090516.122952.25650.1@webmail06.dca.untd.com> Sandy- I'm sorry to hear about Manny the boar. It's so hard to watch them struggle, but you did everything right. Poor little guy. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click to learn about options trading and get the latest information. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTIzQaXOQFfq6cMCUucb7xusuyfSoa6wft0gBbNPAzMwkZBGNMaw1a/ From piggyfriends at tesco.net Sat May 16 17:14:58 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 22:14:58 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Manny the Boar Message-ID: <34A2380B408049EC9A4E3D69BD024884@inspiron1150> Sandy, It was such a shock to read that dear little Manny had gone to the Rainbow Bridge. Even with a medicine box full of piggy remedies, administered asap, these fragile little creatures are so often beyond our help before we can do anything about it. He was such a precious little boy and I can imagine your grief at his loss. We send our condolences to you and Li'l Pig, who will surely be missing his best friend. R.I.P. Manny. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Sat May 16 18:08:03 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 15:08:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Manny the Boar Message-ID: <225469.61320.qm@web33108.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Oh, no! I am so sad to hear that Manny the Boar has crossed the bridge. :( I'm so sorry! "Rest in Peace, Manny".... Joanne, Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie **and itching for one more! Job 12:7: "Ask the animals, and they will teach you." From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Sat May 16 18:10:27 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 15:10:27 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Jodie Message-ID: <887262.73501.qm@web33107.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Congratulations, Joe & Dee on JODIE! I think that is one perfect name. She sounds lovely and what a lucky girl to be your baby. Please send pigtures when you can. I hope she and Peaches become great friends. Joanne, Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie **and itching for another piggy! Job 12:7: "Ask the animals, and they will teach you." From matildalucet at earthlink.net Sat May 16 19:55:03 2009 From: matildalucet at earthlink.net (Ginger Fitzsimmons) Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 19:55:03 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] BRIDGE: bad news Message-ID: Sandy, we are so sorry to hear that Manny has left so abruptly. He was such a character and we enjoyed reading about him. We're glad you still have Li'l Pig to keep you company in this sad time. I have no more words. -ginger with co-slave Steve and boars Cuddles, Bumper, and Brownie remembering those who have gone before From mfugs at live.co.uk Sun May 17 04:31:18 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 09:31:18 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Silly; blogging Message-ID: Hey all you smart piggies out there, I have started a blog so we can share information with each other. shhhhhhhhhh you must keep it secret coz we dont want the humans to know what we are up to. Here is the link http://undercoverguineapig.wordpress.com/ Its very basic coz I dont know much about blogging I asked Igor and man he knew way to much I was even more confused than before, he said something about an RSS Feed? the only feed I know about is dinner, and twittering thought that was what we did when the humans did something funny. I will try and keep it updated everyday so keep popping back to see what I have learned, feel free to leave comments or if you have a post you would like included let me know, I would really like help with the guinea pig information section, so if you have any good tips that piggies should make sure their humans know tell me. Fugly the secret blogger From kskosich at msn.com Sun May 17 09:18:20 2009 From: kskosich at msn.com (Kathryn Skosich) Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 06:18:20 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] misc: congrats Joe & Dee Message-ID: Joe and Dee, congratulations on your new addition and may she have a long and happy life with you. -Kathy S From kskosich at msn.com Sun May 17 09:28:49 2009 From: kskosich at msn.com (Kathryn Skosich) Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 06:28:49 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] misc: sympathy to Tex Message-ID: Tex, so sorry to read about your dear Hamlet. He must have felt like he was already at the Rainbow Bridge after joining your household and being loved and cared for. In sympathy, Kathy S From zarafa101 at yahoo.com Sun May 17 08:29:11 2009 From: zarafa101 at yahoo.com (Stephanie Labbate) Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 05:29:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] [announce] Welcome, Jodie! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8041.29487.qm@web62503.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Whee are all glad to welcome Jodie! We're glad she was rescued. Felix was also listed on Craigslist -- but he wasn't offered for free. His family really didn't want to give him up, but their little boy was allergic to him. They wanted to make sure that Felix went to a very good home! It's nice that Peaches will have a new piggy companion! Stephanie Lily, Mocha, & Felix -----Inline Message Follows----- Drum-roll please..... Joe and I are proud to announce a new member to our family, Jodie! She will be Peaches new companion after the death of Pumpkin. A volunteer at the Medfield Animal Shelter in Medfield, Ma. saw a family of three GPs offered free on Craig's List. Fearing they would end up as snake food she rescued them and took them to the shelter. Judy at the shelter knew we were looking for a girl piggie and gave us a call on Tuesday, and we picked her up on Wednesday! Joe held her for about two minutes and said "okay, we will take her"! From zarafa101 at yahoo.com Sun May 17 08:33:48 2009 From: zarafa101 at yahoo.com (Stephanie Labbate) Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 05:33:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] [SILLY] Piggy Coats In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <117131.31604.qm@web62503.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Oh, the piggy coats are too cute! But, you're right, my 3 Little Pigs would need PLUS size coats :-) My Percy once tried to squeeze into a toilet paper roll when she was only a few weeks old. Even then, she got stuck. I had to tear the roll apart to get her out! Stephanie Lily, Mocha, and Felix http://www.urlesque.com/2009/05/12/today-in-ebay-coats-for-guinea-pigs/ -----Inline Message Follows----- The Piggyfriends love the little piggy coats. They don't believe that the person who wrote the captions has ever met a guinea pig as none of my fat porkers would fit inside an empty toilet paper roll ( unless you have very large rolls in other countries -English ones are the right size for my little fancy mice ). Thanks Carla. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From d.quadakkers at gmail.com Sun May 17 13:02:41 2009 From: d.quadakkers at gmail.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Danni=EBlle?=) Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 19:02:41 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] Silly; blogging In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9c16a6870905171002w4acfa9f7ob5873c571a8e1432@mail.gmail.com> Wow, this is so cool, thanks for sharing. We (Meg & Mickey, two lovely guinea pigs from the Netherlands) have a blog also but it's in Dutch, we can't write in English (we get help with this e-mail now...). So unfortunately you can't read it but maybe it's fun to share the link because it has a lot of photo's also. We started this a year ago together with Jack, our partner in crime but the little fellow died a few weeks ago. But we've decided to continue with the blog. Oh, did I mention we are on Twitter to? Also in Dutch but specially for you we will try to write a tweet in English :-) Check out: http://gekkeflappies.web-log.l http://www.twitter/com/gekkeflappies Lots of love, Meg & Mickey 2009/5/17 M > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > shhhhhhhhhh you must keep it secret coz we dont want the humans to know > what we are up to. > > Here is the link http://undercoverguineapig.wordpress.com/ > > Its very basic coz I dont know much about blogging I asked Igor and man he > knew way to much I was even more confused than before, he said something > about an RSS Feed? the only feed I know about is dinner, and twittering > thought that was what we did when the humans did something funny. > > I will try and keep it updated everyday so keep popping back to see what I > have learned, feel free to leave comments or if you have a post you would > like included let me know, I would really like help with the guinea pig > information section, so if you have any good tips that piggies should make > sure their humans know tell me. > > Fugly the secret blogger > _______________________________________________ > From rzm.2 at juno.com Sun May 17 19:39:16 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 23:39:16 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH- probiotics Message-ID: <20090517.163916.19229.0@webmail21.dca.untd.com> Carole- You can give Artie Benebac, which you get from the vet. It comes with a little dial you can turn to get the right dosage. When my piggie Albert used to need probiotics, I would get a capsule with gel in it & scoop out the gel & put it on lettuce for him to eat. Good luck with both your piggies. ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Criminal Lawyers - Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOVoKeHlYOvwYLwgSEMObIEAPin19Ziab04uoGTGG9LJsUP305Cjm/ From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun May 17 20:58:32 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 10:58:32 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Baby Hamlet Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A87@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Tex and Donna we're so so sorry to hear about little Baby Hamlet :o( RIP Baby Hamlet run free little guy and popcorn with the other family members and your mates from gpdd xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) ))) and lots of special loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun May 17 21:00:02 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 11:00:02 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Welcome to Jodie Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A88@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO and welcome Jodie to the gpdd and your very special family :o) Whee know that you'll be so spoilt and loved by Dee and Joe :o) Peaches whee so very happy that you will have a new friend, whee are really looking forward to hearing more about the two of you together xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun May 17 21:01:11 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 11:01:11 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [SILLY] Piggie Coats Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A89@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> awwwwwwwwwwww they were rather cute coats. BUT wheee thought the piggies modelling them were super duper cute!!! Thanks for the link! Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun May 17 21:02:27 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 11:02:27 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Pancake Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A8A@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Pancake whee have all paws and fingers crossed for a speedy recovery XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I do hope that our little friend will be ok, whee know just what you're going thru. HUGS and WHEEEEEEEEEEKS for you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Algernon07 at aol.com Sun May 17 21:03:11 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 21:03:11 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Bridge: Manny the Boar Message-ID: Dearest Sandy (and all), I need to do something about this mail box situation of mine and will soon. I have missed so many other piggies going to the Bridge and I am so truly sorry for all of you for your losses. I'm going to need to chage address with the GPDD so I get that email. But Sandy, this one is mostly to you, my friend. I didn't get the issue when you told of losing Manny, Capt'n Jack's buddy and partner in crime. I was stunned as I just read a condolence to you and went back to the archives and found your post. How can this be? You must be heart broken -- I know that all of you who have lost piggies are. But Manny and Capt. Jack, Igor and Fugly and some others were going to have quite the adventure on this Caribbean Pirate ship cruise. And now little Manny the Boar is waiting at the Brige. I'm certain the RV picked him up and he was welcomed warmly, as were the others. I cry as I write this. I have never handled these things well. These little guys are so sweet and loving and giving and then suddnly somthing like this comes up. The steep price of love but so worth it to the little ones whose lives our love transforms, Love and deppest sympathy, Agle and the piggy pirates, flags lowered to half mast for their departed friend ************** Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/domestic/national-tourism-week?ncid=emlcntustrav00000002) From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun May 17 21:11:33 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 11:11:33 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Manny the Boar Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A8D@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Sandy and Li'l Pig we're absolutely shocked by your sad news :o( RIP Manny the Boar run free at the bridge dear friend have fun playing with all the other piggies, popcorning and munching on dandelion leaves xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))) )))))))))))))))))) and lots of special loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Oh Sandy love i'm so sorry i know you tried all you could do. He's been a part of our household now for so long, he will be very sadly missed by us all. Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Sun May 17 21:16:37 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 11:16:37 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Agent F's Blog Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220A8F@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Agent F (our big bro) whee so excited to hear that you going to be an agent. WOW you're our hero :o) :o) You very clever, whee made our slave save your blog as a favourite on her puter (yes she knew how to do that!!) Please do more soon whee loved reading them all. Oh and you MUST send pigtures to Merri she sounds like she really likes you lots :o) Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx ( in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Sun May 17 22:24:48 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 19:24:48 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] misc:) Secret Blogger Message-ID: <963250.76745.qm@web80207.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Oh Fugly you are such a smart smart piggie indeed:) My slave doesnt realize yet that I get on her?? putter and learn many things while she is at work or sleeping.. I will enjoy reading your blogs daily:) Signed, Laz (one of the misfits) From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Sun May 17 22:26:55 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 19:26:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] misc: Welcome Jodie Message-ID: <641589.21038.qm@web80201.mail.mud.yahoo.com> A very big welcome to? Miss Jodie indeed. I really like the name. My youngest sister is named Jodie spelled the same way too:) Look forward to hearing all about? you. Jean & Andy?(and the misfits) From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Sun May 17 22:28:40 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 19:28:40 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Health: get well wishes Message-ID: <578581.2296.qm@web80205.mail.mud.yahoo.com> We are wishing you lots of healing weeeeks from the many misfits little Pancake. Sure hope you start eating and feeling better soon!!. From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Sun May 17 22:31:38 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 19:31:38 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] rainbow bridge: manny Message-ID: <843810.85710.qm@web80208.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dearest Sandy and Li'Pig, So very sorry for your loss of Manny The boar. know that we feel your sorrow as well. Manny run free at the bridge and enjoy the company of all our beloved furbabies that have passed before you. RIP jean & andy and the misfits From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Sun May 17 22:33:45 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Sun, 17 May 2009 19:33:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] health: Artie Message-ID: <405213.87535.qm@web80208.mail.mud.yahoo.com> dear Artie, get well fast little fellow. Your mommie is very worried about you. I know my mommie is sad when I wasnt well.? Sending healing weeeeks your way. Laz and his many?misfit family members From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Mon May 18 12:42:47 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 09:42:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] SILLY: Agent F Message-ID: <870387.86091.qm@web81301.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thank you, Agent F, for cheering us all up! There's been a lot of sadness here for awhile, and your blog was just what I needed. Hopefully, Hershey will learn some slave-training techniques. I still have much to learn. Joanie From joedee1986 at verizon.net Mon May 18 16:06:35 2009 From: joedee1986 at verizon.net (Dee and Joe) Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 13:06:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: New GP pigtures Message-ID: <657402.47367.qm@web84006.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi everyone, This should lead you to pigtures of our new girl Jodie. She is getting less shy around us. We haven't put her with Peaches yet. I am worried that Peaches will snap at her like she did with Pumpkin. http://deesblogsite.blogspot.com/ Hope it works. Dee From Algernon07 at aol.com Mon May 18 22:58:02 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 22:58:02 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Misc. To M + Fugly and message to others re Captain Jack Message-ID: Hi "M" -- Check bubblecuddle -- mail to Mfug has bounced back to me twice as "mailbox unavailable" To All others, Captai Jack is feeling much better, his antibiotic now behind him. The vet says to continue his probiotic until it's finished -- about 4 more days. I will be getting in touch with some of you individually and truly appreciate the solid info I've already rec'd. Thanks for being there even when I'm not there. Alge and the Jolly Piggy Pirates ************** Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/domestic/national-tourism-week?ncid=emlcntustrav00000002) From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue May 19 01:22:29 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 15:22:29 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Captn. Jack Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220AB1@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> AHOY our friend wheeeeeeee so so happy to hear you're feeling much better :o) Give your slave a HUGE HUG from our slave and whee send lots of mini kisses for Alge and many many more for you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Alge this was just the best news to open up and see !!!!!!! Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From pals4pets at cheerful.com Tue May 19 09:56:05 2009 From: pals4pets at cheerful.com (Debbie Jones) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 14:56:05 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE Condolences for SCAMP Baby Hamlet Message-ID: <20090519135605.54F9260685F@ws1-4.us4.outblaze.com> Tex and Donna?We just wanted to add our own heartfelt condolences to you on the departure to The Rainbow Bridge of your beloved SCAMP, Baby Hamlet. It sounds as though you were able to give him a wonderful life after pretty shaky beginnings, and he fought and won several tough battles in his efforts to spend as long with you as he possibly could. We are glad he was able to stay perky and alert right up until his last morning, and that he made his departure peacefully, from the warmth of his devoted slaves' loving arms. ?As you say, no matter how elderly the piggie may be, we are never quite ready to lose them, and it always hurts like hell. But we hope you may find some comfort in the fact that members of our wonderful gpdd community from all over the globe are thinking of you at this sad time, and wishing you well.?Debbie and the 6 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 Tue May 19 04:31:42 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 09:31:42 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Captain Jack Message-ID: Alge, We are so relieved that Captain Jack is improving. We all need some good news. Please give him lots of manly pirate hugs from us all ( not forgetting little Bill ). We reckon that you could do with a hug too after all that worry. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com Tue May 19 12:46:31 2009 From: dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com (dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 09:46:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Piggy Pix of Peaches & Jodie Message-ID: <365040.89129.qm@web33108.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Oh, Joe!? Oh, Dee! Both Peaches & Jodie are precious! Thanks for sharing their pigtures!? They made my day! ? Joanne Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, Sweetie ?Job 12:7: ? "Ask the animals, and they will teach you." From jez_84 at hotmail.com Tue May 19 13:06:36 2009 From: jez_84 at hotmail.com (John Zimmer) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 12:06:36 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Update: New Friends For Poppy! Message-ID: Hi Everyone! :) Just wanted to let you all know, I've adopted two new friends for Poppy! Honey, a three year old silky, and Tia, a young Peruvian! :) Both were rescued after being abandoned by their original masters and left to starve in vacated apartments. However, both are now very healthy and happy! On the downside, upon being introduced to them, Poppy became VERY aggressive and actually attacked them both. This didn't prevent me from taking them though, and they have been together but segregated - Poppy on one side and Honey and Tia on the other - in their shared quarters. I'm going to try putting them together on Wednesday, when I clean their home, and if they don't click yet, I'll simply keep them segregated and try weekly to put them together. If they never click, their current setup will simply be the norm but I hope they all connect and bond with each other. Poppy was so lonely after Baby Bear passed, now she has two new friends (I hope.) :) I'll keep you posted, and one of these days I'll post some new pics on myspace. Take care all you wonder slaves and your sweet masters! :) God bless! John, Precious, Poppy, Honey and Tia From birdlonglegs at yahoo.com Tue May 19 13:29:04 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 10:29:04 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Pet of the Day Message-ID: <459773.68535.qm@web50502.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Guess who is pet of the day. click and find out . Congts http://petoftheday.com/ Birdie From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Tue May 19 14:43:11 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 11:43:11 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: Pigtures of Jodie and Peaches Message-ID: <51855.66898.qm@web81305.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Beautiful pigtures of your lovely girls! I tried to leave a message under the pix, but couldn't get it to stick. Anyone else have that problem? Remember, I'm a computer neanderthal. Thanks for sharing your piggies with us! Hey, is Peaches a rex/teddy? She's got an amazing coat. Joanie From svetooshka at aol.com Tue May 19 14:56:58 2009 From: svetooshka at aol.com (svetooshka at aol.com) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 14:56:58 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] (health) herbie; help re: bladder stones In-Reply-To: <8CBA5672C57DFE2-1154-538D@WEBMAIL-DZ31.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CBA5672C57DFE2-1154-538D@WEBMAIL-DZ31.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8CBA6CAB8A58B8E-AB8-110D@WEBMAIL-DF05.sysops.aol.com> resending. -----Original Message----- From: svetooshka at aol.com To: Gpdd at gpdd.org Sent: Sun, 17 May 2009 8:31 pm Subject: health - herbie; help re: bladder stones greetings to all squeakers and gp slaves! we hope this finds you all healthy and happy! so so behind on these digests... i am not able to list all but we want to wish happy birthdayz/ merry new year to all! also, regards to all that have crossed the bridge... as much as it is hard, i always believe that it is a more peaceful place so they are all fine! ;) thank you to all those who emailed with their support re: herbies health.? few things: 1) Herbie's status:? she is moving around now wtih the help of daily dose of metacam.? however i am very worried about her bladder stones. sigh.? she has 3.? she is alert and eating fine but straining A LOT to poop.? =((??? i massage her tummy as much as i can so it is a little easier on her.? i know she is in pain! my vet is useles at this point.? should i give her shilingtong? 2) new vet:? anyone know of good vets in the NYC or Long Island, NY area?? desperately need a caring one.? i dont want to wait until she gets worse! - god forbid! 3) holistic healing:? anyone have experience with holistic vets?? i really dont like drugging our babies up! 4)? passing of a gp:? herbie and kerbie are my two gps.? god forbid, herbie will not cross the bridge soon but i would like to be prepared.? what do i do upon her crossing?? what do i do with her body? sigh.? i pray her pain will go away!? thank you everyone for your support!? many blessings to all! peace, the poopsies and shweta A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! From faststats at faststatschecks.com Tue May 19 15:06:28 2009 From: faststats at faststatschecks.com (Mary Fran McCluskey) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 12:06:28 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Education GP Story Message-ID: <0381CACF90DE40518E0D690B7829A6E8@MaryFran> Check this out... http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2009/05/18/news/coastal/carlsbad/z198d606f781a02c5882575ba0062739d.txt Kids learn about gps. --Mary Fran (I left a comment about the gpdd.) with GP and MM From mfugs at live.co.uk Tue May 19 15:09:14 2009 From: mfugs at live.co.uk (M) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 20:09:14 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; Jodie Message-ID: The link worked!! What beautiful girls you have, we love their face markings M + Fugly From guinygirl at gmail.com Tue May 19 14:49:52 2009 From: guinygirl at gmail.com (Janneke) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 20:49:52 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] [Silly] Hey Fugly Buddy and other secret gpddagents, Way too go!! I love your blog. I must apologize for my slave, she lives in her own universe..thinks that everyone understands her.. (thats why i became a professor anyways.. i was always explaining guinea pig stuff to her, so i thought i'd better put it online). Okay, I'll try to break it down a bit for you. I'll start with twitter ;-) (might do the rest at another time) Nooo.. well.. yes.. we twitter too when humans do something funny (or was that sniggering?) But this is some internetservice where you can put tiny messages online. The messages have a maximum of 140 eh.. letters (sorry my english skills are letting me down today). You can follow people that are twittering (like barack obama, or that guy from punked) and people can follow you. My slave likes using it for her job (information specialist) it's a great way to meet people that are in the same field and share interesting websites. Btw; We have our own twitteracoount too: http://twitter.com/WinkyBende . For pigs that are interested; read this info on how to twitter: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2341095,00.asp We are currently staying in amsterdam btw. Our slave has been travelling back and forth for a few days now, feeding us and feeding a friends' cats (she thinks they are cute..we beg to differ!). So yesterday some other friends of her (who work at the amsterdam animal ambulance) turned up and took us to amsterdam. WOOOHOOO!! Riding that animal ambulance was sooo cool. Like, riding a cop car. We are still excited :-D Ow and us from the winky team would like to welcome the Gekke Flappies on the digest!! For the non-dutchies, it translates like crazy ehm.. flappies(?.. you use flappie when you are trying to say someone is silly, but in a very loving way). we are soo excited you guys are also here (invasion of the dutch..ghegheghe) Lots of wheeks, Special Agent Igor Secret Twitterer From bunzella at yahoo.ca Tue May 19 18:31:49 2009 From: bunzella at yahoo.ca (bunzella at yahoo.ca) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 15:31:49 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Metaclopromide Okay for Pigs? Message-ID: <545457.4226.qm@web31505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello all, I spent the morning at the vet's with Doris & Audrey. Over the past few weeks, they haven't been eating all of their pellets (sometimes hardly any of them, and they only get about a quarter-cup a day) and I'd noticed Doris was a bit quieter than usual and spending more time in her pigloo. Given her history, I was suspecting a bladder infection in its early stages or tooth problems, since she has had both before. Before I took them in, I collected a urine sample from her in a new syringe (via the old plastic-wrap in the bottom of the carrier trick), in case they needed to test it. Well, $300 and two hours later, I was none the wiser. The vet tested the urine and found nothing amiss there, just regular urine bacteria at normal levels and no white blood cells or occult blood. In the course of the initial examination, she thought one side of Doris' chest sounded quite different from the other, so we did an x-ray to see if she might be incubating a respiratory infection; that also came back clear. Then they took a good look at her teeth as well and those were fine too. The only thing they found that they considered at all worrisome was that she had a bit more gas than usual in her digestive system. The vet suggested that some metaclopromide (not sure if I'm spelling that correctly) would help her to pass the gas, and prescribed this (it's an oral form; I'm giving .1ml twice a day). I know this is fairly commonly used for rabbits but haven't heard of it for piggies --- have any of you used it and, if so, were there any ill effects? I am a bit concerned about using gut motility drugs, since aside from not eating the pellets, Doris is already eating and pooping normally (as she proved very nicely on the examination table, munching on the bribes of red pepper bits I had brought while simultaneously providing some excellent poop samples at the other end). (She's also eating her veggies and hay pretty much as usual.) I wonder if the gas is being caused by lettuce? I was rereading something on the Peter Gurney website the other day and noticed quite a stern warning against feeding lettuce in any great quantity to piggies. In my ongoing quest to get more liquid into Doris, I added some lettuce to their regular salad some months ago, but I might try cutting that out and seeing if there is any improvement... Please let me know if you have ANY thoughts at all on this --- most of the time I feel fairly competent with piggie care these days, but let one of them get a bit "off" and I'm back to "Square One"! Pat S. (slave to Doris, Audrey & Olivia) __________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com. From rzm.2 at juno.com Tue May 19 19:50:54 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 23:50:54 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- Jodie Message-ID: <20090519.165054.16135.0@webmail07.dca.untd.com> Dee- Jodie is adorable (as are your other piggies). I love her markings. Your website is very nice! ~Jaime, Mimi & Daisy~ ~Molly, Radar & Albert always in our hearts~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Now is the perfect time to start or finish your college degree. Free info. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTEWSpvx6X4nUXBFH6DF077eC33D3VG3mCwch0VrKi6e6FcMji2Tr6/ From dawndastricklen at yahoo.com Tue May 19 21:01:21 2009 From: dawndastricklen at yahoo.com (Dawnda Stricklen) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 18:01:21 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: New GP pigtures Message-ID: <545959.46880.qm@web52304.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hello Dee and Joe I love your new pictures of Peaches and Jodie! They are both so cute! Dawnda http://dawndasticklen.tripod.com From dawndastricklen at yahoo.com Tue May 19 21:03:50 2009 From: dawndastricklen at yahoo.com (Dawnda Stricklen) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 18:03:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: Blackberry is Pet of the Day Message-ID: <186692.62286.qm@web52306.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hello Everyone My Blackberry is pet of the day today! I read my e-mails before I checked the pet of the day. I always check,but thank you Birdie for giving me the heads up. I was surprised because I forgot that I had sent the picture in. Dawnda http://dawndasticklen.tripod.com From janna at thehoskincentre.com Tue May 19 20:18:37 2009 From: janna at thehoskincentre.com (Janna Hoskin) Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 18:18:37 -0600 Subject: [Gpdd] [Silly] References: Message-ID: Btw; We have our own twitteracoount too: http://twitter.com/WinkyBende . > For pigs that are interested; read this info on how to twitter: > http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2341095,00.asp > > Guido and Isabella were inspired and got themselves all registered with Twitter, too! They are @hoskinpigs. Of course, Roy didn't want to be left out, so she started one, too: @imagirlcat. Me, I'm @karalianne. Feel free to add us! :) -- -Janna, Guido, Isabella, and Roy the Girl Cat "Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal." Albert Camus "I want to remake the world; anything less is not worth the trouble." Karen Cushman From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue May 19 21:06:43 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 11:06:43 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Poppy has friends! Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220AB9@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> WELCOME Honey and Tia :o) You've come to such a wonderful household, you'll be spoilt with heaps of yummy food and lots and lots of TLC :o) Poppy whee hope you have many years of popcorning and munching together xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue May 19 21:11:01 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 11:11:01 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Pigtures of Jodie and Peaches Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220ABA@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> AWWWWWWWWWW so sweet :o) Very pretty girls xxxxxxxxx Well done thanks so much for the link xxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue May 19 21:25:55 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 11:25:55 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Herbie and stones Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220ABB@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Hi Shweta i have just been given a link with some interesting information regarding bladder stones, a girl in the UK gave her piggie Uriflow. http://www.gorgeousguineas.com/documents/Marbles%20Bladder%20Stones.pdf I hope this helps little Herbie xxxxxxxxxxxxx Regarding what to do when a piggie goes to the bridge :o( I put my boys wrapped in a clean small towel into a small box and then buried them deep in the ground and my hubby then put wire on top and then covered with dirt, we then put up a little headstone with their name and their date of birth and death. I then plant flowers near them as well. I do have friends tho who get their piggies cremated and then have them in little urns. Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Wed May 20 00:49:36 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 14:49:36 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Pet of the Day! Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220AC3@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> CONGRATULATIONS BLACKBERRY WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Whee all soooo proud of you and your pigture was gorgeous xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Oh Dawnda what a lovely surprise to see Blackberry being named Pet of the Day! Whee can all understand why tho :o) :o) Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Algernon07 at aol.com Wed May 20 02:47:32 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 02:47:32 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Bladder Stones and Pain Message-ID: I'm concerned about your piggy living in a state of pain. Unless something is done soon, it very well may get worse. And then what are you going to go when every 10 or 15 minutes your little one contracts and wheeeks out in pain in the middle of the night and there's nothing you can do? I hope it doesn't come to this; I hope there is something that can be done first. Is surgery an option? We've had different outcomes here. But if you go that route have an experienced GP savvy vet do the surgery. And know that she still might not make it. Does she have a UTI together with her stones (multiple -- 3 of them? Oh, you poor dears!). If she has a UTI, having that treated might make a difference, but if all fails, God forbid, then sometimes we must love our pets enough to not permit them to suffer and be in pain. There are general anesthesia gases that can be used to put a piggy to sleep (to have them humanely euthanized) (others will supply the names of these). If you are faced with the injection to the heart, have the vet first give her a sedative -- enough to render her completely unconscious, and only then allow the vet to give the fatal injection. Hold her and love her through out the procedure. I've been through this more than once and know first hand the heartbreak of it, so I am not unsympathetic to your plight, but I am concerned about a piggy living in a state of pain. What about when she urinates? Is that painful. Is there blood? If you come up with a solution or something holistic, share it here. My Capt'n Jack has a stone and though he's back to being himself now (he also had a UTI and was passing all kinds of blood the like of which I've never seen before in a GP) I have great fears about his future. Every healthy day of his life is a gift and he's only a year old. Far too young for a stone. It seems like I am always the one to mention that this may be a possibility that you'll have to consider, but we so often try to keep them alive, because we love them of course, that we wait until they are truly suffering greatly. I have come to the conclusion "better to soon that too late" when it comes to the subject of euthanasia. Then I come here and cry about it. And my friends here offer me support. God bless, Alge (I'll be getting back to those of you who have contacted me with info and suggestions. And thank you all.) ************** Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/domestic/national-tourism-week?ncid=emlcntustrav00000002) From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed May 20 05:28:14 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 10:28:14 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Metaclopramide Okay for Pigs? Message-ID: Hi Pat, Metaclopramide safe for piggies ? Absolutely! Some years ago my Mulberry's life was saved several times by a rush to the vets for some of this. He suffered with horrible gastric problems from birth and would not have lived as long as he did without the vet's intervention. Only a short while after a dose, he was up and about as if nothing had happened. The fact that Doris does not appear to have a gut motility problem as everything is passing in one end and out the other without any apparent difficulty is a good sign. If you do suspect gas, you could save yourself some extortionate vet bills by buying some baby colic drops. Now I know that your products will not be the same as mine but, just as an example, I use "Infacol" made by an English company. Someone will be able to suggest a suitable make for your piggies. This is concentrated and I use 2 or 3 drops but I also like the old fashioned "gripe water". Is this an England only thing? I know that one of my sons, who had dreadful colic as a baby, downed bottles of this stuff with no ill effect. For a piggy, you give 2 -3 ml via syringe. My Hope had a sudden gas attack last year but, unlike Doris, she was not producing any poos. She had gripe water and Nurofen for the pain but in the end, a dose of liquid paraffin was needed to get things going again. Following this remedy, a whole cageful of poos arrived and she has been fine ever since ( paws crossed ). Some piggies get "gassy" from eating certain foods. One of my Rodentologist's own piggies cannot eat any sort of greens without suffering so she is careful to keep leaves out of her bowl of veg when she chops up the meals for the vast number of inhabitants. So it is possible that the lettuce is having an effect. The Piggyfriends do not get much lettuce due to its laudanum content. They nap quite enough as it is. I agree with you Pat.Try leaving out the lettuce for a while and see what happens. Give them extra cucumber for the liquid content. Hugs for Doris ( and Audrey and Olivia too of course ). Penny and the Piggyfriends. From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Wed May 20 09:47:47 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 09:47:47 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: CONGRATS to Blackberry for Pet of the Day!!! Message-ID: Hey Dawnda, Wheeeee just wanted to say CONGRATS to your Blackberry for making Pet of the Day yesterday!!! What a Sweet looking piggie she is, and her coat is absolutely Beautiful. I'm so Happy that she found her Forever Home with you and Dexter. And speaking of Dexter, HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY...Wheeeeek! P.S. My Princess also purrrs when she's Thankful for something, just like Blackberry. I think that is the sweeetest thing... Love 'n Wheeeeeps, Princess Snowflake, Bertie Pig, & meee :-) From d.quadakkers at gmail.com Wed May 20 09:29:58 2009 From: d.quadakkers at gmail.com (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?Danni=EBlle?=) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 15:29:58 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] [Silly] References: Message-ID: <9c16a6870905200629g290e0ff4gf1f9dda0d9378cf7@mail.gmail.com> > > Ow and us from the winky team would like to welcome the Gekke Flappies on > the digest!! For the non-dutchies, it translates like crazy ehm.. > flappies(?.. you use flappie when you are trying to say someone is silly, > but in a very loving way). we are soo excited you guys are also here > (invasion of the dutch..ghegheghe) Thank you for welcoming us, that's very nice! But Crazy Flappies sounds weird :-) We're going to think about blogging and twittering in English but we need a little bit of help with that so don't be dissapointed if we use Dutch. Question from Mickey for Igor: Are you still in love with that guinea pig girl which name I forgot? Lots of love, Mickey, Meg (and Dannielle, our GP mum :-) From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed May 20 13:33:09 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 18:33:09 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Herbie Message-ID: <7C4A6454F2C14F0AAA8C65AEECFD130B@inspiron1150> Shweta, Have you looked at the Guinea Lynx website for a good cavy vet for Herbie? My knowledge of American geography is almost nil but I looked at the New York page and the very first one was in Long Island. Take a look at the list and maybe there is one near you. http://www.guinealynx.info/cabinet/index.php/Veterinarians_New_York Seagull's page also has a vetfinder section. http://www.aracnet.com/cgi-usr/seagull/vetfinder.cgi You have got to find one that knows how to treat piggies as many vets, although excellent with cats and dogs, know very little about piggies. I go to a dedicated guinea pig hospital in England and I have seen many piggies treated for stones. An operation is usually the only solution with a boar but, due to their different anatomy, a stone can very often be removed from a sow without an op. Our Rodentologist ( like a vet but without the fancy letters after his name ) can work the stone down the urethra and out of the piggy. I hope that you can find someone like that for Herbie. When any of my Piggyfriends pass on, I bury them in my garden. I use a suitable sized box, lined with hay, filled with flowers and tied securely with string. Every pig has his/her own nameplate and a tree or plant placed over them. I hope that you will not need this information for Herbie and wish you the very best of luck with her treatment. Penny and the Piggyfriends From guinygirl at gmail.com Wed May 20 13:44:48 2009 From: guinygirl at gmail.com (Janneke) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 19:44:48 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] [Silly] Hi Mickey, This is Igor, ehm.. my beautiful girl Mavis went to the bridge a while ago.. I will always love her, but if you're asking if i'm single..ehm yes.. *blush*.. X Igor From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed May 20 17:01:14 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 22:01:14 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC New piggy pigtures Message-ID: <24FA62E382404079AB53B795F5560A3F@inspiron1150> Dee and Joe, I love the pigtures of Peaches and your new girl, Jodie. I tried to post a comment but didn't understand the "Profile" bit. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed May 20 17:04:28 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 22:04:28 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Welcome Honey and Tia. Message-ID: <3CEAC23D98F242A09E8832E1CB5F62A0@inspiron1150> John, I am so pleased that you have rescued Honey and Tia. Now they can learn what a good home can be like. I do hope that Poppy learns to love her two new friends but at least she has their company on the other side of the wire. Welcome Honey and Tia. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From sarah19e at yahoo.com Wed May 20 17:27:20 2009 From: sarah19e at yahoo.com (Sarah Erickson) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 14:27:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Peaches and Jodie pigtures Message-ID: <402268.11490.qm@web33707.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I wanted to pop in and say I loved the pigtures of Peaches and Jodie!!? They are so precious! Sarah, Ginger, and Chloe the bunny From bunzella at yahoo.ca Wed May 20 17:56:45 2009 From: bunzella at yahoo.ca (bunzella at yahoo.ca) Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 14:56:45 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH Metaclopramide Okay for Pigs? Message-ID: <368717.35393.qm@web31503.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Penny, thanks so much for this information --- it's exactly what I needed to know. It's reassuring that I'm not giving her something that could harm her, but I must admit I'm still a little doubtful about this course of action.? Maybe I am not familiar enough with signs of gas in piggies, but would Doris be eating most things and behaving relatively normally if she was suffering from gas?? Don't piggies always have a certain amount of gas in their digestive systems?? And if gas *is* the problem, shouldn't we be looking for the cause of the gas to eliminate it, rather than just treating the gas?? (This is where it would be so nice to have an expert piggie vet or rodentologist whose diagnostic skills I trust without question!) Added to these doubts is the fact that the metaclopromide certainly did not made Doris feel any better.? I realize she had had quite a traumatic day, but when I got home from work last night, she was much more quiet than she had been (really beforehand, she wasn't eating many pellets but in most other respects, she was behaving quite normally).? When Doris is herself, she is Boss Pig, while Audrey definitely had the upper hand last night! She seemed a bit perkier this morning, thank goodness, but still quite subdued for Doris. For the moment, I have cut out the lettuce entirely and will give that a few days to see if it helps.? I honestly can't decide whether to keep giving her the prescription or not; it doesn't make sense to me to give her drugs that aren't helping her... Befuddled Pat ? ? __________________________________________________________________ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Thu May 21 00:51:32 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 04:51:32 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- welcomes Message-ID: <20090520.215132.15867.1@webmail03.dca.untd.com> A big welcome to Honey & Tia. Poppy you be nice!!! So happy to have more furry friends on the digest! ~Jaime & Mimi~ ~Missing Molly, Radar, Albert & Daisy~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the right business program for you and take your career to the next level. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTESUQabblDEaYf5ZbyUntSaegVmrq88Qrqpmq51dbULw37boQL8I4/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Thu May 21 01:09:47 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 05:09:47 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH- Metocloprimide Message-ID: <20090520.220947.15867.2@webmail03.dca.untd.com> Pat- I have given all my piggies Metocloprimide or Reglan at some point in time over the years. It supposedly helps nausea as well as promotes motility according to my vet. Seeing as your piggies are going just fine though, I'd say treat the gas. Try simethicone. I like the "Little Tummys" brand because it's natural. Also don't feed gassy veggies like cauliflower, broccoli, etc... I hope they feel better soon. Keep us updated. ~Jaime & Mimi~ ~Missing Molly, Radar, Albert & Daisy~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Start Email Marketing - fast, affordable, and measurable. Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTEFeQ1NmOkqSwlqgxpkhluGGzUie1rjMLaim66874XV2QN05N55LK/ From Algernon07 at aol.com Thu May 21 01:13:07 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 01:13:07 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Congrats Blackberry & Dexter Message-ID: Congrats on pet of the day for Blackberry. She is a beauty. And congratulations, too, to Dexter for reaching 5. Of course I thought of how Chester and Charlie were adopted on or just a day or two after Dexter's birth -- all your fault for sending me those precious pictures when Dexter and his brothers were born. I still so much miss my two guys who would have been 5 now, also. I continue to think they were related in some way (they came from the same rescue operation for those who haven't been here for a long while). Love little Dexter for me and cuddle Blackberry. My guys think her to be quite attractive. Hope all is well with you. Alge and the Jolly Piggy Pirates new email addresses for now: algernon1 at verizon.net or: algegps at yahoo.com (all these lower case) ************** Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/domestic/national-tourism-week?ncid=emlcntustrav00000002) From piggyfriends at tesco.net Thu May 21 04:23:51 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 09:23:51 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Congratulations to Blackberry Message-ID: I look at Pet of the Day every morning and when I saw Blackberry's picture, I wondered if this was our special GPDD member of the same name. Now I know. Congratulations on being chosen. Such a beautiful piggy with a very smart hairdo. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From piggyfriends at tesco.net Thu May 21 13:45:41 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 18:45:41 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Oinkernet Message-ID: Are there any Oinkernet fans amongst you GPDD members? http://www.oinkernet.com/ I usually look at Oinkernet every day but have missed a few days due to illness and was sad to read that Oreo had gone to the Rainbow Bridge. I used to love watching the live action pigtures - as if I don't have enough piggies of my own to watch. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From pandameisje at gmail.com Thu May 21 14:47:01 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 20:47:01 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Agent Igor Message-ID: Hey there Igor, Doesn't your friend Mickey mean Lonneke from the Dairy of a guinea pig gang? Grtz Agent Superwheek ;) From janna at thehoskincentre.com Thu May 21 15:12:36 2009 From: janna at thehoskincentre.com (Janna Hoskin) Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 13:12:36 -0600 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Oinkernet In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I very much miss watching the live action piggies. I remember when I first discovered Oinkernet - it was so exciting for me, as it was during a time when I was unable to keep any piglets. Perhaps one day I will have a live-action video feed of my own piggers. :) > Are there any Oinkernet fans amongst you GPDD members? > http://www.oinkernet.com/ > > I usually look at Oinkernet every day but have missed a few days due to > illness and was sad to read that Oreo had gone to the Rainbow Bridge. > > I used to love watching the live action pigtures - as if I don't have > enough piggies of my own to watch. > > Penny and the Piggyfriends. > -- -Janna, Roy the cat, and Isabella and Guido, who would probably both love the attention and novelty of being on "TV" "Nobody realizes that some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal." Albert Camus "I want to remake the world; anything less is not worth the trouble." Karen Cushman From joedee1986 at verizon.net Thu May 21 16:29:13 2009 From: joedee1986 at verizon.net (Dee and Joe) Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 13:29:13 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Peaches and Jodie Message-ID: <730857.41473.qm@web84007.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi, Alas, things did not go well between Peaches and Jodie last night during floor time. They both chattered their teeth and then went after each other. They mixed it up three times before we called it quits. Jodie ended up with a bite on her nose. We will give them more time together in the divided cage and try again in a week or so. I really wanted them to like each other and live together without the divider. I have had other GPs that had to live alone. I know they are herd animals, so why won't they get along? Dee, a sorry slave, Jodie with a scab on her nose, and Peaches alone in her cage. From birdlonglegs at yahoo.com Thu May 21 16:08:55 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 13:08:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Miss Perky gave me a scare Message-ID: <665452.70590.qm@web50507.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Today when I took the piggies? outside for their exercise on the patio of my apartment I took the girls out first. When I can back with Spunky I realized that only Miss Pooky was on the patio. I was looking around the bushes where they usually escape to when they are naughty. I heard someone yell something about street. I didn't know what they were talking about until I looked out and there was Miss Perky running across the street. I was horrified that she would be ran over as it is a busy street. Luck was with me as two cars had stopped and was waiting on her. I ran out into the street since they were stopped and caught her. She seemed scared at first and ran a few feet further up the street. I caught her and held her so happy that she was not hurt. I put?her back in her cage inside and waited a few minutes to take her back out.??She?hid under the pigloo until I took her back inside. Hopefully she and I both have learned our lessons. Birdie From svetooshka at aol.com Thu May 21 16:26:22 2009 From: svetooshka at aol.com (svetooshka at aol.com) Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 16:26:22 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] health: doris & gas Message-ID: <8CBA8698AB9D9E2-FC4-78F@webmail-dd02.sysops.aol.com> hi, pat --- i hope doris is feeling better. herbie and kerbie ususally would get a lot of gas as well. i cut down on their green peppers and that helped them. i also like Little Tummy's - but use it very rarely and sparsingly.? I always go for the tummy massages first! ;0? they also enjoy those! best, poopsies and shweta From svetooshka at aol.com Thu May 21 16:22:33 2009 From: svetooshka at aol.com (svetooshka at aol.com) Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 16:22:33 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] health: feedback re: herbie Message-ID: <8CBA869022551A6-FC4-762@webmail-dd02.sysops.aol.com> good day, all!? thank you for all your responses!? we really appreciate for sharing your wisdom.? it really truly makes a difference! congrats to blackberry - new star!? so adorable! try my best torespond to all -- penny - thanx for your email with the resources.? yes, i do know of the listings but hearing updated first hand experiences are also helpful since the websites may not be updated frequently. we have a new appt with a vet tomorrow; hopefully she is be more helpful and loving than our last one. glynis - thanx for the link re: Uriflow!? has anyone else on this list used Uriflow?? alge - thanx for the reality check.? im hoping putting herbie to sleep never, never happens.? she is in pain but the metacam is helping her.? also, massages have been helping her as well.? she is straining to poops.? she is NOT peeing blood; at least enough for me to see in the urine.? our former vet said she is too old for surgery; she is around 6 yrs old.?? others slaves have informed me that there are docs out there who do operate on older pigs.? We will see what this new vet says and decide after that.? as of now, i have no luck finding a holistic vet - YET.? one is away and will be back this weekend.? im looking fwd to speaking with her.? i strongly believe that herbs can cure.? im tired of all these meds that our cutsiies (and humans)? ahve to eat and then to only suffer mroe. once again, thank you for keeping herbie in your prayers!? they are being heard... poopsies and shweta From rzm.2 at juno.com Thu May 21 19:54:01 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 23:54:01 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE- Daisy Message-ID: <20090521.165401.23820.0@webmail09.dca.untd.com> I posted this yesterday but apparently it didn't go thru: I just wanted to let you guys know my quirky little hammie Daisy passed away today May 20th. She was with us exactly 10 months today. I know she's not a piggie, but she was part of our family & I've posted on here about her before a time or two. She developed a tumor about a month ago & has been quickly going downhill. She was so young. There was just nothing we could do for her though. I want to thank those who were so supportive during her illness, esp. Glynis. She will be missed. ~Jaime & Mimi~ ~Missing Molly, Radar, Albert & Daisy~ ____________________________________________________________ Get a life insurance quote online. Click to compare rates and save. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTQcxL4AJ1SDPnF1ieyGJ52hXyolGxocJsYOr980IilJd5Xf69BLQs/ From Algernon07 at aol.com Thu May 21 21:21:22 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 21:21:22 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: Address change Alge and Da Piggy Pirates Message-ID: I hope this works.... I at least seem to be able to get mail at this new address. It is: Da Piggy Pirates at aol.com (And is not case sensitive) I couldn't get the simple "Piggy Pirates." Seems that someone already has it. Can you imagine that? Jolly Piggy Pirates was one letter too long and Jolly Pigg Pirates and Jolly Piggy Pirate both looked like typos. Since "da piggy pirates" seem to like to tak like pirates -- well, that be how they got the new screen name. However, I am now having trouble subscribing to GPDD. But your email will get through, and I have great faith in our list moderators that they'll get me subscribed. I've already written to them! So write me at this address. Or the other 2 alternatives but this seems like the best one for piggy talk! Alge and da Jolly Piggy Pirate crew ************** Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/domestic/national-tourism-week?ncid=emlcntustrav00000002) From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu May 21 23:27:53 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 13:27:53 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Daisy Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220AD7@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Jaime i'm so so sorry about Daisy :o( I know you tried so hard for this little sweet girl :o) RIP Daisy run free at the bridge have fun playing and munching with all the other little hammies, enjoy the big hammie wheel :o) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))) ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) and special loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Daisy had a wonderful life with you she learnt how much she was loved and she was so spoilt with lots of food and toys to play with, again i'm so sorry love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Another little star now twinkling in the sky......... Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxx From Algernon07 at aol.com Fri May 22 00:15:40 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 00:15:40 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Remember the RV + this weekend Message-ID: Memorial Day Weekend; A time to celebrate and to remember our military forces and people...those from long ago and those fighting now. We should reserve a moment of silence for them on Monday. Monday, Memorial Day... The unofficial start of summer. It's a time to remember, too, our piggies that have gone on, those "in memory." A few years back we decided to celebrate every Memorial Day weekend with our special traveling Memorial Day Piggy Picnic in the RV. (This would have been a good time to go off pirating but there isn't time (nor, for my part, energy) to organize or plan it on such short notice.) But how many of us remember that special "RV" ? -- the Rodent Vehicle!! Many, I'm sure. And the Penny Giggles that worked with Wilson (led Wilson!) to make some incredible modifications to the vehicle. So many who are gone now were with us that weekend and thru the holiday itself. They even ended up in Washington DC. Now the RV is ocasionally spotted when a piggy leaves for the Bridge, with piggies there to help them aboard and welcome them as they reach the Bridge. The RV seemed to vanish when Wilson went to the Bridge. Will we ever mark Memorial Day on our calendars as a Piggy Celebration time again? I don't know. But I do know that those who took part (Prince was still with us then, at 9 1/2 years old) will ever forget that wild and whacky adventure across the country, partying and eating (of course) all the way. And always, Beethoven Pig's Rumblestrut Blues. Ah...nostalgia. And love for those that have gone on and are waiting at the Bridge. Alge and "Da Piggy Pirates." Da Piggy Pirates at aol.com ************** Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/domestic/national-tourism-week?ncid=emlcntustrav00000002) From Algernon07 at aol.com Fri May 22 00:30:57 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 00:30:57 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Uriflow Message-ID: Glynis and Herbie's Mom, I too am very interested in the Uriflow. Wouldn't it be wonderful if Glynis has turned up something that will really work against the hated and feared bladder stones? Paws and fingers are crossed here. Thanks Glynis! Alge & the Piggy Pirate Crew "Da Piggy Pirates at aol.com" <----new address ************** Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/domestic/national-tourism-week?ncid=emlcntustrav00000002) From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri May 22 05:39:07 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 10:39:07 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE Daisy Message-ID: <8BE4CBBD6F094C3C9A23446F9B3A7E7F@inspiron1150> Jaime, I'm so sorry that you have lost your little hammie, Daisy. Every little life is so precious. All of our pets are deserving of a Rainbow Bridge announcement as they are all a part of our lovely community. R.I.P. Daisy and hugs for Mimi. With our sympathy, Penny and the Piggyfriends ( who include cockatiels and fancy mice among their number ). From jocelynm at umich.edu Fri May 22 08:30:16 2009 From: jocelynm at umich.edu (Anderson, Jocelyn M) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 08:30:16 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [SILLY] Agent F's Site Message-ID: <3AF9B038A6B07641B36C799ED4EBB0D70466E0FA1A@ITCS-ECLS-1-VS3.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu> I love your site Agent F! It's quite a treat to read your updates with your piggie insight. All of the pictures are so cute, too! Jocelyn, Little John, Flashbang Fatbottom, and Edgeworth From calliope at geeksnet.com Fri May 22 09:02:05 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 09:02:05 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: very belated condolences, Kallee and Kramer Message-ID: <4A16A24D.8040504@geeksnet.com> Kacee, we are very sorry that our condolences for Kallee and Kramer are so belated. Please know that we are very saddened by their passings. It is so difficult when we lose one piggie, much less two so close together. We hope you will find comfort in remembering your happy times with them and, in particular, remembering how hard you tried to get, and keep, Kramer well. He understood and appreciated everything you did for him. He and Kallee were so lucky to be beloved members of the Munchees, and we are sure they were met by many friends, both old and new, at the Bridge. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Fri May 22 09:16:24 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 09:16:24 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: very belated condolences, Dolly Mixture Scoot Message-ID: <4A16A5A8.5020700@geeksnet.com> Debbie and the 6 Dolly Mixtures, we remember when you took Dolly Mixture Scoot across the English Channel to Cavies Castle during a snowstorm this past winter and when Penny Piggyfriend would visit him and keep you informed about how he was doing. We are so very sorry to hear that he has passed on to the Bridge. It is so sad that he was found to have an enlarged liver and anemia at the tender age of less than two, but sometimes, sadly, our piggies are just not in the best of health, no matter how young they are. Please know that you did all your best for him, braving the trip in very bad weather to get him to such excellent rodentologists. He certainly had no doubt how much you loved him. Thank you for sharing some of your memories of him. How sweet that he at first got along with Zebra and that they had a wonderful summer outdoors and that he always enjoyed chatting with the other boys. We know that Scoot passed to the Bridge in peace, and we have no doubt that he has made many friends there. Please accept our belated condolences on his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Fri May 22 09:23:01 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 09:23:01 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: very belated condolences, Pigzilla Message-ID: <4A16A735.3040707@geeksnet.com> Stan, please accept our very belated condolences on Pigzilla's passing. We always liked his name -- what a perfect name for a piggie who grew to be the largest piggie you've ever owned. How sad that you realized he was gone when he didn't whistle for his morning veggies, but how touching that he was in his favorite spot by his water bottle. It sounds as though he simply fell asleep and found himself in the beautiful meadows of the Bridge. We know our time with our piggies is never long enough, but how great that Pigzilla lived to be seven. We also know exactly what you mean about how he helped you through some hard times. You obviously were best buddies, and he was a lucky boy to be part of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Fri May 22 09:28:31 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 09:28:31 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: very belated condolences, Robbie Message-ID: <4A16A87F.2070308@geeksnet.com> Mieke and the Winky Girls, we are sending our very belated condolences to you and your mother on the passing of your mother's boar, Robbie. It is so very sad to hear that he had trouble swallowing and that it was unclear what was wrong. Sometimes piggie passings are such a mystery. We know that he enjoyed all of his time with her, and he had a good lifespan for a piggie. Yes, we bet he has met with Lotje at the Bridge and they are having a wonderful time together. Robbie was much loved, we know, a very lucky boy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From snowflake31 at bresnan.net Fri May 22 14:01:55 2009 From: snowflake31 at bresnan.net (Erin Gerughty) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 12:01:55 -0600 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCE Message-ID: <000601c9db07$669589e0$6701a8c0@hosts.bc1.bresnan.net> Hi I am Erin and I wanted to say thank you for welcoming me to the guinea pig digest and that I have 6 guniea pigs there names are Boton Rukia Orhime Biff Hiei and Yakko I also have 11 gerbils and 15 hamsters and 6 bunnies and a dog all rescues. I keep all the animals I rescue. Erin From faststats at faststatschecks.com Fri May 22 14:22:05 2009 From: faststats at faststatschecks.com (Mary Fran McCluskey) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 11:22:05 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] misc : Piggy Memorial Day Message-ID: Dear Alge, Thank you so much for your memories of the Piggy Memorial Day trips. Are we all just too busy to enjoy planning these wonderful trips again. Wheee used to have so much fun with them. Sigh, --Mary Fran with Gingerpuff and Miss Muffet who have never been on a virtual trip at all, I think From dawndastricklen at yahoo.com Fri May 22 15:21:06 2009 From: dawndastricklen at yahoo.com (Dawnda Stricklen) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 12:21:06 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE Daisy Message-ID: <615130.12808.qm@web52308.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Jaime So sorry to hear about Daisy. I have had many hamsters and mice in my life. It is always hard to lose a little friend. My white mouse developed a tumor like Daisy. Unfortunely, they are common in the little rodents. I send my condolences for your loss. Dawnda http://dawndasticklen.tripod.com From bunzella at yahoo.ca Fri May 22 15:25:09 2009 From: bunzella at yahoo.ca (pat schuett) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 12:25:09 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Maybe It's Audrey??? Message-ID: <237314.67124.qm@web31507.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi all, Thanks everyone for all the input and good wishes; it all helps! I'm still mystified about the strange case of the NON-disappearing pellets (since that is the only "symptom" I can really identify). Doris & Audrey have definitely recovered from their traumatic morning at the vet's and are back to their usual selves, demanding veggies, munching on hay and offering extensive "constructive criticism" of my piggie care skills. In fact the only sign of anything amiss is that they are hardly eating any pellets. It doesn't seem as if eliminating lettuce has had any effect. Now I'm wondering about their much-beloved "flakes" --- for some time now, I've been giving them a pinch of mixed oatmeal and barley flakes on top of their pellets. It really is just a pinch, not even a teaspoonful between the two dishes: they LOVE these and run to their bowls when I put them down to munch up the flakes right away. My other thought is that, now that Doris has been so thoroughly evaluated from top to bottom, is it possible it's Audrey who's "off"? Audrey came along to the vet on Tuesday for moral support, but she didn't get tested for anything, mainly because (KNOCK ON WOOD) nothing has *ever* been wrong with Audrey. Doris has had UTIs, sludge, molar spurs, etc.etc. while Audrey has always been in the pink of health. Since they live together, it's sometimes very difficult to tell who is eating or not eating what: I do watch to make sure they are both digging into their salad plates to start with, but I don't usually stay to watch them eat everything. Maybe this time it's Audrey??? My other question is --- can someone tell me what a guinea pig suffering from gas would look like? I know the symptoms with a bunny (not eating, hunched posture or pressing belly to the floor, shifting position, obviously uncomfortable), but neither Doris nor Audrey was exhibiting anything like that and I want to make sure I'm not missing the signs. The vet was sure she saw an unusual amount of gas in Doris' tummy on the x-ray and yet Doris, aside from being quite subdued when she got home after all the poking and prodding, never seemed to be uncomfortable and certainly was not passing up any food. THANKS IN ADVANCE and sorry for all the long meandering posts.... Pat (with Doris & Audrey, and little Olivia) __________________________________________________________________ Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail. Click on Options in Mail and switch to New Mail today or register for free at http://mail.yahoo.ca From calliope at geeksnet.com Fri May 22 16:08:06 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 16:08:06 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: very belated condolences, Arthur Message-ID: <4A170626.8000302@geeksnet.com> Annelie, we are so very sorry that so soon after joining the Digest, you had a loss in your piggie family. Please accept our very belated condolences on Arthur's passing. We know it was a shock when he bounced back from his lethargy only to pass away the next day. Piggies are so good at hiding their illnesses, and it's sometimes hard to tell how they are doing. We are glad that you and your son were able to be with him, though, and hold him as he made his final journey; we know he understood how much you loved him. Arthur was a very lucky boy. You asked if your lawn service might have put something on your lawn that affected him. That is certainly a possibility. Did you get a chance to check with them? We hope that Guinevere is still doing well. Our thoughts and prayers are with all sick piggies and their families. Sadly, Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From ann_sadoian at sbcglobal.net Fri May 22 18:49:00 2009 From: ann_sadoian at sbcglobal.net (ann_sadoian at sbcglobal.net) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 15:49:00 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: cranberry juice and uti's Message-ID: <473521.62340.qm@web82708.mail.mud.yahoo.com> hi Shweta (I hope I spelled your name right)-- ? I hope there are others out there who have helped me in the past and would be interested to know how Dart has fared since I last "talked" with you guys (maybe in December or so--hard to remember as life is so busy!). ? Dart had recurring problems during November and December especially?with sharp pain and bleeding when she pee'ed, if memory serves me correctly. She was treated with baytril initially, but the urinary tract infection came right back about two weeks after completing her course of treatment. Then another vet in the practice suggested another antiobiotic--some of you may remember the antiobiotic that is used for horses, but he would stir it up in a dose small enough for a piggy. She did well for a time after trying this antiobiotic, but then the infection/pain/bleeding recurred. We tried baytril again, but I had to take her off immediately because she got WORSE, and I thought I might lose her. I believe it may have been the baytril that caused such a sharp turn for the worse. Anyways, the same dr. who had initially prescribed the horse med put her back on it, and as soon as we completed the two week course, I started using?100% cranberry juice mixed with some water daily--maybe about 2/3 juice to 1/3 water--I don't think it really matters much. Dart lives with her sister, and they both love their cranberry, but I would say they drink 1-1 1/2 oz of juice daily on average. The great news is: since beginning the use of the juice, she has never had a severe recurrence and has never bled. Occasionally I will hear a tiny cry when she pees, but she's tremendously improved. So I plan on continuing using cranberry juice for the remainder of their lives. It CAN be expensive, but I don't care--as long as it helps.?Knudsen's costs?$9 or so for a 48 oz bottle. Other name brands are not so expensive--all seem to work quite well, although the Knudsen's does seem more rich, so I buy it some of the time, despite the atronomical price. I would highly recommend cranberry juice as a maintenance/preventive kind of therapy. ? I hope some of you who helped me read this--Evelyn, Jeri Lynn, Pat, Cindy, Penny, Jaime, Joe & Dee, Linda Sanchez. I'm sure you guys would be interested to know that cranberry juice can help! ? By the way, I would highly recommend the horse antibiotic--it's the only one that's worked for an extended time for Dart. It is called Tucoprom, and I can refer you to my vet if you would like more info on how to use it with piggies. ? Ann in CT Dart, Feather, Gizmo & Tessie ? From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Fri May 22 18:59:23 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 15:59:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Fairwell to Daisy Message-ID: <975548.77669.qm@web81304.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Jaime, you've provided such a wonderful home to little Daisy. Hammies are such overlooked creatures, maybe even more than piggies. I'm so glad she had the chance to know love. May the hamster-sized hole in your heart be filled with fond and fun remembrances. In sympathy, Joanie From Algernon07 at aol.com Sat May 23 04:26:23 2009 From: Algernon07 at aol.com (Algernon07 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 04:26:23 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: Correct email address for "Da Piggy Pirates" & !!VIRTUAL EVENT!! Message-ID: Hi Every Pig and Every Person, Wheese be reading da posts at da archives and our new address was only partially underlined and in blue there. Hmm... we wonder if dis makes it look like dat underlined part is our entire address. We hopes not, but we nots be getting either mail or our GPDDs. So we will put da complete new address in quotation marks. Will someone den writes to us so dat we may see dat the correct address be posting? It be: "Da Piggy Pirates@ aol.com" and it not be case sensitive. Alge has thought of a couple other variations of da name but we told her just to stick wif what she has. Wheese be pirates and not overly particular on whether wheese be "Da Piggy Pirates" or "Piggy Pirates X2." Wheese thinks she told you dat someone actually already had "Piggy Pirates," da scurvy dogs. Dat was da name wheese really wanted. As for da virtual events: Dis is meant for everyone, but especially for Miss Mary Fran and she'll know why. (Wheese been procrastinators.) Alge be lining up a bunch of medical tests and procedures and should have made some more appointments today but somehow managed to sleep instead. We bet dat be Freudian or somfin like dat. She not wants to make dem appointments. But there are 3 scheduled for next week and there might end up being more. But maybe whee should begin planning our Pirate Adventure for sometime in June. Be ye willing? Father's Day be June 21st so that might not make that a good time for da trip. What say you? It be a fine time for us. Do ye sailors want to start on a weekday or a week end? Dare be a Friday da 12th in June. Anytime from da 12th on be fine wif us. So sing out you lads and lasses! When do ye be wanting to set sail? This trip can last as long as ye like. You'll have to bring some imagination wif you, but you piggies have never been short on dat! Whee'll be stopping at at least one island where be be passing out maps and ye can follow dem and find your own treasure. You can go in pairs, in groups, singly or what ever way strikes yur fancy. Wheese be gettin' 'xcited 'bout dis trip already. And da ship has been being polished and shined and will be ready to dazzle you right down to da glossy teakwood haul. Wheese be sure whee can count on our usual partners in crime to be ready to sail anytime. Also, our sail remains at half-mast for our good friend Manny da Boar who is busy having adventures at da Bridge. But wheese do miss him being wif us. Capt'n Jack and Barnacle Bill, 1st Mate (respond to "Da Piggy Pirates" address. Wheese don't know why we not writing from dare.) ************** Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/domestic/national-tourism-week?ncid=emlcntustrav00000002) From mfug at live.co.uk Sat May 23 04:41:49 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 09:41:49 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; email addresses Message-ID: Well Alge you are not the only one having problems with email addresses, yesterday I kept getting message that my new windows live account had been closed, and today I find my old account has been reopened. So if you want to contact me or Fugly we are back on mfug at live.co.uk for now M + Fugly the Furious with modern technology From mfug at live.co.uk Sat May 23 09:02:43 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 14:02:43 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Silly; message to Merri Message-ID: I dont want to commit Pigamy or Piglogmany, but I havent heard from Samantha in ages and feel she may have grown bored of me. So I would like to ask when Captain Jack it better and we can go on our Carribean adventure may I have the pleasure of escorting you Merri? I have promised Granny Glynis that I will keep an eye on Velvet and Onyx for her, so if you are happy to share chaperoning duties with me, you would make me a happy boar. I await your answer Fugly the Feeling Shy From cazza177 at ntlworld.com Sat May 23 12:39:02 2009 From: cazza177 at ntlworld.com (Cazza177) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 16:39:02 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] artie & oral thrush Message-ID: Dear all I have needed to take Artie to Cambridge Cavy Trust again as he has stopped eating altogether. I have been told he has oral thrush, also known as candida. I have been able to find out hardly anything about this from the internet (just a couple of references for guinea pigs). His symptoms are that he has stopped eating, he is drolling, breath and substances from his rear end smell of fish. He is bright and alert and so wants to eat ordinary food but cannot even pick it up. He is part-way through a course of Baytril (2 times a day), is having Daktarin Oral Gel (3 times a day) and is on probiotics (a third of a capsule of acidophilis once a day). I am syringe-feeding him Recovery Science (he does not like Critical Care) and water (with added vitamin C). Once I have finished a feed, I am cleaning out his mouth with water from a syringe, and then swabbing it with a cotton bud soaked in water with a little probitic on it. If anyone has had experience of their own guinea pig with this condition and can help with ideas for food and treatments -- and how long it may take to clear up, any signs it's getting worse not better, or knows some good website references for guinea pigs with this condition, please email me. Poor Artie is really not feeling himself but is being so tolerant of the problem, but I really need to get him to rights fast, as even with all the syringe feeding I am doing (and I am doing LOTS -- once every 3 hours from his last feed, day and night), I cannot maintain his weight. Very many thanks Carole BG and Artie P.S. I have been assured this is not a teeth problem (Artie has a teeth problem and is receiving regular treatment for this, and I have taken him back to CCT 3 times this week to double-check his teeth are ok, and I am being told they are). From dawndastricklen at yahoo.com Sat May 23 12:29:34 2009 From: dawndastricklen at yahoo.com (Dawnda Stricklen) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 09:29:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Artie Message-ID: <445598.74834.qm@web52305.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hi Carole I am sorry to hear about Artie. I have never heard of oral thrush in a guinea pig. I am a dental assistant and we see it in humans that are taking antibiotics or leaving their dentures in while they sleep. It is a yeast infection so we give them a script of the diflucan tablet. I don't know what a guinea pig could take and it looks like an antibiotic would make a yeast infection worse. Maybe it is different in guinea pigs though. Your vet might just be trying anything to try to make him better too. I hope he starts eating again soon. Our patients say their mouth burns really bad when they eat or drink. I wish I could help you out. Let us know how he does. Dawnda http://dawndasticklen.tripod.com From joedee1986 at verizon.net Sat May 23 13:11:01 2009 From: joedee1986 at verizon.net (Dee and Joe) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 10:11:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Stuff Message-ID: <49264.84412.qm@web84008.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi, All you pirate piggies out there it is Talk like a Pirate Day on Sept. 12. Go to http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html Jodie will be a great pirate girl as she already has a patch over one eye. There was an article in the paper about the 8th annual New England gerbil show in Bedford, Mass. sponsored by the American Gerbil Society. It will be held May 30th. The title of the article is Rodents Rock at Gerbil Show. What a hoot! Dee and the Patriot Piggs Get a Life - Adopt a Pet From joedee1986 at verizon.net Sat May 23 13:51:59 2009 From: joedee1986 at verizon.net (joedee1986 at verizon.net) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 10:51:59 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Virtual: Pirates Message-ID: <897717.21075.qm@web84008.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Der Pirate Piggs Jodie and I wuld lik to go pirating wif yous guys. We be two female pirates an we be gud wif swords we ben praticing wif hay.? We hav a song too. Yo Ho Ho it's pirates we be Jodie and Peaches goin out to sea. Yo Ho Ho lokin' fer treasure Flying the Jolly Roger for good measure. All us mates gather together with maps and hats and boots of leather. Joinin' da piggie pirates crew sharin' some glasses of carrot rum brew! Jodie and Peaches From joedee1986 at verizon.net Sat May 23 13:54:34 2009 From: joedee1986 at verizon.net (joedee1986 at verizon.net) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 10:54:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Correction Message-ID: <931740.22962.qm@web84007.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Whoops! Thank you to Janna who reminded me Talk Like a Pirate Day is Sept. 19 not Sept. 12. Dee From mfug at live.co.uk Sat May 23 11:59:45 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 16:59:45 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Testing Message-ID: Hey Captain Jack, testing that your new email does work. This is my current email so save this one!! whee been having problems too. Glad you are feeling better me hearty, cant wait for the pirating to begin, you may have seen I have asked Merri to be my "date" I havent heard back yet, so keep your paws for me. I can start pirating anytime you like, wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek Fugly the Full on Excited Piggy From mfug at live.co.uk Sat May 23 13:12:32 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 18:12:32 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement; Welcome Erin Message-ID: Hi Erin and welcome to the digest, it sure sounds like you have your hands full there, well done for opening you home to so many new friends. Your piggies have really unusual names can I be nosy and ask how you chose them? M + Fugly From mfug at live.co.uk Sat May 23 13:14:11 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 18:14:11 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Health; Cranberry Message-ID: Hi Ann, I swear by cranberry juice, when my Bubble had cystitis it really helped him. Fugly has it with his water as a preventative measure and touch wood he has never had a problem. Hope little Dart continues to benefit. M + Fugly From DaPiggyPirates at aol.com Sat May 23 20:26:41 2009 From: DaPiggyPirates at aol.com (DaPiggyPirates at aol.com) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 20:26:41 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: Correct email address for "Da Piggy Pirates" & !!VIRTUAL EVENT!! Message-ID: Ahoy Mates, Your fine emails be coming through just great. We've already got the beginning of a crew and a fine song from Peaches and Jodi. We wants to make one correction to our prevous post. It not be our sails dat be lowered to half mast as a tribue to Manny the Boar, but our flag. Too much rum be our only excuse. Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum.... We be waitin' to hear from more of you. Da Piggy Pirate ************** Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/domestic/national-tourism-week?ncid=emlcntustrav00000002) From matildalucet at earthlink.net Sat May 23 21:11:10 2009 From: matildalucet at earthlink.net (Ginger Fitzsimmons) Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 21:11:10 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Remember the RV + this weekend In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I remember that trip, I think. Niles was living with us then and went along, but as he had been a bit under the weather, he spent the whole trip resting comfortably in the library where he could keep a close eye on the buffet. He'd hear reports of ice cream and of young piggies cavorting, but never let the buffet get too far away from him. Fun times. The current boys here have yet to go on a virtual adventure. At least one might have a piratical streak so there's a chance they'll want to go on the next trip. -ginger slave to Bumper (arrr!?), Brownie (not as innocent as he'd like us to think), and Cuddles (always up for a party) remembering Niles, and Butterscotch, Clover, and Mike From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Sun May 24 20:17:47 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 17:17:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] VIRTUAL: Piratin' Event Message-ID: <193433.98892.qm@web81307.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hershey the Meek would like to book passage upon yon pirate ship. She's takin' a big step outside her pigloo for this here event. She wants to feel the salt breezes tease her long, multicolored tresses and maybe even meet some piggie pirates (That was the idea, Hershey! There be pirates aboard the pirate ship, ye know.). She may not admit it, but she's always wanted to be brave and bold. Who better to learn from than those wild wayfarers, the Piggie Pirates? And just between you and me, she still has a crush on Fugly the Fearless and hopes he'll be there, even though he's spoken for. Sigh. Young love. ? Joanie From ebak at ca.inter.net Sun May 24 22:24:30 2009 From: ebak at ca.inter.net (Evelyn Baker) Date: Sun, 24 May 2009 22:24:30 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [Health] Oral Thrush Message-ID: <0FEF6935-F1ED-4636-9EB8-E49808E71AF1@ca.inter.net> Since Thrush is an overgrowth of yeast, perhaps yoghurt with live culture would help control it. He certainly would enjoy it. Make sure you get plain unsweetened. I wouldn't get the newer yogurts because they have warnings on them they are not for children. Benebac may help. Now I see you are giving him Probiotics. But I think the yogurt itself might be soothing to his mouth as well. Evelyn From Glynis at garnay.com.au Mon May 25 00:42:44 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 14:42:44 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] Virtual Event Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220AF6@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Captn. Jack and Barnacle Bill WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE very excited thankyou so much for organising this event xxxx Fugly has said he'll be our chaperone, and we've asked if some of the Munchees are going would they look after us as well. Mummy said as this is our first event and we're so young we have to have lots of piggies looking after us. We might ask our friends in the Netherlands if they can make us outfits, like we heard about from mummy. Please give your mummy a big kiss from us both :o) your friends Velvet and Onyx xxxxxx From DaPiggyPirates at aol.com Mon May 25 02:30:39 2009 From: DaPiggyPirates at aol.com (DaPiggyPirates at aol.com) Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 02:30:39 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Silly: Fugly's Message to Merri & reason for Samantha's absence Message-ID: Ahoy Dare Fugly, Suddenly shy, huh? :) However, dare do be a reason why you have not heard from Samantha and which reminds Alge dat she needs to get an email off to Samantha's slave over da address thing. I'll let Alge tell it to da slaves: Lynn, Samantha's slave or mum, has not forgotten us. Her father had a heart transplant 15 years ago. The doctor had predicted an additional 10 years at best and here he is at 15. BUT, transplant patients (and maybe w/ some types of transplants more than others???) live with anti-rejection medications for the rest of their lives. They suppress the immune functions while preventing rejection. Her father now has a very serious infection and little to no immune function. And he is not responding to any treatment which I think means even the "big guns" when it comes to antibiotics. When I last heard from Lynn, she was going to be tied up with her father and family and this medical situation for a while. We all hope that there is a good outcome. But that is the reason for her absence after determining that she was ready to participate on the GPDD again. I hope she will be back soon, but I don't know. Now, back to Capt'n Jack: Well, Fugly, now youse know why you haven't heard from yur lady. Had Alge posted promptly you would have no doubt been reassured. But, methinks that the fair Samantha would not object to your taking Merri on dis great adventure ahead of us. If thar be consequences later, youse can untangle dem then. Dat be da pirate way. Capt'n Jack (and Alge) ************** We found the real ?Hotel California? and the ?Seinfeld? diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/?ncid=emlwenew00000004) From DaPiggyPirates at aol.com Mon May 25 03:33:40 2009 From: DaPiggyPirates at aol.com (DaPiggyPirates at aol.com) Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 03:33:40 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Oral trush Message-ID: Carole, There is a liquid "Swish and Swallow" medication for thrush available in this country (USA), with a doctor's prescription. It is for people and is called "Nystatin." The dosage on my bottle says 10 mls (oh, I forgot to check the frequency but I think its 2 to 3 times a day). Earlier prescriptions may have been a more general dosages, such as a teaspoon or two. This is not for guinea pigs but for people, and thrush or candida and be caused by antibiotics. I do not know if probiotics would prevent thrush though yogurt is used (as a probiotic) by a lot of people (self included) when taking antibiotics to treat or prevent thrush and/or gastro-intesinal problems from the antibiotics. I am on antibiotics all the time and apparently thrush can travel through at least part of the system. (Otherwise it would be "Swish and Spit," wouldn't it?) I also take diflucan on a daily basis at times. (I am sometimes on more than one antibiotic. I have an immune deficiency disorder along with the lousy lungs. :( ) I had complained to doctors in the dim past that my respiratory infections seemed to give rise to a mouth infection. They all Foo-Foo-ed me. And then finally there was one who said, "Oh yes, that's because of the antibiotics. I can give you something for that." Bless that man! And so here I am. IF it is safe for a piggie, I would syringe a tiny bit into his mouth, enough so that he could swallow it, then, using your cotton bud, coat as much as you can reach on the inside of his mouth, -- gums, teeth, tongue, roof of mouth. (That's what's achieved in people by swishing it around.) Strangely its been two or three years since I've had to use this product, but a recent dental infection and the addition of a second antibiotic (one I generally avoid but who can recognize the names of all the generics?) caused me to need it. I called my doc, not this dentist, but a good dentist might be a good source of info on it. Anyway, it's because of that recent infection that I happen to have a bottle here and could check the label for proper name and dosage. So maybe good things can come from bad things. I so hope this can lead you in some good direction. I'd love to hear that you've got things turned around for little Artie. I, for one, can tell you, trush, in my expeience, HURTS. For me it's like a burning or stinging pain (it may be different for others) and the Nystatin is at once soothing. All best to the little guy, Alge and "da piggy pirates" ************** We found the real ?Hotel California? and the ?Seinfeld? diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/?ncid=emlwenew00000004) From DaPiggyPirates at aol.com Mon May 25 03:42:40 2009 From: DaPiggyPirates at aol.com (DaPiggyPirates at aol.com) Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 03:42:40 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Trush in Guinea Pigs -- Peter Gurney for Carole Message-ID: Carole, Are you in the UK?? (This may also be available in the USA.) Borrowed from Peter Gurney: Daktarin oral gel. This is formulated to treat thrush conditions in human babies. http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/mouthinf.htm I googled "thrush in guinea pigs." I should have done that before the lengthy post but the Nystatin is worth looking into, too. But I would take Peter Gurney's word first and foremost. Alge ************** We found the real ?Hotel California? and the ?Seinfeld? diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/?ncid=emlwenew00000004) From DaPiggyPirates at aol.com Mon May 25 03:49:02 2009 From: DaPiggyPirates at aol.com (DaPiggyPirates at aol.com) Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 03:49:02 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Health: My apologies Message-ID: Carole, I should have reread your post before getting carried away with enthusiasm and rushing of my last post. A quote from you: "He is part-way through a course of Baytril (2 times a day), is having Daktarin Oral Gel (3 times a day) and is on probiotics (a third of a capsule of acidophilis once a day)." Obviously, you know what Peter Gurney recommended. All I can say is to look into the Nystatin and the very very best of luck to you and little Artie. Alge ************** We found the real ?Hotel California? and the ?Seinfeld? diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/?ncid=emlwenew00000004) From annelie at brat.co.za Mon May 25 04:31:27 2009 From: annelie at brat.co.za (Annelie Etsebeth) Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 10:31:27 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] Buddy for Guinevere Message-ID: <007401c9dd13$32e40050$6800a8c0@Computer4> Dear All, Thank you all for the kind words and condolences for Arthur. It was an immense help knowing that there were people who understood what we went through. Guinevere is still doing very well except that it soon became obvious that she was lonely. I decided this weekend to find her a mate and we, my son and I, set off for the pet shop (nope, unfortunately there are no guinea pig rescues in SA!). I found the most amazing piggie whom we named Diva and when we got home I realised that, in our haste, I forgot to check up on the pet shop staff and to sex my piggie! Diva turned out to be a boar. Unfortunately I can't look after a whole herd of piggies so I will have to return 'Divan' ;) and exchange him for a sow. The problem is that he is such a cutie (a HUGE cutie) and I'm madly in love with him! Have a lovely wheeek! Guinevere, *sniff* Divan *sniff*, & slave From mfug at live.co.uk Mon May 25 06:37:21 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 11:37:21 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Health; Artie Oral Thrus Message-ID: Hi Caroline, the only information I can find on oral thrush in piggies is that it can be caused by Vitamin C deficiency. It sounds like you are giving you boy plenty of Vitamin C so maybe his body is having problems processing it? Sorry I cant be of more help Please give Artie a big hug and get well kisses from me. M + Fugly From mfug at live.co.uk Mon May 25 08:35:26 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 13:35:26 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] silly; Message for Captain Jack Message-ID: Ahoy there Matey, thanks for the heads up about Samantha. Mummy says please pass Lynne our love and Granny Glynis says the same thing. Well Matey, Merri has said yes so we be ready for a pirating adventure, but we have promised Granny Glynis to watch over Velvet and Onyx, she says they have a thing for pirate boys. Thanks for reassuring me that Samantha will understand, if there is a problem be it alright for me to hide out with you guys for a while, till it all be settled? Merri has sent me a lovely pigture and she already has a black eye patch, how cool is that!! My acting has still not convinced Mummy to get me a peg leg pfffttt See ya soon for our pirating fun Fugly the Fun loving Fearsome Pirate From jocelynm at umich.edu Mon May 25 13:25:23 2009 From: jocelynm at umich.edu (Anderson, Jocelyn M) Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 13:25:23 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [Health] Little John Not Eating Message-ID: <3AF9B038A6B07641B36C799ED4EBB0D70466EE3F9E@ITCS-ECLS-1-VS3.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu> Hello people and piggies, Last night (Sunday) I noticed Little John was a little out of it. He didn't make his mad dash to the veggie pile, and he didn't come racing when he heard hay being dropping into the piggie arena. He always comes running when he hears hay. This morning he ate a tiny bit of carrot, but he's still a little off. It's as almost as if he can't see correctly, and he's not reacting to anything. I tried syringe feeding him Critical Care but he wasn't having any of that. He didn't want water, either. None of the vets are open today as it's Memorial Day here, but I'm going to take him in tomorrow. I'm going to try chopping up veggies into tiny bits and hopefully he'll eat that. Is there anything else I should try? Jocelyn, Little John, Flashbang Fatbottom, and Edgeworth From svetooshka at aol.com Mon May 25 18:47:09 2009 From: svetooshka at aol.com (svetooshka at aol.com) Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 18:47:09 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] health: herbie update Message-ID: <8CBABA1DEE55DD7-1754-20E@WEBMAIL-MY26.sysops.aol.com> Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend! once again, thank you everyone for sending your support, prayers, suggestions!? we appreciate very very much! i wanted to update folx on herbie's bladder stones.... herbie and i went to see a new vet this past saturday.? there are no new news.? basically, she also didnt suggest surgery due to her age.? her advice was: manage the pain. she prescribed Opt Omega Usana, Tramadol (if she really isnt doing well) and Metacam (which herbie is already on.) anyone have experiece using any of these drugs?? as of now: she is active and eating well.? She is losing weight by the day.? =((? Where is all the food and liquids going? also, when she painfully urinates, it is dripping; there is no longer a natural squirty flow.?? no blood though.? i guess this is at least one good thing... sigh...poor herbie... ive also started to give her cranberry juice and shilingtong. much love to all piggies adn slaves! poopsies and shweta From rzm.2 at juno.com Mon May 25 21:02:39 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 01:02:39 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- Lynn Message-ID: <20090525.180239.6789.2@webmail20.dca.untd.com> Please tell Lynn if you talk to her that we are hoping for the best for her dad & they are in our prayers. Oddly enough, I was just thinking about her the other day & was going to post & see if anyone heard from her, but I got busy. ~Jaime & Mimi~ ~Missing Molly, Radar, Albert & Daisy~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Free health insurance quotes. Great rates for individuals and families. Click Now. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTIn7JXI8q95snsHKJr0I46aBMnTQGgCS5dScNQcZtmJzEWtDDEbjq/ From hayabusa1950 at austin.rr.com Tue May 26 09:42:59 2009 From: hayabusa1950 at austin.rr.com (ty) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 08:42:59 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] CARE - FOOD Message-ID: Hi, Everyone ! I feed each of my 2 girls three leaves of Romaine lettuce (with 1 tab of Vit. C, ground up and dissolved, spread on leaves for each gp) for breakfast every morning. Each head of Romaine lasts 2 days; I also give them Romaine as a snack during the day (along with Parsley, Spinach, Green Peppers,& Carrots). At $1.80 a head, it's costing me a fortune. Can anyone suggest an alternative? Or a substitute, so I could give Romaine as a "treat" ? Any help would be welcomed.. Condolences to all of you who have lost little ones. Hang in there. Thank you, Ty From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Tue May 26 10:09:15 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 07:09:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Announcement: Aubrey Message-ID: <334430.76611.qm@web80202.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hello fellow Guinea pig lovers and guinea pigs, Just want to introduce you to the newest member of the? "misfits". Her name is Aubrey, sticking with the "A"s for all our girls. She is a sweet little thing.? Has three colors on her. Brown face, white belly and orange/brown bottom. She was a?drop off ?to our local? teskes feed and seed store..? they had her in a cage with a roudy bunnie. she was there for? sometime..? very nervous and scared..? Andy reached in and took her out.. she cuddle right into him and looked up at him with her big dark eyes..?? My family think its all me bringing home the "babies" but honestly this was Andy again!? he wouldn't put her down! carried her around the store as I got the things we needed.. We walked up to the counter to pay for the items I had and the counter boy didn't even notice the guinea pig in Andy's arms! So Andy? said "and this little lady too!" the boys response was.."Finally getting rid of him!" Aww that was a horrible thing to say in that way... he said " HE has been her forever!"? well he didn't even know that she was a "she!"? I am sure they had rabbit food in there for her to eat also.. so sad..? she is in our holding cage for now.. her nails? were so long they curled around.. she smelt like "rabbit" and she was extremely scared. we have been working with her a little at a time..? She was very good when I trimmed her nails.. She will take her place? with Athena and Anastashia.??This will be good as our Anastashia is a very very old gal... and little Athena just loves her so,but Anastashia is just to old to play the games with her. And this will give little Athena a playmate.. as little Athena is younger. We didnt go looking for a guinea that day.. but I guess sometimes your put in? a place that your ment to be.. and I do feel little Aubrey was ment to have her forever home with us:) Just wanted to share in the good news. many healing wishes to all the guineas that are sick or not feeling well. and our deepest sympathies to all the families of guineas that have crossed the bridge.? These little creatures are so full of love, a love that each of us truly understands on the digest. Jean and Andy and the many misfits From rsilhan at tampabay.rr.com Tue May 26 10:50:24 2009 From: rsilhan at tampabay.rr.com (rsilhan at tampabay.rr.com) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 14:50:24 +0000 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: Critter Corral Pignic in Chicago Message-ID: <20090526145024.4WDPZ.540828.root@hrndva-web07-z02> The 10th Annual Critter Corral Pignic for all Chicago Area pigs and slaves will be held: Sunday, June 14th, 2009 from 12-3pm at Bemis Woods Preserve in Western Springs, IL. This event has food, games, and fun for all. In the 10 years of existence, the rescue, dedicated to guinea pigs, has taken in and placed nearly 2400 furry friends. Please come and celebrate with us! For questions and information, please contact: info at crittercorral.org Critter Corral website: www.crittercorral.org From joedee1986 at verizon.net Tue May 26 13:38:25 2009 From: joedee1986 at verizon.net (joedee1986 at verizon.net) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 10:38:25 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Virtual: Pirates Message-ID: <314118.96342.qm@web84007.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Ahoy all ye maties, My name is Jodie an I am new to the GPDD.? I am dopted and live wif Peaches an her slaves.? I hav nevr ben on a vurtal trip.? Peaches says it is fun.? We bofe being girly pigz wuld lik some boars for pirate dates.? We doin care bout age or nufing jus be nice and lik to hav fun.? Peaches misses her lov Manny who went to the Bridge and maybe his frien Lil Bit wud like to meet her. I already hav a patch over my eye an Peaches has a short leg jus lik a pegleg so we be ready to be pirate lasses.? We can say ahoy an avast an wav swords aroun.? Joe slave is makin us som carrot rum to bring but don tel mom slave. You can see our pigtures here: http://deesblogsite.blogspot.com/ Jodie From joedee1986 at verizon.net Tue May 26 13:41:29 2009 From: joedee1986 at verizon.net (joedee1986 at verizon.net) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 10:41:29 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Pignic: Boston Message-ID: <774197.59143.qm@web84003.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi all, There will be a pignic in Wellesley, Mass. this Sunday, May 31st. Check here for info: http://www.cavymadness.com/pigniccentral.html See you there! Dee, Jodie and Peaches From selenacanada at yahoo.com Tue May 26 13:41:50 2009 From: selenacanada at yahoo.com (Selena Simonetti) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 10:41:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] {EMERGENCY} Cut Pig Message-ID: <488906.89012.qm@web63306.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Oh,?God, I feel so sick. I was trimming out a mat in his fur (I check every day and?he still gets them!) and?he flinched at the last minute and I cut his scrotum.?It's not a deep?cut thank GOD, but it's about 1 cm long and not bleeding. I feel so awful.?I don't know what to do, someone?please email me! (i'm keeping him clean and wrapped in a towel) ?******* Selena Simonetti selenacanada at yahoo.com Visit my Zazzle Shop (leave the asterisk in): http://www.zazzle.com/crazy_rat_lady* From piggyfriends at tesco.net Tue May 26 14:17:29 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 19:17:29 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Welcome Aubrey Message-ID: <531345C1679040C6B52DF713262AD338@inspiron1150> Jean and Andy, We would like to welcome little Aubrey to the GPDD community. In England, Aubrey is a boy's name but my boar Aubrey is pleased to share his name with a lovely lady. Wasn't she lucky that you decided to go to that store on the very day that she needed you? Poor little girl, housed with a bunny. She has found a wonderful new forever home with you and I hope that she will become a playmate for Athena. Well done to you both for bringing her home. Love to all the Misfits and a big hug for Aubrey from us all. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From gracetheface at yahoo.com Tue May 26 15:33:36 2009 From: gracetheface at yahoo.com (grace ramp) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 12:33:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Miscellaneous - Pignic Message-ID: <198232.51356.qm@web36904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Does anyone have any information on the D.C. Pignic? Every year I say I'm going and then something comes up. This year I'm going to go no matter what but I'd like to be able to plan the weekend and I'm not sure when it is. Also, when I change the girls' cages I put them in two large rabbit pens that I hook together in my living room. I've started putting down a paper drop cloth so I can just pick up the mess and don't have to worry about my rug or anything. Well yesterday they figured out that they can burrow under the drop cloth. It was the cutest thing I've ever seen. They got under the paper and as they walked, you could see the paper making a tunnel. They were under there all day. Gus, the pushiest, started crashing through the paper in different places so there were little holes here and there. They would come out one hole, walk around a little bit and then enter through another hole. At one point Gus popped up right near the feeding dish so they would pop up, have a snack and then go back into the tunnels. It looked like a prairie dog habitat. Of course, my rug was a complete mess with the pee and poop but they had a wonderful time. Isn't that what counts. Grace, Gus, Rusty and Babe (Pork Chop and Oreo at the Bridge) From calliope at geeksnet.com Tue May 26 17:28:27 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 17:28:27 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: gas in piggies Message-ID: <4A1C5EFB.8050602@geeksnet.com> Pat, a piggie who has gas might vocalize a bit, sounding uncomfortable, or might have a tummy that feels a bit tight. Sometimes eating less will signal that gas is present. You might try giving Doris gentle tummy rubs and/or infant Simethicone. I believe the dose for the Simethicone is 0.3 ml. once a day. Hope this helps. Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Tue May 26 18:25:01 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 15:25:01 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: healing prayers Message-ID: <757586.40619.qm@web80206.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Our healing prayers are sent to all the sick little piggies out there in the digest family. We feel so bad for each of you when we read about infections and toothy problems and all the things that make?us babies sick.?Feel better really soon little fur-babies.Our healing prayers are with you all. The?Many Misfits & Jean/Andy? From Glynis at garnay.com.au Tue May 26 23:42:45 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 13:42:45 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Welcome Aubrey Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220B0D@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> WELCOME to gpdd Aubrey :o) xxxxxxxxxx You are going to be soooooo spoilt by your slaves, your mummy and daddy slaves are loving people and we're sure you'll get lots of yummy treats and big cuddles! Have with your cage mates and the rest of the Misfits :o) Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From birdlonglegs at yahoo.com Wed May 27 00:18:25 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Tue, 26 May 2009 21:18:25 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge. Spunky Message-ID: <557172.96192.qm@web50511.mail.re2.yahoo.com> It is with a very heavy heart that I announce that Spunky has left for the bridge tonight. Yesterday he was running around on the porch and playing. This morning I had to go to the doctor myself and when I can home I could hear him rattling as he breathed.? I heard him cough so I went to pick him up. I knew the look and when I picked him up I could tell he had lost control of his ability to hold himself up. He hadn't ate anything that I put in his cage this am so I knew that his time was close. No matter what Spunky would always eat and demand what he wanted. I had such high hopes he would last a little longer after his come back from his leg paralysis, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. I know he isn't suffering now and that's the way it should be. I was able to call Steve so he could say his goodbyes to Spunky. It was almost like he waited to hear his voice again before crossing over the bridge. I'm glad that I was able to be with him when he made the journey as he has been there for me so much. He truly was a loving?piggie. I'm glad I was able to share the time I had with him, I was truly blessed to?give him his forever home. ? Birdie and the Saddened Miss Perky and Miss Pooky From juwles at bigpond.com Wed May 27 08:06:54 2009 From: juwles at bigpond.com (Julie Juwles Johnson) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 22:06:54 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Oral Thrush Message-ID: <386490139CC94060823DA3079677FB39@JuliePC> Hi Caroline & all GPDD'ers, I've lots of experience of piggies with oral thrush. My Archie suffered severely with it, and I was able to cure it myself by getting hold of some Nilstat Oral Drops (humans use them - me too), and I gave him 1ml orally via syringe, then using a different syringe/cotton swabs I dabbed it all over the outside of his lips/mouth, which were all lumpy & sore. Then I realised that Archie was spreading the thrush back to himself - when piggies clean themselves they always use their little feet and wipe them over their faces, etc. So, I put the Nilstat drops on to his feet as well. Within a week he was clear of the thrush, and I really thought that, him being so sick he'd never get over the Thrush, let alone all the other things happening with his health. At least I was able to give him some peace by curing the thrush. I also used to use Daktarin Oral Gel on his lips too - didn't hurt to use the gel at all, and apparently it's very palatable to piggies (it's made for babies). I suspect that because he had bad oral thrush, that may have been the beginning of his downfall - his mouth was sore, he couldn't eat properly, his teeth grew funny, the molars overgrew, etc etc. I honestly & totally believe if I'd just treated Archie's oral thrush in my own way, without the intervention of dental vets, vets who didn't know anything about piggies, etc., that I could have saved my angel's malocclusion problems. I sincerely believe that, but of course it's all in hindsight, but good to know for my 9 new boys. Good luck with your treatment of your beloved Artie, Wheeks, squeaks & cuddles, Julie and her herd of 9 boys {remembering my darlings - Muppet, Teddy, Dougall, Archie and Brandy forever in my heart and soul - desperately & despairingly missed) If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Wed May 27 09:36:22 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 09:36:22 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Announce: HAPPY 1st ADOPTION DAY, Sweetie!!! Message-ID: Dear Sweetie, I just wanted to Wish YOU a Very HAPPY ADOPTION DAY!!! Wheeek...Wheeeeek....WHEEEEEEK!!! Since wheee don't know your real age, we will treat this day as your B-Day and Adoption Day. I think you're about 1 year/3 or 4 months old and that's the Purrrrrrfect age to celebrate an Adoption Day. I have some Gifties for you, but unfortunately, my Lazy Slave needs to buy a mailer. She went to this place called Walmart and I guess they were out of them, so I have instructed her to find one of those today, so I can get your Pressies to you. I have a Very SPECIAL Gift for you, and there is a Very IMPORTANT Question that I am going to ask you. But, I can't say anymore...because it's a Surprise. You must remain Patient and wait for your package. :D I am Sooooo Lucky to have such a Wonderful Girlfriend like YOU!!! I Love You, my Sweeeeetness!!! Love, Your Bertie Pig :-) From svetooshka at aol.com Wed May 27 10:38:56 2009 From: svetooshka at aol.com (svetooshka at aol.com) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 10:38:56 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] health: URGENT herbie Message-ID: <8CBACEFFFF69DD5-B64-290A@webmail-dd21.sysops.aol.com> peace, all!? we hope this finds all very healthy and well! im freaking out.... herbie isnt able to defecate.? everytime she is trying (hoppin in the process), it seems it is not coming out.? she isnt moving around much at all today.? we are giving her veggies in front of her since she is not running to get them as usual. she is eating... should i still start to administer the critical care??? what amounts are good for bladderstone piggies... do bladderstones block the anus as well? thank you all for your prayers! poopsies & shweta From leah.mcneil at wachovia.com Wed May 27 13:23:39 2009 From: leah.mcneil at wachovia.com (leah.mcneil at wachovia.com) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 13:23:39 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Re: shilingtong In-Reply-To: <8CBA7A1A72D8C4E-254-127B@WEBMAIL-MY04.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: Hey Shweta & Poopsies! I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to ya sooner. I've been so crazy busy at work. I am so Sorry that your little Herbie has bladder stones. That's not good. But, I definitely recommend the Shilintong. As for dosage, I give my current piggies 3 tablets each, every other day. And this is Amazing but now, both of them eat the tablets right out of my hand. At first, Bertie Pig would only do that, but the Princess felt like she was missing out on something so she just started doing that last wheeeeek. But, for my Beloved Brownie Bear (who was a stone piggie), I gave her 2 or 3 tablets daily when she had bladder stones and/or a UTI, and 2 or 3 tablets every other day when she was stone-free. For her, I had to do the traditional mixing up of the tablets with water and syringing that to her. Oooh no, I just read your post about Herbie not being able to poop. I have never heard of a constipated stone piggie, and I wouldn't think that a bladder stone could stop a pig from pooping. But, I'm not an expert so I don't want to steer you the wrong way. Is there any way you can get Herbie to a good piggie Vet? or maybe you could call one and get some phone advice if you can't physically get to one. As for Critical Care, I think I gave my Beloved pigs as much as they would take because they were refusing food at the time, but there should be directions on the Critical Care packaging. Is Herbie refusing to eat her pellets?? Geeez, I wish I could be of more Help. Hopefully, you are getting flooded with emails from some of the other Digest members with good advice as to what to do. I am keeping your Herbie pig is my Prayers... Love 'n Wheeeeeeps, Leah...Slave to Princess Snowflake and Bertie Pig :-) From warmbreath at comcast.net Wed May 27 13:48:24 2009 From: warmbreath at comcast.net (warmbreath) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 10:48:24 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] health: herbie update References: <8CBABA1DEE55DD7-1754-20E@WEBMAIL-MY26.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <74033A865D4949949B92D123CA678E04@SNADY> I'm sure you know this but just to be sure to use unsweetened cranberry juice. You can freeze it in partially filled ice cube trays, and reseal in another container, and just defrost what you need for each feeding. Just an idea, but if you can find an unsweetened concentrate maybe you could mix the metacam with it for the reasons I discuss below. Metacam is an NSAID and is the very mildest on the stomach, many bunnies and piggies are on it for months and years at a time with no usually no untoward effects. See if your vet can give you a bottle that will last awhile. Also I have seen it on the $4 people drug lists as a tablet on low cost pharmacies like Wal-Mart. I wonder if a mashed pill dissolved in water would be as easy to give as the liquid I imagine your doc is using. I have heard the vet version is very vile tasting, maybe the pill is less so. Also you can go to compounding pharmacies and have it mixed and dispensed with a cherry or banana flavor, be sure to avoid the meat flavored one used for dogs and cats www.DrsFosterSmith.com are a compounding pharmacy online as well as 1800 petmeds I would keep him on white towels with just litter in a corner, there is a white, anti allergenic Carefresh product, that will show the blood very well if he is passing any. If he has an attack and is in more pain than the Metacam can handle, then the Tramadol would be used, but I dont know if they can be used together, ask your vet if he hasn't already said, if he did say let us know. Tramadol is a different drug than either an NSAID or an Opoid, look here and notice that for people it is available as a sublingual tablet, that is one that dissolves instantly in the mouth and is absorbed under the tongue, this would make it fast acting, the article also says Tramadol is less likely to cause constipation than opoids, a good thing, but to be very careful about overdosage. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tramadol Any info your vet gave you about the surgery, while not appropriate for your baby, would interest our member Alge or algernon07 at aol.com as she has a young pig with stones who may be facing the surgery I hope this is helpful, good luck to Herbie Sandy and Li'l Pig, soon to have a pirate name ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 3:47 PM Subject: [Gpdd] health: herbie update > Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend! > > once again, thank you everyone for sending your support, prayers, > suggestions!? we appreciate very very much! > > i wanted to update folx on herbie's bladder stones.... > herbie and i went to see a new vet this past saturday.? there are no new > news.? > basically, she also didnt suggest surgery due to her age.? her advice was: > manage the pain. > > she prescribed Opt Omega Usana, Tramadol (if she really isnt doing well) > and Metacam (which herbie is already on.) > anyone have experiece using any of these drugs?? > > as of now: she is active and eating well.? She is losing weight by the > day.? =((? Where is all the food and liquids going? > also, when she painfully urinates, it is dripping; there is no longer a > natural squirty flow.?? no blood though.? i guess this is at least one > good thing... > > sigh...poor herbie... ive also started to give her cranberry juice and > shilingtong. > > much love to all piggies adn slaves! > poopsies and shweta > > From critters at bowtieinc.com Wed May 27 13:59:27 2009 From: critters at bowtieinc.com (Internet Critters USA) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 10:59:27 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISCELLANEOUS] guinea pig stories for article Message-ID: <6FD3E234E1EE2B4ABB385BBE1955773317EB09E2D1@BOWTIEMAIL.FANCY.COM> Hello Guinea Pig Enthusiasts! I'm working on an article for Critters USA magazine and hoping you'll send me any real-life anecdotes about your guinea pig(s) that caused you to laugh. Did your guinea pig do something unusual and amusing? Was a visitor surprised by your guinea pig? Did you have to do something strange and amusing because you have a guinea pig(s) in your life? Please let me know! All anecdotes will be considered for possible use in the upcoming article. The deadline to send your anecdotes is June 8. Please send them to me at critters at bowtieinc.com Thank you! Marylou Zarbock Editor Critters USA www.SmallAnimalChannel.com From warmbreath at comcast.net Wed May 27 14:52:03 2009 From: warmbreath at comcast.net (warmbreath) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 11:52:03 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] Virtual: Pirates References: <314118.96342.qm@web84007.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <6A6335DC41784A969CA133D24D6769CB@SNADY> Dear Jodie What a clever name ye have. I am practing to be a Pirate piggy, my mommee slave, Sandy, found a website that teaches all about pirate stuff and pirate talk. But your letter says you might consider me, little ole me as a boyfrin, I must say I am popcorning all around at the very wonderful Idea. Mommee slave already showed me your beootiful pigshure and you have the most beootiful tender little ears. I look exactly like Cap'n Jack, I love racing around in Fuglies convertible, and I especially like to eat. Whee should get away somewhere an see if you like me, maybe Fugly will let us go for a ride in da convertibul, bring a scarf and a pignic basket and I will bring da Pirate pages. I would be so honored. I miss my buddy and mentor Manny the Boar, but mommee says he will wait for us at the Rainbow Bridge. I know your new sister loved Manny and would just chatter about her all the time. Mommee had to put her pigtures on the roof of da cage facing down cause oderwise Manny would eat da pigtures. You will probably have many suitors but I hope you pick me, I would be so honored Your frin and maybe more I hope, Li'l Pig, soon to have a grown up Pirate name, looking forward to our first Ahoy Matie pirate place http://www.thepiratesrealm.com/famous_pirates_pirate_history.html From mfug at live.co.uk Wed May 27 15:32:01 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 20:32:01 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] announcements; Aubrey Message-ID: Welcome to the latest Misfit, Aubrey, we know you are just gonna love your new home and family, we look forward to hearing all about you. M + Fugly From mfug at live.co.uk Wed May 27 15:36:28 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 20:36:28 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow bridge; Spunky Message-ID: Birdie, Miss Pooky and Miss Perky, we are sorry that Spunky has left you for the rainbow bridge, he is in a better place now. We are glad that he had a long and wonderful life and that he choose to love you all and to wait so Steve could say goodbye. Run free Spunky with friends old and new, you will be much missed by the friends you leave behind M + Fugly the Forlorn From mfug at live.co.uk Wed May 27 16:04:59 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 21:04:59 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Health; Little John + Herbie Message-ID: Jocelyn and Shweta, I have looked everywhere for ideas on how to help your little ones but I cant find anything concrete. Not eating is normally down to tooth problem or illness but Little Johns other symptoms sound odd, I hope you have already worked out what is wrong and that he is back to normal soon. Cant find anything about not pooping hope someone will be able to advise you soon. In the mean time I am sending my love to you and your piggies Please keep us updated M + Fugly From piggyfriends at tesco.net Wed May 27 17:02:07 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 22:02:07 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Spunky Message-ID: <94FF9A7CCE544CBFB4E6A2FF30EBE1B6@inspiron1150> Birdie, I am so sorry that Spunky has departed for the Rainbow Bridge. I had hoped that he was over the worst when he picked up after his hind leg paralysis. He was a lucky piggy to have such a loving home with you and Steve and I know how it helps for you to have been there to say goodbye when his time came. Having Spunky hear Steve's voice before he crossed the bridge will be a comforting memory for you in the future. We all send our sincere condolences to you both and loving hugs for Miss Perky and Miss Pooky. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From bunzella at yahoo.ca Wed May 27 17:36:29 2009 From: bunzella at yahoo.ca (pat schuett) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 14:36:29 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge. Spunky Message-ID: <966008.21412.qm@web31506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Birdie, I was so sad to hear that your little Spunky has left us all for the Rainbow Bridge. He sounded like such a little character, and reading your posts about him, I felt as if I knew him, too. Maybe it will comfort you and the Misses Perky and Pooky to know that there are GPDD people all over the world shedding a tear for the passing of your little boy right now... Pat S. __________________________________________________________________ Make your browsing faster, safer, and easier with the new Internet Explorer? 8. Optimized for Yahoo! 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Grace always goes and gets Ned out.. and Jason always retrieves? Annibelle.?? True piggie love :) Thank you?all again. Now on to the introductions?of Aubrey? with her new cage mates Athena and Anastasia. Wish us well. jean?& andy?here in "Misfitville", IL? From DaPiggyPirates at aol.com Wed May 27 19:04:32 2009 From: DaPiggyPirates at aol.com (DaPiggyPirates at aol.com) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 19:04:32 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Herbie's Bladder Stones Message-ID: HI, I am concerned that Herbie is now dribbling urine rather than producing a stream. I don't know that this is better than the absence of blood. It could indicate an obstruction or urinary retention caused perhaps by pain. I have had them do little quarter-sized bits of urine (usually with a spot of blood in the middle) and for my guys it hasn't boded well. I'd get my vet's opinion on this. The very best fr you and your litle sweetheart. Alge (Da Piggy Pirates at aol.com) ************** We found the real ?Hotel California? and the ?Seinfeld? diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/?ncid=emlwenew00000004) From calliope at geeksnet.com Wed May 27 20:09:21 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 20:09:21 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] ANNOUNCEMENT: adoption day wishes, Sweetie Message-ID: <4A1DD631.4020600@geeksnet.com> We would like to wish Sweetie a very Happy 1st Adoption Day anniversary! Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Wed May 27 20:11:58 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 20:11:58 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Selena's piggie Message-ID: <4A1DD6CE.3030800@geeksnet.com> Selena, we are so very sorry that you accidentally cut your piggie while trimming his mats. Yes, we understand how easy it is for a long-haired piggie to develop mats, even when you check each day. How is he doing today? He has been in our prayers. Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From calliope at geeksnet.com Wed May 27 20:18:46 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 20:18:46 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] CARE - FOOD Message-ID: <4A1DD866.2070309@geeksnet.com> Ty, it is great that your piggies get veggies each day, but you are right that it would be good to feed less romaine. Also, their diet, particularly of parsley and spinach, is high in oxalates, which can lead to bladder stones. Some veggies that have lower oxalate content are cucumbers and turnip root (the white "ball" part, not the green turnips). I would probably cut out the spinach entirely and feed less parsley, as well as less romaine. However you should change their diet slowly so that the change isn't a shock to their system. A sudden change might lead to diarrhea, etc., as they get used to new veggies. We're sure others will be able to offer other dietary suggestions. Hope this helps. Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From DaPiggyPirates at aol.com Wed May 27 19:44:55 2009 From: DaPiggyPirates at aol.com (DaPiggyPirates at aol.com) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 19:44:55 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Herbie/Shweta Message-ID: Shweta, I'd see a good vet or help little Herbie to the Bridge, via a vet ASAP. Remember, if the vet doesn't use gas (1st choice!!) but uses the shot to the heart, request complete sedation first, so that the piggy is unconscious and doesn't feel it when the shot is administered. Her inability to defecate may be tied to her relative inability to urinate. It sounds to me like your little Herbie is in serious trouble. I hope someone has a better (and workable) solution. My advice isn't always the best. I just try to put myself in the piggy's place and think of what I'd want done. I have an abhorrence to prolonged suffering, be in guinea pigs, people, other animals or my own. God bless the two of you and please let me know how things go. You and little Herbie really are in my heart and prayers. Alge ************** We found the real ?Hotel California? and the ?Seinfeld? diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/?ncid=emlwenew00000004) From DaPiggyPirates at aol.com Wed May 27 20:09:41 2009 From: DaPiggyPirates at aol.com (DaPiggyPirates at aol.com) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 20:09:41 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Bridge: Spunky RIP little one Message-ID: Birdie, I was so sorry to hear of Spunky's trip to the Bridge, but glad that you were able to be there for him. I think it makes such a difference to both to share that precious time. It's good to that Steve was able to say good-bye, heart wrenching as these goodbyes always are. Our hears are you you, our friend. Condolences, Alge and Da Piggy Pirates "Da Piggy Pirates at aol.com" ************** We found the real ?Hotel California? and the ?Seinfeld? diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/?ncid=emlwenew00000004) From DaPiggyPirates at aol.com Wed May 27 20:22:05 2009 From: DaPiggyPirates at aol.com (DaPiggyPirates at aol.com) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 20:22:05 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Welcome! New Misfit Piggies and all other lucky new pigies as well. Message-ID: Sounds like this little love stole your hearts. Good stories are so nice to hear. So glad you took her. I know there are several other new piggies here on the digest and I congratulate you who have adopted them for your intelligence, valor (or something like that) and just plan heart is doing so. And to the newly adopted pigies, you are a lucky bunch to have found your forever homes. May everyone live long and healthy lives. Alge and the Piggy Pirates "Da Piggy Pirates at aol.com" <---- I'm sharing their email box with him! ************** We found the real ?Hotel California? and the ?Seinfeld? diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/?ncid=emlwenew00000004) From DaPiggyPirates at aol.com Wed May 27 20:32:15 2009 From: DaPiggyPirates at aol.com (DaPiggyPirates at aol.com) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 20:32:15 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Care: Grooming accident Message-ID: Can you cover his litter with a towel, some kind of suitable fabric or, if available, baby receiving blanket(s)? That's what I did when I injured Mr. Cooder's toe trying to do nails and which gave rise to me and my receiving blanket thing. If you go with somehing like this, to protect him from germs or having litter stick to his wound and from the litter itself, you will need to change it daily and maybe twice daily. He should heal quickly, however. (Poor little blighter!) Don't feel bad. Most of us have had some kind of misstep with our little ones. Alge and the piggy pirates "Da Piggy Pirates at aol.com" <--- I'm sharing their mail box. ************** We found the real ?Hotel California? and the ?Seinfeld? diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/?ncid=emlwenew00000004) From DaPiggyPirates at aol.com Wed May 27 20:44:45 2009 From: DaPiggyPirates at aol.com (DaPiggyPirates at aol.com) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 20:44:45 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Virtual: To Jodi da Pig Message-ID: Youse sound likes a real natural, Jodi, and whee know dat Peaches be a good piggy too. (Jolly Rodent Chester escorted Peaches on what we believes was her first virtual outing.) We be sure dat dare will be plenty of male escorts lining up to escort you lovely lasses. We even forwarded youse post to da late Manny da Boar's slave. Manny really cared for dat Peaches. Yur friends, Capt'n Jack & Barnacle Bill "Da Piggy Pirates at aol.com" <<< Mom shares our email box too! But only for piggy stuff ************** We found the real ?Hotel California? and the ?Seinfeld? diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/?ncid=emlwenew00000004) From rzm.2 at juno.com Wed May 27 20:06:36 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 00:06:36 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH- injury to "personal area" Message-ID: <20090527.170636.1228.1@webmail21.dca.untd.com> Selena- If I were you, I would put some antibiotic ointment on it, give him some painkiller if you have some & take him to a vet because of the "delicate nature" of his injury. He'll be ok, I'm sure. Let us know how it goes. ~Jaime & Mimi~ ~Missing Molly, Radar, Albert & Daisy~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Reduce your business expense. 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I felt just?awful I'd hurt him, but true to Piggy good nature, he forgave very quickly, bless his heart! ?******* Selena Simonetti selenacanada at yahoo.com Visit my Zazzle Shop (leave the asterisk in): http://www.zazzle.com/crazy_rat_lady* For Canadian Customers (leave the asterisk in): http://www.zazzle.ca/Crazy_Rat_Lady* From svetooshka at aol.com Wed May 27 22:54:51 2009 From: svetooshka at aol.com (svetooshka at aol.com) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 22:54:51 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] {health}: herbie in hospital Message-ID: <8CBAD56CE435FC1-1610-26FA@webmail-dd13.sysops.aol.com> Boy, has it been a lllllllllllllllllllllooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng day! catching up to all the responses... so nice and supportive.? we truly feel we are not alone iwht your precious words of support, encouragement, advice.? thank you. birdie- condolensces re: spunky's crossing the bridge.....on the other side, s/he much more happier!? so nice. once again, thank you ALL SO MUCH for your words! Its been a long day on teh phone and getting herbie to the vet.? her bladder was getting bigger and bigger, thus obstructing the colon, disabling my poor baby to poop. the vet isnt sure if herbie would be a good candidate for surgery due to her "old" age. they will decide tomorrow (thurs morning) after they see how she is doing on antibiotics, fluids, etc to get her system going again...and blood test. we're praying she will be up for surgery tomorrow so she doesnot have to suffer in this way,? and also, kerbie has her older sister back!? kerbie keeps running around to see where she is... thank you for all your prayers.? they are working! until more news tomorrow, poopsies and shweta From calliope at geeksnet.com Wed May 27 23:03:42 2009 From: calliope at geeksnet.com (Cindy) Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 23:03:42 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [Health] Little John Not Eating Message-ID: <4A1DFF0E.1020600@geeksnet.com> Jocelyn, how is Little John doing? We hope he is eating better now. What did the vet say? If he is still not eating enough, you might try syringing him some Pedialyte to help keep his fluids up and boost his electrolytes. We are keeping him in our prayers. Cindy, Tumbleweed, and Friday From bunsnpigs at aol.com Thu May 28 08:11:49 2009 From: bunsnpigs at aol.com (bunsnpigs at aol.com) Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 08:11:49 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [Stones] {health}: herbie in hospital In-Reply-To: <8CBAD56CE435FC1-1610-26FA@webmail-dd13.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CBAD56CE435FC1-1610-26FA@webmail-dd13.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8CBADA49CE2119C-CC-515@webmail-md18.sysops.aol.com> Shweta,?the vet could do the surgery and if she doesn't do well during the surgery or she has so much scar tissue from the stones that she will be in continued pain, she could put her to sleep right then and there while she is under anesthesia and not wake her up, avoiding any further suffering for poor Herbie. If Herbie does make it through the surgery, you and the vet can monitor her?recover afterwards to see how she does. Notwithstanding Herbie's age, if?her physical condition has deteriorated so much that she can not tolerate the surgery, the vet can make that assessment as well and the kindest thing for Herbie is to put her to sleep. I am so sorry. Judi -----Original Message----- From: svetooshka at aol.com To: Gpdd at gpdd.org; stones at gpigs-database.org Sent: Wed, 27 May 2009 10:54 pm Subject: [Stones] {health}: herbie in hospital Boy, has it been a lllllllllllllllllllllooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng day! catching up to all the responses... so nice and supportive.? we truly feel we are not alone iwht your precious words of support, encouragement, advice.? thank you. birdie- condolensces re: spunky's crossing the bridge.....on the other side, s/he much more happier!? so nice. once again, thank you ALL SO MUCH for your words! Its been a long day on teh phone and getting herbie to the vet.? her bladder was getting bigger and bigger, thus obstructing the colon, disabling my poor baby to poop. the vet isnt sure if herbie would be a good candidate for surgery due to her "old" age. they will decide tomorrow (thurs morning) after they see how she is doing on antibiotics, fluids, etc to get her system going again...and blood test. we're praying she will be up for surgery tomorrow so she doesnot have to suffer in this way,? and also, kerbie has her older sister back!? kerbie keeps running around to see where she is... thank you for all your prayers.? they are working! until more news tomorrow, poopsies and shweta Dinner Made Easy - Get meal ideas and money-saving coupons! Get Recipe Ideas! _______________________________________________ Stones mailing list Stones at gpigs-database.org http://gpigs-database.org/mailman/listinfo/stones_gpigs-database.org From jocelynm at umich.edu Thu May 28 09:00:40 2009 From: jocelynm at umich.edu (Anderson, Jocelyn M) Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 09:00:40 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Rainbow Bridge: Little John Message-ID: <3AF9B038A6B07641B36C799ED4EBB0D70466E0FA32@ITCS-ECLS-1-VS3.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu> Hello, Little John passed away yesterday at 5 years old and was buried near his piggy friend Fireball. He was buried with his favorite blanket, a secret santa gift from 2006 from the piggy Seussy and her slave Heather. When he was a little piggy he was incredibly hyper. Here's a short video of him racing around back in the day (sorry for the poor quality): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFJkcgpZKGY . He would clamper up the side of the cage to escape. A large piece of plastic with large slats cut in the top was placed on top of the cage to keep him in. After the roof was put on, he would climb on top of a hutch, squeeze through an opening in the roof, and then escape again. After Fireball arrived, Little John had someone to play with and didn't try to escape all the time. Little John was awfully moody after Fireball left last December, I believe he still missed his friend. When Fireball showed up, Little John grew large and loafy, getting him into LAPS. He lost some weight after Fireball left and never made got it all back. He was the greatest loafy pig I've ever known. He absolutely loved his comfy items to lounge upon. When the tiny pig Flashbang Fatbottom showed up, Flashbang looked up to Little John as his piggy mentor. He would stare at Little John and memorize his every movement. If Little John was chewing on a paper bag, Flashbang would try chewing on a paper bag. If Little John was eating a carrot, Flashbang would eat a carrot. He'd follow Little John around, mimicking whatever he did. Flashbang was very upset when Little John went away yesterday and didn't come back. His favorite blanket: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2393/2490374581_e99cd651d5_b.jpg Watching the Roomba drive by: http://www.nflight.com/files/littlejohnwatchingroomba.jpg Lounging on bedding: http://www.nflight.com/files/littlejohnlounge.jpg Picture from a month ago: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3486953695_bf7cccb3ed.jpg Thanks to everyone for the messages and thoughts. It doesn't feel right to have this little fuzzy missing from my life and I miss him horribly. Jocelyn, Flashbang Fatbottom and Edgeworth From totallytina83 at hotmail.com Thu May 28 12:29:15 2009 From: totallytina83 at hotmail.com (Tina Hove) Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 11:29:15 -0500 Subject: [Gpdd] Pigs Getting Along Message-ID: Hello. I recently lost a guinea (Pigglet) who didn't get along with my other piggie Boris. So I had them in separate cages. When Pigglet passed away, i adopted CoCoa who is 1.5yrs old. Boris (who I adopted over a year ago) is 3 now, and he gets along with CoCoa I think? Or at least they tolerate each other!! I have them in a big C&C cage together now with a flease bottom. Sometimes i think Boris antaginizes CoCoa because they will be sleeping and then CoCoa will just shreek out a "WEET" Is Boris bitting him when he is sleeping? Also sometimes they fight over Pigloos. I have two in the cage, and it seems that Boris tries to fight CoCoa for the pigloo no matter what one he is in. They have been together for 3 weeks now, and the rumblestrutting and mounting has stopped, but sometimes the random "weets" concern me? Boris is a huge piggey, and CoCoa is big but Boris is quite a bit bigger. Anyways...CoCoa finally talks to me now when I hold him :) and I'm so excited! Anyone have suggestions if they are really fighting or just playing? Thanks!! Tina, Boris & CoCoa _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live?: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_BR_life_in_synch_052009 From pandameisje at gmail.com Thu May 28 18:36:51 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 00:36:51 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Woopy has blood in her pee :( Message-ID: Hi all, I took my girls out tonight to cut their nails. After lying on daddy's lap for a while Guiny was restless, usually a sign she has to pee, so i put her on the bathroom, so she could pee is she needed to and I could find the nailcutter. After cutting her nails, i got Woopy and cut her nails and let her join Guiny in the Bathroom. I did the same for Dunya, but then noticed Woopy was whining when peeing. Also her urine turned a light shade of red, and it was a small amount of fluid. She kept having to go, whining every time and the urine get more and more red it seemed. So I am guessing my little girl has a UTI (i am hoping no stones) so we gave her a painkiller and after some time (and calling my sister Janneke) i decided to start her on antibiotics. The problem is that me and my boyfriend will go to this popfestival Pinkpop this weekend and starting her on antibiotics is useless if i have to stop the doses... Janneke agreed it would be best to give her the antibiotics, and I will bring Woopy to work with me tomorrow, So i can take her to Janneke by the end of the day. Janneke and me both work in the capital of holland, Amsterdam. We both live somewhere else, but this turns out to be pretty convenient for now... So If you have any suggestions how to make Woopy more comfortable, let me know. Grtz Slave Mikey Guinygirls: Guiny, Dunya and Woopy and the 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 pandameisje at gmail.com Thu May 28 18:44:43 2009 From: pandameisje at gmail.com (Mieke Staaks) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 00:44:43 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Dates wanted for pirating event! Message-ID: Hi everyone, Chico and Toby would like to let all the beautifur ladies know, they are available as dates for the upcoming pirating event!! Any eligible lady can write to them on the digest. Both my boars are over one and a half year old, and Chico is a LAPS, Toby is a little less, but still pretty hefty! Hoping to find some nice ladies to take to the event! My Valentines: Chico and Toby Guiny, Dunya and Woopy are also looking for some nice and decent boars would like to accompany them to the event. Guiny would like to be accompanied by an older boar who is not that wild, and who is not bothered by her being hearing impaired. She would also like to keep an eye on the other Winkies, Some help with that (because ofher nearing deafness) would be very much appreciated. She is also wondering how the Lady bug is doing and if she will be there as well to teach her some of her skills So looking for eligible boars, the Winky girls: Guiny, Dunya and Woopy more info on all of them on: http://www.guinygirlz.nl -- pandameisje at gmail.com pandameisje at hotmail.com Blog: http://pandameisje.hyves.nl Cavia website: www.guinygirlz.nl kleding: http://mist.guinygirlz.nl From rzm.2 at juno.com Thu May 28 20:02:36 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 00:02:36 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- Aubrey Message-ID: <20090528.170236.5098.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com> We welcome Aubrey to the digest! ~Jaime & Mimi~ ~Missing Molly, Radar, Albert & Daisy~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ You're never too old to date. Senior Dating. Click Here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTQbQW7Uug9VLhi9lJHgN3LCr3kP2SnlVNb5BJgfogXQiPxnWHFUMA/ From rzm.2 at juno.com Thu May 28 20:11:03 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 00:11:03 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences Message-ID: <20090528.171103.5098.1@webmail02.dca.untd.com> Birdie, Miss Perky & Miss Pooky, I'm so sorry to hear about Spunky. I thought he was doing better. I feel like I lost one of my own. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. ~Jaime & Mimi~ ~Missing Molly, Radar, Albert & Daisy~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Let great B to B marketing solutions propel your brand to new heights! Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTMPaE83rEfdyslN0lOobstaNfnE0XBkkk4qNFw18bY3lyleme6OOU/ From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu May 28 21:22:19 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 11:22:19 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Herbie Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220B23@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> We are crossing all paws and fingers that your operation is successful xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Lots of healing wheeeeeeeeeeks and gentle kisses for you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu May 28 21:25:34 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 11:25:34 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] condolences for Spunky Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220B24@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Dear Birdie, Steve, Miss Pooky and Miss Perky We are just so so saddened by the passing of our dear little friend Spunky :o( It was such a shock to be chatting to you and to find out the little guy had gone, what a little character he was, i know you'll have some beautiful memories of him xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx RIP Spunky run free at the bridge, we're sure you are playing with your mates and friends from the gpdd, popcorning and munching on dandelions and clover xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))) )))))))))))))))))))))))) and special loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Another little star twinkling in the sky.............. :o( Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu May 28 21:26:35 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 11:26:35 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Adoption Day Sweetie Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220B25@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> WOOOO HOOOOOOOO Happy Adoption Day Sweetie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx You're one lucky master to have such wonderful slaves :o) Hope you had lots of treats and cuddles, Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From Glynis at garnay.com.au Thu May 28 21:29:15 2009 From: Glynis at garnay.com.au (Glynis Robson) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 11:29:15 +1000 Subject: [Gpdd] [ANNOUNCE] Condolences for Little John Message-ID: <1E79BEF045F13847938D188011CBF923220B26@GARNAYSBS.garnayindustries.local> Oh nooooooo :o( Dear Jocelyn, Flashbang Fatbottom and Edgeworth we are so so sorry to hear Little John has lost his battle, what a brave little guy he was :o( RIP Little John run free at the bridge, popcorn with your friends from gpdd and munch on the green grass and dandelions xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))) )))))))))) and special loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Another little star twinkling in the sky ................ :o( Love Glynis, Velvet and Onyx (in mem Sully and Duke) xxxx From joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net Thu May 28 21:57:38 2009 From: joanhess4 at sbcglobal.net (GARY HESS) Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 18:57:38 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Good-bye to Spunky Message-ID: <121503.51406.qm@web81304.mail.mud.yahoo.com> We were cheering you on through your paralysis. I'm sorry after all that you had to leave your people behind. May their memories of you sustain them and become a source of healing until you are reunited. ? Joanie From guinygirl at gmail.com Fri May 29 10:46:28 2009 From: guinygirl at gmail.com (Janneke) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 16:46:28 +0200 Subject: [Gpdd] [HEALTH] Message-ID: (I already sent this to shweta, but i thought it would be a good idea to cc it to the list too) He shweta, First of all, go to a vet!! Not being able to poo is very painfull. I dont know how this can be tied to the bladderstones but if she's constipated, these are the things you can do: 1) In the netherlands we give pigs (people too btw) primeran (for different names in other countries see: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Primperan+Reglan) to get the bowels moving again. The vet can inject it, you can administer it orally. Are her bowels moving? Put your ear on the side of her belly and listen (use another healthy pig to compare if you can) you should hear just a soft rustling inside. If it's silent, go to a vet! If her bowels havent been moving for 24 hours her chances are not looking good. Ow and wheigh her, to see if she's losing wheight. 2) she needs fibre. especially hay. If she doesnt want to eat you can try making tea with hay (just add hay to boiling water, siff it an let it cool down) to help her develop an appetite. Once it's cooled down you can syringe feed it to her. Parsley is also a good option if you want a piggy to develop an appetite. 3) You can give her paraffine (wax) to help her bowels to get moving again (lubricant?). Just a little blob the size of a pea will do. (a vet can also adminster it anally, but i wouldnt do that myself) 4) if her tummy hurts you can help her by gently massaging her (only if it helps to relieve her pain!). First put her on a warm hot water bottle (preferrably wrapped in a towel) to help her relax. Then start gently rubbing her belly. Make slow circular motions with 1 or two fingers. The left side is usually less painfull so you can start there, then move to the right side and finally the eh.. lower side (the side close to the ground, sorry translation problems)). You can also syringe feed her cooled down fenneltea. This should help relieve the cramps (if she's having any..). What i once did with yaya (poor girl had many problems with her belly) was the following; I put her in the kitchen sink, which was filled with warm water (not too warm). Then i slowly massaged her. Ever since I did that, she just loves taking baths; the warm water just really helped her to relax. I'm sure this wont work for every pig. Some of them just freak out when put in water (yaya isnt easily scared). Ow, if the weather is not too hot, i would leave in the hot water bottle to make her more comfortable, and always put a big dab of hay under her nose. it is soo important that she eates hay!!! I cannot stress that enough. 5) If she doesnt eat hay, syringe feed! Good luck with her! Grtz Janneke and the winky team. From warmbreath at comcast.net Fri May 29 09:44:27 2009 From: warmbreath at comcast.net (warmbreath) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 06:44:27 -0700 Subject: [Gpdd] (Health) growing bladder and diarrhea 2 sick piggies, References: Message-ID: <04C9C6B1B8784F518D0FA24C9100E7A6@SNADY> For Herbie the bladder will burst he must have surgery, I really good vet surgeon can go straight up the urethra to grab the stone, It is now a screaming emergency, blocking the poop is a secondary issue, I would do the surgery immediately regardless of his age, The bladder must be drained and the blockage removed. Make sure your vet uses a quick acting anesthetic, administered through a mask so it can be immediately reversed if he gets in trouble, better than a longer anesthetic administered thru a tube. There was a recent case at the etherbun yahoo list where this happened and the bladder did burst followed by immediate passing of the poor bun. And I completely agree with Judi at bunsnpigs, if the surgery proves impossible to finish then he can be administered more drug and go quietly to the Rainbow Bridge If your vet isn't good enough for the surgery get his opinion on the best surgeon or go to the www.rabbit.org, the house rabbit society homepage and see the section they have on recommended vets, you then also look up the local state chapter where you live, they maintain lists, if there is a veterinary University in your state go there. For Lyn's piggie that has the diarrhea, this an abnormal condition, obviously, and the diet is the first culprit First look at the pellets, make sure they aren't made up of corn and wheat, they should be mostly hay, preferably timothy if this is an adult piggie. Then make sure piggy is getting lots of fresh hay, all he can eat every day. Then he can have romaine and parsley and cilantro and a little kale, very well washed. Cut out every thing else. make sure the pellets are fresh and nothing smells moldy or has black spots But go to the vet as there are intestinal parasites and he should have a fecal float done. The vet could get you some Bene-bac which is the best probiotic for our little furballs and a shot of B vitamins. Also report if there is mucous with the diarrhea, this is often a sign that there is an irritant in the intestines, and the mucous is made to protect the gut and help expel the foreign matter The vet must also check for a bacterial disease, some of which can kill like cossidiosis (weight loss is one symptom) another parasite, or a bacterial enteritis which can be caused by e.coli or clostridium. Do not give yogurt, a milk product to a piggy with diarrhea, use the Bene-bac, milk would make matters worse. www.guinealynx.info suggests that 1/2 of a fresh dropping from a healthy pig can be mashed with water and given. Also kaopectate can be given orally 0.1 cc every 6 to 8 hours as needed . Make sure the brand you use has only kaolin and no pain relievers They say another source suggests the dosage should be 0.2 ml also 2 to 3 times a day. This does not treat the cause, so the vet should be seen, if a parasitic or bacterial infection is present, kaopectate wont cure it and piggie could get a lot sicker and waste away if you try home treatments before going to the vet. You and the vet must make sure the piggie is getting enough fluids especially if the diarrhea is very liquid, and keep his little bottom clean, avoid ant possibility flies could be attracted if the vet finds no bacterial disease the it may be useful to use a motility drug like cisapride or metoclopramide as stated in an article meant for rabbits at www.medirabbit.com. this must be very carefully considered the link is here http://www.medirabbit.com/Safe_medication/GI_stimulation/motility_diarrhea.htm and the subject of diarrhea in rabbits is found here http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/GI_diseases/GI_diseases_main.htm This would be for your vet, piggies and rabbits are obviously different animals and their physiology is very different, but this is what I can find Have a friend check the piggies environment for anything he could be eating, like his bedding, some will eat it, or once I let the bag of hay get too close and he nibbled that, can he reach the drapes? Sterilize the water bottle completely, vinegar is probably ok but bleach is better, likewise the cage, some will eat corn cob bedding. Let the water bottle and cage dry completely before using or refilling, change the water every other day let it stand half an hour without the lid to clear off the chlorine, but dont use distilled water. If there are any characteristics to the diarrhea like pain, gas, excessive wateriness, really foul smell, the age of the pig all these should be stated as well if he is loosing weight. have this ready for the vet as well as a fresh sample Good luck to both pigs you are in my prayers and thoughts, love Sandy and Li'l Pig soon to be a pirate hopefully with a pirate lass on his arm ----- Original Message ----- From: Algernon07 at aol.com To: warmbreath at comcast.net Sent: Friday, May 29, 2009 12:50 AM Subject: reply to Da Piggy Pirates address Hey, oh wise and knowledgeable woman. What do you do when a piggy is showing signs of diarrhea? You have a solution for just about everything. (I want to strangle Herbie's Mum -- what that poor piggy is going thru! I tried to somewhjat nicely tell her that passing only dibbles of urine but without blood was not an indication of things getting better but something for greater concern. I've been saying prayers for that poor little pig. Its bladder now so big its pressing on its colon and that's why piggy can't defecate. Jesus, it makes me want to cry just to think about it. At least she's got it back to the vet and Judi the buns and piggy person wrote her a very nice and diplomatic email. If you're reading the digests right now, you'll catch it. I think it was in todays. (Thurs) Mine have been less diplomatic. I think this woman loves her piggy and wants to save it, but sometimes we need to love enough to help it to the Bridge.) The diarrhea piggy isn't that poor sweet little Herbie, but Lynn's piggy. You remember Lynn. She's blind, went to the hospital for surgery and they nearly killed her. After a day or two back at home was taken to a different hospital and they got her turned around -- then she tripped over her guide dog's box and broke all the bones across her foot. I wrote her a very brief note tonight and told her that Jaime and some of the other people wish her well with her father's illness, etc. and miss her on the digest. She wrote back and I think is really seriously grieving the death of her father. (Yes, he has died. May 11th) and her piggy Tabitha is showing signs of diarrhea. I think she's in one of those deep dark places that we wonder if we'll ever escape from (all private between the two of us of course). But you and I have been there. Anyway, any suggestions for the diarrhea -- or showing signs of?? Apparently its not full blown yet. Of course my usual advice (and it will be here too) is get it to the vet if it's at all bad. AH, but you may know something corrective. No fruits and veggies maybe -- just hay and pellets. What would I do without you when something goes wrong or I need sound information? Love you my good friend, Alge PS: Remember, don't reply to this e-address. How Lynn got something thru amazes me. I did have it down to 997 tho and it doesn't bounce things until it hits 1000. ************** We found the real ?Hotel California? and the ?Seinfeld? diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/#/music/all-spots/355/47.796964/-66.374711/2/Youve-Found-Where-Its-At?ncid=emlcntnew00000007) From birdlonglegs at yahoo.com Fri May 29 12:45:17 2009 From: birdlonglegs at yahoo.com (Birdie Horn) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 09:45:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: Thank You from Spunky's family Message-ID: <156861.74454.qm@web50508.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Miss Perky, Miss Pooky and I would like to thank everyone for thier loving wishing and support upon Spunky's passing.? So many people said how much Spunky had touched their lives with all his antics. Spunky was a pig of the digest family not just my master. He was a pig amoung pigs. I am glad that I was his slave and could share him with this wonderful group. The pain of his departure lessens each day but his memory will live on forever in my heart. Again, thank you for you kindness and suport. Birdie and the saddened "M. P.'s"? Miss Perky? and Miss Pooky From texg at cavyinfo.com Fri May 29 13:54:26 2009 From: texg at cavyinfo.com (texg at cavyinfo.com) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 13:54:26 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] PETER GURNEY: "Last of Their Kind" - Peter's final book, limited availability Message-ID: <20090529135426.o5nt4jocdw8w0o0c@www.cavyinfo.com> All, I just got a communication from Peter's family: "I am writing to all our Guinea Pig contacts to let people know the latest update about Peter's final book - Last of Their Kind. We are aware that people have not been able to get hold of the book from any outlet for several months. We are sorry about this but it has been out of our control. There have been problems with the publisher and all attempts to communicate with them have failed. So, we have just had a limited number printed privately. These will be available for a short time on the auction site Ebay and will not be on general release from book outlets. Information has been put on Peter's website regarding this with a link to the site. Regards, Ruth [Gurney]" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For anyone that wants a copy, the direct link to the book is: http://cgi.ebay.com/Peter-Gurney-LAST-OF-THEIR-KIND-inc-70-Colour-Photos_W0QQitemZ110396072669 It's listed as a "Buy Now" item - you don't have to bid. From Karenluntw at aol.com Fri May 29 14:11:11 2009 From: Karenluntw at aol.com (Karenluntw at aol.com) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 14:11:11 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] Health: food Message-ID: Hi Ty, I know you wrote a few days ago, but I wanted to give you a cheaper alternatives to romaine lettuce. I feed my boys cilantro. I live in Arizona, and cilantro can be anywhere from $.89 cents a bunch to 4 for $1.00. My boys love it. I also feed it to my husbands two rabbits. I also feed the boys apple, cantaloupe, tomatoes, ( vitamin C ), green pepper , cucumber and use carrots for a treat. I hope this helps. Good luck. Karen: slave to Ritz, Rerun and Rebel **************Discover the variety of Bisquick? mix. Get Recipes & Savings Now. 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If they're still looking for some ladies to accompany them on the pirate trip, they would like to go. --Mary Fran From mfug at live.co.uk Fri May 29 15:11:22 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 20:11:22 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge; Little John Message-ID: Jocelyn we are so sorry that Little John has left you for the rainbow bridge, we were really hoping he was going to get better, but sadly that wasnt to be. 5 years is a good age for a piggy, although we always wish they were with us longer. The photos of your little boy are gorgeous, thank you for sharing them especially as this same time. We are sending love and hugs to you and the remaining piggies M + Fugly From DaPiggyPirates at aol.com Fri May 29 15:49:14 2009 From: DaPiggyPirates at aol.com (DaPiggyPirates at aol.com) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 15:49:14 EDT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: An apology & An Update Message-ID: Hello Everyone, As I'm sure some of you have noticed, a personal email, written by me, has found its way to the GPDD. And it was personal, in that I mentioned something of the emotional state of another one of our members, Lynn, who I heard from last night after my sending her a brief email telling her that some of you have been asking about her and miss her presence here, and offering her sympathy and support while dealing with her father's illness. Her father, I learned, passed on on May 11th just 2 weeks ago, and she is still very much grieving his absence in her life. He sounds like a fascinating man, generous with his time and himself, and who, after his own successful heart transplant 15 years ago (the docs told him it would probably be good for another 10 years -- but he went on past that!!) spent that time and energy doing organ donation presentations, counseling of would-be donors and recipients and just generally giving back to life some of what he felt life had given to him. Those of us who know Lynn from these pages know of her incredible strength in spite of all kinds of obstacles and mishaps, not to mention her unexpected sense of humor in the unlikeliest of situations. That sense of humor brightens her writing, frequnetly making her posts something to delight in. She attributes her stengths and delightful sense of humor in the face of all kinds of adversities to her father, and she misses him. She misses him very much. He's passing has left a void in her life. She's dealing with the knowledge that they will never again share the things that they did share: her helping him with transplant presentations, fishing, just taking walks and talking. He's gone and he won't be back, except in memory. And that's what she's dealing with. Let's remember her in our prayers. Alge ************** We found the real ?Hotel California? and the ?Seinfeld? diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/#/music/all-spots/355/47.796964/-66.374711/2/Youve-Found-Where-Its-At?nci d=emlcntnew00000007) From piggyfriends at tesco.net Fri May 29 15:56:40 2009 From: piggyfriends at tesco.net (Penny Charlesworth) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 20:56:40 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC Condolences for Little John Message-ID: Jocelyn, I am so sorry to read that Little John has departed for the Rainbow Bridge. He was a wonderful piggy - such a character -and I know how much you will be missing him. I hope that Flashbang is friends with Edgeworth so that he does not miss Little John too much. I have always considered that boars miss their companions much more than sows, who seem to be happy to gossip with any other sow who comes along. Boars seem to bond much more closely and can really pine for their lost friend. Thank you for sharing the lovely photos and video of Little John. With our deepest sympathy for your loss and lots of hugs for Flashbang and Edgeworth. Penny and the Piggyfriends. From svetooshka at aol.com Fri May 29 18:05:59 2009 From: svetooshka at aol.com (svetooshka at aol.com) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 18:05:59 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] health: strong herbie Message-ID: <8CBAEC0C84D38F1-D44-3F01@FWM-M08.sysops.aol.com> peace, everyone. thank you for all the support via email re: herbie's condition.? apologies i havent been update you as frequently as i wouldve liked. i think i last emailed weds nite that she was at the vet's awaiting surgery. they decided to go ahead with surgery thurs afternoon.? they didnt think she would survive it but she did!? alhtough the chances were low, we knew she would pull through bc she is really a tiger! however, friday 5am she crossed the bridge to a better place.? =((?? we were preparing for her post-opt care.. setting up another space... etc.? anyhow, we miss her very very much but we knew it was time for her to leave.... we are happy she didnt have to be on more antibiotics and meds.... It was truly a miracle that she pulled through surgery.? Bless the Vet team!? they are miracle workers.? herbie had two stones.? One in her bladder, the other lodged in her urethra.? the vet team were having a very very difficult time taking it out of the urethra - it just wasnt moving.? at some point, they were going to call and ask what i wanted to do....but they used their willpower and came up with a new technique to dislogdge it!? so so beautiful!? i dont know all the details (will get them soon) but it involved catheterization which pulled the stone back into the bladder. the team created and learned a new technique that I hope will be very very helpful to so many other piggies! So thank you Herbie.? Herbie, your suffering, sacrafice, strength pioneered to helping so many others!... you truly are an Angel. I will post details of the process once i receive it. ?In the meantime, if you are in urgent need of info contact the center and vet team --- Center for Avians & Exotics (New York City), Dr. Wilson, Dr. Starkey, Lorelei and assistants.? 212-501-8750 also, the vets may do some type of write up so other vets know about it....? sigh.. herbie would be in my lap when i reach out to all of you the last few weeks.....? now, it will be kirby.? poor kirby, she has been looking around for her sis the last few days... who is she gonna jump on now? =) yes, alge- maybe i do deserve being strangled, but with all conditions and many unknown to you all, we tried our best to serve Herbie. Thank you for caring enough for our piggies so wanting to strangle - we appreciate it. Bless you all for all the prayers, love, and emails (diplomatic and undiplomatic), and support.? so nice that you all made time in your busy lives.? we hope we will be able to support you all in some way in the future as well. this may sound cliche-ish but really, we dont know what we wouldve done without you all.? with much gratitude, poopsies (well, poosy now) and shweta ? From jaaladog at bellsouth.net Fri May 29 18:48:16 2009 From: jaaladog at bellsouth.net (jaaladog) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 18:48:16 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: An open Letter to the list (OT) Message-ID: <54826DA1002B44D8861AFB7AC634DCD7@Lynn> Hello to all of my wonderful pigs and pig's slaves family, I know that Beverly has let you all know what has been going on in my life and the reason I have not been here. It is with deep sadness I must tell you I lost my father to a blood cancer/infection on May 11th, this year. We had his funeral on May 14th and between dealing with that, family stuff and just trying to get through day by day, I am afraid I just don't have the will right now to do much of anything except do a lot of crying. I was very close to my father and am so devastated by this, I fear it will take me a while to bounce back this time. As I told Alge, I usually meet and deal with most problems with a strength and determination that I got from my daddy but with him gone so quickly, I'm having to really reach deep to try to find that same strength now. The girls are doing pretty well but Tabby is having a bit of a diarrhea issue. Alge mentioned something to me in an e-mail that perhaps fruit or feggies should be curtailed. It dawned on me that I have recently been giving the girls more strawberries than usual as they are abundant right now and I am very close to the Dekalb Farmer's Market. So, no strawberries for a while. In the meantime, with my emotions as raw as they are right now, I cannot bring myself to read the list and hear of our little guys and gals passing on. Please know that I do care though, very much. I just can't handle any other sadness right now. I am reading some of the digests but just can't deal with any other death right now. My love and sympathy goes to all of you who have lost a sweet one recently. Also know that my not sending condolences does not mean I don't care. I do... very much. I just can't handle it right now. I'm sorry. I will write again soon and if it is OK with the powers that be, I want to share a story with you that has nothing to do with piggies but has everything to do with our belief that our babies live on in spirit and await us on the other side. This is not a piggy story but a story about my father and his spirit. More later, if that's OK. With love, deep sadness from me and hugs and whisker kisses from my babies, Lynn, Samantha and Tabitha From rzm.2 at juno.com Fri May 29 19:07:53 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 23:07:53 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- condolences Message-ID: <20090529.160753.29945.0@webmail02.dca.untd.com> Jocelyn- I'm sorry to hear about Little John. My Mimi is a loafy piggie too. She will lay curled on my lap for hours at night while I watch TV. He will be missed. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. ~Jaime & Mimi~ ~Missing Molly, Radar, Albert & Daisy~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Find toupees to help you look your best! 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Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTJZ61A9Zult8IQjl2YLgXcIkFlDUBv9QipaRiKDhOCTNYZVLzCzPS/ From mfug at live.co.uk Sat May 30 12:45:58 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 17:45:58 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] Rainbow bridge; Herbie Message-ID: Shweta and Poopsie we are sorry that Herbie has left you for the bridge. With all the problems she was facing you can be sure she is in a better place and pain free. Run free Herbie with all your new friends M + Fugly From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Sat May 30 13:00:47 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 10:00:47 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] rainbow bridge: Spunky Message-ID: <131152.81768.qm@web80201.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dearest Birdie, Our deepest sympathies to you. Your dear? dear Spunky was truely a amazing and much loved piggie from all of us on the digest. run free little Spunky at the bridge of many loved piggies that have passed but are?never forgotten. Misfits and j & a From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Sat May 30 13:02:50 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 10:02:50 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] rainbow bridge: Little John Message-ID: <571189.78067.qm@web80207.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dearest Jocelyn, So very sorry to read of the passing of little john. Such fine pictures of him indeed. He looks very much like our little Adaline piggie. So sorry for your loss. Run free Little John at the bridge. Misfits and j & a From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Sat May 30 13:05:55 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 10:05:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] misc: Lynn Message-ID: <983014.46675.qm@web80208.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dearest Lynn, So sorry for you loss of your father. He sounds like a wonderful man that will be missed by many. Remember the good times and let the good memories fill the void when the sadness overcomes you. I lost my father this Feb. He was?a grand fan of my guineas indeed, and he is truly missed. sympathy to you and your family, Jean and Andy and the misfits? From jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net Sat May 30 13:07:57 2009 From: jaggs4 at sbcglobal.net (ANDREW SILL) Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 10:07:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] rainbow bridge: Herbie Message-ID: <482726.64406.qm@web80204.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dearest Shweta and family, So sorry to read of Herbies passing to the bridge. We were so hoping and praying that the surgry would be the trick to make her well. So sorry for your loss. Run free little Herbie and meet up with all our furbabies that have passed before you. sympathies, Misfits and? J & A From dawndastricklen at yahoo.com Sat May 30 17:28:37 2009 From: dawndastricklen at yahoo.com (Dawnda Stricklen) Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 14:28:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Condolences: To all Message-ID: <76713.35109.qm@web52301.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hello I want to send my deepest condolences in the loss of your special piggies, friends, and family members. I am sorry to Birdie in the loss of Spunky, to Shweta in the loss of Herbie, to Joceleyn in the loss of Little John, and to Lynn in the loss of her precious father. I hope the pain gets better in time. Love and prayers to you all. Dawnda Stricklen http://dawndasticklen.tripod.com From dawndastricklen at yahoo.com Sat May 30 17:30:49 2009 From: dawndastricklen at yahoo.com (Dawnda Stricklen) Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 14:30:49 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Health: Cut Message-ID: <676792.80698.qm@web52312.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Hello Selena I know you feel awful for the cut on the scrotum, but don't feel too bad. I remember reading in one of Peter Gurney's books that he did the same thing. If he could do it, anyone could do it. Dawnda http://dawndasticklen.tripod.com From dawndastricklen at yahoo.com Sat May 30 17:33:23 2009 From: dawndastricklen at yahoo.com (Dawnda Stricklen) Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 14:33:23 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Gpdd] Misc: Welcome Message-ID: <620791.42586.qm@web52310.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Jean and Andy I want to send a big welcome to Aubrey on her new forever home! I picked up a pig in a similar place one time. I hate it she was scared by the big rabbit. Hopefully, she will calm down when she sees that she is more safe with you. Dawnda Stricklen http://dawndasticklen.tripod.com From jocelynm at umich.edu Sat May 30 18:41:00 2009 From: jocelynm at umich.edu (Anderson, Jocelyn M) Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 18:41:00 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC] Little John Thanks Message-ID: <3AF9B038A6B07641B36C799ED4EBB0D70469F24E03@ITCS-ECLS-1-VS3.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu> Thanks so much to everyone who sent their well wishes about Little John. Every message and card meant a lot, it's amazing how much such a thing helps through a tough time. Best wishes to all people and piggies, Jocelyn, Flashbang Fatbottom, and Edgeworth From matildalucet at earthlink.net Sat May 30 20:29:18 2009 From: matildalucet at earthlink.net (Ginger Fitzsimmons) Date: Sat, 30 May 2009 20:29:18 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] RAINBOW BRIDGE: Little John In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <279BDABB-9B00-4A2F-A9B3-5F5F2312E926@earthlink.net> I'm so sorry to hear of Little John's departure. Thank you for sharing some of his story and the wonderful pigtures. I couldn't see him clearly in the video (too fast!) so the stills were especially appreciated so I could properly admire him. He was a fine pig and will be missed. -ginger co-slave to Bumper, Brownie, and Cuddles remembering Niles, Clover, Butterscotch, and Mike From cavyhaven1 at netzero.com Sun May 31 13:17:53 2009 From: cavyhaven1 at netzero.com (cavyhaven1 at netzero.com) Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 17:17:53 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] HEALTH: Kidney stones Message-ID: <20090531.121753.3129.2@webmail21.dca.untd.com> I was wondering if anyone out there could post the link to purchase Shillintong (SP?) and it's dosage for kidney stones. I have a stone pig and so does a friend of mine who is not on the digest, we would like to help them along whenever they get stones and possibly prevent them if anyone has any information as to what to and what not to feed them. Thanks Kate from Cavyhaven ____________________________________________________________ Click here for great quotes from top international movers! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/fc/BLSrjnxXlVfSJrkwT5RrR60ajGXj1Wnss3vsE79GkBx9ycTz5RjzJFvz4wI/ From jocelynm at umich.edu Sun May 31 13:00:10 2009 From: jocelynm at umich.edu (Anderson, Jocelyn M) Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 13:00:10 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC] Piggy Cake Message-ID: <3AF9B038A6B07641B36C799ED4EBB0D70469F24E05@ITCS-ECLS-1-VS3.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu> It was my hubby's 30th last Friday and I baked up cake that was modeled after our piggy Edgeworth: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3578891183_e2c91e6a3b_o.jpg . The reason Edgeworth was chosen over Flashbang Fatbottom for the cake design was that Flashbang's Abyssinian rosettes would have been tricky and I'm not very good with cakes. It tasted pretty good though (must've been all that buttercream frosting!) Jocelyn, Flashbang Fatbottom, and Edgeworth From mfug at live.co.uk Sun May 31 15:07:57 2009 From: mfug at live.co.uk (M) Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 20:07:57 +0100 Subject: [Gpdd] misc; Last of Their Kind Message-ID: Tex, thanks so much for sharing that link, I dont have ebay account so my aunt who does is ordering it for delivery to my nan who will then pass it to my mum to deliver to me and the money will go the other way, complicated huh. Just to let everyone know there are now only 9 left on ebay so get your order in soon The link again is http://cgi.ebay.com/Peter-Gurney-LAST-OF-THEIR-KIND-inc-70-Colour-Photos_W0QQitemZ110396072669 M (who is waiting excitedly for her new book) + Fugly (who thinks the money could have been spent on treats for him) From jaaladog at bellsouth.net Sun May 31 18:10:07 2009 From: jaaladog at bellsouth.net (jaaladog) Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 18:10:07 -0400 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC: A SHORT STORY I WANT TO SHARE; OT Message-ID: Hello everyone, First, please allow me to thank you all for the many messages of support and love you have sent to me the last few days. You have shown me more love and concern than my own family has, which is a whole other story for a whole other venue such as the Dr. Phil show. :) Because we all love our babies and most of us believe there is an afterlife where piggies and humans alike run free, healthy and happy, I want to share this with you. This happened to me and it still awes me. I have always loved and collected butterflies. Before I lost my sight in 1983, I made many cross stitch patterns of them and still have them all over my house. In 1987, I underwent a kidney transplant after being on dialysis for about 18 months and being very close to death. While I was recovering in the hospital, my daddy walked into my room late one evening with a long slender box in his hand. He opened it for me and took out a lovely bracelet of little tiny interlocking silver butterflies. He put it around my wrist and told me that this was to symbolize my freedom from sickness and my new ability to spread my wings and fly. I treasured that gift, not only because it was especially from my Daddy, but because of what it' significance was to me as well. Well, during the last days of my daddy's stay at the hospital, I took a copper butterfly down from the mirror of my dresser. It was probably 4 inches across, with wings open. You could bend it to however you wanted it to appear and it had a small loop that attached on each end to the middle of a wing. It was somewhat bent and battered but I thought that was rather appropriate, considering all my father had been through. One evening, while just he, Earl & I were together in his room, he was sleeping as I took the butterfly and hung it on the IV pole over his head. I told him about how much it meant to me when he brought me a butterfly so many years ago and that now, I wanted him to have one to symbolize his freedom to go and fly and be with God and the angels. To let him go was the hardest thing I have ever had to do but I wanted him to let go and no longer suffer. I also knew that he would go easier and more quickly knowing that I would be OK and that I wanted him to go. I then asked him to please, when he was with God and looking down on me, whenever he thought of me or wanted to let me know he was around, to send me butterflies. At that point, I sat down beside his bed and just laid my forehead on the bar of his bed and cried. About 5 minutes later, one of the hospital chaplains came into the room. She saw that I was obviously distraught and asked was there anything she could do or any questions she could answer. I told her that neither she nor anyone else living on this earth could possibly answer the questions that I had and still have and that quite frankly, I was very, very angry with God. (Except I didn't say *angry*) :) She took me by the hand and said "Let's go out in the hall and talk." So, we did. After a good 10 minute chat, during which time she told me it was OK to be angry as long as I didn't quit talking to God altogether, I realized I liked this lady. Then, the most amazing thing happened... I told her about the butterfly I just hung over my father's bed. I didn't tell her about asking him to send me butterflies. She took my hand and said. " I have always loved butterflies. My nickname in high school was butterfly." A chaplain named Butterfly? My jaw dropped. Then, she took my hand and brought it to her neck to show me her necklace. There it was, a gold butterfly with two entwined hearts inside of it. That was it for me. I just fell into her arms. But, that's what I want all of you to know. Even though my daddy was still physically here, his spirit, I believe had already begun it's journey to Heaven and he heard me. And God heard me. And *someone*( sent me that precious butterfly message. At Daddy's funeral, I took that same butterfly, bent and battered though it was, and laid it on his chest, just over his heart. So, a piece of me will now always be with him and I know his spirit is with me. So, please never give up the belief that our little guys and girls will be over there, watching us and waiting for us to join them again. Whether you believe in God, Buddha, Allah, Muhammad or just a higher power, at least know that there is something to look forward to after this life is over. One last note: my sister in law, who along with her husband, runs a plant nursery,sent me, for the funeral, .... a butterfly bush. A coincidence? I think not... With love, gratitude and hugs & whisker kisses from the girls, Lynn, Samantha & Tabitha P.S. Samantha says to tell you all that she holds no grudges against that no good two timing bore or that little hussy sow. Ahem. I think she meant to say, it's OK. she understands. From rzm.2 at juno.com Sun May 31 21:08:06 2009 From: rzm.2 at juno.com (Jaime) Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 01:08:06 GMT Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- Critter's USA article Message-ID: <20090531.180806.4306.0@webmail18.dca.untd.com> Is anyone else going to send in guinea pig stories to Critter's USA? There was a post from someone writing an article for there a couple days ago. Just wondering...? ~Jaime & Mimi~ ~Missing Molly, Radar, Albert & Daisy~ http://piggiepages001.blogspot.com/ ____________________________________________________________ Get your dream car or truck. Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTLa8thKGhgS4U25Pn3Eg1lFYykQQjUvQ7iK6ys6gew8n3LU4AOUjm/ From janna at thehoskincentre.com Sun May 31 22:25:12 2009 From: janna at thehoskincentre.com (Janna Hoskin) Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 20:25:12 -0600 Subject: [Gpdd] MISC- Critter's USA article In-Reply-To: <20090531.180806.4306.0@webmail18.dca.untd.com> References: <20090531.180806.4306.0@webmail18.dca.untd.com> Message-ID: > > > Is anyone else going to send in guinea pig stories to Critter's USA? There > was a post from someone writing an article for there a couple days ago. Just > wondering...? > I'm still thinking about it. 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