jen - 2012-12-27 Hi my mom got my son a skinny pig for christmas and I hnow it had 2 owners before we got it. His name is dexter and he's so sweet, he loves to give my son kisses and he came home yesterday. I think he had seizure or something, he was getting snuggled and he was purring next thing I know he started to shake. Really bad and moving really weird then he was fine again. Now it's the next day he was fine all morning I went to go make myself a coffeee and I found him on his side. I just wanted to know if anyone out there knows what's going on I'm a little sad and scared cause my son already loves him so much already can anyone help me please?
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Jasmine Brough Hinesley - 2012-12-27 Do you know how old the skinny pig is? They usually only live 2-3 years so he may just be getting older. If he seems healthy otherwise it may just be his age. It does sound like he's having a seizure from you description though... so if it continues to happen and you are worried you may want to take him to a vet. I don't believe there is anything over the counter you can give him for seizures.
jen - 2012-12-28 Hi its jen we took dexter to the vets we found out he was a old skinny pigs and he had a masive tumor in is brain the vet gave us some pain meds to keep him comfable he passed away last night at 10 I already miss him so much does anyone knoW where to get another skinny pig? I don't now how to tell my son he's only 7 its gonna break his heart he loved dexter so much and he gave the best kisses I can't stop crieing just thinking of him and how to tell my son I really want to get another one so if anyone nows where to find one or adopt one please let me know. Thanks for the support threw all of this :'(
jake - 2013-01-27 You can get a skinny pig at petsmart for around 80 dollars, even though they're expensive they are a great investment!:)
stephanie - 2012-03-20 i have a new skinny pig, and I'm having an issue keeping it warm. I'm thinking of putting it in a fish tank so I can put a heat pad on the bottom, but someone thought it might be too noisy for the little guy. does anyone know if that is true? please help....thanks
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Charlie Roche - 2012-03-21 Noisy no. OK you can put the little fella in a fish tank given it's large enough and place paper towel on the bottom (so it doesn't slide). Then put carefresh or some bedding on top of the paper towel. Place a heating pad on low under 1/2 the tank so the little fella can be as warm (or cool off) as he wants. You could also place a heat lamp shining over 1/2 his cage and he could do the same thing.
Anonymous - 2012-12-24 you could place a wool sock over the pig and secure with a little duct tape. I did this once cause the piggie had severe derm. I found out that using a little kitten revolution flea med cures dermatitus on guinea pigs. I cut the toe and heal off the sock and cut 2 holes for front feet then slip it on and loosely duct tape the sock so it stays.
Shar - 2012-12-11 i have 2 Abyssinian guinea pigs and i just got a skinny pig yesterday, i slowly introduce them one by one then all 3 of them were getting along on the couch, playing eating etc. but once i put the skinny in the cage with them then the other 2 seemed to get territorial and aggressive, now i have the cage split in 2 so now they are separated but will they always be aggressive? or will in pass? i don't want to have to keep the skinny piggy separate and alone
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Clarice Brough - 2012-12-13 You may have a couple of males. Females almost always get along while males will tend to fight if there is a females around. Males usually get along IF they were raised together, but if there is a female around then they may start squabbling as well. Also, older guinea pigs don't always take to a new comer (especially older males).
renee - 2012-12-24 I separate the pig causing commotion and eventually the fighting subsides. I leave the trouble maker by itself for a few days and when the piggie gets ornery I seperate it again. I do this until it learns that it will get along or be lonely.
jamie - 2012-03-25 Hi we have a skinny pig great little guy.We have him caged with a Chinchilla they get along great.The Chinchilla keeps him nice and warm with his fur.But what I'm wanting to know is I give my Chinchilla a sand bath but is there any way to bath my skinny pig?? Know they can not get very cold and do not want to but them in water if it's not good for them.Just seeing if there;s anyway to clean them??
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Jazmyn - 2012-05-24 All you do it either get a damp baby wipe with aloe or get a luke warm damp cloth and wipe them down
Katie - 2012-11-07 You can bath your skinny pig in the sink. Make sure the water is warm test it with your wrist. Try not to bath it for long as it may get chilled. Use normal small animal shampoo for guinea pigs and rabbits etc. Once done dry softly with a soft towel as fast as you can without hurting it. Once you have done that you will need to put just a bit of normal hand moisturiser on it to make sure the shampoo doesn't dry out its skin. Hope this helps oh btw try not to wet it's head or get water in its ears
Deb - 2012-03-24 We just purchased a skinny pig (Hairy) and are learning about it. What does it mean when you pat Hairy and he squeaks? Is this good or bad?
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essie - 2012-04-23 The squeaking is a happy sound...they chirp, and chortle, and squeak when they are happy, or want something from you. Enjoy your piggy!
Katie - 2012-11-07 Guinea pigs have several different noises It might be worth looking on you tube to see examples If is more like a purring sound then it's good if its more of a squeal then she or he is telling you that it's to much
Cindy - 2012-10-13 I have a Teddy-S'mores. He's hugable, cuddly etc. he wipes his nose on your kleenex, takes his meds.. noses his brush if he wants to be brushed if you ask. He understands 'Ks'mores go home' & tons of other stuff when you converse with him. he's one smart guy.
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Clarice Brough - 2012-10-14 Wow, what a nice little fellow. And he does sound smart!
Shantelle - 2012-08-31 I have a girl guinea pig I've had get for a while. She'll be 1 year old in October. I've heard alot about guinea pigs being playful but she never wants to play and she doesn't like it to much when people handle her... I don't know if that's bad or normal or what...
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Charlie Roche - 2012-08-31 The problem with trying to describe a personality of a 'group' of things whether they be guinea pigs, kittens, puppy, horses or even specifics such as siamese cat or Doberman - is they don't read the books on what humans write their behavior is. Normally guinea pigs are playful but then the question 'what is play'. Doesn't she sorta try and tickle your fingers? Does she push marbles or little balls around if you roll them to her on the floor. Does she like to stretch up to reach a treat? There are many ways to play. Some play cards. Some play computer games. Some play football or basketball. Some knit. All is normal.
Makenna - 2012-07-23 Hi i am going to be purchasing a skinny pig. Are the normal cages dangerous or should i purchase a c&c cage?
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Charlie Roche - 2012-07-23 This Animal World Article on Gunea Pig Care which includes housing should help you determine what you want/need for a cage. There are many options open to you so follow the link and scroll down to housing. Enjoy.
Jasmine Brough Hinesley - 2011-12-11 Skinny pigs eat the same diet as other guinea pigs. This consists of fruits, vegetables, and grains because they are herbivores. You can usually purchase a good guinea pig pellet or feed mix at a pet store and then supplement this with small amounts of fresh veggies and fruits occasionally.
Makenna - 2012-07-23 Also pellets are better for them as the mixed diet contain more fat and calories that are not wanted and veggies. I beleive pellets are better but that is just my opinion. If you have a regular guinea pig you will feed it a noticable amount less then a skinny pig as it needs to maintain its body heat
Though called a Hairless Guinea Pig, the Skinny Pig actually does have just a bit of hair!
Hi my mom got my son a skinny pig for christmas and I hnow it had 2 owners before we got it. His name is dexter and he's so sweet, he loves to give my son kisses and he came home yesterday. I think he had seizure or something, he was getting snuggled and he was purring next thing I know he started to shake. Really bad and moving really weird then he was fine again. Now it's the next day he was fine all morning I went to go make myself a coffeee and I found him on his side. I just wanted to know if anyone out there knows what's going on I'm a little sad and scared cause my son already loves him so much already can anyone help me please?
Do you know how old the skinny pig is? They usually only live 2-3 years so he may just be getting older. If he seems healthy otherwise it may just be his age. It does sound like he's having a seizure from you description though... so if it continues to happen and you are worried you may want to take him to a vet. I don't believe there is anything over the counter you can give him for seizures.
Hi its jen we took dexter to the vets we found out he was a old skinny pigs and he had a masive tumor in is brain the vet gave us some pain meds to keep him comfable he passed away last night at 10 I already miss him so much does anyone knoW where to get another skinny pig? I don't now how to tell my son he's only 7 its gonna break his heart he loved dexter so much and he gave the best kisses I can't stop crieing just thinking of him and how to tell my son I really want to get another one so if anyone nows where to find one or adopt one please let me know. Thanks for the support threw all of this :'(
You can get a skinny pig at petsmart for around 80 dollars, even though they're expensive they are a great investment!:)
So cute love them.
i have a new skinny pig, and I'm having an issue keeping it warm. I'm thinking of putting it in a fish tank so I can put a heat pad on the bottom, but someone thought it might be too noisy for the little guy. does anyone know if that is true? please help....thanks
Noisy no. OK you can put the little fella in a fish tank given it's large enough and place paper towel on the bottom (so it doesn't slide). Then put carefresh or some bedding on top of the paper towel. Place a heating pad on low under 1/2 the tank so the little fella can be as warm (or cool off) as he wants. You could also place a heat lamp shining over 1/2 his cage and he could do the same thing.
you could place a wool sock over the pig and secure with a little duct tape. I did this once cause the piggie had severe derm. I found out that using a little kitten revolution flea med cures dermatitus on guinea pigs. I cut the toe and heal off the sock and cut 2 holes for front feet then slip it on and loosely duct tape the sock so it stays.
i have 2 Abyssinian guinea pigs and i just got a skinny pig yesterday, i slowly introduce them one by one then all 3 of them were getting along on the couch, playing eating etc. but once i put the skinny in the cage with them then the other 2 seemed to get territorial and aggressive, now i have the cage split in 2 so now they are separated but will they always be aggressive? or will in pass? i don't want to have to keep the skinny piggy separate and alone
You may have a couple of males. Females almost always get along while males will tend to fight if there is a females around. Males usually get along IF they were raised together, but if there is a female around then they may start squabbling as well. Also, older guinea pigs don't always take to a new comer (especially older males).
I separate the pig causing commotion and eventually the fighting subsides. I leave the trouble maker by itself for a few days and when the piggie gets ornery I seperate it again. I do this until it learns that it will get along or be lonely.
Hi we have a skinny pig great little guy.We have him caged with a Chinchilla they get along great.The Chinchilla keeps him nice and warm with his fur.But what I'm wanting to know is I give my Chinchilla a sand bath but is there any way to bath my skinny pig?? Know they can not get very cold and do not want to but them in water if it's not good for them.Just seeing if there;s anyway to clean them??
All you do it either get a damp baby wipe with aloe or get a luke warm damp cloth and wipe them down
You can bath your skinny pig in the sink. Make sure the water is warm test it with your wrist. Try not to bath it for long as it may get chilled. Use normal small animal shampoo for guinea pigs and rabbits etc. Once done dry softly with a soft towel as fast as you can without hurting it. Once you have done that you will need to put just a bit of normal hand moisturiser on it to make sure the shampoo doesn't dry out its skin. Hope this helps oh btw try not to wet it's head or get water in its ears
We just purchased a skinny pig (Hairy) and are learning about it. What does it mean when you pat Hairy and he squeaks? Is this good or bad?
The squeaking is a happy sound...they chirp, and chortle, and squeak when they are happy, or want something from you. Enjoy your piggy!
Guinea pigs have several different noises It might be worth looking on you tube to see examples If is more like a purring sound then it's good if its more of a squeal then she or he is telling you that it's to much
I have a Teddy-S'mores. He's hugable, cuddly etc. he wipes his nose on your kleenex, takes his meds.. noses his brush if he wants to be brushed if you ask. He understands 'Ks'mores go home' & tons of other stuff when you converse with him. he's one smart guy.
Wow, what a nice little fellow. And he does sound smart!
I have a girl guinea pig I've had get for a while. She'll be 1 year old in October. I've heard alot about guinea pigs being playful but she never wants to play and she doesn't like it to much when people handle her... I don't know if that's bad or normal or what...
The problem with trying to describe a personality of a 'group' of things whether they be guinea pigs, kittens, puppy, horses or even specifics such as siamese cat or Doberman - is they don't read the books on what humans write their behavior is. Normally guinea pigs are playful but then the question 'what is play'. Doesn't she sorta try and tickle your fingers? Does she push marbles or little balls around if you roll them to her on the floor. Does she like to stretch up to reach a treat? There are many ways to play. Some play cards. Some play computer games. Some play football or basketball. Some knit. All is normal.
Hi i am going to be purchasing a skinny pig. Are the normal cages dangerous or should i purchase a c&c cage?
This Animal World Article on Gunea Pig Care which includes housing should help you determine what you want/need for a cage. There are many options open to you so follow the link and scroll down to housing. Enjoy.
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/critters/guin_pig/GuineaPigCare.htm#Housing
What do they eat
Skinny pigs eat the same diet as other guinea pigs. This consists of fruits, vegetables, and grains because they are herbivores. You can usually purchase a good guinea pig pellet or feed mix at a pet store and then supplement this with small amounts of fresh veggies and fruits occasionally.
Also pellets are better for them as the mixed diet contain more fat and calories that are not wanted and veggies. I beleive pellets are better but that is just my opinion. If you have a regular guinea pig you will feed it a noticable amount less then a skinny pig as it needs to maintain its body heat