Lora - 2012-01-20 I had a pair of male guinea pigs, one died now the other is alone. What suggestions do you have? Concerned with compatibility of introducing him to another one. He is two years old.
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Clarice Brough - 2012-01-20 Guinea pigs are pretty social. He will enjoy a companion, and should get along just fine after they get familiar with each other. I do suggest getting another male though, unless you want babies.
Whitney - 2010-04-23 I notice that sometimes my skinny pig eats its fecal matter, what causes this and is that normal?
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Guinea Pig Breeder - 2010-04-29 Yes, it is common. They eat it because it is completely full of vitamins.
Mary - 2010-08-11 Yes, it's normal. The pig eats then poops. There is still a lot of nutrition in the poops. I had a skinny pig when they first became available. I loved little Sydney very much. He developed kidney stones, was operated on but died a month later. Too much for his little system. I have not seen any skinny pigs for sale since. I have a regular one now, Snapple, a real cutie.
Erin - 2010-12-20 It is completely normal. Guinea pigs digestive track is simple and passes food through it quickly and is therefore not completely digested. They eat their feces because it is still about 50% food. Ever noticed how the poop looks a lot like the food? It is! :)
Janell - 2011-05-17 If you are still looking for a skinny pig, I just recently purchased two and I will be breeding them. If you would like a baby, please conatct me at lifenutrition2002@yahoo.com and I will let you know! Thanks :) Also, if anybody wants to give me information (facts) about skinny pigs, breeding habits, etc...., that would be great as I am still researching and want to learn everything about them! We love them very much!
cindy hunt - 2011-10-25 I agree with the above answers. The 'big' word for eating ones poops is corprophageous. It's easier to say eats poops!!! LOL
Alexis - 2011-03-16 For a few weeks now my skinnys willy has been sticking out and is that bad or good is there any way to make it go back in?
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davidb - 2011-04-11 You have to try to get it back in manually if it doesnt by itself. Try pushing the bottom part of his stomach, just right on top of his privates.
nikki - 2010-12-19 I just purchased my male skinny pig from the pet store 2 days ago and he's sick. Watery eyes, sneezing, and coughing. I'm scared and don't know what to do for him. He is on a hypoallergic bedding, timothy hay. Eats and drinks well. He is in a warm place, I have a small blanket inside his house within the cage. Any suggestions?
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Julie - 2010-12-20 Take him to the vet, if they get a cold or pneumonia they can die. Make sure he has lots of water and is not too close to a heating vent because it can dehydrate him. All the best.
jodie - 2010-12-30 I breed hairless piggies and I can tell you that your pig needs to go to the vet right away..he needs antibiotics..if he stops eating it could be too late...good luck with your piggie...
Ammelia - 2011-01-10 Watery eyes are normal in skinny pigs they have no eyelashes so most everything that gets in there eyes stays there, thus creating watery eyes there is nothing you can really do to prevent it. I have a male skinny pig and I give him natural tears eyedrops every once in a while which does help it, as for the coughing and sneezing that isn't normal so you should see your vet.
guinea pig owner and breeder - 2010-10-10 Miy guinea pig has these huge bumps on its feet when it had babies. I thought it was stress from all the weight on them. I don't think it is know. Need your help!
Taylor - 2010-08-25 I work at a pet store and I asked my boss to bring me in a skinny pig I'm picking him up later this afternoon. My aunt had a few and I fell in love with them at first sight.. I hope to spread the word and love about these kickbutt creatures.
Marie - 2009-12-06 I bought one skinny pig and loved him soooo much I had to have more. I now have several and play with them all. They have similarities but each have their own personality. Love them all! Great for people with allergies and they have no hair to shed on your clothes and furniture~
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lisa genner - 2010-02-26 Hi marie, I am looking to get a skinny pig tomorrow (sat) but I am unsure on how to house him to keep him warm without having the heating on all the time. Can you help? What kind of set up do you have? Can you please email a photo if poss to lisagenner@btinternet.com and info that may help to look after him properly? thanks, lisa
AMY - 2010-03-07 I live in ny could you tell me are there any around here. Hollerhome@hotmail. Com
jody - 2010-03-08 i wish i could have one but i can't have one you are very lucky
cheri bowman8 - 2010-03-25 I have been looking for a pair of skinny pigs for a long time. Do you know where I can find them for sale. I have many other guinea pigs I show them. Can you help me? Thank you.
Though called a Hairless Guinea Pig, the Skinny Pig actually does have just a bit of hair!
I had a pair of male guinea pigs, one died now the other is alone. What suggestions do you have? Concerned with compatibility of introducing him to another one. He is two years old.
Guinea pigs are pretty social. He will enjoy a companion, and should get along just fine after they get familiar with each other. I do suggest getting another male though, unless you want babies.
I notice that sometimes my skinny pig eats its fecal matter, what causes this and is that normal?
Yes, it is common.
They eat it because it is completely full of vitamins.
Yes, it's normal. The pig eats then poops. There is still a lot of nutrition in the poops. I had a skinny pig when they first became available. I loved little Sydney very much. He developed kidney stones, was operated on but died a month later. Too much for his little system. I have not seen any skinny pigs for sale since. I have a regular one now, Snapple, a real cutie.
It is completely normal. Guinea pigs digestive track is simple and passes food through it quickly and is therefore not completely digested. They eat their feces because it is still about 50% food. Ever noticed how the poop looks a lot like the food? It is! :)
If you are still looking for a skinny pig, I just recently purchased two and I will be breeding them. If you would like a baby, please conatct me at lifenutrition2002@yahoo.com and I will let you know! Thanks :)
Also, if anybody wants to give me information (facts) about skinny pigs, breeding habits, etc...., that would be great as I am still researching and want to learn everything about them! We love them very much!
I agree with the above answers. The 'big' word for eating ones poops is corprophageous. It's easier to say eats poops!!! LOL
How long do skinny pigs live?
5-6 years. Mine died in about 10 months though ):
For a few weeks now my skinnys willy has been sticking out and is that bad or good is there any way to make it go back in?
You have to try to get it back in manually if it doesnt by itself. Try pushing the bottom part of his stomach, just right on top of his privates.
The guinea pigs are so very very very over cute.................=)))))))) :)))))))
Ewww no. I have gp and they are cuter than that! They look like rats.
Skinny pigs are the best <333
I just purchased my male skinny pig from the pet store 2 days ago and he's sick. Watery eyes, sneezing, and coughing. I'm scared and don't know what to do for him. He is on a hypoallergic bedding, timothy hay. Eats and drinks well. He is in a warm place, I have a small blanket inside his house within the cage. Any suggestions?
Take him to the vet, if they get a cold or pneumonia they can die. Make sure he has lots of water and is not too close to a heating vent because it can dehydrate him. All the best.
I breed hairless piggies and I can tell you that your pig needs to go to the vet right away..he needs antibiotics..if he stops eating it could be too late...good luck with your piggie...
Watery eyes are normal in skinny pigs they have no eyelashes so most everything that gets in there eyes stays there, thus creating watery eyes there is nothing you can really do to prevent it. I have a male skinny pig and I give him natural tears eyedrops every once in a while which does help it, as for the coughing and sneezing that isn't normal so you should see your vet.
Miy guinea pig has these huge bumps on its feet when it had babies. I thought it was stress from all the weight on them. I don't think it is know. Need your help!
I work at a pet store and I asked my boss to bring me in a skinny pig I'm picking him up later this afternoon. My aunt had a few and I fell in love with them at first sight.. I hope to spread the word and love about these kickbutt creatures.
I bought one skinny pig and loved him soooo much I had to have more. I now have several and play with them all. They have similarities but each have their own personality. Love them all! Great for people with allergies and they have no hair to shed on your clothes and furniture~
Hi marie, I am looking to get a skinny pig tomorrow (sat) but I am unsure on how to house him to keep him warm without having the heating on all the time. Can you help? What kind of set up do you have? Can you please email a photo if poss to lisagenner@btinternet.com and info that may help to look after him properly? thanks, lisa
I live in ny could you tell me are there any around here. Hollerhome@hotmail. Com
i wish i could have one but i can't have one you are very lucky
I have been looking for a pair of skinny pigs for a long time. Do you know where I can find them for sale. I have many other guinea pigs I show them. Can you help me? Thank you.
I feel bad for these guys but I can't really have one. So I tell someone to buy them. Please buy one, have a heart!