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Message # 261 (Reply to message #55)
Subject: Tucker
FRANKIE'S MOM,  50 yr old Female
Date:Thursday, April 13, 2006 @8:00 PM pacific time
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I am so sorry about the loss of your best friend. We are going to be putting our 13 year old huskie down in the next few days due to cancer of the spleen. Terrible cancer to have can cause bleeding to death internally. The one thing that will help me feel better is that she won’t be in any pain anymore. Please know that time will help you in your loss. God Bless You.
Message # 262 (Reply to message #259)
Subject: my piggy stoped eating!
nicole,  20 yr old Female
Date:Thursday, April 13, 2006 @8:40 PM pacific time
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Thank you very much. It's so painful‚ even though he was a ginnie pig i still get attached to each and everyone one of my animals. I have 2 dogs‚ 2 birds‚ 3 lizards‚ 2 fish tanks‚ and now only one ginnie pig :( its so hard. The vet didn't say much about how to make him eat. I tried everything… lettuce‚ carrots‚ his normal food‚ timothy hay‚ some piggy treats. I still feel so empty inside. Last night  I had a dream that he was alive again and when I woke up I was crying :(
Message # 264
Subject: how do you know if your ginni pig is pregnant
Alphese Stubbs,  10 yr old Female
Date:Sunday, May 07, 2006 @10:09 AM pacific time
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hi‚ i want to know if my ginni pigsare having babies because she is drinking alot of water and how do you if they are going to have babies.

Webmaster Comment: The first thing is to be sure to have plenty of water available, clean, fresh water. That's very important. Drinking more water could be an indication of being pregnant but it's also a possible indication of kidney problems, or lots of other problems. But if this is not excessive, then I'd not worry. You'll know very soon if she's pregnant because of her belly size. It doesn't take long. But keep the water coming. It would be horrible to be thirsty and not be able to get fresh, cool water. Let us know how it goes.
Message # 265
Subject: I dont know what to feed my ginnie pig!!!!!!!!!!!!
ethan,  9 yr old Male
Date:Sunday, May 28, 2006 @7:08 PM pacific time
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I dont know what to feed my ginnie pig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Webmaster Comment: Timothy Hay, Alfalfa hay, dried oats such as Quaker Oats, raisins, nuts, carrots, and even a cookie now and again, and plenty of fresh water. But more of the Timothy Hay than cookies, of course.
Message # 266
Subject: Hamsters (Sparky)
Dani,  13 yr old Male
Date:Thursday, July 06, 2006 @2:29 PM pacific time
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I want to know why my hamster always sleeps?He always sleeps and always eats but never is very active.He is a short haired male hamster‚he has a wheel but when he uses it its either very late at night or rarely in the day.Also he only uses it at night at the worste times‚when im either sleeping;or when im watchin my shows.He eats a lot!And im not a

Webmaster Comment: That's a very good question, Dani. Assuming he's not that old, you might consider taking him to the a Vet. That's a choice but you want to be sure it won't be tramatic.

However, my best guess is that he's bored. Think of it. Do you play with him enough, or give him interesting things to do, climb objects, tunnel with paper towel rolls, chew on toilet paper rolls, etc? The more he has to do, the less his enclosure will seem like a zoo, less like a prison. It is up to you to be sure your pet has interesting things to do. Can you put his cage into a closet at night or in another room. Or he has no choice but to sleep. They are no different from us, just smaller. That's the truth. Just pretend that you are your pet, in that cage. What is it you would like to do? And I don't mean watch TV! Be honest. Think like a small pet in a cage, locked up, forever.

Whatever you do, please do it in a safe manner. Finding things to do for your pet can get out of hand if it is not safe. Please be safe and please be careful.

When I was a kid, long ago, I had a dog which I kept on a chain outside, by his doghouse. I was too busy to play with him much. He always wagged his tail when I came by but I did not play with him much. I feel so guilty now. I wish I could return to those days and hug him, spend time with him, let him know he was loved. And that's all they really want, is some understanding and love, and something to do..

Let us know what happens, what you do.
Message # 268 (Reply to message #7)
Subject: Why do gerbils chew so much
ur mom ,  19 yr old Female
Date:Saturday, July 29, 2006 @9:32 AM pacific time
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hun‚ thats just what they do‚ i had gerbels for many years‚ and basically all they can do is chew! do u have any plastic tunnils or something they can use? they’ll chew on that‚ realize it will never break and then not chew as much…hope things get better!
Message # 269
Subject: i'm cunfuzled!
ur mom ,  19 yr old Female
Date:Saturday, July 29, 2006 @9:35 AM pacific time
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ok‚ so i’ve had this ginnie pig for…about a year now‚ hes an EATING MACHINE! i dont know if its still good for me feeding him like 3 or 4 times a day! if u have any suggestions on diets for my bossy fat ginnie pig‚ PLEASE write back
Message # 270
Subject: Gerbal Tails
Tori,  8 yr old Female
Date:Saturday, July 29, 2006 @10:37 AM pacific time
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Hi I have a gerbal & IT SEEMS AS IF HIS TAIL IS DRYING OUT & SHRINKING. It doesn’t seem to be bothering him. Is this something I should be concerned about? Is this normal? What might cause this.

Webmaster Comment: I don't have a good answer. I've raised over 30 gerbils and don't remember such a symptom. But it could be you're more observent that I. I would assume that an older gerbil might tend to have those symptoms, but it would be best to take him to a vet. Have you searched the net for those symptoms? It could be a sign of a real problem, that is, if you really have noticed a change. In the meantime, be sure he has lots of fresh water, and a balanced diet, enough attention and exercise.
Message # 273
Subject: MY SUNSHINE IS IN MY HEART
kasie mcdonald,  20 yr old Female
Date:Saturday, September 02, 2006 @9:13 PM pacific time
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Where do i begin .. when your pet is gone… her name was sunshine, she was little and shy‚ she couldnt even fly‚ she was so sweet as a cockatail. It was like she new when you need some comfort and someone to talk to. She was more than a part of the family, she was our watch dog. When someone was at out house she would start screeming.

She died terribly on a september saturday on the 2nd. She dies of egg binding. We all miss her so much. It is hard to stay in the house withouth sunshine. Her name is now more than a name. She was our sunshine. Now that she is gone there is no light but the light in our heart where sunshine is. I know sunshine is shining in heaven. We miss her so much.

In loving memory ’’sunshine’’ september 2nd 2006.

Webmaster Comment: Dear Kasie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sunshine sounds like such a beautiful little angel. I love birds. All birds. I couldn't picture life without them. I'm so glad there are people like you who give their heart and soul to these beautiful creatures. Kasie, please let us know how you're doing.
Message # 274
Subject: cocoa baby you're in my heart
Lindsay,  20 yr old Female
Date:Tuesday, September 05, 2006 @10:32 PM pacific time
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Cocoa was one of the best things i had in my life. He was the best chocolate lab anyone could ever ask for and he lived to be 11 1/2yrs old. His death was completely unexpected‚ he had cancer and showed absolutely no sign of it up until yesterday‚ we just barely made it to the vet today to find out what was wrong and his lungs were failing him‚ we had no options left. The only thing im greatful for is that his pain was short–lived. This has been the most horrible day of my life. I wish the tears would stop falling. RIP Cocoa 9–5–06. I’ll love you forever.

Webmaster Comment: Dear Lindsay, I've been away for a while and have just now read the most recent messages. My heart goes out to all of you who have lost your closest companions and friends. I have a chocolate lab also. Her name is Ruby. And like you, I love her so much. Your message is especially close to my heart because Ruby is going in for a biopsy on 9-13. I worry so much. Ruby is about six years old and my heart is filled with joy evey time I look at her. I wonder, how long will it be before I feel what you are feeling now. Lindsay, I hope the pain you are feeling will subside soon. Be glad to have known such a special and beautiful being. I am glad that for eleven years, Cocoa had you by her side.
Message # 275
Subject: Hamish
Ann,  37 yr old Female
Date:Thursday, September 28, 2006 @11:39 AM pacific time
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We just lost our darling 10 year old golden retriever called Hamish this morning.  We didn’t know he was ill until a month ago. Turns out he had prostate cancer which was really agressive and spread like wildfire. At the moment‚ it feels like the hurt will never end. We know it will lessen as we have been through this with animals from hamsters to horses. The worst bit about all this is that his brother is totally lost without him. He has been cremated and we are keeping his ashes. I wonder sometimes why we bother but the joy they bring us whilst alive is incredible. Ann.

Webmaster Comment: Dear Ann, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know exactly how you feel. With every beautiful animal I have lost, I always think I will not go through the pain again. But soon my heart opens for another animal in need. I hope soon this will happen for you too.
Message # 276 (Reply to message #55)
Subject: Tucker
Ann,  37 yr old Female
Date:Thursday, September 28, 2006 @11:48 AM pacific time
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Hi. The only way to get through this is to remember that you gave Tucker a fantastic life. It doesn’t help at the moment‚ but believe me‚ later on it will save your life.  We lost our Hamish this morning. He was only ten and had prostate cancer. We know that we did all we could for him all his life right up to the end. He died at home with us around him. I hope this helps.
Message # 277 (Reply to message #137)
Subject: re:help
Ann,  37 yr old Female
Date:Friday, September 29, 2006 @3:48 AM pacific time
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Hi. Do you have any idea how many babies guinea pigs have and how often?! All I can say is that I hope you have ready homes for them or a pet store that will take them from you. Good luck.
Message # 278
Subject: new at haveing a ginniepig
vickie,  57 yr old Female
Date:Friday, September 29, 2006 @5:11 PM pacific time
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help–––– got a new ginniepig not sure how to take care of it got the best food but wondering what eles it can have‚ also will it be ok by itself‚ i hold it and play with it all the time.. any Ideals? thanks
Message # 279 (Reply to message #181)
Subject: SORRY , brandy again!
spcled,  36 yr old Male
Date:Friday, September 29, 2006 @8:08 PM pacific time
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please help me !!!!!!! i just took ownership of 2 very beautiful ginniepigs. now to little female is going to pop any day now. i need to know what to do !!!!!!!!!!!! SOMEONE   PLEASE HELP MEEEE!!!
Message # 280
Subject: POOR TIGGER
Jamie,  17 yr old Female
Date:Thursday, October 05, 2006 @5:55 AM pacific time
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I HAD THIS CAT NAMED TIGGER‚ HE WAS 17 YEARS OLD‚ JUST LIKE ME‚ HE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME AND I JUST DONT KNOW WHAT I AM GOING TO DO WITH OUT HIM. OH HOW I MISS HIM SO!!!! : (
Message # 281 (Reply to message #259)
Subject: my piggy stoped eating!
va_butterflykisses,  33 yr old Female
Date:Friday, October 20, 2006 @5:41 PM pacific time
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Hello‚ I am sorry to hear about your ginniepig. I just recently got one and not sure how to care for it what do i need to do?
Message # 282
Subject: Gerbil died
Hippy,  28 yr old Male
Date:Sunday, October 22, 2006 @4:50 PM pacific time
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My girlfriend and I took our gerbil Wang to the vet because he wasnt eating and wouldnt open his eyes. When we got there the vet told us that he was very old and was suffering and the kinder thing to do would be to put him down. I’m a 28 year old guy and people will probably laugh at this but i was devastated and in tears‚ i’m still a little teary typing this message. It’s really put me off getting another pet ever again because this really shook us both up. I’ve put him in a little wooden box and i’m going to bury him tomorrow. My heart goes out to anyone that has to go through this.

Webmaster Comment: Hello Hippy! You sound like a real nice person, and an animal lover too! I've had gerbils and rats as pets many times. I cried for every one that died. Gerbils are much smarter than people realize. They love to play (when given the opportunity) I hope, in the future you'll get two gerbils. If they are young, you can learn to interact with them. Good luck!
Message # 283
Subject: Pet Loss
Klaus Schallhorn,  55 yr old Male
Date:Saturday, December 09, 2006 @3:28 AM pacific time
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It may sound impossible at the time and for a long time‚ but somehow after losing a very special pet you adapt. The pain will be with you forever‚ not as acute as on the day and the following weeks‚ but it’ll be there. But so will be all the memories‚ the remembrance. And even if you make room in your heart to love again‚ remembering is like having a treasure no–one can ever take away.

Bless

Klaus
Message # 284
Subject: noise
lady,  13 yr old Female
Date:Thursday, December 28, 2006 @10:01 AM pacific time
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i want 2 kno what it means if my ginni pig keeps making noise and he dont sleep at all during the middle of the night do that mean anything

Webmaster Comment: Lady, By itself sleeping most any time does not mean much. Making noises can be quite normal. However, if your pet is sleeping more than 10 or so hours a day, he may be quite bored. What have you given him to do?

Of course, making a strange noise could be the sign of a problem, and best to take your pet to a vet. But by far, more than likely, it's probably the sign that your pet is attempting to get your attention, especially if he's bored. They are smart little creatures! They know how to get your attention, believe me. You might try keeping him busy, playing with him, giving him things to do, placing SAFE things in his cage to keep him busy. Even toilet paper rolls to chew on can do the trick, but they need much more. Think of it. What would you do if you were locked up 24 hours a day and had too little to do?

Now, I'm not saying you don't play with him enough but give him lots to do and plenty of activity and I bet you he will sleep more. And don't worry if he's not sleeping at night. That's not at all unusual.
Message # 285
Subject: how much to feed our ginnie pig?
chris,  27 yr old Male
Date:Saturday, January 20, 2007 @6:18 PM pacific time
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I just got a ginnie pig for my four year old daughter.She loves it and he seems to like her.The question is how much do i feed him.He has a bowl of pellets some hay and I found out he loves carrots.How many carrots can i give him a day‚and do I keep his food bowl full.
                                

Webmaster Comment: I don't raise Ginnie Pigs so I cannot say. But it seems to me that you should simply keep him supplied with as much as he can eat without there being leftovers or a mess left behind. This will give you a good idea of how much to feed him.
Message # 286
Subject: Why today?
Sammy,  22 yr old Female
Date:Tuesday, February 20, 2007 @9:43 PM pacific time
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Samson Tung went out this morning after scratching at the door all night‚ never to come home. I spent all day looking for him with no luck. One of my neigbours just told me he was hit by a car‚ dead. He took him to the vet in our town. When I called the vet‚ they had no idea what i was talking about.
Message # 287
Subject: pregant ginni pig
Ryan,  15 yr old Male
Date:Thursday, February 22, 2007 @10:25 AM pacific time
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My ginni pig stoumch is swollen and it moves all lot.  If she’s pregent how should I take care of her.

Webmaster Comment: If she's pregnant, she'll know what to do. Just give her plenty of fresh water and enough good food. Of course, if she's not been with a male in the last month or so, you should take her to the vet.
Message # 288
Subject: our rosie
ryan jones,  15 yr old Male
Date:Sunday, March 11, 2007 @4:51 PM pacific time
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Our Rosie was our beloved black slinky two years old black cat who was knocked down two nights ago and died almost instantly. She did not suffer but that doesn’t make things easier. All the family miss her very much‚ mum‚ sister and dad‚ and also rosies twin sister bonnie is missing her very much. Good night God bless Rosie. We’ll never forget you. You were so unique and one of a kind.                

Our love to you alwaysxxxxxxx

Webmaster Comment: Thank you for sharing. I understand as I've been through this so many times. But your grief is unique for Rosie. She was obviously loved and had a wonderful life. It's refereshing to see that a 15 year old boy can care and take the time to share Rosie with the rest of us.
Message # 289
Subject: Rusty
diane Rusty's Mom,  54 yr old Female
Date:Sunday, March 18, 2007 @11:07 AM pacific time
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Hi! I am Rusty’s Mom‚ Rusty was my cat. he died of Cancer March 6‚ 2006 and yesturday was his birthday. I miss him so much. He was a great cat and my best friend.I loved him so much and I still do. I will never forget my Rusty.
Message # 290
Subject: Rusty
diane Rusty's Mom,  54 yr old Female
Date:Sunday, March 18, 2007 @11:18 AM pacific time
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Hi again it’s Rusty’s Mom How does this website work. How do I know if anyone replied to my message? Diane

Webmaster Comment: Hi Diane. Much of the time I'm off and busy in my vegetable garden and don't see the messages.

You're a good person to take time to share Rusty with us.
Message # 292 (Reply to message #130)
Subject: frightened shitzu
Taylor Hopkins,  29 yr old Female
Date:Thursday, April 19, 2007 @1:47 PM pacific time
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I think that before u consider a ghost to do some research on the house. If your dog just started to reached this way‚ you should watch the Dog Whisperer or do some research on this type of behavior. I know it sounds dull‚ but it is what u have to do to keep your dog safe. Also‚ she could be hallucinating and you should get a check–up.
Message # 293
Subject: My gerbil has jaws like clockwork!
Kim,  13 yr old Female
Date:Friday, April 27, 2007 @7:18 AM pacific time
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My gerbil loves to chew! he’s always escaping‚ too‚ and if i don’t catch him immediately‚ he’ll nibble something. He’s already eaten two phone chargers‚ and a computer sound speaker – what can i do to distract him from wires? i am also aware of the risk of him eating a live wire and dying! And‚how old would a two or one and half year old gerbil be in gerbil years?

Webmaster Comment: A one year old gerbil is about 30 years old. So, a two year old gerbil will be around 60 years old. Our gerbil, Booboos, lived for five years but that's very unusual. The average life spam for gerbils is about two years. However, if they live in a home which takes care of them well, the average life span is more around three years.

You need to place something for your gerbil to chew in his cage. Lots of it, such as paper towel rolls cut into smaller rolls, etc. You can buy chew toys at your pet store. But every gerbil needs to be kept busy and have something to chew.
Message # 294
Subject: ginnie pig
kendall whitt,  12 yr old Female
Date:Sunday, April 29, 2007 @7:13 PM pacific time
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how long is a ginnie pig pregant and about how many will she have?

Webmaster Comment: The average gestation period is around 65 days and the number in a litter averages around 4 or 5.
Message # 295
Subject: pregnent
Allison ,  12 yr old Female
Date:Tuesday, May 22, 2007 @12:45 PM pacific time
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my ginni pig is pregnent can they be to young to have baby pigs and there is two females in the same cage will the other hert her babys

Webmaster Comment: The answer to both questions is no. If she is pregnant then she is not too young. And the other female will probably help take care of the babies. It would be quite rare for a female, or male to hurt the babies. Be sure they have plenty of food, exercise, attention, water and a clean healthy environment, away from noise and other stress, then all should be great. I think you can relax and just enjoy the experience with them. But I do know that tweleve year old girls are too young! Remember, I told you first. - Jim
Message # 296
Subject: bobos
franzo ,  12 yr old Male
Date:Friday, June 08, 2007 @2:27 PM pacific time
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Booboos was so cyoot. I think she was verry happy. Im glad she was in a good home. I love booboos. In fact I will make her an official website. I want to be an animal conservationalist when i grow up. Some day booboos will touch the hearts of billions.
Message # 297 (Reply to message #259)
Subject: my piggy stoped eating!
franzo ,  12 yr old Male
Date:Friday, June 08, 2007 @7:27 PM pacific time
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Last year my dog died. I was so sad. Do you know what I did? I just spent a whole day in memory of my dog. Then I'll spend the rest of my life knowing she is in a better place.
Message # 299
Subject: dog
fran,  12 yr old Male
Date:Tuesday, August 28, 2007 @7:20 PM pacific time
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I know how you feel. my dog got rabies. So he was put down.
Message # 300
Subject: boo boos
fran,  12 yr old Male
Date:Tuesday, August 28, 2007 @7:23 PM pacific time
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I love booboos. The world has sufferd a great loss.
Message # 301
Subject: Sylvia Crow
Billie Jean Register,  31 yr old Female
Date:Tuesday, November 06, 2007 @7:11 PM pacific time
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I’m trying to contact the person who healed Sylvia‚ the crow.  I need to ask her advice regarding a crow that I have in my care with a broken wing.  It is the third crow my boyfriend and I have found in two months.  We took the last two to the Audobon (spelling?)Society and they put both to sleep.  I can’t find a vet to help us and we can’t bear to put it to sleep.  We have tried to tie it’s wing with a homemade sling but he is very smart and removes it every time.  His wing is getting worse and I’m afraid it may get infected.  Do you have any advice?  This is a timely manner. Please email me.

Thanks.

Billie Jean

Webmaster Comment: We spent $900 to have a vet operate and place a metal pin splint into Sylvia's wing. Yes it was expensive but it was worth it. But if you do this, you must understand that your crow will never fly correctly again, no matter what. The best you can really hope for is that your crow will be able to fly from tree to tree but never high in the air with other crows. This is a big decision for you. First, you'd have to find the month, then the vet who will do the operation. Then you may have to find a place or build a place outside for your crow to spend the rest of its live, which could be many years. It worked out for us but took tons of energy and time. Please let us know how it goes. If you'd like me to call you for more info please leave a phone number. Jim
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