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I don't get calls at work very often, but I did last night. My son was on the other end, concerned that the romaine he gave Curly and Truffles was being gobbled up by Truffles. I asked him if Truffles was crying or was agitated. He said no. I told him to tear up the remainder into tiny pieces and make sure they are near her. I wasn't concerne… read more

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My son woke me up at 7:00 a.m. saying that Truffles was crying.... more like screaming. So, I got up to see what the fuss was all about. Goody Two Shoes was right there is her face. No nipping, biting, chasing. Once she saw me, she ran behind Truffles which got an even louder reaction from Truffles. A dilemma.... what should I do? Lots of c… read more

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Well, Curly Fry, Goody Two Shoes and Truffles are still sharing a cage. Truffles was laying in front of the hay rack, Curly was laying in the corner behind the pigloo and guess where Goody was? Of course....running into the pigloo as soon as Truffles headed in that direction...sibling rivalry... read more

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Four guinea pigs....how to pair or separate them? Truffles seems so sad alone. Her small cage was the perfect setup for her since she could easily move around to get to her food and water. But, her appetite has not been good. She's been turning up her nose at all her favorite snacks. I also noticed that she's not moving around much and is getti… read more

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Do you remember the 80's toy Digger the Dog? My niece had one and it was her favorite toy.... Well, I can one up that.... I have guinea pig who shall remain nameless that I like to call Digger the Pig. She discovered that if she digs, she can pull the fleece up and lay and poop under it... Her cagemate gets very irritated by it all.... w… read more