Comments for Broadstone Guinea Pigs http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:39:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Bald Bum by Jane Dobson http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=277&cpage=1#comment-206 Jane Dobson Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:39:37 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=277#comment-206 Thanks Heather for this information.This is worth knowing for the future. Parsley has not had a problem since I treated it as described in my reply to lisa. Kindest regards Jane Thanks Heather for this information.This is worth knowing for the future.
Parsley has not had a problem since I treated it as described in my reply to lisa.

Kindest regards

Jane

]]> Comment on Bald Bum by Heather http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=277&cpage=1#comment-205 Heather Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:04:33 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=277#comment-205 That bald patch is his "grease gland". Males will get very dirty there and it will get blocked if not cleaned properly. Mild washing up liquid, diluted in warm water should be applied to clean it. It's best done if you stand them in your bath and let them paddle about in shallow water with it in and just apply some of the washing up liquid to the gland and rub gently to work the grease off. Then get a thin rat-tailed type of comb and comb the fur to take away any excess clumps of grease. Rinse the fur with clean warm water and towel dry. You needn't put anything on it because this can also block the gland as well. I've owned guinea-pigs for over 13 years and most of them were males so I've cleaned my fair share of grease glands. That bald patch is his “grease gland”. Males will get very dirty there and it will get blocked if not cleaned properly. Mild washing up liquid, diluted in warm water should be applied to clean it. It’s best done if you stand them in your bath and let them paddle about in shallow water with it in and just apply some of the washing up liquid to the gland and rub gently to work the grease off. Then get a thin rat-tailed type of comb and comb the fur to take away any excess clumps of grease. Rinse the fur with clean warm water and towel dry. You needn’t put anything on it because this can also block the gland as well.

I’ve owned guinea-pigs for over 13 years and most of them were males so I’ve cleaned my fair share of grease glands.

]]> Comment on Baby Guinea pigs first outing ! by Sarah http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=30&cpage=1#comment-203 Sarah Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:19:33 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=30#comment-203 My guinea pigs are so cute. I hope we'll never have to use any of these cures. My guinea pigs are so cute. I hope we’ll never have to use any of these cures.

]]> Comment on Bald Bum by Jane http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=277&cpage=1#comment-159 Jane Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:52:09 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=277#comment-159 From your note Lisa, you do not say whether the patch is bald or the fur is broken. I am taking a leap here and guessing that the patch is bald! If it isn’t then this might be a behavioural problem called Barbering. In which case what I am suggesting below is still relevant but I would also give them essences to change their emotional states. Let me know if this is the case! If you have seen a vet and his suggestions have not worked, I suggest you try Neem. Get a cold pressed product. You can buy it from this company www.baldwins.co.uk Before you apply the Neem, wash his bum in warm water containing 2-3 drops of tea-tree oil. Ensure he is dry and then apply the Neem directly to his bum. Neem does not have a pleasant smell but go with it ! You will need to cover the area with a thin layer of Neem. Apply the Neem every other day for 6-8 days. If you feel that the problem is getting worse-STOP using the Neem. Otherwise continue and monitor. If Neem is going to work, you will see result in 4 days. Parsley started to grow fur after 4 days and it took about 4 applications of Neem to totally resolve the problem for him. Unlike essential oils Neem will not damage oral mucosa so is safe for them to continue to groom and lick the Neem. However, it really doesn’t taste nice so if barbering is the problem, the Neem may put them off ! Ensure that your piggys are both sitting/sleeping on dry bedding. Let me know how you get on. Jane From your note Lisa, you do not say whether the patch is bald or the fur is broken. I am taking a leap here and guessing that the patch is bald! If it isn’t then this might be a behavioural problem called Barbering. In which case what I am suggesting below is still relevant but I would also give them essences to change their emotional states. Let me know if this is the case!
If you have seen a vet and his suggestions have not worked, I suggest you try Neem. Get a cold pressed product. You can buy it from this company http://www.baldwins.co.uk
Before you apply the Neem, wash his bum in warm water containing 2-3 drops of tea-tree oil. Ensure he is dry and then apply the Neem directly to his bum. Neem does not have a pleasant smell but go with it ! You will need to cover the area with a thin layer of Neem. Apply the Neem every other day for 6-8 days. If you feel that the problem is getting worse-STOP using the Neem. Otherwise continue and monitor. If Neem is going to work, you will see result in 4 days. Parsley started to grow fur after 4 days and it took about 4 applications of Neem to totally resolve the problem for him.
Unlike essential oils Neem will not damage oral mucosa so is safe for them to continue to groom and lick the Neem. However, it really doesn’t taste nice so if barbering is the problem, the Neem may put them off !
Ensure that your piggys are both sitting/sleeping on dry bedding.
Let me know how you get on.
Jane

]]> Comment on Bald Bum by admin http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=277&cpage=1#comment-122 admin Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:32:47 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=277#comment-122 Hi Lisa, Jane has just written some more about this (and our solution to the problem). Have a quick check of the latest posts to read more. Hi Lisa,

Jane has just written some more about this (and our solution to the problem). Have a quick check of the latest posts to read more.

]]> Comment on Bald Bum by Lisa Webb http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=277&cpage=1#comment-93 Lisa Webb Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:31:48 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=277#comment-93 I have a guinea pig with a similar patch on his bum and his brother has a smaller patch. I'd be greatful for any advice you have as the vet didn't have a clue! I have tried a spot on for lice and fleas and tried bathing with Nizoral shampoo, neither of which seem to have done any good. Thanks I have a guinea pig with a similar patch on his bum and his brother has a smaller patch. I’d be greatful for any advice you have as the vet didn’t have a clue! I have tried a spot on for lice and fleas and tried bathing with Nizoral shampoo, neither of which seem to have done any good.

Thanks

]]> Comment on The fur is growing back by lina http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=281&cpage=1#comment-85 lina Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:59:18 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=281#comment-85 ur guinea pig is pretty nice....lv it.... ur guinea pig is pretty nice….lv it….

]]> Comment on Here come the girls by Broadstone UK » Blog Archive http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=13&cpage=1#comment-20 Broadstone UK » Blog Archive Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:01:54 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=13#comment-20 [...] heal structural damage such as broken bones, torn muscles and damaged nerves. I have used this on Rosemary to calm her when her flight instincts were on [...] [...] heal structural damage such as broken bones, torn muscles and damaged nerves. I have used this on Rosemary to calm her when her flight instincts were on [...]

]]> Comment on Pigs apart by admin http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=11&cpage=1#comment-16 admin Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:00:56 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=11#comment-16 He has his moments ! He has the ability to cute one moment then annoyed the next ! But, you're right, he is seriously cute :) He has his moments !

He has the ability to cute one moment then annoyed the next !

But, you’re right, he is seriously cute :)

]]> Comment on Pigs apart by Laura http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=11&cpage=1#comment-15 Laura Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:35:11 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=11#comment-15 Pepper is the cutest pig I have ever seen Pepper is the cutest pig I have ever seen

]]> Comment on Poor little Thyme by Laura http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=41&cpage=1#comment-14 Laura Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:13:15 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=41#comment-14 Bless her, she is still smiling happily throughout! What a cute gp Bless her, she is still smiling happily throughout! What a cute gp

]]> Comment on Baby Guinea pigs first outing ! by Jane http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=30&cpage=1#comment-12 Jane Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:39:48 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=30#comment-12 Grey Spider Flower is an essence (Like homeopathy). It generally comes in liquid form. Essences change abnormal behaviour. It doesn't change NORMAL behaviour but will reduce instincts in some animals. In terms of grey Spider Flower it reduces fear. Guinea pigs naturally have a degree of fear. In the case of a guinea pig I would use this essence if my pig (or another animal) was OVER fearful and displaying behaviours such as panic, being glued to the spot, excessive shaking or aggression (which is VERY abnormal behaviour in pigs). You can either put this in their water bottle or squirt it directly into their mouths. Essences come with glass pipettes but you must NEVER put this into any pets mouths as they can bite the glass pipette. This will lacerate their mouths and worse they can swallow the broken pieces. We at Broadstone supply essences for pets and farm animals. We have been in the essences business for 10 years treating both animals and their humans. Our website is under re-construction at present but we can make up a bespoke essence for your pet if you call us on 01594 836108. Grey Spider Flower is an essence (Like homeopathy). It generally comes in liquid form. Essences change abnormal behaviour. It doesn’t change NORMAL behaviour but will reduce instincts in some animals. In terms of grey Spider Flower it reduces fear. Guinea pigs naturally have a degree of fear. In the case of a guinea pig I would use this essence if my pig (or another animal) was OVER fearful and displaying behaviours such as panic, being glued to the spot, excessive shaking or aggression (which is VERY abnormal behaviour in pigs). You can either put this in their water bottle or squirt it directly into their mouths. Essences come with glass pipettes but you must NEVER put this into any pets mouths as they can bite the glass pipette. This will lacerate their mouths and worse they can swallow the broken pieces.

We at Broadstone supply essences for pets and farm animals. We have been in the essences business for 10 years treating both animals and their humans. Our website is under re-construction at present but we can make up a bespoke essence for your pet if you call us on 01594 836108.

]]> Comment on Baby Guinea pigs first outing ! by Jodi Adams http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=30&cpage=1#comment-11 Jodi Adams Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:05:56 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=30#comment-11 Great lens! Very interesting to learn about the natural techniques you use for your pets. I am wondering where can one locate grey spider flower and how much do you give them? Do they consider this a treat and gobble up? Cheers Jodi Great lens! Very interesting to learn about the natural techniques you use for your pets. I am wondering where can one locate grey spider flower and how much do you give them? Do they consider this a treat and gobble up?
Cheers
Jodi

]]> Comment on Poor little Thyme by Jane http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=41&cpage=1#comment-5 Jane Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:59:31 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=41#comment-5 She is such a joy to do any thing with. Too cute for her own good and really chatty She is such a joy to do any thing with. Too cute for her own good and really chatty

]]> Comment on Poor little Thyme by Harri http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=41&cpage=1#comment-4 Harri Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:27:31 +0000 http://www.broadstoneguineapigs.co.uk/blog/?p=41#comment-4 She has the most beautiful smile! :-) She must have really enjoyed her bath!! :-) She has the most beautiful smile! :-) She must have really enjoyed her bath!! :-)

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