The Tales of the Crazy Wheekerland Cavies

Misscavylove

Post   » Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:29 am


A couple of weeks ago I noticed Penny was missing a scrap of fur. They hadn't been fighting (they never fight) and she wasn't scratching, so I assumed that she had just gotten scratched on something. I decided to keep a close eye on her, however.
Two days ago I noticed that Bailey, too, had a scratch in same exact spot. I didn't realize it was a scratch, however, I just though his fur was fluffed up the wrong way.
Today, I looked closer at it and realized it was a V-Shaped scratch looking thing in the same exact spot as Penny's scratch. Her's, too, had obtained a V-shape.
Does anyone have any idea what this is about? I'll take some pictures in a moment.

bpatters
And got the T-shirt

Post   » Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:17 pm



Misscavylove

Post   » Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:24 am


I'm working on scheduling a vet appointment.

Misscavylove

Post   » Sat Jun 29, 2013 9:24 am


We got them checked up on, they have lice, not mites.
Phew! I'm glad that that's it, because it will require much less treating and their first treatment is happening this weekend. Also, I don't think that lice is deadly, while mites can be.
They are at the pigsitter right now but will be home in a few days. That is where they will be getting their treatment, as the pigsitters are cavy experts.
For now, I have no pictures, but when they get home they will be having an actual photo shoot.

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Lynx
Celebrate!!!

Post   » Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:05 am


Don't use a pyrethrin based treatment. Be sure to use ivermectin or Revolution topically or plain Advantage.

Misscavylove

Post   » Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:26 am


Thanks, Lynx! I'll check with the pigsitter when we go to pick them up today to see what they used, and, if it is pyrethrin, I will use one of the other ones you mentioned for next treatment.

Misscavylove

Post   » Mon Jul 01, 2013 11:22 am


Here is some time in the cleaning temp. cage-

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Bailey, with his saxxy leg.

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Penny is sticking her nose in the air like she just doesn't care- guest-starring Bailey's butt!

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Bailey, taking a rest, and Penny, who was looking around like "Mommy, where's the food?"

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And Penny, sniffing Bailey, who I guess smelled like carrots.

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"I found it! I found the pellet noms! Bailey, c'mere!"

Misscavylove

Post   » Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:22 pm


Oops, first picture didn't load properly:

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Bailey, with his saxxy leg

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GP_mum
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Post   » Mon Jul 01, 2013 9:33 pm


Lovely photos. I am impressed by their white bums. They're looking very calm in their temporary digs.

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Lynx
Celebrate!!!

Post   » Mon Jul 01, 2013 9:59 pm


You are not allowed to use tiny urls. They change in time and pornography shows up.

I'll deactivate them. I suggest you link directly to your photo account.

Misscavylove

Post   » Thu Jul 04, 2013 3:56 pm


Lynx- They didn't show up as tiny urls when I posted them! Thanks! They just showed up as pictures!

Misscavylove

Post   » Thu Jul 04, 2013 3:57 pm


I'll try that again, I guess.

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