Written by admin0 on 20 November 2009
Gorgeous Guineas and Planet Guinea have joined forces again and put together a Piggy Party Pack for Christmas! Each one comes with:
- 85ml bottle of Seasonal Supanova EasiRinse Shampoo with the seasonal aromas of Cedarwood (woody) and Orange (citrus). Pamper your piggies with this luxurious shampoo to get them in the mood to party:)
- 5 large red and white striped Bags Of Fun to stuff with hay to provide your piggies with hours of fun.
Bag your bargain Party Pack for under a Fiver! Green striped bags will also 
be available over the wheekend.
The pigture opposite shows Roza “the bag lady” with her re-modelled Bag Of Fun that has been split down the side to allow easy access! Chiara, my other “bag lady” prefers to rip the end off her bag and either use it as a tunnel to run through or as a cozy place to sleep:)
Larger sizes of the Seasonal Supanova EasiRinse Shampoo are also available in 110ml and 200ml sizes, so let’s get the party started!
Tags: Bags Of Fun, Christmas Party, Christmas Shampoo, Party Pigs
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Written by admin0 on 08 November 2009
Christmas is just around the corner, so here are the LAST posting dates that we will be working to:
Friday 4th December – South & Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Middle Ease, Fare East, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Orders must be received by 5pm on Thursday 3rd December.
Thursday 10th December – USA, Canada, Japan and Eastern Europe. Orders must be received by 5pm on Wednesday 9th December and for the USA / Canada the Disclaimer must be received at the same time.
Friday 11th December – Western Europe. Orders must be received by 5pm on Thursday 10th December.
Friday 18th December – UK orders, both 1st and 2nd Class. Orders must be received by 5pm on Thursday 17th December.
Please order in plenty of time so that there isn’t a last minute rush!
Christmas Closing Dates
We will be closed from Friday 18th December and re-open on Monday 4th January 2010. Orders can still be placed during this time but they will not be despatched until w/c 4th January .
Tags: Christmas, Christmas Closing, last posting dates
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Written by admin0 on 14 October 2009
Bach Rescue Remedy is a combination of 5 of the 38 Bach Original Flower 
Remedies. It can be used for humans and animals during times of stress, where there has been an accident, for shock or emotional upheaval.
For guineas it is perfect to use before a trip to the Vet, before / after surgery, before bathing, when a new piggy joins the family or one departs. Rescue Remedy is widely available from chemists, health food stores and supermarkets.
The 5 Flower Remedies that make up Rescue Remedy are:
- Star of Bethlehem for shock / trauma
- Rock Rose for terror and panic
- Cherry Plum for fear of loosing control
- Impatiens for irritability and tension
- Clematis to help faintness and bemusement
When guineas are introduced to each other for the first time, there may be tension between them, often because of fear:
- fear of the new guinea
- fear of the new human
- fear of a new environment / situation
- fear of the unknown
Resue Remedy can literally “resuce ” them from the unfamiliar situation in which they find themselves, and enable them to begin acting normally and start enjoying life again.
How to use: Rescue Remedy can be put in the water (4 drops in the bottle, changed daily) or one drop can be rubbed into the back of each ear. If your guinea is going into a stressful situation such as a trip to the Vet, put Rescue Remedy on the back of their ears 30 minutes beforehand to calm them down.
Rescue Remedy has no side effects and can safely be used with conventional drugs prescribed by your Vet. Give for up to a week at a time in the water and as required on the ears for stressful situations.
Click here for further information.
Recommended Reading: Bach Flower Remedies For Animals.
This article is for information only and is no substitute for proper Veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
Tags: Bach Rescue Remedy, guinea pig stress, Rescue Remedy, shock, trip to the Vet, Vet visit
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Written by admin0 on 07 October 2009
Guineas, like humans, can start getting a bit stiff and creaky when they are growing old, so what can you do to help them?
The best natural product we’ve found is Potters Tabritis Tablets which are widely available in health food stores and via the internet. A guinea pig dose is half a tablet once a day. The tablet can either be crushed, added to a small amount of water and given by syringe, or offered to the guinea on the tips of your finger and they will usually take it and eat it:)
Tabritis tablets can help to relieve joint pain and stiffness with their combination of herbal ingredients:
- Poplar Bark is an anti-rheumatic and reduces pain
- Yarrow is anti-inflammatory in action
- Prickly Ash Bark stimulates the circulation
- Burdock Root, Clivers and Uva Ursi act as diuretics
Here is what our customers Margaret and Graham from Hero Cavies have to say:
“Hi Chrissie, just to say a big thank you for your recommendation of Potters Tabritis Tablets for the arthritis. All four of our old ladies are on them – ages ranging from 5 to 7 years old. They are still eating for England of course, but their paws are not so twisted, and they are walking more easily. We are sure that they are more comfortable.”
My own lovely Florence enjoyed her daily dose of Tabritis during her last 18 months. If I forgot to offer her a tablet in the morning, she would stand and stare at me until I figured out what she wanted:) Flo had a long and happy life and was active until her last few days. She died just over a year ago and was a month short of her 9th birthday.
This article is for information only and is no substitute for proper Veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
Tags: arthritis, guinea pigs, joint pain, Potters Tabritis, stiff joints
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Written by admin0 on 29 September 2009
…….well it seems that at least one Vet is – oh dear!
This week we’ve heard of a Vet who prescribed Xenex Ultra to treat Mange Mites when either Xeno 50 or Xeno 450 should have been used. Here is what the Xenex Ultra product information says: “For the prevention and control of infestations caused by: flies (adult and immature stages), fleas, ticks and lice.” These are all external parasites that live on the surface of the skin. Mange Mites live under the skin and require treatment with Ivermectin.
Here are the three most common Spot-On products prescribed for guineas:
Xeno 50 – ” Ivermectin is used in many species for the control of mites, roundworms and lice.” For guineas up to 800gms bodyweight. Not effective against Ringworm (a type of fungal infection). Do not use on pregnant or lactating sows.
Xeno 450 – “Ivermectin is used in many species for the control of mites, roundworms and lice.” For guineas over 800gms bodyweight. Not effective against Ringworm (a type of fungal infection). Do not use on guineas under 16 weeks or on pregnant or lactating sows.
Xenex Ultra – “For the prevention and control of infestations caused by: flies (adult and immature stages), fleas, ticks and lice.” Do not use on guineas under 16 weeks or on pregnant or lactating sows.
Product brochures, data sheets and safety information for each of these items can be found here on the manufacturer’s website.
For more detailed information about fungal and parasitic problems, check out the identification page on our website which will help you to discover what type of skin problem your guinea has.
External parasites such as lice and hay mites can easily be removed by using our Lice ‘n’ Easy shampoo. When you have used one of the products mentioned above, you will still need to bathe your guinea to get rid of the dead lice and to remove the nits (egg cases).
Tags: guinea pig parasites, guinea pig skincare, hay mites, Lice, Ringworm, Xenex Ultra, Xeno 450, Xeno 50
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Written by admin0 on 20 September 2009
Industrial action continues at various places around the country, so delivery of your order may be delayed. We will continue to post orders out as normal and can only apologise if they do not arrive as quickly as you are used to.
Further information about the affected areas can be found here: http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/content1?catId=400144&mediaId=9300097
Tags: Royal Mail, Strike Action
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Written by admin0 on 20 September 2009
A date for your diary: Saturday 20th February 2010.
The next Piggy PM will be held by Reading Guinea Pig Rescue on Saturday 20th February 2010 between 2pm and 5pm. As ever, it will be held at Active Vetcare in Tilehurst, Reading and thanks go to Jenny the Vet for helping to arrange this.
The “Guinea Pig Mafia” will be in attendance – Gorgeous Guineas, The Hay Experts, Planet Guinea, Guinea Pig Welfare and Reading Guinea Pig Rescue.
Come along and pick up lots of useful information, a free goodie bag (first 25 people) and treat your guineas to some goodies! The them this time is FOOD, so come and get some useful information about the best way to feed your guineas.
Tags: Active Vetcare, Gorgeous Guineas, Guinea Pig Welfare, Piggy PM, Planet Guinea, Reading Guinea Pig Rescue, The Hay Experts, Tilehurst
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Written by admin0 on 07 August 2009
….Baby Leaf Curly Kale or Stir, Salad or Steam with Kale, Spinach, Red Pak Choi and Jagallo Nero from Asda? These are firm favourites here at Gorgeous Guineas and make a welcome change from Kale and Spring Greens:)
Tags: Asda, Baby Leaf Curly Kale, Kale, Salad or Steam, Spring Greens, Stir
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Written by admin0 on 28 July 2009
Check out our new photo gallery with pigtures of the most common skin problems including Lice, Mites, Mouth Sores / Nose Sores, Fungal problems and Bumblefoot.
Tags: Bumblefoot, Dandruff, Fungal Skin, guinea pig skincare, Lice, Mites, Mouth Sores, Nose Sores, Ringworm
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Written by admin0 on 26 July 2009
Are you feeding your guineas a well-balanced diet or is it a bit hit and miss as to what fresh food they get each day?
Check out the Ratewatchers DIY Diet from Planet Guinea where all the hard work has been done for you. The whole diet is covered and includes recommendations for fresh food, dried food, hay, grass and water.
Guineas need a very specific ratio of Calcium:Phosphorous in their diet and imbalances can cause health problems including bladder stones.
This diet has evolved over the last couple of years and is very easy to follow. Beneficial for all guineas, not just those with bladder problems that is was originally designed for.
Enjoy!
Tags: bladder stones, dried food, fresh food, guinea pig diet, hay, Planet Guinea, Ratewatchers, what should guinea pigs eat?
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