theprincessofpink
Young Bun
hi there
please help me i don't know what to do.i have a rabbit and have kept pets before but have never had a guniea pig until this morning that is!!!
i went to put my wheelie bin out this morning and found a cage and a bag with the bins.there was a guinea pig inside the cage and a note inside the bag along with food,shampoo,sawdust and hay.the note said "please look after me,my owner's don't want me anymore and are fed up of cleaning out my cage"
i naturally looked around to see if i could see anyone but there was noone around so i took said guinea pig and paraphinelia into my house where it was at least warm.i have asked all my neighbours and they know nothing about it so it seems i am to be its new guardian.
i don't mind taking it in (obviously i am not going to leave it outside to freeze) and looking after it but i know NOTHING about guinea pigs and their care.i assume that it can't be a million miles away from that of rabbits but then i could be wrong!!
i have managed to put my hand into the cage and gently stroke it but haven't tried to pick it up or anything yet.i have given fresh water and some of the food that was in the bag but have a few concerns.
1)what colour is their wee supposed to be??????it seems to have a red tinge to it and this worries me
2)it seems to have a dandruff like flaking on its coat,is this a sign of mites/fleas?i have been watching it all day though and it doesn't seem to be itching or scratching.
3)its bottom seems to have poop stuck round it...how should i clean this without terrifying it?
i will be taking it to my vet first thing tomorrow as i couldn't get an appointment today and have obviously kept it away from my bunny and have throughly washed my hands between dealing with each animal.
i am just seeking some advice really....any you can give would be greatly appreciated and apologies for the long post!!!
please help me i don't know what to do.i have a rabbit and have kept pets before but have never had a guniea pig until this morning that is!!!
i went to put my wheelie bin out this morning and found a cage and a bag with the bins.there was a guinea pig inside the cage and a note inside the bag along with food,shampoo,sawdust and hay.the note said "please look after me,my owner's don't want me anymore and are fed up of cleaning out my cage"
i naturally looked around to see if i could see anyone but there was noone around so i took said guinea pig and paraphinelia into my house where it was at least warm.i have asked all my neighbours and they know nothing about it so it seems i am to be its new guardian.
i don't mind taking it in (obviously i am not going to leave it outside to freeze) and looking after it but i know NOTHING about guinea pigs and their care.i assume that it can't be a million miles away from that of rabbits but then i could be wrong!!
i have managed to put my hand into the cage and gently stroke it but haven't tried to pick it up or anything yet.i have given fresh water and some of the food that was in the bag but have a few concerns.
1)what colour is their wee supposed to be??????it seems to have a red tinge to it and this worries me
2)it seems to have a dandruff like flaking on its coat,is this a sign of mites/fleas?i have been watching it all day though and it doesn't seem to be itching or scratching.
3)its bottom seems to have poop stuck round it...how should i clean this without terrifying it?
i will be taking it to my vet first thing tomorrow as i couldn't get an appointment today and have obviously kept it away from my bunny and have throughly washed my hands between dealing with each animal.
i am just seeking some advice really....any you can give would be greatly appreciated and apologies for the long post!!!