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27/09/2024

🐹Teeth Care: Guinea pigs have teeth that grow continuously throughout their lives. To keep their teeth healthy and prevent overgrowth, provide them with plenty of hay, which helps wear down their teeth naturally. 🦷🌿

Chew Toys: Offer safe chew toys like apple or willow twigs to help keep their teeth in check. Avoid muesli mixes as they can lead to dental problems due to selective feeding.

Regular Checks: Regularly check your guinea pig’s teeth for signs of overgrowth or misalignment. If you notice any
issues, consult your vet for a professional trimming.

Signs of Dental Problems: Watch for signs of dental issues such as drooling, difficulty eating, or weight loss. Early detection and treatment are crucial for maintaining your guinea pig’s health.

Fun Fact: If you see a milky fluid from your guinea pigs' eye, check carefully as this is usually a natural substance that is secreted to help with grooming their faces.

Todays piggy models are Rukia and Rize

26/09/2024

🐹Regular Grooming: Guinea pigs need regular grooming to keep their coats in top condition. Long-haired breeds especially benefit from daily brushing to prevent tangles and mats.

🧴🐾 Besides brushing, check your guinea pig’s nails regularly and trim them as needed to prevent overgrowth and discomfort.
Bathing should be done sparingly, as guinea pigs can easily catch a chill and it can cause unnecessary stress by stripping away their scent.

Some guinea pigs may develop a hard growth on their foot pads called a foot spur. These are harmless and can be trimmed down to prevent discomfort.

Fun Fact: Guinea pigs have a grease gland on their lower back. The purpose of this is to secrete a waxy substance that is used to help with grooming and scent marking.

Today’s piggy model is Nelliel!

25/09/2024

🐹 Perfect Housing: Guinea pigs need a spacious and comfortable home to thrive. A large hutch is ideal, with a minimum size of 1.5 x 1m, and an attached run of at least 2 x 1m for exercise.

Ensure the hutch is weatherproof and
raised off the ground. 🏠 The more guinea pigs you have the bigger size needed for cage space.

Bedding: Use fleece bedding or wood shavings. Avoid using straw or sawdust, as these can be dusty and irritate their respiratory system.

Exercise Area: Guinea pigs need constant access to a large exercise area. Make sure it’s safe, free from mud, and
has plenty of tunnels, shelters, and toys to keep them entertained.

Temperature: Keep their environment between 18-24°C (65-75°F). Avoid placing their cage in direct sunlight or drafty areas to prevent overheating or chilling.

Indoor vs. Outdoor: Guinea pigs can live indoors or outdoors, but indoor housing offers better protection from extreme weather and predators. If kept outdoors, ensure their hutch is secure and insulated.

Custom Cages: Custom cages are very common now for indoor setups and allow you to maximize the space they can have. These setups can be tailored to fit your home and provide ample room for your guinea pigs to explore and
play.

Enrichment: Provide plenty of toys, tunnels, and hideouts to keep your guinea pigs mentally stimulated and happy.
Rotate their toys regularly to keep things interesting.

Companionship: Only house guinea pigs with members of their own species. Avoid housing them with rabbits, as
they have different nutritional needs and rabbits can pose a hazard to guinea pigs due to their size.

Fun Fact: Guinea pigs have many sounds that they can make to display various emotions, but one of these sounds is almost identical to a chittering bird call. It is not truly known why they do it, but it usually occurs at night on a very
rare occasion and is suspected to be a warning call that their ancestors would have made. They will appear in a trance state when the call is made.

Today’s piggy model is Komi!🐹

24/09/2024

🐹 Diet Tips for Guinea Pigs: Fresh vegetables are a must for your guinea pig’s daily diet!
Leafy greens like kale,spinach, and parsley are excellent choices.
Introduce new veggies gradually to avoid tummy troubles and give in moderation, as some have higher calcium content which can lead to urinary issues. 🥬🥕

Hay should make up about 80% of their diet, with nuggets and veggies each making up 10%. Avoid feeding iceberg lettuce and potatoes, as they can cause digestive problems. Always wash vegetables thoroughly to remove any pesticides or contaminants. Make sure you do your research before introducing new foods, there are lots of safe food lists available online.

Vitamin C is Vital: Unlike many animals, guinea pigs can’t produce their own vitamin C. Make sure to provide them with vitamin C-rich foods like bell peppers and oranges, or consider a vitamin C supplement. Fortified nuggets are
also a means to contribute vitamin C into your piggies’ diet. Avoid muesli diets as these can encourage selective feeding.

A lack of vitamin C can lead to scurvy, which causes symptoms like lethargy, swollen joints, and loss of appetite.
Regularly check with your vet to ensure your guinea pig’s diet meets their nutritional needs.

Fun Fact: Guinea pigs may only sleep for up to four hours per day!

Today’s piggy model is Orihime 🐹

23/09/2024

It is Guinea Pig Awareness week hosted by Burgess!

Each day we will be posting some useful tips and information on guinea pig care.

🐹 Social Creatures: Guinea pigs are highly social animals and thrive in the company of their own kind. It’s best to keep them in pairs or small groups to ensure they stay happy and healthy. A lonely guinea pig is an unhappy guinea pig! 🐾

When introducing new guinea pigs to each other, do so gradually and in a neutral space to prevent territorial behavior. Watch for signs of bonding like grooming each other and sharing food. Signs that they need to be separated include biting, fighting, and teeth chattering.

Initially, you can try moving their cages near each other so they can smell and see each other without being in the same space. Swapping their toys and hideys is another way to introduce scents that may reduce the chances of territorial incidents.

Fun fact: Guinea pigs are related to Capybaras! They are both in the same family, and you can easily spot their similar behaviors and anatomical features.

Today’s piggy model is Peanut!

29/07/2024

Good morning

We will be closing our Willow Vets Hellesdon practice at 6pm this evening.

If you need to collect medication please be aware of this.

If you call after 6pm you will go through to norwich night vets as usual.

We thank you for your patience.

13/05/2024

From 10 June 2024, all pet cats will legally need to be microchipped in England.

Are you looking to get your cat microchipped?
Give us a call to book your cat in for an appointment, and don’t forget, for Healthy Pet Club members microchipping is one of the benefits included!

To find out more about microchipping your cat: vetcollection.co.uk/health/microchipping-cats

08/05/2024

Today marks National Receptionist Day, and we are celebrating our reception super stars in practice! 🌟

A huge thank you for everything they do, day in and day out!

07/05/2024

The month of May marks the start of National Walking Month.

Why not take advantage of the lighter evenings by going for a gentle stroll with your dog?

You do not have to pound the pavements to reap the benefits: just 30minutes of walking a day is enough to increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones and boost your mental health!

18/04/2024

Did you know…..

from 10 June 2024 it will be compulsory to have your cat microchipped and cat owners could be fined if they do not comply.

MICROCHIPPING FACTS...

A microchip is the size of a grain of rice and is placed under the skin by a suitably trained person (vet, animal charity or local authority).

Microchips contain a unique code that is registered on a national database. If he or she strays, this means they can be scanned with a reader and reunited with their owner if they are found. This is also helpful if an injured cat is bought in by member of the public and we need to contact the owner urgently.

They are permanent and will last the lifespan of your cat.
Cat microchips can also keep other cats out of your house if you have a microchip-activated cat flap, and restrict food access if you have a microchip food bowl.

Cat microchips can be implanted at any age, although many are done when they come in for neutering.

Microchips are INCLUDED as part of our Healthy Pet Club.

For more information on this scheme go here: https://www.thehealthypetclub.co.uk/
Book in now with a nurse for a free consult and implantation of a microchip if your cat does not have one!

03/04/2024

Please be aware ‼️

We are experiencing problems with paying via smart watches and paying via mobile phones.

Please if attending appointments, please could we ask you to bring cash or card.

We appreciate your patience during this time.

30/03/2024

We are experiencing technical difficulties with our phone systems.

If you cannot get through to the practice and your pet needs urgent treatment, please come to Norwich Night Vets - Taverham Vets (Fir Covert Road, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6HT) or call 01603 867330.

We thank you for your understanding.

Address

202 Thorpe Road
Norwich
NR11TJ

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8am - 6:30pm
Friday	8am - 6:30pm
Saturday	8am - 1pm

Telephone

+441603300814

Website

https://willowvetsnorwich.com/our-practices/thorpe/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=Yext

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