Comments on: Scurvy Cavies: Guinea Pigs and Vitamin C

By: Margie B.

Margie B. — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:41:45 +0000

Margie B. here, Keri K. I haven’t been here as much as I would like. But I just read your January 4, 2010 note. Thank you for telling me you like the name “Dickens” a lot Keri. If you had met him in person, you would like it even more, as well as “Dickens” himself. Bambi’s name was changed just a few days after he came to live with us. It is quite a change because his name is now Indy J. If you are wondering why the change…well he is a very ‘happy’, frisky little guy and can run and pop corn more than I ever knew guinea pigs could. So Indy J. stuck because of the Indiana Jones movie…the actor was always going somewhere…and my little Indy J has learned to play peek a boo under his blanket and runs around under it until I pick it up and say: There you are! And then we start the game all over again. I’m sorry to hear that Polyphony might be deaf now…but living with you all these years, I am positive that she can understand what you are saying to her. I believe animals have a special sense when it comes to their ‘humans’ and know exactly how to communicate and listen. I’m a senior citizen and my Dickens is always in my heart…and now my Indy J has won my heart too. Give Polophony a piece of lettuce for me. The purring they make is such a comforting sound, isn’t it? Indy J. likes his nose rubbed for a long time. Thank you so very much for your reference for more cavy=healty fruits and veggies. I’ve checked it out and it is very good. Until next time…Margie B.

By: Keri K.

Keri K. — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:37:38 +0000

I like the name “Dickens” a lot, Margie! Polyphony was my roommate when I moved out of the dorms in college, and she was fantastic company. She’s slowed down a lot in the last eight years, and we’re pretty sure she’s deaf now, but she will still snatch a piece of lettuce from your hand before you can blink, and purr for as long as you want to rub her chin. A great reference I’ve found for more cavy-healthy fruits and veggies is http://www.guinealynx.info/fave.html – check it out!

By: Margie B.

Margie B. — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:03:51 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing your story about your Guinea Pig, Polyphony. In November my Guinea Pig Dickens, which I was fortunate enough to ‘live’ with for almost six years passed to his Heavenly home. I have just gotten my second Guinea Pig, Bambi, and think Guinea Pigs are one of the best pets and companions someone can be fortunate enough to have. I didn’t know that G.P.s could have all the variety of fresh veggies. Dickens loved carrots and that is the treat I stuck with for him. Bambi will get his variety thanks to your suggestions. Aren’t they grand? I just found this Pet Blog by Drs. Foster and Smith. I am planning to visit it often. Margie B.