I have a fat guinea pig. His name is Buddy, but I nicknamed him fatty cuz he has been so big since we got him and he keeps getting bigger. I think he is a little over a year and 2lbs 12ounces. The vet said he is healthy and laughed when I told her that he eats until he can't move, so I am guessing it is okay, but I am not sure if she knew that I wasn't joking when I told her that. He eats till he can't move and lays out like a beached whale for about 20 minutes...once he digests, he starts all over again. He also wants all the food we give the other Guinea Pig. He is not social so I do bribe him to love me with food. (I am an enabler.) Anyway, is this normal, or a concern. I was just thinking that if a human did this, there is cause for alarm, though I don't think they have therapy for piggies...(I wish they did..mine are an emotional mess.)
2006-12-15
14:28:01
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Melissa
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