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LACTATION

"Lactation usually lasts five to six weeks. When it is coming to an end, the mother will begin to push away her babies. The mother comes into milk twelve to twenty-four hours after the birth of her babies."

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://web.onetel.net.uk/~petergurney/l.html#_LACTATION

#1
"Sows tend to communicate more than boars. It is a combination of verbal and body language between pack members that lets everyone know their feelings, and intentions."

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://web.onetel.net.uk/~petergurney/l.html#_LANGUAGE

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ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTE***For a detailed look on some of the bahaviors of guinea pigs, please check out video section here -- https://littlewheekers.forumotion.com/guinea-pig-videos-sounds-f8/guinea-pig-videos-t52.htm

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***Also, to hear some of these sounds that guinea pigs make, please check out our guinea pig sounds section here --- https://littlewheekers.forumotion.com/guinea-pig-videos-sounds-f8/guinea-pig-sounds-t62.htm

#1
"The average life expectancy of a guinea pig is between five to seven years. It is rare that guinea pigs reach the old age of 9 years old. You can't tell how long they're going to live, by how often they've had illnesses."

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://web.onetel.net.uk/~petergurney/l.html#_LIFE_EXPECTANCY

#2
"The average life expectancy of a guinea pig is 5 to 7 years. So if you decide to adopt, make sure you are there for the long haul! While rare, some guinea pigs have even lived over 10 years. "

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://www.guinealynx.info/aging.html

#2
"The average life expectancy of a guinea pig is 5 to 7 years."

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://www.guinealynx.info/normal.html#life

"Lice will look like short, dull, grey or brown moving "things" down near the base of the hairs. Lice do not like light and will move towards deeper fur when you expose them."

FOR MORE INFORMATIOIN -- http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/2517/health.html

"Guinea pigs are social animals that enjoy the company of another guinea pig. When a companion is lost, the remaining guinea pig may grieve. Some guinea pigs may seem to do fine on their own but it is always wise to monitor closely for illness and to make sure your pet is eating well."

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://www.guinealynx.info/alone.html

"Lumps may be abscesses, fatty limpomas, cysts, or tumors. Examine your guinea pig at least once a week for lumps and bumps, and see a vet for an evaluation."

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://www.guinealynx.info/lumps.html

"Should complications arise, it is extremely important that you have a veterinarian lined up for emergency care before the actual delivery."

"Normal labor should be short and sweet. The whole process from first contraction to last baby can be as short as 15 minutes, and up to 40 minutes depending on how many babies she has. "

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://www.guinealynx.info/labor.html

"Lethals can be affectionate pets. They require extra medical care and may require hand feeding. Lethals tend to live shorter lives, depending each pig's particular genetic problems."

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://www.guinealynx.info/eyes.html (scroll down to the bottom of page)

"Otherwise known as "Cheilitis"

"Most frequently these lesions are caused by a bacterial infection (typically Staphylococcus aureus) but there can be other causes like Candida (a yeast infection). A pox virus has been found in the UK which reportedly can cause cheilitis."

FOR MORE INFORMATION -- http://www.guinealynx.info/cheilitis.html