I think its really good of you to talk about how much the vet costs. Some people might get a guinea pig because they're cute, and not factor in the cost at all. So by letting us know, we understand that they are time and financial commitments too. I am rooting for all of your animals
Hi Autumn. You can add plain oats to Stardust’s recover food to help with her weight. Throw some into a zippered bag & pound it with a pan until it’s a powder. Blending her pepper & adding it to her feedings is a great way to ensure she’s getting natural vitamin c also. Hoping Rocket heals perfectly & that Stardust continues to be happy & keeps on loving her recovery food.
Thank you! I need to get a blender for the veggies but for now she’s able to eat most of the pepper and I’ve been supplementing with Childs life vitamin c!
Rooting for Star! You are right in that she still has a enjoyable quality of life so she needs to hang around as long as her bones will let her. Such a sweet baby! Also, it is so nice seeing you take such good care of her and not giving up like we have seen lesser folks do in the past. You're a great example for all watching.
They're ALL SO PRECIOUS!! They look so nice in the room with the sun shining thru the window, they're all so sweet, bless them! Thanks for ALL the updates, I'm praying for them to get well.
Hi Autumn!I love you and your piggies so much!I feel so bad for Stardust I hope she's doing ok😕 Luwe you!💖 Your Instagram pics are SOOOO cute,I'm dying!💖
Wonderful! I’m so happy for Rocket❤️ Thanks for neutering him and giving him the best life possible! Sorry to hear about Stardust’s progressive illness. Breaks my heart. Just know you are going above and beyond in caring for your pets❤️
Thanks for taking us along with you on the treatment journey for Stardust. I know that it’s expensive, time-consuming and emotional. We can benefit greatly from your experience.
You can tell you care about your pets. I'm sorry to hear about the new struggles with Stardust. I think its important to reflect on the benefits you've brought to that piggies life and keep that in mind as you proceed
i hate when i hear ppl i know talking about how they want guinea pigs cuz if they just watch anyone like you they would know how much work it actually is
So sorry to hear Stardusts satin syndrome has progressed ☹. Prayers for her 🙏. I always cut the tip off the 1 mil syringe and file the sharp edges, I find that easier for feeding. ❤
I am glad that rocket is doing good, but I am really saddened by stardusts news. postive thoughs for a very very slow progression if any!!! I hope you are able to take a nice deep breath soon!!
I had a rabbit with satin syndrom. She had problems with solid food and at that point i took her to the vet who saw that her back teeth didn’t grow as they should due to them not being able to utilize calcium correctly. So there was essentially nothing to grind down. They were unfortunately worn down to her gums which were red and inflamed. We had to put her to sleep since it was painful for her.
28-30g is the differnce between empty vs full bladder. regarding Stardust. but I'm so glad you take such great care of your guinea pigs, Your a great piggy mum
I hope this doesn’t come off wrong but with stardust not being able to eat hard food, how will that affect her lifespan? Are you going to continue critical care/soft food feedings until she doesn’t want to? How would you (or others) know when it’s time ? ❤
No offense taken! That’s essentially my plan, feed her soft foods and keep an eye on her quality of life. Are her teeth so overgrown she can’t eat any hay at all? Does she no longer have an appetite? Does she sleep all day, not move & has to be force-fed just to stay alive? Those would be signs that it’s time to consider euthanasia ❤️
Hey Autumn! I’ve asked for you’re advice a few times and I was wondering if you have any tips for Guinea pigs to stop chewing bars? Im worried about their teeth. They have plenty of chew toys, hay and get the right amount of food. I’m planing to upgrade there cage to a 5x2 soon so I’m hoping that will help with the issue. If you have any more tips or ideas to stop it please let me know x
Honestly, no. A lot of mine bar chew and it’s mostly the ones I rescued from small cages or bad situations so I think it may have been a habit they developed then. My pigs I’ve had since they were babies or who’ve always lived in good homes don’t bar chew as much. The only tip I have is to make sure you hand feed over the bars and not through the bars so they don’t associate the bars with food!
Is the 450$ deposit the price of the surgery? I was surprised by how expensive that is. The surgery here is around 60-120$ for males and for females up to 150$. Vet costs are unfortunately still one of the biggest prohibitive factors why I couldn't own pets. I hope the surgery goes well. You take amazing care of your pigs.
It’s the deposit & most of the cost. I think total it was probably around $530? They have you deposit the low end of the estimate then charge you for additional during pick up. It definitely is unfortunate the cost is so high :( but I’m grateful my vet knows what they’re doing and the surgery went well. Hopefully medical advances will lead to lower surgery costs in the future
Rabbits do need friends so I would recommend getting him a friend. However they need to both be neutered and you need to do a proper bonding, so I would make sure they’re fixed and do research on rabbit bonding
I hope stardust is ok!! As I also have a neutered boy, feel free to reach out with any questions you might have regarding his healing process or anything else! Said neutered boy, Tommy, says hi!
Sorry to hear not the ideal news for stardust, critical care is not cheap either so can't imagine having to feed full time In regards to rocket I honestly think its kind of crappy vets don't factor in aftercare to the cost of a piggies procedure considering they are prone to digestive issues but glad he is recovering well now
No worries! I have three jobs, including TH-cam, and I have financial aid from my university that pays for my rent & tuition. I usually work around 25 hours a week + time it takes filming & editing for TH-cam.
I don’t think that giving here other piggies poop is good tbh. The poops that they eat themselves are other kind of poops. They are produced in an other way inside them so they have other stuff in it. The other poops have not the beneficial things in it. It’s just poop. Hope they all do well ❤️
I’m aware they produce different kinds of poop but I’ve seen many people discuss how poop soup has helped them on multiple forums and discussion posts online
For more details on satin syndrome, check out the video I made here ➡ th-cam.com/video/S4bcyS9p_1Y/w-d-xo.html
I think its really good of you to talk about how much the vet costs. Some people might get a guinea pig because they're cute, and not factor in the cost at all. So by letting us know, we understand that they are time and financial commitments too. I am rooting for all of your animals
Thank you
Hi Autumn. You can add plain oats to Stardust’s recover food to help with her weight. Throw some into a zippered bag & pound it with a pan until it’s a powder. Blending her pepper & adding it to her feedings is a great way to ensure she’s getting natural vitamin c also. Hoping Rocket heals perfectly & that Stardust continues to be happy & keeps on loving her recovery food.
Thank you! I need to get a blender for the veggies but for now she’s able to eat most of the pepper and I’ve been supplementing with Childs life vitamin c!
Rooting for Star! You are right in that she still has a enjoyable quality of life so she needs to hang around as long as her bones will let her. Such a sweet baby! Also, it is so nice seeing you take such good care of her and not giving up like we have seen lesser folks do in the past. You're a great example for all watching.
Thank you so much Jasmine ❤️
They're ALL SO PRECIOUS!! They look so nice in the room with the sun shining thru the window, they're all so sweet, bless them! Thanks for ALL the updates, I'm praying for them to get well.
Stardust is a little fighter 💓 glad you are doing all that you can for her . I’m also glad Rockets neuter went well 💓 x
Hi Autumn!I love you and your piggies so much!I feel so bad for Stardust I hope she's doing ok😕
Luwe you!💖
Your Instagram pics are SOOOO cute,I'm dying!💖
Aw thank you!! ❤️ the good thing is she’s still excited to eat and active ☺️
Wonderful! I’m so happy for Rocket❤️ Thanks for neutering him and giving him the best life possible! Sorry to hear about Stardust’s progressive illness. Breaks my heart. Just know you are going above and beyond in caring for your pets❤️
Thank you Heather ❤️
Thanks for taking us along with you on the treatment journey for Stardust. I know that it’s expensive, time-consuming and emotional. We can benefit greatly from your experience.
Thank you ❤️
Rocket is GORGEOUS, HE looks like a piggy I once had, I named him Cinnamon!
Sorry about star dust and glad rocket is doing good
You can tell you care about your pets. I'm sorry to hear about the new struggles with Stardust. I think its important to reflect on the benefits you've brought to that piggies life and keep that in mind as you proceed
Definitely, thank you for the support ❤️
my favorite videos you make are weekly/daily vlogs, praying for star ❤️
Great vlog
Congrats on 16k!
Thank you ☺️
i hate when i hear ppl i know talking about how they want guinea pigs cuz if they just watch anyone like you they would know how much work it actually is
I am 30 years old and still trying to get my sh*t together as much as you 😂
Lol 😂😂 trust me I do not have it together. Breakdowns not included in this video😂😂
So sorry to hear Stardusts satin syndrome has progressed ☹. Prayers for her 🙏. I always cut the tip off the 1 mil syringe and file the sharp edges, I find that easier for feeding. ❤
Oh smart! Thanks
BTW, your grocery store has massive amounts of veggies, and way less expensive then where I live in Long Island, N.Y.!
Haha thank you!! It’s a wegmans! I think they have them in New York too!
Rocket and marshmallow are such handsome boys
Love gp currently have a hamster , if i move to a bigger house definitely getting guinea pigs🥰🥰
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Thank you for the super thanks! ☺️☺️
I am glad that rocket is doing good, but I am really saddened by stardusts news. postive thoughs for a very very slow progression if any!!! I hope you are able to take a nice deep breath soon!!
Thank you!! I appreciate that ❤️
Your editing 👌
I had a rabbit with satin syndrom. She had problems with solid food and at that point i took her to the vet who saw that her back teeth didn’t grow as they should due to them not being able to utilize calcium correctly. So there was essentially nothing to grind down. They were unfortunately worn down to her gums which were red and inflamed. We had to put her to sleep since it was painful for her.
I’m so sorry that happened. It truly is an awful condition
28-30g is the differnce between empty vs full bladder.
regarding Stardust. but I'm so glad you take such great care of your guinea pigs, Your a great piggy mum
Thank you! That’s helpful
Great that the neuter went well! I have gotten many of my rabbits neutered and we never get antibiotics after.
Yes I think it’s something more commonly done with Guinea pigs since they’re known to be messier, lay in their poo and pee etc
@autumngrace can you do a video reacting to viral Guinea pig TikToks/videos
Were can you find dill cause i have looked at walmart smiths and lee's and haven't found any. What others stores can i look for dill?
I hope this doesn’t come off wrong but with stardust not being able to eat hard food, how will that affect her lifespan? Are you going to continue critical care/soft food feedings until she doesn’t want to? How would you (or others) know when it’s time ? ❤
No offense taken! That’s essentially my plan, feed her soft foods and keep an eye on her quality of life. Are her teeth so overgrown she can’t eat any hay at all? Does she no longer have an appetite? Does she sleep all day, not move & has to be force-fed just to stay alive? Those would be signs that it’s time to consider euthanasia ❤️
Where is your grey mushroom shirt from? It’s so cute!
Ross!
Hey Autumn! I’ve asked for you’re advice a few times and I was wondering if you have any tips for Guinea pigs to stop chewing bars? Im worried about their teeth. They have plenty of chew toys, hay and get the right amount of food. I’m planing to upgrade there cage to a 5x2 soon so I’m hoping that will help with the issue. If you have any more tips or ideas to stop it please let me know x
Honestly, no. A lot of mine bar chew and it’s mostly the ones I rescued from small cages or bad situations so I think it may have been a habit they developed then. My pigs I’ve had since they were babies or who’ve always lived in good homes don’t bar chew as much. The only tip I have is to make sure you hand feed over the bars and not through the bars so they don’t associate the bars with food!
@@autumngrace. okay thanks! I did the same, my pigs were in a small cage when I got them, it was small and outside. Thanks for the advice!
Is the 450$ deposit the price of the surgery? I was surprised by how expensive that is. The surgery here is around 60-120$ for males and for females up to 150$. Vet costs are unfortunately still one of the biggest prohibitive factors why I couldn't own pets. I hope the surgery goes well. You take amazing care of your pigs.
It’s the deposit & most of the cost. I think total it was probably around $530? They have you deposit the low end of the estimate then charge you for additional during pick up. It definitely is unfortunate the cost is so high :( but I’m grateful my vet knows what they’re doing and the surgery went well. Hopefully medical advances will lead to lower surgery costs in the future
is the antibiotic baytril? Looks like what my boy got :)
No it’s SMZ and Trimethoprim!
Which hay brand are you feeding your piggies?
Unless she has changed it recently I believe she uses Oxbow Orchard hay.
Hi autumn I got a rabbit today he’s a male netherland dwarf but I think we might get his brother as well would they fight and if so what should I do
Rabbits do need friends so I would recommend getting him a friend. However they need to both be neutered and you need to do a proper bonding, so I would make sure they’re fixed and do research on rabbit bonding
I hope stardust is ok!! As I also have a neutered boy, feel free to reach out with any questions you might have regarding his healing process or anything else! Said neutered boy, Tommy, says hi!
Thank you!!
Cecotrophe you pronounced it accurately
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woah i came in at one like holy crap
Sorry to hear not the ideal news for stardust, critical care is not cheap either so can't imagine having to feed full time
In regards to rocket I honestly think its kind of crappy vets don't factor in aftercare to the cost of a piggies procedure considering they are prone to digestive issues but glad he is recovering well now
I think after care is factored in for the first 24 hours! But after that I would’ve had to pay
If you don’t mind me asking how can you afford expensive vet care and surgeries that are not necessary?
No worries! I have three jobs, including TH-cam, and I have financial aid from my university that pays for my rent & tuition. I usually work around 25 hours a week + time it takes filming & editing for TH-cam.
@@autumngrace. not bad!
I’m impressed you have time for everything!👍
could you give stardust some fresh grass to help with her teeth?
yes I’ve thought of that! but because I live in an apartment complex and don’t know if they spray pesticides or not I’d have to grow my own
I don’t think that giving here other piggies poop is good tbh.
The poops that they eat themselves are other kind of poops.
They are produced in an other way inside them so they have other stuff in it.
The other poops have not the beneficial things in it. It’s just poop.
Hope they all do well ❤️
I’m aware they produce different kinds of poop but I’ve seen many people discuss how poop soup has helped them on multiple forums and discussion posts online