[BABY'S MOM]

Okay, so I went back and re-read you first post Amys, and you said that you already have taken Oscar to the vet on Friday. So if he's not scratching, he probably doesn't have mites. Did the vet give Oscar a clean bill of health?

I also read that Oscar only bites you if you carry him from point A to point B. Well, I've read somewhere that Guinea Pigs are very nervous about being carried like that. I will try, and find out where I read it so I can post it to you. But, I want to make sure I've got the right website.

But when you stop, and think about it. From what you've told me, Oscar's had a rough start, which likely taught him to be very cautious, and nervous. Guinea Pigs are naturally nervous anyway, but the poor boy's got it twice as bad.

You've had him for 3 wonderful weeks, before that he's had almost a year of not being cared for properly. You've got your work cut out for you Amys.

But I stand behind my original opinions. Try the vinegar, then if that doesn't work - then blow on his face. Then a loud "yelp" might help teach him. Also, until he learns to trust again, have you thought about not carrying him at all. Until he learns how to trust people. He might have even been dropped before you saved him. You never know what really happens to them in their past.

Anyway forget my above post, I had to go back and re-read your first post. Good luck with the vinegar, let me know how it works.