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emily111897 · 10-09-2008, 01:54 PM

I asked if she has been sick prior because some meds can stunt growth and weaken bones.

Foggycreek · 10-09-2008, 06:14 PM

I know there's a lot of info at Guinea Lynx on satin problems, but for the life of me I can't seem to find anything right now! I'll try again later, when I have more time. Or you can go over there and try a search.

AmysAnimals · 10-09-2008, 07:02 PM

Will do. I typed in "Satin Guinea Pigs" on google but only got a few hits. Ill snoop around on Guinea Lynx, Im sure they must have something hiding out for me to read.

hamtaroplanet · 10-09-2008, 08:24 PM

Thanks guys so much for helping me out here. I'd snap a photo of her soon and post it here. I don't think she's shiny...

BABY'S MOM · 10-09-2008, 09:14 PM

Here's a link that will show you the different breeds of gpigs. There's also another link that will show you different breeds on guinealynx, but I can't find that one. So hope this one helps.

http://exoticpets.about.com/od/guine...eapigcoats.htm

hamtaroplanet · 10-09-2008, 10:38 PM

Here's a photo of her, her ears have since flipped downwards but she didn't grew much from this size.

Here's a "together" photo, you can see she's smaller.

She's a crested I think.

AmysAnimals · 10-09-2008, 10:44 PM

Hmm, to me she doesnt really look all that tiny. She is smaller than the other one, obviously, but she almost appears as if she just has a shorter face. The dark haired little cutie seems to have a more pointed nose which makes him look "longer". In the top picture she actually looks fairly plump and pretty cute if I might add.

BABY'S MOM · 10-10-2008, 08:51 AM

They're both adorable!

But I don't see anything to worry about. If it makes you feel better, keep a close eye on her just to make sure she's eating, but she looks healthy to me. (Just in my opinion, I'm not a vet).

hamtaroplanet · 10-10-2008, 06:56 PM

You really think so? =D Aw... you guys make me feel so relieved now. I feel so scared that she's small, and she's really smaller than other people's guinea pigs. I guess I will continue to monitor the leg lifting thing.

cielo · 10-10-2008, 07:35 PM

She looks ok to me! Penny was big next to Linny. Then Chibi and Chimicuino look huge next to Penny. I think they are just different sizes.

As for the leg, what type of floor you have in your cage? Could she hurt it somewhere?