Help me :( Guinea pig abuse?

lilyandluna

lilyandluna

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I was visited my friend earlier today and noticed she had a guinea pig. It is in the smallest pet store cage EVER and it has no hay and no greens only pellets. It looked so scared and alone. She talked about how much she knew about piggies and I didn't know what to say.
Later we went to my apartment and I talked about how my piggies needed there nails clipped. She offered to help (I dont know why I said yes) and when we were done she offered to put one of my piggies back in to there cage. I said yes and she brought it there and DROPPED IT in to the cage. JUST DROPPED IT. My piggie is fine but I am FURIOUS!

I'm crying and I dont know what to do. She said that my cage is to big and I feel so sorry for her lone piggie. What can I say, what can I do?
 
Please do gently point it out to her, you could ask her to join the forum, I'm sure we could help her become more knowledgeable and take better care of her guinea pig. If you can please try to nudge her in the right direction, that poor guinea pig will be miserable...
 
You are in a difficult position, and it is lovely that you want to help make sure your friend's piggy has a better life.
It certainly sounds like it is being kept in less than ideal conditions, but this can be an emotive subject, as people often become defensive if they feel they are being criticised.

Maybe try to start slowly and gently.
Pick one aspect of her piggies care (diet might be a good place to start as it is easiest to change) and say something along the lines of 'I read a really interesting article on a guinea pig forum about diets, and was wondering what you think? I know you also have a guinea pig, so maybe we can share ideas and information together, as I just want to do the best job I can for my piggies and I know you do too'.

Print out a guide that you think is good (the one from this Forum is great) and see how she reacts.
Good luck - I hope she will listen to you.
 
Swissgreys said:
You are in a difficult position, and it is lovely that you want to help make sure your friend's piggy has a better life.
It certainly sounds like it is being kept in less than ideal conditions, but this can be an emotive subject, as people often become defensive if they feel they are being criticised.

Maybe try to start slowly and gently.
Pick one aspect of her piggies care (diet might be a good place to start as it is easiest to change) and say something along the lines of 'I read a really interesting article on a guinea pig forum about diets, and was wondering what you think? I know you also have a guinea pig, so maybe we can share ideas and information together, as I just want to do the best job I can for my piggies and I know you do too'.

Print out a guide that you think is good (the one from this Forum is great) and see how she reacts.
Good luck - I hope she will listen to you.
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thank you so much xx
 
Argh this would drive me nuts! Agree with all the comments. Why on earth does she think your cage is too big?! What does she think they would do in a natural environment?
 
Swissgreys said:
You are in a difficult position, and it is lovely that you want to help make sure your friend's piggy has a better life.
It certainly sounds like it is being kept in less than ideal conditions, but this can be an emotive subject, as people often become defensive if they feel they are being criticised.

Maybe try to start slowly and gently.
Pick one aspect of her piggies care (diet might be a good place to start as it is easiest to change) and say something along the lines of 'I read a really interesting article on a guinea pig forum about diets, and was wondering what you think? I know you also have a guinea pig, so maybe we can share ideas and information together, as I just want to do the best job I can for my piggies and I know you do too'.

Print out a guide that you think is good (the one from this Forum is great) and see how she reacts.
Good luck - I hope she will listen to you.
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Couldn't agree more!
 
It is so difficult to persuade someone to take advice, especially a friend.
I agree with the suggestions made.
Encouraging her to join the forum could work well - it’s something you enjoy and learn from, it’s something you can share and compare notes, it’s fun etc
 
Can you suggest a food sharing club with her for the piggies. You could start by saying you have a glut of hay and would she like some for her piggie etc. This will get her involved, then later you could suggest other foods, like I’ve bought these peppers buy one get one free and my piggies will never eat them all. It breaks the ice for when you suggest other things like a bigger cage?
 
That poor piggie! I agree with everything said. I would recommend the forum. Good luck : )
 
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