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Potentially Dangerous Cage Accessories And Toys

Oh my goodness! Thank you for the warnings! I can't believe people use those things! I also read that leashes and harnesses will rub on the guinea pigs skin and burn it!
 
Harnesses and leashes are a big no no mainly cos they can damage a piggies delicate spine.
 
A photo is being shared on FB of a guinea pig with it's head stuck in a veggie ball

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I would like to remind people of 2 old threads too

Hay/veggie Balls - Warning.

Hay Rack Warning



We have also had reported incidents of guinea pigs getting their heads stuck in Guinea Pig Toys such as loofah rings and toilet roll tubes. . This is easily solved by splitting the ring before using.
If you want to buy a toy for your guinea pigs that’s similar but way safer just buy this instead https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01B...sr=8-1-spons&keywords=wheeky+treat+ball&psc=1
 
I know this is kind of late but just wanted to inform some of you about another unsafe cage item.
The eCotrition Snak Shak SMALL edible log. The large one is safe for gps, the small one is not.
So one day I was in the kitchen with my family, we suddenly heard loud squealing coming from Alfie. I ran into my room and found my poor alfie with his head stuck in the small edible log. Luckily my dad was able to break the log open and save him, if we didnt hear him I think he could have suffocated.....
 
I know this is kind of late but just wanted to inform some of you about another unsafe cage item.
The eCotrition Snak Shak SMALL edible log. The large one is safe for gps, the small one is not.
So one day I was in the kitchen with my family, we suddenly heard loud squealing coming from Alfie. I ran into my room and found my poor alfie with his head stuck in the small edible log. Luckily my dad was able to break the log open and save him, if we didnt hear him I think he could have suffocated.....

Oh my goodness. Thank you for the warning, thank god you heard Alfie and your dad was able to free him!
 
I know this is kind of late but just wanted to inform some of you about another unsafe cage item.
The eCotrition Snak Shak SMALL edible log. The large one is safe for gps, the small one is not.
So one day I was in the kitchen with my family, we suddenly heard loud squealing coming from Alfie. I ran into my room and found my poor alfie with his head stuck in the small edible log. Luckily my dad was able to break the log open and save him, if we didnt hear him I think he could have suffocated.....
I thought the snak shak had pine in it.
 
Not sure if this is the correct place to post the thread, but I wanted to make people aware of the danger of the Gnaw play block from Pets at Home! (UK)

I have four beautiful piggies but tonight it almost became three. Saturday (Yesterday) I bought two large gnaw blocks, I filled the blocks with their favourite treats and hay. This was what was suggested on the Label as well as the label stating it is suitable for rabbits and guinea pigs and promotes natural behaviour!

So I bought two! But I bought them from the shop, so naturally I didn’t check the online reviews... which has so many awful reviews on the danger of this block. My baby Gaz, got his head stuck so tightly that It took bolt cutters to break the block to get him out! My first thought was to take him to the Vet but in all honestly I didn’t think we had time. I feel as guilty as anything as I checked on them this morning and they were fine and then I was out and checked on them as soon as I got back... I am so thankful I got to him when I did. Sadly he is not out of the woods and I can only hope he is okay in the morning.

I’m so upset, he is sitting on my lap now on a towel and seems okay!

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Please do not buy this product! I will be writing a strongly worded letter to Pets at Home first thing tomorrow!
 
Not sure if this is the correct place to post the thread, but I wanted to make people aware of the danger of the Gnaw play block from Pets at Home! (UK)

I have four beautiful piggies but tonight it almost became three. Saturday (Yesterday) I bought two large gnaw blocks, I filled the blocks with their favourite treats and hay. This was what was suggested on the Label as well as the label stating it is suitable for rabbits and guinea pigs and promotes natural behaviour!

So I bought two! But I bought them from the shop, so naturally I didn’t check the online reviews... which has so many awful reviews on the danger of this block. My baby Gaz, got his head stuck so tightly that It took bolt cutters to break the block to get him out! My first thought was to take him to the Vet but in all honestly I didn’t think we had time. I feel as guilty as anything as I checked on them this morning and they were fine and then I was out and checked on them as soon as I got back... I am so thankful I got to him when I did. Sadly he is not out of the woods and I can only hope he is okay in the morning.

I’m so upset, he is sitting on my lap now on a towel and seems okay!

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Please do not buy this product! I will be writing a strongly worded letter to Pets at Home first thing tomorrow!
Make sure you post the photo aswell. Pack some punch behind that letter or email. Glad you cut him free 👍
 
Not sure if this is the correct place to post the thread, but I wanted to make people aware of the danger of the Gnaw play block from Pets at Home! (UK)

I have four beautiful piggies but tonight it almost became three. Saturday (Yesterday) I bought two large gnaw blocks, I filled the blocks with their favourite treats and hay. This was what was suggested on the Label as well as the label stating it is suitable for rabbits and guinea pigs and promotes natural behaviour!

So I bought two! But I bought them from the shop, so naturally I didn’t check the online reviews... which has so many awful reviews on the danger of this block. My baby Gaz, got his head stuck so tightly that It took bolt cutters to break the block to get him out! My first thought was to take him to the Vet but in all honestly I didn’t think we had time. I feel as guilty as anything as I checked on them this morning and they were fine and then I was out and checked on them as soon as I got back... I am so thankful I got to him when I did. Sadly he is not out of the woods and I can only hope he is okay in the morning.

I’m so upset, he is sitting on my lap now on a towel and seems okay!

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Please do not buy this product! I will be writing a strongly worded letter to Pets at Home first thing tomorrow!

Thank goodness you managed to cut him free! Did you hear back from PAH?
 
OMG I'm a new piggy owner and I have bought a few things mentioned in this post thinking I was spoiling my boys, but now I realise I am putting them at risk of harm! So glad I joined this website! I'll be removing them as soon as I finish writing this then I'll be looking for safer, homemade toys. Thanks guys!
 
Thank goodness you managed to cut him free! Did you hear back from PAH?


I did, I got a refund for the products and was told it was something they were looking into! Wasn’t too happy with it so the battle is ongoing! I will keep you all updated on my progress. Really want rid of this product!
 
OMG I'm a new piggy owner and I have bought a few things mentioned in this post thinking I was spoiling my boys, but now I realise I am putting them at risk of harm! So glad I joined this website! I'll be removing them as soon as I finish writing this then I'll be looking for safer, homemade toys. Thanks guys!

You may find this link here interesting! You can do a lot with very simple stuff or just by making the normal veg and pellet time fun for the piggies so they have to work for their food for enrichment. An apple, pear or willow branch will do for gnawing. Toilet rolls, paper bags (any handles cut through), cardboard boxes etc. are time tested toys that also apply to the piggy inclination for destruction and environmentally a lot friendlier, too!
Enrichment Ideas for Guinea Pigs
 
Yes, toilet roll empties stuffed with treats, cardboard boxes, B&M do a nice edible hay roller for cheap, good ideas on this forum also..Nothing with wires, just be aware of the sharp wires that some of these toys have..horrendous things. In saying that the log house has wires, but the wood is that thick, but a wee daily check does wonders..common sense applies in whole also!
 
A photo is being shared on FB of a guinea pig with it's head stuck in a veggie ball

View attachment 41042

I would like to remind people of 2 old threads too

Hay/veggie Balls - Warning.

Hay Rack Warning



We have also had reported incidents of guinea pigs getting their heads stuck in Guinea Pig Toys such as loofah rings and toilet roll tubes. . This is easily solved by splitting the ring before using.
Lucky I joined the forum! I was going to buy one of these for my Mimi and Creamie!
 
Yes, toilet roll empties stuffed with treats, cardboard boxes, B&M do a nice edible hay roller for cheap, good ideas on this forum also..Nothing with wires, just be aware of the sharp wires that some of these toys have..horrendous things. In saying that the log house has wires, but the wood is that thick, but a wee daily check does wonders..common sense applies in whole also!
Will my pigs get sick of they chew the cardboard?
 
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