Is My Guinea Pig Too Fat? Weighing All My Pigs

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  • Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024

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  • @ScottysAnimals
    @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +9

    My Digital Scale: amzn.to/3hEDlrK

    • @equestrianrosie
      @equestrianrosie 3 года назад +1

      I love your content Scotty. You provide very educational videos that help thousands of piggie owners better care for their pigs. I'm even a member of your Patreon. :)
      I wish you would be less dogmatic on this particular point, though. Under normal healthy conditions, piggies don't get overweight. But it IS possible. I've commented about my story before but this is a video directly relating to the issue so I'll tell it again.
      My family adopted a pregnant American piggie (not a cuy). She gave birth to 4 healthy babies, 3 girls and 1 boy. I've charted their weights religiously all 3.5 years of their lives, daily until 6 months, and now monthly. The girls are all within 100g, averaging 1100g. Their brother was about 1200g until he was 2 years old. Then his old peeg boar cagemate died.
      Davion (the boy) had been steady between 1200-1250g his whole adult life. Then, within a few months of losing his cagemate and refusing to tolerate a new one, he ballooned to over 1500g. He would barely move around, just sit at his pellet bowl, eating until there was nothing but dust left. No matter how much food he was given, minimum recommended to unlimited, he would lay there and eat until it was all gone. We finally got him a 4 week old baby girl piggie (he was neutered years ago) hoping companionship of a very nonthreatening girl would soothe his depression and get him more exercise.
      Instead he has gained an additional 150g, totaling 1650g now. Let me remind you, Davion's natural stable adult weight is 1200g. He has heart disease and required daily Critical Care to maintain those 1200g. But once he became depressed, he legitimately developed an eating disorder and it's a genuine issue.
      Please don't tell people guinea pigs CANNOT get overweight. They CAN. Just like any other animal or person that turns to food for comfort, they can indeed develop an eating disorder. I'm sure it's very rare, but it's not impossible.
      Davion will likely die earlier than he would have. Heart disease is deadly to even a normal weighted pig (or human). One that is morbidly obese is putting undue strain on an already compromised heart. We have tried everything we can think of to get him exercise (even adding a second story to his 3.5x2 c&c cage) and a very healthy, balanced diet. But he refuses to exercise and will not lose the weight. It's tragic, watching someone eat themselves to death.

    • @nicholedavis5105
      @nicholedavis5105 3 года назад

      Hello, I have a question on your opinion. I have 2 female guinea pigs that are some where around a year old and I found another female guinea pig that I wanted to bond with them. She is 18 months old. They did ok for a couple of hours, just some chasing and head punching. But after a few hours the new 18 month old guinea pig just attacked and injured one of the other girls. Is that something where I should try again or try and regime the new pig? I don’t have enough room for another cage so I can’t keep her or get a fourth pig at that matter. What do you think I should do?

  • @ChrisP2183
    @ChrisP2183 3 года назад +22

    I always feel like mine are guilt-tripping me with every WHEEK…no matter how much I feed them.

  • @carschmn
    @carschmn 3 года назад +6

    I delivered an Amazon box yesterday to a dude who was carrying around his huge guinea pig. It was adorable.

  • @robbiemcghee
    @robbiemcghee 11 месяцев назад +1

    1:35. You don't have 'extra padding' Scotty but we love you anyway. 😆

  • @Rallura
    @Rallura 3 года назад +13

    Thanks for reassuring me again. My vet said Gizmo was overweight. I can't wait to see what she says about Pongo, he has serious junk in the trunk syndrome. lol

  • @hannahwildwood2128
    @hannahwildwood2128 3 года назад +14

    I was feeling soo down and struggling to feel happy, its 1am in UK and this saved me and reminded me how cute and how much my piggies depend on you. Thank you

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +4

      Caring for others is a great way to get out of our head. Also breathing and being grateful. We get to live on Earth together

    • @robbiemcghee
      @robbiemcghee 2 месяца назад

      ❤​@@ScottysAnimals

  • @rachcampb
    @rachcampb 3 года назад +18

    There's no such thing as an overweight guinea pig! If they get ill they stop eating, and having some additional heft can be the difference between them being able to recover or not. It also means there's more of them to love :)
    PS. DS9 is the best Trek series!

  • @woodentops1394
    @woodentops1394 3 года назад +11

    Its hard not to feed them everytime they squeek at you. Bless them.

    • @emmanuelroldan1239
      @emmanuelroldan1239 3 года назад +1

      Anytime my piggies hit me up with wheeking I just throw a small amt of parsley their way.

    • @emmanuelroldan1239
      @emmanuelroldan1239 3 года назад +1

      I just give them a bit of parsley. All good.

  • @emmanuelroldan1239
    @emmanuelroldan1239 3 года назад +8

    FYI I suggested the name Cupcake so I feel like he is my boy. He still looks like a Hostess cupcake with the frosting. Check the posts.

  • @cafste3make
    @cafste3make 3 года назад +2

    And the winner is... my Sylvie at 1378! Its true what you say about different breeds. Each of my 3 piggies are different breeds - at the same age - their weights are very different - Pea is 1037, Rosie is 1258, and Sylvie is a whopping 1378! She does also have one of those lumps, like Gizmo's. Keeping a close eye on that.

  • @randomlydom
    @randomlydom 3 года назад +2

    Shrimp misread the title. he thought it was "is my guinea pig too fast?".
    thank you for this! I do it every sunday night. and there's no scale in the kitchen since the piggies arrived. I did not think of adding an overall health column. will do !
    (your first pronounciation of "tare" was the right one.) :)

  • @nicolehayward7151
    @nicolehayward7151 3 года назад +1

    Scotty, thank you so much for all your videos. I have two herds in a large C & C set up, split into two large enclosures. I rescued my two boars who were covered in injuries and one was underweight. I spent a year nursing, feeding and loving them according to your advice. I intended to rescue more, so I had the boys neutered by an exotic vet. I waited until the correct amount of time passed and then started to rescue my sows. Both boys now have 2 girls and they are all very chunky. Having seen how underweight most of them are when they came to me, it is fantastic to see them healthy and loving life now. Constant supply of 2nd cut Tim Hay, good quality pellets, filtered water in plentiful supply and salad/veggies at night. Love you Scotty and my piggies are an absolutely picture of health thanks to you!

  • @jaytucker8834
    @jaytucker8834 3 года назад +7

    Yay, that was epic, definitely very interesting. Thank you Scotty. Was worried about my two girls, who only come in at around the 800 - 850, with mum coming in at just over the 1000. But my vet assured me they are all very healthy. I put it down to their large space and lots of running around as they always have plenty of pellets, hay etc.

  • @deeballard4782
    @deeballard4782 3 года назад +2

    Hi Scott, I have a Gizmo too, just coming up to 1 year old, and weight last week was 1669g, he's a major chonk! . His 5 year old cage bro is around 1200g, though his weight dropped down to less than 800g after he lost his original cage mate to lymphoma. Thankfully he picked up again once Gizmo moved in, they are extremely happy together. I love your boys and your cage setups ❤️

  • @atreb56
    @atreb56 3 года назад +2

    Glad you told ppl to subtract weight of bin or tare button. Very important to do.

    • @robinjones394
      @robinjones394 3 года назад

      As long as you use the same lightweight plastic container every time you weigh your piggies it’s not that important… it doesn’t matter what your piggies weigh, what matters is they consistently weigh the same…the consistency is key..

  • @susanaponte1579
    @susanaponte1579 3 года назад +1

    Scotty, great information! I just received my t shirt today, it's SO nice! I love the colors, it's pastel tie dye, and the piggies on it are ADORABLE!

  • @gracelemon7322
    @gracelemon7322 Год назад +1

    Gizmo, come on down, you're the next contestant on the weight is right. (giggle and grin)

  • @robbiemcghee1716
    @robbiemcghee1716 2 года назад

    16:15. Gizmo is my favorite! 😍❤❣💘

  • @rcronk
    @rcronk Год назад

    Thanks, Scotty! We looked up female guinea pig weights, and it said ours were overweight at 1100 and 1200 - I guess females are supposed to be smaller. We give them hay and pellets and veggies, so it's good to hear that they aren't actually overweight. We put a divider with a ramp on it in their cage to make them climb a little here and there, but maybe we don't need to worry about that.

  • @karaleetrapp
    @karaleetrapp 3 года назад

    Shrimpy says "FREEDOM!"😈😈

  • @jenniferhwaddington
    @jenniferhwaddington 3 года назад +3

    What a great video. It was wonderful to see you with each piggy! I weigh my rabbits and piggies, as both can hide illness so well.

  • @martinepotvin4472
    @martinepotvin4472 3 года назад

    Ahhhh Ron is very very sweet ❤️!!

  • @emmanuelroldan1239
    @emmanuelroldan1239 3 года назад +2

    Love u Scotty, and all your piggies!

  • @reneevalenti7458
    @reneevalenti7458 3 года назад +1

    Gizmo reminds.me.of.my Layla.always.like.that coloring. I lost her sister sometime Sunday night found her Monday morning in her cage crossed.over the rainbow bridge she was.seven in May. Rip.Bella.and Layla passed.three years ago this past Janurary.

  • @RobertBosworth
    @RobertBosworth 3 года назад +1

    A very important and entertaining video. I learned early on that regular weigh-ins are so important. Over the last 10 months, some of my piggies have had health issues requiring vet visits. The vets really appreciate it if you bring them the weight history. That tells them a lot. Again, I really enjoyed this video and here are some highlights (yeah, I had a little too much time in my hands today):
    4:53 Gari’s piggie lips and face
    7:53 Nate escaping
    8:07 Pipsqueak waking up
    14:44 Ron piggie lipz & ear scritches
    15:35 BB Must watch
    21:35 Dice piggie lipz
    23:24 Shrimpy escaping
    28:20 Phil escaping
    32:46 BB walk-on
    Also, you have just about 34 pounds of piggie love on your hands right now.

  • @emmanuelroldan1239
    @emmanuelroldan1239 3 года назад +2

    Shrimp said "FU I'm outta here "

  • @joyvollenweider1126
    @joyvollenweider1126 3 года назад +1

    I’m in love ♥️…..with ALL these pigggies! So sweet. Thank you

  • @lucieni
    @lucieni 3 года назад +2

    Nate has THE most amazing nostrils I’ve ever seen in a piggy… they alone must weigh some huh?!!!

  • @squirrel_of_mistri8565
    @squirrel_of_mistri8565 3 года назад +1

    Scotty: You're the winner of a nail clip.
    Bengel: 💩!!

  • @kimberleyhills3304
    @kimberleyhills3304 Год назад

    Not fat! Just adorably round!🙂

  • @sharonrobinson3950
    @sharonrobinson3950 3 года назад +2

    Thanks Scotty! No diet for my Rodney! He weighs the same as Gizmo! XX

  • @dienahfee777
    @dienahfee777 3 года назад +3

    Hey scotty. How are you? I also started to grow sprouds and put it into my smoothies. And i loove it. Bye bye. 🌸😊🌸

  • @TheK9Spirit
    @TheK9Spirit 3 года назад +1

    That was a fun guessing game- hehe. Way to go Bengal for winning the Biggest Piggie contest! 🤣

  • @megthegpmom
    @megthegpmom 3 года назад

    Love your videos and this one in particular! Learned to do weekly weight checks from our current vet, who specializes in guinea pigs, and wish we had learned the habit sooner. It made all the difference caring for an older piggie and even helped us through a dicey health situation with our current girls when they were younger. P. S. Nate is a hero among pigs, I’m sure. Lol

  • @kristiekeith1191
    @kristiekeith1191 3 года назад +2

    Was anyone else surprised that Gari weighed less than Nate. Gari must be all fluff.

  • @chefany01
    @chefany01 3 года назад

    Thank you for putting my mind at ease! I was worrying about my piggies. One of them does love to eat and seems pretty big, while the other is slimmer. Keeping an eye out on their weights!

  • @AudreySmith-223
    @AudreySmith-223 3 года назад

    Scotty should go live tomorrow

  • @angelenemarie6462
    @angelenemarie6462 3 года назад

    Ron was so sweet, enjoying the scratches 🤗

  • @trailrider2571
    @trailrider2571 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video as it is very timely for me. Since I adopted four piggies from LAGPR in April, three of the pigs have porked out. One is now the shape of a lightbulb 💡. I keep reminding myself what Saskia says that pigs cannot overeat. Still, I thought the three pigs looked too plump. Thanks for reassuring me.

  • @simplydavemn
    @simplydavemn 3 года назад +2

    Funny to me you used the word Wowsers - 'Wowser' was the name of my first Guinea Pig, though we often also referred to her by her Nickname 'Piggens'.

  • @crystalmoreland4701
    @crystalmoreland4701 3 года назад

    All the piggies are adorable and doing great, hope that lump goes away or will be ok, can you give us a update like you do? I enjoy all my piggy channels..so glad they have you..ty.

  • @rosemiller417
    @rosemiller417 3 года назад

    My 1200g boar back in time.😂 vet reaches into carrier. He's pretty huge. Followed by a lot of squirming. He was like a fish. I decidet rehoming when i couldn't give them exercise they need and they stop going on there hindfeet for treats easily.. 2 rex 1200 and above...
    It depends on many things like breed to and sex. As long as your pet moves good without struggling, everything is fine. When they do, try give them more activity and than look on foodchoices.

  • @polinatalmeltzer450
    @polinatalmeltzer450 3 года назад

    One more enjoyable video where I can see all of your piggies 💜

  • @kayesguineapigs
    @kayesguineapigs 3 года назад

    An important video. Thanks for doing this.

  • @yun9444
    @yun9444 3 года назад

    Awww look all those boys so heathy and cute !!💜💜

  • @CosmicHamsters
    @CosmicHamsters 3 года назад

    8:58 pipsqueaks face ❤️ now i will continue to watch the rest.

  • @cindyp.9030
    @cindyp.9030 3 года назад

    Glad I saw this video, I have a scale but it is way smaller than the one you have, couldn't figure out how to weight my piggy because you can't see the numbers when I put her in something to weigh her. Using the clear plastic tote was perfect, I could see thru the bottom and was able to read the numbers. Thanks for the tip.

  • @emmanuelroldan1239
    @emmanuelroldan1239 3 года назад +1

    Talking to Dice...Look at those piggy lips... ❤❤❤

  • @janicemichaloski5292
    @janicemichaloski5292 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video ty iv been wanting information on best how to weigh them

  • @robbiemcghee1716
    @robbiemcghee1716 2 года назад

    14:43. 🥰😍❤

  • @veggiepigs3937
    @veggiepigs3937 3 года назад +1

    Gus is quite a little cutie. 😍

  • @dianehilliard9256
    @dianehilliard9256 3 года назад +2

    New vet said one of piggies was.fat 1150 gm. Also said no fresh veg and only hay. Dont go there anymore-,

    • @amandaham7571
      @amandaham7571 3 года назад

      Wow I don't blame you. Sounds like a bad vet for piggies

  • @flute1234555
    @flute1234555 3 года назад +1

    I have the exact same scale, try a smaller bowl/bin where the bottom is fully on the scale, or I put them directly on the scale. When the bin hangs off the edge, a little shift in position can cause big fluctuations in weight.

    • @deeballard4782
      @deeballard4782 3 года назад +1

      I have that scale too, and use a small sandwich size box which my boys just fit into, so they can't move about too much and the reading is more precise.

  • @IamAmandaJoy
    @IamAmandaJoy 3 года назад +1

    😲 omg, we always look at our herd and talk about their cute lower lips😚

  • @mariapaz2789
    @mariapaz2789 3 месяца назад

    Watching your video again bc my daughter is telling me Miel is chubby !!

  • @DeadKoby
    @DeadKoby 3 года назад +1

    I've had many guinea pigs over the years........some are naturally thick, and some are a bit slimmer......even on the same diet. The hefty ones, and the slim ones both lived to old age.

  • @emmanuelroldan1239
    @emmanuelroldan1239 3 года назад +5

    Nate's a fatty! Love it.

  • @stephanie2
    @stephanie2 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video. Adorable piggies. I weigh my piggies every week😍

  • @dianamahan4542
    @dianamahan4542 3 года назад

    Maybe bad idea using bath tub because they think "it's BATHTIME!"

  • @candy11401
    @candy11401 3 года назад

    This is a fun video, it was fun guessing the waights while I watched you waigh them, I was pretty close with most of them 🙂
    Guinea Pigs can become overweight and that can lead to breathing or joint problems

  • @khogan5435
    @khogan5435 3 года назад

    We call it Wednesday weigh in our house, 5 piggies and 1 african pygmy hedgehog

  • @picklesadventures9479
    @picklesadventures9479 3 года назад +3

    I’m a new Guinea pig mom 🐽
    And need to buy a scale and weigh my piggy 🐽

  • @HaileysWorld2007
    @HaileysWorld2007 2 года назад +1

    My guinea pig Oreo didn't stand still I finally got it between 1280 - 1284

  • @mariapaz2789
    @mariapaz2789 3 года назад

    Thats intresting ,thanks 😊 Scotty your advice always comes handy ...Now l wonder if my Piggie thinks lm chubby? 🤭

  • @amandaliverpool3374
    @amandaliverpool3374 3 года назад +1

    As you say they are the correct weight for themselves. I used to weigh my guineas regularly and daily if I thought they were out of sorts. 13 guineas like wow❣ Hey Scott it's amazing you get to stay in such great shape coz yur sooo busy ❣ BB, as usual, is magnificent ❣ Hope you got yur power back on. YNWA

  • @mszoomy
    @mszoomy 3 года назад +1

    I always tell people that they're ideal weight is what's normal for them. All piggies are different.

  • @rachelw8977
    @rachelw8977 3 года назад

    I'm so happy that you and the piggys watch Star Trek 🌟

  • @michellewaite4482
    @michellewaite4482 3 года назад

    Omg i so love pipsqueak.💖♥️💞💓😍💕 Please give him extra kisses from me.
    Can you also give Phil a few kisses too.

  • @PiggieMayhem
    @PiggieMayhem Месяц назад

    My girls are small. They are consistantly between 750 and 800

  • @shawnaclarkson9401
    @shawnaclarkson9401 2 года назад

    I measure what they eat to a point but I kind of feel like they have enough sense to go okay that's what I wanted cuz when I hand them things I watched them to be very careful to see how much they take in and they stopped they don't Gorge themselves

  • @clarebrady1532
    @clarebrady1532 3 года назад +2

    XD maybe using the bathtime tub for weighing them was a bad idea. They see it and want to flee XD get a different colour for weight checks!

  • @anoekterpstra2308
    @anoekterpstra2308 3 года назад

    Now I imagine you watching TV with the gang 😍😄

  • @tammynahorodny8482
    @tammynahorodny8482 3 года назад

    Hi Scotty I have two piggies Bonnie and Ginger. They had babies a couple years ago because we bought ginger and they insist that ginger. We separated them and would love to put them together. Ginger will be three in December. Is he to old to have him neutered? I'm worried that he is and don't wanna lose him to anything. Please help.

  • @kshtimi
    @kshtimi 3 года назад +1

    god bless

  • @sandrasimpson9661
    @sandrasimpson9661 Год назад

    What is wrong with piggy smalls ear? Tip has no hair is it a vit c deficiency? Ive seen this on a piggy i rescued that was her issue.

  • @robinjones394
    @robinjones394 3 года назад

    Organic veggies? I wish… even I don’t eat organic veggies…they are so expensive…we have a discount grocery called Aldi’s … I can get a fistful of parsley for $0.89… I can get 2 weeks worth of veggies for about $10 to $15..

  • @jenewok
    @jenewok 3 года назад

    My three girls weigh 1176, 1236 and 1270. They live in a 2x9 and should get plenty of exercise but they are pretty lazy for (almost) two year olds. Is there something I should be doing different...feeding them less than 1/8 cup of pellets a day?

  • @yvonnehickey6291
    @yvonnehickey6291 3 года назад

    🙂👍

  • @hildevandijk2066
    @hildevandijk2066 3 года назад

    Wow my girl Arya is heavier than almost all your boys! She weighs 1350 on average lol

  • @grumpysFIX
    @grumpysFIX 3 года назад +2

    I beat you to it easily, both of my boys are 1505g 🤣

  • @ғғғ-т9ф
    @ғғғ-т9ф 2 года назад

    How can I weight my guinea piggies?

  • @emmanuelroldan1239
    @emmanuelroldan1239 3 года назад +1

    I have an old school analog kitchen scale that I measure my boys on. I can approximate that they are both 1150 each, with one being slightly bigger than the other. Should I get a digital scale or is this old school scale ok?

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +1

      I would imagine the digital scale is more accurate. But it is up to you. You can check out the one I have the link for. I like it

    • @emmanuelroldan1239
      @emmanuelroldan1239 3 года назад

      @@ScottysAnimals unfortunately I am unemployed and poor, atm until my disability kicks in. In the mean time is this an acceptable weighing method?

  • @claudieC.
    @claudieC. 3 года назад

    Hope mine are too fat. He wasn't eating well and probably loss some weight. So that extra weight helped him survive lack of calories. He now eat back to normal.
    The thrift stores have great scales fyi.They are usually promotional items with logos and people get rid of them.

  • @woots2117
    @woots2117 3 года назад

    Hey Scotty, either this morning or last night my guinea pig passed away. I have another one but I’m not sure if she can stay by herself for a while because I won’t be able to get another piggy by December. Will my other guinea pig be okay?

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад +1

      I'm so sorry. As soon as you can try to bond them is best

    • @woots2117
      @woots2117 3 года назад

      @@ScottysAnimals okay thank you so much

  • @kristiekeith1191
    @kristiekeith1191 3 года назад

    I love DS9. My least favorite is STNG. Picard is boring.

  • @addictedtoguitars4948
    @addictedtoguitars4948 3 года назад

    I have a question. My two girls have started to have poops which if I pick them up with a Kleenex, I can squish them. Does that mean they're getting too much veggies? I've been reducing the amount I give them, hoping they'll eat more hay, but I've also noticed they're drinking more to compensate.

    • @claudieC.
      @claudieC. 3 года назад

      This was a great way to show that all guinea pigs are healthy yet different sizes and weights. Great job as always !

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад

      Too much veggies can cause soft poops. Www.scottysanimals.com illness section

  • @emmanuelroldan1239
    @emmanuelroldan1239 3 года назад

    Which star trek u watching right now? I just finished ENT. Now I'm back on Voyager before they yank it from Netflix.

    • @ScottysAnimals
      @ScottysAnimals  3 года назад

      Paramount +

    • @marianordenvald
      @marianordenvald 3 года назад

      Omg seven comments to one video👍 good job(and a red heart for each!!!! What is Your secret??? 🤣) My piggies are all in heaven by now, some rest from ginny worries for a while. But I miss them I can tell😔💖

  • @weo0006
    @weo0006 3 года назад

    hey

  • @sandragabrovsek7031
    @sandragabrovsek7031 3 года назад

    Where's Billy?

    • @Myahyou
      @Myahyou 3 года назад

      He passed away awhile ago :(

    • @sandragabrovsek7031
      @sandragabrovsek7031 3 года назад

      @@Myahyou I'm so sorry. He was one of my favorites. Thank you for letting me know. Rest in peace Billy.

  • @AudreySmith-223
    @AudreySmith-223 3 года назад

    How are you still single?!

  • @susanaponte1579
    @susanaponte1579 3 года назад

    Scotty, great information! I just received my t shirt today, it's SO nice! I love the colors, it's pastel tie dye, and the piggies on it are ADORABLE!