Publius & Co.

Friday Guinea Pig Blogging

Primary Guinea Pig Harley, 2001

It's not always Rat City here at Publius & Co.. I've talked about Harley and Teddy, the guinea pigs, in the past. Harley, I'm sorry to say, is in the twilight of his life with me. He's getting old: He's losing weight despite the fact he's eating more than ever, he's losing his voice (no more earsplitting wheekwheekwheek every morning), and he's frequently constipated...yes, that means I have to help him poop. It's not that bad; takes about five seconds and I don't even have to wear gloves if I'm careful. He's been my friend for just under four years, and helping him poop is the least I can do for him.

Guinea pigs are significantly different from rats--they're bigger, dumber, and longer-lived. OTOH, they're smellier and they require more area per animal than rats. They are, however, just as cute.

I mean, look at that picture! Doesn't it wanna make you go, "Awwwwww!"?

I really don't have a point to this post, other than Harley the Guinea Pig is not going to be with me much longer and I'll miss him when he's gone.

Posted by Victor at Agosto 26, 2005 05:05 AM | TrackBack