the Digest Safety Net (DSN)
last updated April 7, 2006
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The Digest Safety Net (DSN) is a source for advice and help in addition to that available via the GPDD. Use the DSN when you need an immediate answer to an important question.*

Special note: when you write to a DSN member for help, please make sure that you put "DSN HELP" in the subject line of your email. A lot of folks have very busy email accounts, and it will make easy to spot urgent messages. Thanks.

Important Disclaimer: No one on this list claims to be a vet.
This list is not a substitute for quality veterinary care!

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Please note:
If you need emergency advice, please make sure that the person you ask has the ambulance icon Sudden illness/accidents in their specialties -
some of us do not check our mail every day and time is of the essence in a guinea pig emergency.

If your pig is bleeding from anywhere, making any kind of noise when it breathes, seems to be in pain,
cannot/will not eat or cannot/will not drink, you should contact a vet immediately.


What do the icons mean?
Births, breeding (including pregnancy)
Emergencies, sudden illness/ accidents
 Dietary problems /changes
Surgeries and vet issues
Fighting, aggressive behaviour, introductions
Appropriate housing /bedding
 Dealing with loss
Other and various questions
Victoria Batsford
England, UK
Experience with vet surgery and what it'll be like for your piggie, tips on getting the most out of your vet.
Mail is checked once or twice daily
 Births, breeding (including pregnancy) Sudden illness/accidents Dietary problems/changes Surgeries Fighting, aggressive behaviour, introductions Appropriate housing Dealing with loss  
Tex Green
New Jersey
(offline until October 1, 2006)
20 yrs. experience with guinea pigs, general health questions, bladderstones, alternative/herbs.
Mail is checked multiple times daily
   Sudden illness/accidents Dietary problems/changes Surgeries Fighting, aggressive behaviour, introductions  Appropriate housing  Dealing with loss Other and various questions
Norwich, England
also: Guinea Pig rescue
Mail is checked daily
 Births, breeding (including pregnancy) Sudden illness/accidents Dietary problems/changes Surgeries Fighting, aggressive behaviour, introductions Appropriate housing  Dealing with loss Other and various questions
Kirstin Key
Seattle, WA
Have raised cavies for almost 8 years; can help with most things
Mail is checked daily
 Births, breeding (including pregnancy)  Sudden illness/accidents  Dietary problems/changes  Surgeries  Fighting, aggressive behaviour, introductions  Appropriate housing   Other and various questions
Judi Lainer
Washington, D.C.
also: Guinea Pig rescue
Mail is checked several times daily, several times on weekends
 Births, breeding (including pregnancy) Sudden illness/accidents    Surgeries  Fighting, aggressive behaviour, introductions  Appropriate housing    
Sian Marlow
Buckinghamshire, UK
Grooming long haired guinea pigs, library of book on gps in a variety of languages, contact with the Cambridge Cavy Trust.
Always on line during the working day (UK)
   Sudden illness/accidents Dietary problems/changes Surgeries Fighting, aggressive behaviour, introductions  Appropriate housing  Dealing with loss Other and various questions
Trina Pelham
Littleton, CO
Resident Mentor of Cavy Care Inc shelter and Pigpals Coordinator.
Mail is checked 2 to 7 times a day
 Births, breeding (including pregnancy) Sudden illness/accidents Dietary problems/changes Surgeries Fighting, aggressive behaviour, introductions Appropriate housing Dealing with loss Other and various questions
Nancy Peyton
North Florida
28 years experience, show tips & advice (licensed Cavy Judge), psychological help with cavies.
M ail is checked daily
 Births, breeding (including pregnancy) Sudden illness/accidents Dietary problems/changes Surgeries Fighting, aggressive behaviour, introductions Appropriate housing Dealing with loss Other and various questions
Phoebe's mom
SF bay area, California
Library of Guinea pig publications, attends guinea pigs shows.
Mail is checked at least once per day, usually around 5pm PST/PDT
 Births, breeding (including pregnancy) Sudden illness/accidents  Dietary problems/changes  Surgeries  Fighting, aggressive behaviour, introductions  Appropriate housing  Dealing with loss  
Francine Rossi
Rochester Hills, MI
Mail is checked daily
       Surgeries Fighting, aggressive behaviour, introductions Appropriate housing Dealing with loss  
Jake Tate
Libertyville IL
Mail is checked daily or every other day
 Births, breeding (including pregnancy)    Dietary problems/changes    Fighting, aggressive behaviour, introductions  Appropriate housing  Dealing with loss Other and various questions
Hermann Wenzel
Pappenheim, Germany
Medications and dosages
Mail is checked 3-4 times a day
   Sudden illness/accidents Dietary problems/changes Surgeries        

What do the icons mean?
Births, breeding (including pregnancy)
Emergencies, sudden illness/ accidents
 Dietary problems /changes
Surgeries and vet issues
Fighting, aggressive behaviour, introductions
Appropriate housing /bedding
 Dealing with loss
Other and various questions

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