EMAILED THE RSPCA THIS WEEK

[KK327]

I follow Mason Cavies and not so long ago she had taken in some pigs that had been fed Kale every day and sadly some didn't make it due to bladder sludge and stones - the high calcium in Kale is not good for pigs every day is it....

What To Feed a Guinea Pig | RSPCA - RSPCA - rspca.org.uk



I emailed them to say I didn't think this was best advice and that they should contact the GP Forum to talk about dietary requirements of guinea pigs (very nicely) as this information needs to be updated. They did acknowledge my email but not had anything back yet. It's very hard to get the right advice out there for folk as it is - maybe the RSPCA could guide people to the GP Forum.

 

[CTWC]

I have also contacted them fingers crossed they'll listen.

 

[Bill & Ted]

I emailed a centre once explaining that boars should ideally be kept in pairs or neutered and bonded with a sow. They were suggesting that it was ok to keep boars as a lonesome pet.

 

[KK327]

I emailed a centre once explaining that boars should ideally be kept in pairs or neutered and bonded with a sow. They were suggesting that it was ok to keep boars as a lonesome pet.

Oh my goodness me ! Did they change it? It is scary the misinformation that is given - we all know the commercial side of the pet trade can be hideously awful but the RSPCA and others need to lead with the right information - I will keep on with my crusade.

 

[KK327]

I have also contacted them fingers crossed they'll listen.

Thank you that's great the more the merrier - anyone that can please contact them.

 

[Roselina]

I’ve emailed them and I suggested advising filtered water

 

[KK327]

I’ve emailed them and I suggested advising filtered water

I think there are many things they could change in their advice - lets hope they respond to some of us and get some help with their wording.

 

[Wheekallweek]

I don't think Pets at home help either - they feed a large amount of cabbage daily, and nothing else

 

[CTWC]

It really isn't too much to ask for them to at least look after them properly is it. I think I'll email them too. RSPCA messaged back saying they were forwarding my 'suggestions' to the appropriate team

 

[Julie M]

I emailed a centre once explaining that boars should ideally be kept in pairs or neutered and bonded with a sow. They were suggesting that it was ok to keep boars as a lonesome pet.

That's so sad. The poor boars.

 

[Roselina]

It really isn't too much to ask for them to at least look after them properly is it. I think I'll email them too. RSPCA messaged back saying they were forwarding my 'suggestions' to the appropriate team

Yes RSPCA replied saying that to me -

 

[Piggies&buns]

The website still actually says that the best pairs are a neutered boar with a sow or two sows.
It says that boars can only be kept together if they are neutered and are related brothers who have always been together. We of course know this isn’t the case whatsoever and it’s a shame that it perpetuates the undeserved myths about boars.

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

All the various RSPCA branches are run separately from National RSPCA, have their own registered charity number and do their own fundraising. Our local Northamptonshire branch are amazing and use very knowledgeable and experienced fostererers. I’ve previously fostered for them and TEAS contributes to regular meetings, organised by the branch, where lots of local rescues come together, to support one another as part of a Welfare Hub.