Use a veterinarian familiar with guinea pigs, and not just your regular cat and dog vet.  Emergency phone number for the vet. Post the number on a piece of paper next to the guinea pig’s hutch/cage. If you need it, you don’t want to have to hunt around for it.  Phone number for the out-of-hours vet. If there is not an out-of-hours vet in your area, discuss this with your vet to come up with a plan. They may be willing to attend themselves, or you may have to contact an experienced breeder.  Critical Care or a similar product as it is likely you will need it for at least one pup. A clean towel. Even if your vet has given you a due date, she may give birth several days either side of this. You may notice a slight widening of the pelvic bones in the sow, this indicates that she will probably birth within the next week. It is a lot safer if someone oversees the birth. Ideally, check on her every 2-3 hours. Whilst most births occur during the day they can happen at night so check on the sow during the night as well. If you cannot check on the sow because of work etc. ask a friend or neighbour to check on her. A local breeder may also be willing to help. Both of these are fatal without treatment so be on constant look out for: loss of appetite, changes to drinking levels, drowsiness or weakness and more obvious signs of illness such as muscle spasms or drooling.
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One-sentence summary -- Make sure you have everything you need for the birth. Know that it is incredibly difficult to tell when a guinea pig will give birth. From 60 days, check on the sow several times a day. Pregnancy toxemia and calcium deficiency are most common in the last seven – 10 days before the birth.


Avoid open-toed sandals and pumps with fishnet stockings. Wear closed-toed pumps or boots for a dressy look. Choose loafers or even canvas shoes to mix in a casual feel.  For instance, pair tennis shoes with fishnet stockings and wear loose, high-waisted shorts. Try a knee-length skirt with below-the-knee boots. If you're wearing fishnets and a short skirt, pair this with loose or boxy layers to balance your vamp factor.  For instance, consider wearing above-the-knee boots to show a provocative few inches of stockings.  Try layering your outfit with tall socks over your stockings, buttoned-up tops, a long sweater or a cardigan with draping. Don’t overpower your fishnets with other patterns. Keep the rest of your look simple. Stick to a single patterned piece that isn’t too loud if you want to vary from solid colors. For example, tuck a black-and-white striped shirt into solid black shorts. Wear fishnet stockings and casual shoes. Wear tights under stockings in neutrals for a classy look.  Wear shorts with layered stockings to avoid showing a lot of leg. Pair cutoff shorts with large-hole fishnets over opaque tights in a vivid color. For example, wear nude fishnet stockings over chocolate tights. Add nude pumps and a tiered, above-the-knee, summery dress. Try cropped pants to show just a bit of your stockings. Alternately, you can roll the bottoms of your pants a bit. Wear full stockings or fishnet “socks” that stop at the ankle (or end between the ankle and mid-shin).  For example, try black cropped bellbottoms that show a couple inches of ankle, with black fishnets and pumps.  This is a good way to wear fishnet stockings without feeling like you’re taking a big fashion risk. Choose long, ripped jeans with stockings underneath. Cuff your jeans to show some ankle, if desired. Alternately, try frayed denim shorts or a skirt.  Try pairing a denim skirt with a blazer and ankle boots or tie-up sandals Try wearing worn jeans with heels and a simple blouse.  Show the top of your fishnets by matching a highwaisted pair with a crop top and jeans. Mimic the open pattern of fishnet. Pick a dress with cutouts on the sides. Layer another piece underneath to keep the texture of the cutout without showing a lot of skin. This look also works with ripped pants or a jacket, rather than a dress. Wear a classic dress, such as a red or black number with an above-the-knee hemline. Alternately, wear a metallic wrap dress. Choose a straight, beaded dress for a fancy option with vintage style.
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Wear close-toed shoes. Layer with short skirts. Choose fabrics in solid colors. Layer tights under a dress or shorts. Wear slacks. Wear fishnets with denim. Wear a piece of clothing with cutouts. Incorporate fishnets into your evening look.