Page 8 - Martin Downs Bulletin - December '22

Page 8, Martin Downs

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The Guinea Pig As A domesticated as long as 3,000 years ago. In the wild guinea that leaves them unable to synthesize vitamin C so it is
Household Pet pigs live in small groups. Because of their social nature, vital that guinea pigs be supplemented with vitamin C
they are often more comfortable in the presence of other
daily. The best way to supplement is to give ¼ of a 100
guinea pigs when kept as pets. mg plain chewable vitamin C tablet that can be purchased
Guinea pigs are best kept in well-ventilated, wire-sided over the counter.
cages with solid bottoms. They need adequate space to Guinea pigs are not vaccinated in the United States for
move around. A hide box in the cage is important because infectious disease. However, an annual exam should be
all prey species need a secluded space to reduce stress that performed by your veterinarian that includes an oral exam
may lead to disease. Bedding should be shredded paper, and a complete blood count. Guinea pigs are a prey species
recycled newspaper products, or aspen shavings. Do not (this means they are hunted by other animals in the wild)
use cedar or pine shavings as they can cause contact or and are very good at hiding illness until they are near death.
respiratory irritation. The enclosure should be cleaned at Routine examinations may help detect abnormalities early.
least two times a week. Poor sanitation can lead to foot, In conclusion, when considering a family pet that doesn’t
skin and respiratory infections. The water bowl and food need routine walks, guinea pigs can be a great choice!
Guinea pigs can make a great addition to the family. bowl should be heavy to help prevent spillage and will Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center
Often thought of as an easy to take care of small pet for need to be cleaned frequently. Sipper water bottles may be is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your
the kids, guinea pigs have become more and more popular best to reduce spillage. These animals are very sensitive pets. With focuses on compassionate care in surgery,
as pets for all ages. This new popularity is largely due to to heat. They should never be housed in an area over 80 physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative medicine,
their individual and distinct personalities. They are very degrees Fahrenheit. extensive diagnostics, and emergency service, Palm City
expressive and usually very friendly. Although small, The diet for a guinea pig is fairly simple. They need a Animal Medical Center combines exceptional medical
guinea pigs can still require a lot of care. It is important guinea pig formulated pelleted diet, timothy hay, and ample care with a caring philosophy for pets and their owners.
to do your research before getting one as a pet. fresh vegetables. Guinea pigs that eat mostly pellet diets For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit www.
Guinea pigs are part of the rodent family. They are native can become overweight. Fruits and grains should be less palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
to mountainous regions of South America where they were than 10 percent of the diet. Guinea pigs lack an enzyme at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
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Treasure Coast Real Estate with only a 4.9 percent decrease. This may be due to the If you are thinking of selling, then price your home so

Report lower prices than single-family homes. that it sells and doesn’t just sit on the market. Have your
The good news is that we are not seeing a drop in
Realtor do a market analysis. If similar homes for sale
actual sales prices … yet. What we are seeing is a drop are priced at $695,000, but not selling, price your home
Use Perspective And Good Planning If You in asking prices, as more sellers adjust their prices. This at $675,000.
Are Selling could result in lower average sales prices in the future, Should prices drop in the next few months, the last
By Jim Weix but I doubt it will be dramatic. thing you want to be doing is chasing the market down.
Home sales in Martin As the market begins to change, sellers would be wise Get your home under contract now. Then if prices drop,
County again dropped in to put things in perspective and plan accordingly. Nobody you can take advantage of that when you buy.
October. Sales were down is predicting a market crash, so there is no need to panic, Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your
36.2 percent compared to but a realistic perspective is a must. options. I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
October 2021. Pending One seller, when accepting an offer, told me: “I’m jimweix.com.
sales were also down 38.1 losing $150,000!” Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
percent, so there won’t be In reality, she was making $650,000 from the home Company. Jim has 25 years of experience selling real
any increase in November she purchased for $600,000 less than three years ago. She estate full-time. If you have questions or want the services
sales either. should only hope that all her investments have a fantastic of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772)
Townhouses, villas, and return like that. The $150,000 that she “lost” was her 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
condos fared slightly better unrealistic perception of what she thought she would get.
It is likely that home sales prices may drop slightly.

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