magrat22 - LOVE your guinea pig!! What a sweetie! I've got 4 of my own and I find it very soothing stroking and talking to them when I'm down.

Pets are great - they're totally unjudgemental, won't answer back, and can take hours of stroking and grooming. All they ask for in return in their favourite snack.

Pets for all - that's what I say and if you don't have one of your own see if you can 'borrow' a friends every so often. It's good for you...

PS www.Caviesgalore.com has a great forum for all you guinea pig fans out there.