Zuidy
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Cavy Slave
- Joined
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- Joined
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Hey everyone!
Just wanted to let everyone know that my Guinea Pigs are getting their first checkup on Thursday, the 29th of February. My girls, Lil' Babe and Big Sis', don't have anything wrong with them (noticeably) and I just thought it would be a good idea to take them in for a vet appointment to see how I have been doing in my job as a piggy dad and overall caretaker.
Both pigs are 5 months old, 3 of which I have owned them. I love them both to death!
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Now, I am taking them to a vet that has told me and has advertised on their website that they have small animal specialists, more specifically rodents, Rabbits and Guinea Pigs. So, I know they should be competent (in their getup, anyhow. I will have to wait until I make any judgement upon them) in Guinea Pig care.
I was wondering a few things:
My piggies DO NOT like to be handled. I have tried. They allowed at first, but they were just frozen with fear and couldn't do much else. Now, I have found that both Cavies don't care to be held, handled, etc...
I am bringing them in a large Small Animal Carrier. This carrier is large enough for both piggies (I believe) Here is a link to a picture of the exact carrier:
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gJfVXwxeTlU/TojnvisoM5I/AAAAAAAAAP8/buh-Mgy4eF4/s1600/DSCN4465.JPG
(broken link removed)_
Anyway, I was wondering if that would be an alright size for 2 Guinea Pigs? My Piggies don't mind sitting together in it, and they each have some shoulder room once inside. So, would this be OK for them? The trip is about 10-20 minutes in length. Should I get another carrier, or would one be OK?
My Piggies are rather skittish, as mentioned above. So, will they present problems for the vet?
Everyone, pray this trip goes over well for me! I know that I am. But, I am not worried it will go over bad at all. I might need to get another carrier, but, oh well!
So, thanks all!
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Just wanted to let everyone know that my Guinea Pigs are getting their first checkup on Thursday, the 29th of February. My girls, Lil' Babe and Big Sis', don't have anything wrong with them (noticeably) and I just thought it would be a good idea to take them in for a vet appointment to see how I have been doing in my job as a piggy dad and overall caretaker.
Both pigs are 5 months old, 3 of which I have owned them. I love them both to death!
__
Now, I am taking them to a vet that has told me and has advertised on their website that they have small animal specialists, more specifically rodents, Rabbits and Guinea Pigs. So, I know they should be competent (in their getup, anyhow. I will have to wait until I make any judgement upon them) in Guinea Pig care.
I was wondering a few things:
My piggies DO NOT like to be handled. I have tried. They allowed at first, but they were just frozen with fear and couldn't do much else. Now, I have found that both Cavies don't care to be held, handled, etc...
I am bringing them in a large Small Animal Carrier. This carrier is large enough for both piggies (I believe) Here is a link to a picture of the exact carrier:
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gJfVXwxeTlU/TojnvisoM5I/AAAAAAAAAP8/buh-Mgy4eF4/s1600/DSCN4465.JPG
(broken link removed)_
Anyway, I was wondering if that would be an alright size for 2 Guinea Pigs? My Piggies don't mind sitting together in it, and they each have some shoulder room once inside. So, would this be OK for them? The trip is about 10-20 minutes in length. Should I get another carrier, or would one be OK?
My Piggies are rather skittish, as mentioned above. So, will they present problems for the vet?
Everyone, pray this trip goes over well for me! I know that I am. But, I am not worried it will go over bad at all. I might need to get another carrier, but, oh well!
So, thanks all!
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