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General If one pig needs to go to the vet, should you bring its cage mate(s)?

butterflylover5

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I have 3 pigs living together right now. 2 are sister and then 1 other female that I added in 3 months ago. 1 of the sisters started coughing, so I'm going to call the vet in the morning to see when I can get her checked out.

Can/should I bring her by herself, or should I bring her sister, and/or the 3rd one too? Don't know if she'll get stressed if she's by herself, but I also don't want to stress out the other 2 that don't seem sick. Or should I bring the other 2 with since they've been in contact w/ the possibly sick one? I have a carrier big enough to carry all 3 comfortably if need be.

I've only taken them to the vet when I first got them for a check up so this is all new to me. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!
 

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It really depends on the pigs. The first two I had were littermates, and I always took them both so the sick one would have moral support.

The last two I've had couldn't stand each other, so I only ever took one at the time.
 

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It really depends on the pigs. The first two I had were littermates, and I always took them both so the sick one would have moral support.

The last two I've had couldn't stand each other, so I only ever took one at the time.

I feel like separating the sisters wouldn't be a huge problem, I'm slightly concerned for the 3rd pig though. The possibly sick pig is the dominant one and the newest addition is definitely the underdog. I don't want to have to go through introductions again if they are away too long.
 

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A trip to the vet won't necessitate reintroductions. A few days away would.
 

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Okay, thank you both! I appreciate the input!
 
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