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I might be going to the Sprowston Guinea pig awareness day. How much does it cost to get a guinea pig's nails clipped there because it says a small donation. How much is that?
And if i do go what can i take them in and how long for?
Katie
 
I regularly take my piggies to the in laws which is 2 3/4 hours away in the car. They have a small ish tavelling cage with soft sniggly beds in, they never seem stressed after drive if we keep the temperatue even and make sure they have water ad, of course, food ::) We do cover them up with a light sheet however so that the passing scenery doesn't scare them.
 
as the normal water bottles drip drip drip however careful you drive, I would not put one into their travel cage, but rather give them a huge chunk of cucumber, which has loads of water in it and isnt as messy as a bottle ;)

I also try and cover the travel cage / pet carrier up as much as I can (obviously they still need to get air ;) ) because they feel more secure when its dark.

try and have them in a secure place in the car where they cannot slide around when you do sharp corners, or have to brake, like on the passenger seat with the seatbelt around the travel cage. Its better on the passenger seat because you can check on them easily when you stop at traffic lights. Another option is on the floor of the passenger seat, because it will keep them out of drafts if you have a window open, and also it provides extra shade for them.
 
If they are asking for a small donation, it normally means what you would like to give, not a set price. I believe that if you went to the vet it would cost about five pound per guinea. You can take them in a carrier, the bigger the better. Make sure you can stop a couple of times to offer them a drink, even throw in a few moist veggies carrot, cucumber etc (this will also be food for the journey), make sure the temperature in the car is suitable and that's basically it. A cover over the carrier like Gil and Lindsay said is a good idea, letting in some light. Have you guineas ever travelled in a car before? If not it would be a good idea to take them on one or two short drives before you go. I wouldn't advise driving to long with them, I think an hour and a half is the max time, as you have to think of the journey back as well. :)
 
I don't like these carriers as you have to get the guineas from above which can be quite distressing as predators in the wild grab them from above and I think they are to open. Ferplast Atlas 30 Carrier would be more suitable or something similar. :)
 
I recently got a carrier for mine from Argos it was about £9. It's a cat carrier with side opening and mine seem to travel happily in it (although I haven't done a long journey)
 
spice and honeys mummy said:
Would this carrier be ok?
http://www.petsathome.com/invt/9712
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I have exactly that one and I quite like it - but only one piggy fits in it. I prefer the normal cat transport boxes, as you fit up to three piggies in it, and they open at the top AND front. They are more expensive but worth investing your money into.
 
Vet nurses will clip nails at a very low cost for you. As will some small pet shops.
 
i think wilkinsons do the cat / pet carriers cheaply, it's where i got mine, they are usually up on the top shelves in the pet area
 
Now you mention it maisydaisystar, I got my carrier from Wilkinsons. Very good value. ;)
 
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