Worried about the heat...

[PigglePuggle]

Bit worried about poor little Kreacher travelling so far today, we are the middle bit of his piggy train from Ayrs to Northampton... as I've never met him and he is a dental piggy I dont really know how to check he's his usual self after his 2 hour train trip then 2 to 3 hour car trip... I'll be straight on with offering him some cool water and a syringe feed and some freshly grated veg when he arrives!
I think he is travelling with some grated cucumber and carrot anyway but we didnt package him for travel so I hope he's prepared for the heat further south... 350 miles during a heatwave for a poorly piggy is a big worry... I dont thing any of us guessed it would be so hot today when we planned his piggy train
Thanks @Wiebke for re-posting all the hot weather care guides, it will help us be extra vigilant about poor little Kreacher on his journey and when he stops off at our house on his way to TEAS!

 

[Wiebke]

All the best for the long journey! This is not the ideal travelling weather, especially the further south you come ad the later in the afternoon.

Here is the link to my thread, which also contains tips for travelling in hot weather (especially if you need to see a vet as an emergency!): Heat stroke warning! - Please bring your guinea pigs indoors and keep them as cool as possible!

 

[Claire W]

All the best with the long journey @PigglePuggle and well done on wanting to keep a close eye on him

 

[Sophie B]

Hope all goes well!

 

[PigglePuggle]

After some consultation about the temperature, a refrigerated bottle of water has been added to his carrier at Carlisle station so he can lie next to it if he wants to keep cool for the next stage of his journey!

 

[Wiebke]

After some consultation about the temperature, a refrigerated bottle of water has been added to his carrier at Carlisle station so he can lie next to it if he wants to keep cool for the next stage of his journey!

I have found that most long distance trains are temperature controlled; it is the stations and changes that are generally the problem.

If a piggy is staying away from a frozen bottle it is not overheated while an overheated piggy will plaster itself to any source of cold.

 

[PigglePuggle]

I have found that most long distance trains are temperature controlled; it is the stations and changes that are generally the problem.

If a piggy is staying away from a frozen bottle it is not overheated while an overheated piggy will plaster itself to any source of cold.

Our bit is by car, Carlisle to Liverpool, so I thought making a cool spot for him in his carrier might be safer just in case! I'd hate there to be a traffic jam and the car starts getting hot and nothing we could do... awful weather for piggy travel, and @Merab's Slave 's piggies are making a long distance trip tomorrow too... I'm sure she's well prepared though!

 

[sport_billy]

Hope all goes well mate x

 

[rhymer]

Hope all is going well and it's not to hot in the car for little Kreacher.
Hot weather is always a worry when travelling with fur babies.
Fingers crossed @Merab's Slave for your journey tomorrow, that your piggies manage to stay cool and no delays.xx

 

[Merab]

Hope all is going well and it's not to hot in the car for little Kreacher.
Hot weather is always a worry when travelling with fur babies.
Fingers crossed @Merab's Slave for your journey tomorrow, that your piggies manage to stay cool and no delays.xx

Thanks @rhymer
I have a plan for the journey on Thursday which includes avoidance of motorways, frequent stops, freezer blocks and cucumber as well as the air conditioning on.

 

[Merab]

Hope all is going well and it's not to hot in the car for little Kreacher.
Hot weather is always a worry when travelling with fur babies.
Fingers crossed @Merab's Slave for your journey tomorrow, that your piggies manage to stay cool and no delays.xx

PS - I won’t be far away from you - we’re moving to Irby

 

[Merab]

Our bit is by car, Carlisle to Liverpool, so I thought making a cool spot for him in his carrier might be safer just in case! I'd hate there to be a traffic jam and the car starts getting hot and nothing we could do... awful weather for piggy travel, and @Merab's Slave 's piggies are making a long distance trip tomorrow too... I'm sure she's well prepared though!

Hope it goes well tomorrow

 

[rhymer]

PS - I won’t be far away from you - we’re moving to Irby

Wow that's just down the road from us. My sister lives in Irby and my daughter works at Arrow Park Hospital.
You're also close to Lartons livery they sell friendly readigrass at a good price of your piggies like it. Mine loved it.xx

 

[Merab]

Wow that's just down the road from us. My sister lives in Irby and my daughter works at Arrow Park Hospital.
You're also close to Lartons livery they sell friendly readigrass at a good price of your piggies like it. Mine loved it.xx

Thanks for letting me know.
I will be heading for Lartons after we’re in and settling