Digital-Sneeze
Junior Guinea Pig
I was wondering if anyone who is the sole carer of their pigs, and who has a full time job, manages when it comes to the inevitable round the clock emergency syringe feed?
When I was with my partner I could afford to have a part time job, which kept me free for pig emergencies, but since they've been living with me alone I'm realising now that a part time job will not cut it, after a £750 vet spend in 3 weeks (though that doesn't come close to the £2000 my partner and I once spent in 2 weeks a few years ago).
I feel like I'm in a catch 22 situation. A full time job will keep me away from them for at least 8 or 9 hours, and in times when they stop eating that seems like a death sentence due to GI stasis. I can't really rely on anyone either, especially as these emergencies can last weeks (my record was 4 weeks straight of round the clock feeding).
There doesn't seem to be any pet carers near me that could deal with guinea pigs, and I would much rather not get a split morning / evening job, but that feels like the only option right now.
Any novel solutions?
When I was with my partner I could afford to have a part time job, which kept me free for pig emergencies, but since they've been living with me alone I'm realising now that a part time job will not cut it, after a £750 vet spend in 3 weeks (though that doesn't come close to the £2000 my partner and I once spent in 2 weeks a few years ago).
I feel like I'm in a catch 22 situation. A full time job will keep me away from them for at least 8 or 9 hours, and in times when they stop eating that seems like a death sentence due to GI stasis. I can't really rely on anyone either, especially as these emergencies can last weeks (my record was 4 weeks straight of round the clock feeding).
There doesn't seem to be any pet carers near me that could deal with guinea pigs, and I would much rather not get a split morning / evening job, but that feels like the only option right now.
Any novel solutions?