Solo vet visits

[S and G]

Luckily I haven't encountered this yet but was thinking what would be best If/when a visit to the vet is needed.

The question is, if one of a pair of piggies needs medical care and the other is fine, do you:

A- separate the piggies leaving buddy at home, whilst sick goes for vet trip

Or

B - keep them together for the visit, avoiding separation anxiety.

Which is the least stressful for the pair as a whole?

Hopefully this isn't a silly question.

 

[Siikibam]

Nothing is a silly question I always take both piggies even if only one needs checking over. I think it’s a comfort for both of them.

 

[piggieminder]

It is usually recommended to take both. I have had a couple of occasions when my vet has requested I only take the one needing treatment if that piggy is staying in the hospital and needs certain tests or observations but that is unusual.
Tips For Vet Visits

 

[rp1993]

At first I took both but on recent visits I have only took one, the reason for this is that Pepper is a bit of a pain in the carrier and climbs all over is brother Pringle, Pringle isn’t a big fan of travelling and our last two trips have been with Pepper so we have just took him, and not stressed Pringle out. Our vets is literally 5 mins away though so we are never gone long!

 

[Piggies&buns]

I always take both

 

[Wiebke]

Luckily I haven't encountered this yet but was thinking what would be best If/when a visit to the vet is needed.

The question is, if one of a pair of piggies needs medical care and the other is fine, do you:

A- separate the piggies leaving buddy at home, whilst sick goes for vet trip

Or

B - keep them together for the visit, avoiding separation anxiety.

Which is the least stressful for the pair as a whole?

Hopefully this isn't a silly question.

Hi

It is generally better to take a 'paw holding' companion for moral support if possible.
I only don't take any companions if there are other considerations like a fragile bond/disruptive companion etc., or if I am taking a piggy for pts/euthanasia or for an operation where I have been specifically asked not to bring a companion.

You can find more useful tips for vet visits and travelling with your guinea pigs in these two links here:
Tips For Vet Visits (includes a chapter on companionship aspects)
Travelling with guinea pigs

 

[S and G]

Hi all,

Thanks for all the really helpfull feedback and links. Information is consistent with what I've been thinking.