Vet letter templates - is there one to leave with relatives caring for pigs whilst their owner is away?

[Tewdric]

I have searched the forums, but couldn’t find anything.

Basically my Christie is now 6 and has ovarian cancer. I, and my vet have decided not to treat but to leave her to continue until she tells us she’s had enough.

We’ve got a family commitment trip this weekend so the pigs will be going to their holiday lodging with my parents. I need to leave some sort of letter with Mum for Christie just in case it’s needed giving Mum. Any advice/templates to give her a sort of veterinary’power of attorney’ for the weekend?

Here’s my Christie

 

[A Guinea Pig]

I am leaving in October. I was just going to leave daily care things like hay and water on a paper. Have previously cut vegetables in a plastic bag, in the fridge with days of the week on it. Then of course, vet info. I may also use disposable bedding in their cage, since it does not have to be spot cleaned every day.

Would this help?
How to Care for Your Guinea Pig when Going Out Of Town

 

[A Guinea Pig]

You should just make a note about what to do in case something happens.
- the vet you use
- the phone number of the vet
- what has been happening
- how much you will let them spend in the office
- any info on insurance
- of course how to get in contact with you
- what to feed her if something happens

 

[Piggies&buns]

I’m sorry to hear she is unwell.

I think it would only need to say something along the lines of - i I give xxxxx permission to make decisions on my behalf regarding Christie’s care.

You could also call the vet actually because they may 1) not actually need anything or 2) make a note in their records jusr for this weekend.

I know my parents have taken in my animals during our absences and the vets didn’t need anything like that so it is worth asking

 

[Veggies Galore]

Whenever I have gone away when I have a guinea pig on vet treatment , I have informed the vet by ringing reception . All I have needed to do is inform them that I give (I give the name of the person ) permission to bring my guinea pig for appointments and make decisions about their care

 

[Claire W]

When my piggies go on their holiday to Wiebke’s I write a letter saying ‘as the owners of guinea pigs Elizabeth, Ella and Esme ******* I, Claire ******* give my permission for Mrs Wiebke ****** to make any decisions including euthanasia if my guinea pigs require veterinary treatment while in her care’ I then sign it

I also inform my vets that I’m going away and I give my permission for their medical history to be disclosed and my vets put a note on my file.

 

[piggl]

The boarder I use needs a tick (in a box) for my agreement to veterinary care and a signature. Perhaps you could just write a clear note that says you give permission for (piggies name) to get veterinary care and then give your signature.

 

[Tewdric]

When my piggies go on their holiday to Wiebke’s I write a letter saying ‘as the owners of guinea pigs Elizabeth, Ella and Esme ******* I, Claire ******* give my permission for Mrs Wiebke ****** to make any decisions including euthanasia if my guinea pigs require veterinary treatment while in her care’ I then sign it

I also inform my vets that I’m going away and I give my permission for their medical history to be disclosed and my vets put a note on my file.

Thanks, that’s what I need. It’ll be at a different vets to my usual practice. it won’t be needed, but wanted to be prepared just in case.