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Gobbledygook23 (4) 6 years ago

Today I made a carrier for my pet Guinea Pig using a few things I had lying around. I took a small cardboard box (Guinea Pig-sized), and lined it with a heavy-duty plastic material I had left over (be sure it isn't something that could cause suffocation). I also covered the outside of the box with the material, just to be on the safe side. I put bedding in the bottom of the box. Then, I slipped the box into a messenger-style bag that I could carry when traveling with my Guinea Pig. The bag I used even has compartments for carrying food, water, and other essentials along. It was cheaper, more user-friendly, and more fun than any of the carriers I found in the store...and my pet loves it!

 

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1. myLot reputation of 90/100. Pigglies (5141)   6 years ago

I often use shoe boxes for short trips, lined with towels or bedding. But when I have to take a pig to the vet, I generally use a regular cat carrier with a towel in the bottom. Especially if I'm going to have to leave the pet there for awhile for a surgery or something.

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2. myLot reputation of 92/100. mamashane (541)   6 years ago

Hi Gobbledygoos23. I'm not bashing your post or anything but where do you go with your guinea pig? My kids have 2 but we don't take them out anywhere unless they need to see the vet. Then we just use the pet carrier.


myLot reputation of 90/100. Pigglies (5141)  6 years ago

They should see a vet at least once a year (maybe they don't have a real pet carrier?).

I take mine to adoption events since they are foster guinea pigs. That way people can see them and apply to adopt. :)

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