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 A long-awaited vacation or business trip awaits you, and the anticipation of the trip is overshadowed by only one concern: where to put a guinea pig on a business trip or vacation? There are two options for solving the problem: take the guinea pig with you or entrust someone to care for the animal. It is up to you to choose, but there are rules that will help make your absence more comfortable for your pet and allow you to feel calm. – is visiting. You can transport the animal to a new temporary shelter in the same cage, but to protect your pet from a draft, curtain it with a scarf or a loose napkin. If the fabric or napkin is too dense, oxygen starvation is possible. Leave a supply of food and detailed instructions for the “nanny”. 

 If the road from point A to point B is short, you can transport the guinea pig in a cardboard box. But if you are going on a long trip, it is better to purchase a shipping container in advance. As a rule, they are equipped with handles for carrying a guinea pig and well-ventilated lids. Take care of bedding made of paper or sawdust. Put hay – the animal can have a snack and calm down, and besides, you can dig into the hay. Thanks to the transparent walls, you can see the animal and track its condition. If your pet is an experienced traveler, he can look out of the carrier, but for a shy animal it is better to create a blackout. If it is cold outside, you can additionally cover the container with a blanket or scarf or put a bottle under the container with warm water.