What to pack for your guinea pig’s stay
Not sure what your furry friend should bring to our luxury guinea pig hotel? This packing list serves as a guide for your guinea pig’s stay at Willow Woods Cavy Camp.
Mandatory
1. Proof of recent mite treatment as a preventive measure.
ie.
(a) receipt not older than 3 months reflecting mite treatment at a vet clinic, or
(b) an un-opened tube of Revolution for Puppies & Kittens for treatment during check-in (not before!)
or
(c) purchase a tube of Revolution for Puppies & Kittens from us.
Please note that the use of mite sprays is not acceptable for our boarding purposes as they have not been found to be effective.
2. Clean, light-weight carrier in good working condition for use during emergency evacuations
Note: Baskets with open tops, boxes with open tops, cardboard carriers and bulky/heavy carriers are not useful during emergency evacuations. Neither are damaged carriers that take a while to open or shut.
3. Oxbow Critical Care & meloxicam, if your guinea pig has a history of gut stasis
4. Medication (if any) with clear instructions
5. Brush/comb if you would like your guinea pig to be brushed daily during the stay (additional fees apply).
Optional
6. Pellets, mixes and/or treats with daily quantity to be fed clearly indicated on the container, otherwise, the quantity will be given at our discretion.
7. Litter tray and/or litter material
8. Water bottle or bowl
9. Clean toys
10. Clean fleece, towels or beds
Note:
A. Label all your guinea pig’s belongings especially beds, towels and blankets, to avoid mix-ups during the laundry process.
B. As storage space is limited, do not bring along an excessive amount of items.
C. A cleaning and disinfection charge of $10 will be imposed on each item that is soiled/dirty when initially brought into our facility. There is no charge for cleaning these if they are soiled during your guinea pig’s stay.