[Gpdd] [Health] Solo Pig

[Evelyn Baker]

I can certainly relate to your prediciment. Some guinea pigs are fine 
separated from their owners for a week. Some aren't.I have had both 
kinds. My suggestion is to find a good caregiver will lavish plenty of 
attention on Gussie. Phoebe, my solo guinea pig now, is putty in the 
hands of anyone who talks to her, feeds her and shows her attention. She 
is a fairly independent guinea pig. I had one, Wilbur who stopped eating 
when I went away the first time. I do have the feeling that she was fed 
but she didn't receive any real attention when I was gone and felt 
abadonnned. So not deter you from travelling but she might have been a 
severe case.

You could also test a weekend out with a caregiver, and see how it goes. 
Getting Gussie used to the new person and location.