Am I Psyching myself out wondering if I buried my piggie too quick?

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A couple days ago I woke up to clean my piggies cage, I picked my sweet Eulalie up and gave her some pets before she went limp suddenly. I tried patting her away, gentle pokes, tapping her nose, her eyes, even set her down a sec to see if her sister would wake her up maybe. I picked her up again, checked for breathing and a heartbeat (my mom did too) neither of us felt anything. Her little nose started looking pale, her legs were stiffening, and her teeth were visible. Even then I did try sitting by some warmth just in case she was cold. In the end my mom said it was enough and my baby was gone. Now recently I've gotten 7 bajillion vids about torpor, death naps, and accidentally burying pets alive. Were the symptoms I saw and felt not 100%? Should i have waited longer? I feel like I'm going crazy 😭
 
Poepiggies you poor thing thinking this, I'm no expert but death naps do not result in our darling piggies going cold and the stiffening of legs that you've described 😔
I am sorry for your loss and the worry you have been putting yourself through but from what you have described your sweet girl crossed The Rainbow Bridge and you have done the right thing 🌈 unfortunately once your mind had set on a path after watching the numerous videos about death naps it has become your worst enemy.
Take care and rest assured 💐🌈
 
PoePiggies said:
A couple days ago I woke up to clean my piggies cage, I picked my sweet Eulalie up and gave her some pets before she went limp suddenly. I tried patting her away, gentle pokes, tapping her nose, her eyes, even set her down a sec to see if her sister would wake her up maybe. I picked her up again, checked for breathing and a heartbeat (my mom did too) neither of us felt anything. Her little nose started looking pale, her legs were stiffening, and her teeth were visible. Even then I did try sitting by some warmth just in case she was cold. In the end my mom said it was enough and my baby was gone. Now recently I've gotten 7 bajillion vids about torpor, death naps, and accidentally burying pets alive. Were the symptoms I saw and felt not 100%? Should i have waited longer? I feel like I'm going crazy 😭
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BIG HUGS

I am very sorry for your clearly beloved Eulalie.

What you are describing is the onset of rigor mortis. You have not failed your piggy in any way and definitely not buried them alive.

As humans we are wired to reflect everything back on ourselves in the form of intense soul-searching, strong feelings of failure or guilt at the onset of the grieving process. Sometimes our mind has to cast around widely to latch onto something to get its teeth or makes some strange connections.
Please accept that this is not expression of you having made a mistake but of how deeply you love and care; if we didn't, we would not experience these feelings.

If you want to know more about the grieving process, which is anything but straight forward and can take you to some truly weird places as well as find ideas what you can for yourself, then you will find this link here very helpful. We have tried to keep it as practical and supportive as possible, especially with the sticky details: Human Bereavement: Grieving, Processing and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children

Here is what you can for do for any single mate of Eulalie's: Looking After a Bereaved Guinea Pig
 
Sending you massive hugs @PoePiggies. I’m sorry you have lost Eulalia. She was definitely not death napping. I have witnessed a piggy cross over the rainbow bridge and it was exactly as you described. Don’t let these thoughts take hold. They are not the truth. Have you talked to your mum about this. I’m sure she will reassure you that Eulalia had definitely passed. ❤️
 
So sorry that you have lost your beloved Eulalia.
We talk about a death nap but it is clear from what you have have said that this was not a death nap and she had passed away.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve.
 
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