Can't stop feeling guilty for a piggy death

piggymad28

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Over the weekend, I lost another pig. I don't know what was wrong with her. On Friday she felt a bit cold but was happily eating. She started making clickly noises when breathing and since she was having regular dentals I assumed the 2 were related. There was no other sign of illness. I was going to take her to the vet but she very suddenly went downhill on Saturday. She wouldn't eat her breakfast. In the afternoon I picked her up to cuddle her and she felt so very cold. There looked like a piece of hay stuck in the back of her throat that wasn't shifting. I removed it to make her more comfortable. Not long after that she just went floppy and passed away in my arms. I fear I killed her. I'm heartbroken. I have 3 sows still but I had such a special bond with the one who passed I feel like I've lost my best friend. I've not stopped crying since Saturday.

I've now had 3 pass away in 11 months. Am I doing something wrong? Rationally I know I'm not but I cannot shake the thought that their deaths are my fault. I've not had enough time to grieve for my girl I lost in December 2021 because I then lost another one in march, and again on Saturday. I don't think I could ever have pigs again.
 
I'm so very sorry you lost your piggy 💔

I'm sure it's nothing you have done wrong. I am in a similar situation having lost 3 piggies since November 2021. We like to blame ourselves but in reality, these things just happen and we can only do our best to try and help them x
 
I'm so sorry for your losses.its nothing you have or have not done .so please try not to feel guilty.Though blaming oneself is part of the grieving process.i hope you find the links above useful.
 
So sorry for your loss.
Be gentle with yourself, allow yourself to grieve.
Holding you in my heart ♥️
 
Thanks everyone.

Her name was Poppy. I will love and remember her forever.
 
So sorry to hear that you have lost your precious Poppy. I too lost my beautiful Heidi on Saturday and feel the same as you, completely heartbroken. It was only just under 6 weeks ago I lost my gorgeous Susie too. I keep blaming myself and thinking what am I doing wrong. My thoughts are with you as I understand how devastated you must be. Sleep tight Poppy xx
 
I’m very heavy hearted to hear this. I can relate. My Galadriel died of cancer that I feel like I could have done more to fight it. I’m sorry for your loss and what you been going through. Guinea pigs are excellent pets furrbabies.
 
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