Goodbye Danny, rest in peace my little brave boy

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Our beautiful, little boy Danny went to Rainbow Bridge today. He was only 16 months old, and was diagnosed with a bladder stone last week. He underwent an operation on Friday to remove it but unfortunately they discovered the stone was lodged in one of his urethers and they were unable to remove it. Since Friday he has been very unwell, not eating or drinking, only getting what I could syringe feed into him. This morning he suffered a fit which unfortunately my children saw which frightened both them and me greatly. I rushed him to the vet but made the heartbreaking decision to put him to sleep as they didn't think he would get better and even if they could get him eating, his long term prognosis was poor. I wanted a natural death if possible but he seemed in so much pain, I couldn't bear it. I am racked with guilt for putting him through an operation and just heartbroken that he's gone. His brother Tommy is missing him a lot - my one comfort is that I put the two of them together yesterday for the whole day despite being told they should be apart after the op. They spent the day cuddled up together as usual and the sweetest thing I saw was Tommy wash Danny, he spent ages grooming his face and he was so gentle with him.
Can anyone advise how we should treat Tommy ? He is aware his brother's gone and is very quiet. We have had him out to play and cuddle but not sure if we should just let him have quiet time which he seems to want. Are guinea pigs able to sense death - Tommy has been very anxious since Friday when Danny had the op. Thanks
 
Awwww so sorry to hear about Danny.

Has Tommy seen Danny since he was pts? I lost my piggie Bob a few months ago and my other piggie Sam lay with him for a long time after he died...was like he was saying bye.

I found Sam became very quiet after Bob died so gave him as much attention as possible and got him a new friend a few days later as I couldn't bear to see him sad :(

I hope you and tommy are ok x
 
I am so sorry that you lost Danny; bladder stones are never good news, especially in boars!
 
I'm sorry to hear this RIP Danny xx
I believe that guinea pigs can sense death like other animals can but they get can over it and move on (not saying they forget but I dont know what goes on in their little minds :p ) as long as he is still eating and drinking that would be the main thing - now I know your poor danny has only just died but would you consider getting another boar? as they do love company and it can help overcome grief. Ive had to do this countless times - its not as if you are betraying the piglet that passed away but you're making sure that the piglet you still have is happy.
 
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No, Tommy didn't seen Danny afterwards. I had my little girl home ill from school so it was a bit upsetting for her to have to come to vets with me and I just wasn't thinking straight. I've since read what a good thing this is to do to help the remaining piggy to come to terms with the death. I can only hope that the time they spent together when Danny was so obviously ill will of helped Tommy in some way. He does seem ok, eating and drinking, and has had lots of love and cuddles off my little girls.
 
Oh, and thank you to everyone who has replied, your good wishes have helped a lot. My girls are adamant they do not want another piggy at the moment but I'm hoping they will change their minds. This is the second one they have lost and my one daughter in particular is very attached to them and just gets so upset.
 
awww so sad, really sorry to hear about Danny, rip baby boy, those damn bladder stones seem to touch us all at one time or another, please dont give yourself a hard time, you made a hard decision based on the love you felt for your guy, you should be very proud x
 
I'm so sorry for your loss.
RIP precious Danny. Run free x
 
Whee are very sorry to hear about Danny 8...8...8...
RIP Danny run free at the bridge, enjoy popcorning and munching out on the lush green grass, you'll be very sadly missed by all your mummy's and friend Tommy but NEVER EVER forgotten xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxx
((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))) )))))) and lots of loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Another little star now twinkling in the sky ................ :(
 
Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who's replied. Your kind words have helped a lot. It's been a week now since Danny went and it is getting easier, although we all miss him a lot. Tommy is doing well, getting spoilt rotten by my 2 girls and having lots of cuddles and playtime :)
 
it does get a little easier each day i agree, but still, you read a thread on here and off you go again, just like that, i lost my two in the summer and today i cried my eyes out at one of the new threads.

Thank god we remember, i never want to forget any of my losses x)x)x)x)x)

ps/ glad tommy doing ok x
 
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