Gp sudden death

[Gayle wilson]

Hi sadly my year and half guinea pig died suddenly this morning leaving his brother. They are Indoor winter and outdoor in the summer. I'm worried for his brother who is left should introduce another go or is there anything I could do to make the transition either. Thank u

 

[Lady Kelly]

Hi and welcome to the forum, I'm sorry to hear it is in such sad circumstances. Was your remaining piggy with his brother when he passed? Often, being given the chance to acknowledge the death is a boost to the mourning process. Ultimately, nothing can replace a cagemate of his own species and I would personally suggest looking through our rescue locator to see if any are local to you that can offer boar dating. If your piggy is able to pick his own friend you are much more likely to end up with a stable companionship. How quick you do this would be led by your piggy and you. Some piggies go into acute grief and stop eating at which point it becomes urgent to find them a friend. Last time I was left with a solo piggy I was very lucky that Daisy didn't go into that level though after a few weeks it became evident that she was feeling very lonely as from the second I got home from work she became very vocal and didn't stop

 

[Gayle wilson]

Yes it must have happens over night as we found him first thing this morning. We r so devasted as he was a lovely little thing and my 4 year olds first pet. I will have a look at the rescue list thank u

 

[Bill & Ted]

Aw, so sorry for your loss. Sleep tight little piggie x

 

[Wiebke]

Hi and welcome to the forum, I'm sorry to hear it is in such sad circumstances. Was your remaining piggy with his brother when he passed? Often, being given the chance to acknowledge the death is a boost to the mourning process. Ultimately, nothing can replace a cagemate of his own species and I would personally suggest looking through our rescue locator to see if any are local to you that can offer boar dating. If your piggy is able to pick his own friend you are much more likely to end up with a stable companionship. How quick you do this would be led by your piggy and you. Some piggies go into acute grief and stop eating at which point it becomes urgent to find them a friend. Last time I was left with a solo piggy I was very lucky that Daisy didn't go into that level though after a few weeks it became evident that she was feeling very lonely as from the second I got home from work she became very vocal and didn't stop

Hi and welcome!

I am very sorry for your loss! Sadly, sudden deaths can happen at any age.
You are welcome to post a tribute to the piggy you have lost in our Rainbow Bridge section if you feel that this would help your daughter or you.

Please give your remaining boy time to grieve unless he is pining acutely (not eating/drinking/head to the wall). In this case, you need to urgently see a vet and find a new companion asap if the vet doesn't find any illness.
More information on what you can do and look out for in the immediate and longer term in this link here: Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig

You can start looking for a new friend by contacting any good standard rescues you can get to. Most of the vetted and safe to use rescues in the links we provide offer dating with a new friend at the rescue under expert supervision, so you come home only with a new mate if acceptance has happened with a piggy that is fully quarantinesd and healthy and properly sexed. Allowing your surviving boar to have a say who he wants to live with is making for a much more stable boar bond and you'll have the resue's backing for the whole lifetime of your adopted piggy.
Lists to recommended vetted good standard rescues in several countries where you are in safe hands are in the bereavement guide.