Guinea pig died - advice needed

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I had two male guinea pigs, about eighteen months old.

I have been in hospital for the past 4 days. My partner had been caring for them whilst I was away. I returned from hospital last night, I went over to see the guinea pigs and one of them looked at me and collapsed. I immediately telephoned the emergency vet, however, during the course of the telephone call he passed away. I am absolutely devastated, he was part of the family.

The one that passed was the lively, outgoing one of the two. The remaining guinea pig is incredibly shy. We handle him on a daily basis, however he is still shy.

My question is, although I don't want to replace the lost guinea pig, I am worried for the surviving GP, I hear that they can get depressed and lonely. I have also heard that males can fight. The two males that we had had been together since they were babies.

I would appreciate any advice.
 
Hello Gemara,

firstly I am so sorry for your loss.
It is hard to think about getting another piggie soon after losing one, but I think it would be a good idea. Your piggie will be missing his friend and he needs company.

As he is 18 months old a baby boy would be a good idea, you could take him down to a rescue home and let him pick out his new friend. We did that and it worked out very well, also you will be able to get lots of advice from them.

Good luck with whatever you do, big hugs for your loss sally
 
Oh i'm so sorry to hear about your little piggie :'( :'( :'(
RIP sweet little piggie run free at the bridge don't worry there's lots of lovely piggies to play with :-* :-* :-*

I'd like to welcome you to the forum from us in OZ :)

Gosh i'm not sure how to help you other than ask a few questions, did your partner notice anything different? when your little one passed over to the bridge was there any other signs you can tell us about them? I'm sorry i'd mention the piggies name but i can't see their name :-\ :-\
I'd also like to wish you all the best after your hospital stay how stressful for you to come home to this i'm sorry (((((HUGS))))) for you :smitten:

BTW the shy piggie might appreciate a friend but it's totally up to you if or when you get one :-\ see how things go but keep everyone posted and i'm sure you'll get some great advice O0 and support O0 O0
 
Thank you Sally.

I am just so upset at the moment. Friends said it is only an animal, but he was so much more than that to us.

I keep checking on Boris (the surviving GP), he's not doing much, I gave him some Carrott, so hopefully he will be ok.

I just can't believe he has gone, he was so lively. He always made me laugh, he was such a squeaker!

Gemara x
 
Gosh i'm sorry you have to hear people say those awful things :'( sad people aren't they :( :(
No guinea pigs are not an animal for a start, they're cavies and they're adorable :smitten: and no matter what 'animal' or furbaby you have they're all adorable :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: so sorry you had to cop that garbage :( :(
Good luck with Boris and i hope he enjoys his muchies :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
 
Dear Glynis,

My partner mentioned the night before he seemed to have a little cough, but he was running around as usual. He came bounding out of his cage that morning for his carrott. Which is why it was such a shock to return home and find him like that.

I had been in hospital for 4 days, so I didn't see him during that time, so it is difficult to know if he was ok.

His name was Noris, the surviving is Boris.

It's just so upsetting.

Gemara x
 
Sorry to hear about Noris, and poor you having to come home from hospital only to have that happen.

How is Boris?

I agree, a very young boar would be your best choice for a new companion for Boris as they are more likely to get on.

Good luck

Sophie
 
Hi Gemara,

Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear about Noris. I would go to a rescue so Boris can pick his own friend, that way you may have more success. :)

Good luck and ignore people who don't have a clue about what our animals mean to us.

Louise
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i agree, ignore those poor people who say that! they should be pitied as they have never known the love of an animal let alone a guinea pig. :'( :'( truly sorry to hear of your lost may noris RIP. 0:) 0:) : do you think maybe he was fretting for you? it was just a thought. if you decide to get another baby for boris try halving up the cage so they can get use to eachother first and introduce them slowly. we use a cooling rack with cable ties to half our cage up.
it is truly sad about noris RIP 0:) 0:) :'( :'( but you please take care of yourself too. hugs and cuddles to you and boris :smitten: :smitten: :) :)
you take care and know that noris will always be in your heart. :'( :'( :smitten: :smitten:
by the way welcome to the forum, :smitten: :smitten: if you are concerned take boris to a vet for a check up and tell them what you can of what noris was doing. i sorry your entrance to the forums wasn't on a happier occassion. :'( :'( take care :smitten: :smitten:
 
Welcome to the forum,

Sorry to hear about your loss, RIP Noris.
I have to agree with everyone else, contact some local resues and take him a long to pick out a friend.
Just keep a close eye on Boris and give him lots of extra cuddles for now.
 
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