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Guinea pig passed away - bereavement?

GusandPeanut

GusandPeanut

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Hi all,

We have two guinea pigs, brothers, and one has just died after a sudden respiratory illness, aged just over three.

I've read the bereavement thread. My question is, we left the dead piggy in the run ans the brother hasn't shown any interest - he growled at him, sniffed his bum, but is now happily munching down his tea without a care in the world.

How long do we give it before we move our deceased pig? We'll be taking him away tomorrow for cremation.

Thanks,
 
I think your piggie knows his companion has passed away, you can now take him out. So sorry for your loss. Sleep tight little man x
 
GusandPeanut said:
Hi all,

We have two guinea pigs, brothers, and one has just died after a sudden respiratory illness, aged just over three.

I've read the bereavement thread. My question is, we left the dead piggy in the run ans the brother hasn't shown any interest - he growled at him, sniffed his bum, but is now happily munching down his tea without a care in the world.

How long do we give it before we move our deceased pig? We'll be taking him away tomorrow for cremation.

Thanks,
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Hi!

I am very sorry for your loss. If your piggies are outdoors, please bring the survivor inside. It is a cold night anyway.

Please remove the dead piggy if the other one doesn't show any interest. Saying goodbye is more important with pts or after a sudden, unexpected death.

Piggies can react very differently, but when they know that another is seriously ill from a illness, they will generally stay away. In nature, the ill piggy will normally remove itself from the group as protection against transmitting infection.
 
So sorry you piggie has died and leaving the body was a beautiful thing to do..
I agree take the passed one away. keep a good check on the other piggie time could produce a change in his mood. So far tho so good.
 
I'm sorry for your loss. If you remaining pig has had a sniff and moved on, it's okay to remove the body at that point. Some pigs will spend more time with their lost friend than others, but generally once they are done paying attention they understand and it's okay to remove the body.
 
We had Lola with us when we had Sunny put to sleep. She knew he was sick the week before, so once she gave him a final clean, we removed his little body. Usually it's best to give them a few moments together, once the body cools though the scent begins to change so they knew their friend is gone.

You've done the right thing. Guinea pigs are tougher than they look. Your boy will be lonely but he understands now.

Sorry for your loss and hopefully your remaining boy has a long and healthy life!
 
So sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself and remaining piggie x
 
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