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If you can't get a vet today, is their a guinea pig rescue near you. If you ring them I am sure they will help or advise. It does sound like he needs urgent attention so I would advise you to call a vet as soon as possible.
 
Please ring your usual vet to see if they have an emergency service, there should be details on their answerphone or if not ring around all local vets. If you have a Pets at Home near you they may have a vet in store called Companion Care. He really needs to see a vet as soon as possible especially as he is gasping, he may need a diuretic if he has fluid on his chest. However, it sounds like the vet may need to help him on his way which would be the kindest thing.
 
I have just watched your video, he really does need a vet as soon as possible. If you are minor I understand it may be out of your control so please ask your parents to read this thread if needed.

From the video he may have a head tilt which could indicate an ear infection but only a vet can diagnose. He looks very tiny, how much weight has he lost over what time?
 
I don't know how much weight he has lost but it has gradually been going down since our other one died we got him a new friend but I don't think it has made much difference
 
How long ago did your other pig die? Has he been eating still?
 
I think about a few months ago, he was eating yesterday but he isn't eating today. To be honest I don't think there's much we can do for him he isn't standing anymore and he has went all floppy and he's opening and closing his mouth and gasping every so often.
 
It sounds like he is shutting down to me, it could be walking pneumonia which can hit incredibly quickly and pigs that are already under par are particularly susceptible. It will be long and drawn out though so please call the vets so they can help him on his way as it is the kindest thing.
 
Happy to help. If you want to be there some vets will let you stay with your pig while they are put to sleep, just ask.
 
I am very sorry that we can cannot help you more or be with you, but we are thinking of you and your poorly boy!
 
HUGS!

I am ever so sorry; it sounded like he was well on the way. It is even tougher when it is the first time you are confronted with a dying pet. :(

Does he have a companion? In this case you may find this thread here helpful: https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/threads/looking-after-a-bereaved-piggy.109674/

You are also most welcome to post a tribute in our Rainbow Bridge section whenever you feel up to it.
 
I'm so sorry to be reading these messages from you. You poor thing and your lovely pet. Hope you are able to take comfort from the lovely years you've had with him :(
 
Thank you for the the kind posts.xx should I take my current guinea pig back to the shelter? We only had him for a month since my other guinea pig died and my family says it's to much hassle to get another one only to see them die aswell. And since they both died quite young (3) it might be something to do with us, but we're not sure. But if we take my current guinea pig back will it put him through to much stress since the shelter said he had a bad past? He's already settling down and eating from my hand and doesn't seem to affected from his friends death. So I don't know what to do :(.
 
Which rescue did he come from? Ideally he should not spend the rest of his life as a lone pig so if your parents are not happy to adopt another pig then yes it may be the best option as long as they are a reputable rescue.
 
I think he was from The Kit Wilson Trust. The rescue Centre said that it's fine to take the guinea pig back if there was any problems.
 
See what other people respond with but maybe call them and see what they say. They may have another pig they can bond him with. They would need to quarantine him first though as we don't know what killed your little boy today.
 
I just looked at their site and they have no other guinea pigs on there but they should still be able to help you. I would recommend other rescues but I think you have to return an animal to the rescue they came from.
 
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We rang the shelter and they said to keep him. He had a bad start in life so it would get him confused messing him around.
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That's great and I'm sure he will have a great life. Sorry about your loss. It sounded very traumatic for all of you. If you don't mind me giving you advice, please don't ever wait a long time before you take a guinea pig to the vet. Time is always crucial, because they are so delicate. If you are worried about doing something wrong, have a look at some of the great advice on here. It's a learning curve and it sounds like you are a grat guinea pig mum already.
 
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