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:... I am absolutely devastated with one of my piggies death this late afternoon.

I need to PM someone - sorry but I don;t know who's best to seek advice regarding this devastating situation.:0

I'm not expecting anyone to reply but I do need help - I don't know where to start.
 
I am not a piggy expert but I am so sorry for your loss. It is awfully sad when anything precious passes away. I am sure a piggy expert will be able to help you shortly. If you need to chat then we can chat away for as long as you like xx
 
It is always very hard when a piggy of yours dies - was it a sudden death or an accident?
 
I'm not the person you need if you have medical questions, but just wanted to say sorry to hear about your piggie. I can't imagine how awful it is to lose our little babies, but I've unfortunately put myself in the position where one day I will find out. Big hug to you.
 
Wiebke said:
It is always very hard when a piggy of yours dies - was it a sudden death or an accident?
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I know - it has hit me really hard because I've been away for 5 days and just got back today and found him dead:0:0

According to my father he was fine this morning. I just don't understand why:...

I really don't know what to do, especially with my other piggy, I keep checking on her and she seems ok.

I am just absolutely devastated - this is the last thing I need especially with loads of crap I've been through. :...

This is my first piggy I've lost:... The worst thing is I don't know what to do with him:0:0
 
Guinea pigs have the ability to generally hide any problems or illnesses from all but the most experienced of guinea pig experts. Often the first you know there is a problem is unfortunately when it is too late and often there is nothing that can be done to avoid this unhappy ending. I suppose it may have something to do with 'Herd' dynamics and not showing weakness.

I do hope your other pig is ok. Everyone on here will do thier best to help in any way if you need it.
 
I think sudden deaths do just occur, but if you would feel better trying to find out what has happened, you can ask your vet for a post mortem. You still need to be aware though they may not find anything conclusive and you should ask for a quote first.
Sorry for your loss.
 
I'm so sorry to hear about your pig.

If you are seeking to find out what happened to him, if you post details of his age and history, someone might be able to offer some suggestions. Your vet may be able to give you a more definite answer if you wish to have a post mortem carried out. Alternatively, it might be worth getting your other guinea pig checked out just in case there is an infectious illness involved. I'm not an expert at all, but I gather that the first symptoms of illness can be difficult to spot, and sometimes death does just occur very suddenly.

When you're up to it, you might want to consider a new friend for your remaining pig, so that she won't be lonely.
 
I am so sorry for your sudden loss, I know how hard it is to have a guinea pass, but not so suddenly and unexpectedly.

How old was he? Heart failure is a 'common' cause of sudden death, it does sound like this is a credible possibility for your boy.

Do you know if you might bury him or have him cremated? What you do with him depends on whether you can afford a cremation or decide on a burial.

Big hugs. xx
 
Laura-CCC4 said:
I am so sorry for your sudden loss, I know how hard it is to have a guinea pass, but not so suddenly and unexpectedly.

How old was he? Heart failure is a 'common' cause of sudden death, it does sound like this is a credible possibility for your boy.

Do you know if you might bury him or have him cremated? What you do with him depends on whether you can afford a cremation or decide on a burial.

Big hugs. xx
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Thank-you for all of your posts.

I rescued him last year, and he was the oldest piggy there. He's around 4 now. My other piggy will be 5 soon.

That's the thing I have no idea what to do, since I've not experienced this before. I just want what's best and right thing to do, also respectable thing to do.

I think I should take him to the vets tomorrow morning. I can't bury him here because we're moving soon :...

I'm just numb and devastated at the moment.

I feel really crap and I blame myself for his unexpected death:...
 
So sorry for your loss, you need time to come to terms with what has just happened, it could be any number of things, heart attack, kidney problems etc, you would not know without a post mortem. When I lose one of my guinea companions, of which there has been quite a few over the years, I like to have them cremated and put in a little casket. Some on here bury their guineas in a big pot and plant a rose or something similar over them. It depends on personal prefence really. ((hugs)) to you though you must be in such shock.:(
 
Please don't feel guilty - you rescued him, gave him a kind home and a friend.
 
Your vets may be able to offer a cremation service, it's worth asking about it if you're not sure about burial. I know I personally couldn't bury my pigs (outdoors or in a pot) for various reasons, including that it just doesn't feel "right" for me, so I got my three cremated privately. It cost a lot - although the service was outstanding and I intend on using them again when the day comes - but vets tend to offer slighty lower prices for guinea pig cremations.

Until you have decided, or if you choose to take him to the vets in a day or so for cremation, you can wrap him in a blanket and place him in a cold location (outdoors, if it is cold enough, or in a fridge/freezer). Horrid thought I know, I had a difficult time when I had to do the same with each of mine, but as it would be more than a day before I could take them to the crematorium I felt it 'better' that they be preserved.

It is very personal and nothing you do is right or wrong. Do what feels right for you.
 
BIG HUG

I am sorry - it's such a shock to come home and find a dead piggy!

Sadly, at his age, it can be a range of things, from a heart attack, a stroke to a respiratory infection. There are some things that can kill very quickly, and sometimes you need to know a piggy very well to recognise the first signs of an illness.

Under the circumstances, I recommend that you contact your vet about a cremation and have your other piggy checked out - if only for the peace of your mind. Keep your boy in a cool but safe place for the night.
 
If you did decide to cremate, look locally in the yellow pages, I think it is under pet services. I dealt direct with a pet crematorium it didn't cost as much as you might think, around £30 including the casket. After all I look at it like this, they bring you hours of pleasure and enjoyment, so the money meant nothing to me, so they can remain with you if you should move.
 
where abouts in england are you? i'm taking my Molly (died yesterday :() to the Antara Pet Crematorium in Nottingham. it isn't overly expensive, and it's a really nice place. i wouldn't want to bury her, and i hate the idea of just putting her in the bin...


sorry for your loss :(
 
I lost my boy in similar circumstances 11 days ago. He was my first too and like you I was absolutely devestated - to a point I didn't expect to be, spent a good 4 or 5 days crying when I thought about him!

I know everyone is different but I can say now that although I am so sad about Chip (that clenchy gut feeling where your throat kinda blocks up) the hardest bit has passed. We had a little funeral and he is now buried in a skechers box under our apple tree! I am gonna get a little plaque made with just his name on it for either the fence or the tree - though this is more for my wee boy's sake.

We went right ahead and looked into an adoption from a rescue as Max was not himself and was looking for Chip - at first I felt it was too soon (I didn't want a new boy, I wanted Chip!) and was just doing it for Max sake - but now we are all so excited about the arrival of baby Buttons on Monday! It has helped and I can't wait to see 2 guineas again instead of lonesome Max

Poor wee man - I hope he sleeps well. And I hope you are ok x
 
Nicquita said:
where abouts in england are you? i'm taking my Molly (died yesterday :() to the Antara Pet Crematorium in Nottingham. it isn't overly expensive, and it's a really nice place. i wouldn't want to bury her, and i hate the idea of just putting her in the bin...


sorry for your loss :(
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I can't believe people put their darling pets in the bin! My friend did that with her rabbit - I could NEVER-EVER! While I was growing up we had a lot of pets, my parents also built their house on family land - all of our pets from over many years ended up buried 'along the back dyke' some even have little gravestones!
Sleep well little Molly...
 
Lessie said:
I know - it has hit me really hard because I've been away for 5 days and just got back today and found him dead:0:0

According to my father he was fine this morning. I just don't understand why:...

I really don't know what to do, especially with my other piggy, I keep checking on her and she seems ok.

I am just absolutely devastated - this is the last thing I need especially with loads of crap I've been through. :...

This is my first piggy I've lost:... The worst thing is I don't know what to do with him:0:0
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I'm so sorry for your loss its really horrible when a piggy passes away, have you got an old shoe box mabe you could lay him to rest in that, and mabe give him a nice send off in your back garden thats what i did when marble passed away last year. xx
 
Hello again,

I thought I'd let you all know that I took Revolver to the vets this afternoon and she's healthy and there is nothing to be concerned about. Although she has lost a bit of weight but she is not underweight. She is now 960g and was 1.07kg.
I've just got to weigh her weekly and keep a close eye on her. But apart from that, she is healthy. This has really put my mind to rest now.

I've just got to keep checking on her as usual and give her lots of vegs and cuddles.

Thank-you for all of your support and sympathy. It has really helped, and I don't know what I'd do if this forum was never invented. I really appreciate for everything you have said. I am much calmer and better today especially after going to the vets. I've just got to be there for all of my pets as they need me as much as I need them. They keep me going, and they are my world. I' don't know what I'd do without any of them.

Once again thank-you

Lessie
 
I am so sorry for your loss.... losing a little buddy is so very difficult and often sudden.... When I lost my first one, it took a while for me to be open again to bringing a little pig into my life, but once you heal there is nothing more rewarding than bringing up a little piglet to remind you of the good times you had.:(
 
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