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Loneliness/depression

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nickh

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Sadly one of my girls got really sick on Sunday. She began to swell and stopped pooping and gas built up inside of her. She stopped drinking but did continue to eat though it was difficult to do. She just sat in the corner then Monday night she got a lot worse and began having fits. I got her to the emergency vet but she couldn't be saved. After having gas and injection she still fought to stay alive. The vet said she had ovarian cysts. It's horrible because Sunday morning you wouldn't have known that she was so close to dying. I am totally heartbroken though I do still have her sister. She seems to be doing ok, eating, drinking and everything. She is kind of quiet though which I think is because she has no one to follow and talk to and play with. I am worried she's going to get lonely. She is about 3.5 years old and I don't think it would do her good to be introduced to a new pig. I also will start a cycle as one will always go first sadly. I am really not wanting anymore pets if I'm honest as this loss is killing me. I have been doing our regular routine and spending a lot of time with her but I feel guilty to leave the room for too long. I don't know if she sensed she was dying as she went and led by her or if she is expecting her to come back and I'm worried she will get lonely and depressed as the two were so close. She is shy and always followed her and looked to her to know what to do and hid behind her when she was scared. I just feel so sad when I look at her because she's by herself now. I just don't want her to suffer but what can I do? :(
 
I am in the exact same position. Had two girls both around 3.5 years but sadly had to get one put to sleep a week ago now :( my vet also thought ovarian cysts but now after doing even more research, I doubt it was ovarian cysts. My girl seems to be doing ok too but I can't help feeling guilty!
At first I wasn't keen on getting a new piggy but now I am planning on rescuing another one to keep my girl company.

Hope you're ok x
 
So sorry for your loss. You could always adopt another guinea pig that's close to the same age as your girl so there's less chance of one being left on her own for ages once one passes away. For now though you could put an old cuddly toy in the cage with your guinea pig to keep her company. Just make sure there's no tags of bits she could nibble off.
 
Thank you all. I think I will see how she goes as so far she is coping well, much better than I imagined. I just feel guilty and sad for her but I have been making sure to give her lots of extra fuss.
 
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