My first guinea pig loss.

Theraputicpigs

Theraputicpigs

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Hi all,
I lost one of my piggies last night and I'm in so much pain. I woke up saturday morning from a call from my dad telling me that they had found him unable to use his back legs at all, we rushed him to the vets and they assumed he had a fall and damaged his spine or formed a blood clot. I had to feed him through a syringe as he couldn't eat by himself, he couldn't even poop or pee by himself, he only could if i lifted him up which i did every couple of hours, even throughout the night. He was happy and talkative and always giving me kisses and i had cuddled him before he passed but I've never been so traumatised, this all came out of no where and thats what hurts the most, i know he's at peace now as he was always a happy piggie running and zooming about the living room. I just need help with coping, i already suffer with anxiety and which causes me to be depressed and this really not helped and this was the main reason i first got him, t help me and be my friend. Has anyone got any advice that could help me? I would greatly appreciate it. x
rest in peace my sweet boy x
 
Oh no :(:(:( I'm so sorry.
Can't offer any advice other than time...
 
I am so sorry for your loss. They leave such a big hole in our hearts when they leave us. @Wiebke has some information on bereavement helplines, I can't find them right now so I have tagged her in to your post. X
 
I’m so sorry, I actually joined this site to talk to like minded people when I lost one of my first pigs called bill.I was devastated and it really helped to talk to people who really understand.Only time will help, it does get easier but feels so raw at the time.I had a ring made of bills ashes and that helped me but maybe making a picture book or something along those lines might help.Big hugs xx
 
I'm sorry for your loss/1st piggies always have a special place in your heart.if you find you are struggling,the blue cross have an impartial helpline to deal with pet breavement.xx
 
So sorry for your loss. We all understand that your going through, it's so hard to lose a much loved piggy. The blue cross help line is very good. I always create a memory box for my lost piggies, photos ,a little snip of fur, a cast of their paws and a note of all the good ones we shared.
Sending you hugs.
Rest in peace little piggy.
 
Oh, I’m so sorry for your loss. Time is a great healer, always keep in mind that you gave him the best life and think of all the happy memories that you had with him. Sleep tight little piggie x
 
I am so sorry for your loss.

Please remember that your piggy had a life full of love, and that is the most important gift you could ever give him. You will always remember him, in time the feelings of pain will fade and be replaced by happy memories

This is quoted from our bereavement guide -

The onset of the grieving process is generally characterised by feelings of guilt or failure; we all experience them to some degree or other and it usually takes some time until head and heart come together again. This can be a lot worse in the wake of an unexpected/unexplained sudden death, a major battle for the life of a beloved piggy, if you have struggled to get a guinea pig to a vet in time or had to make the decision to put your piggy to sleep.
If you would like to speak about your feelings and would welcome the sympathy and support from other people who understand how much the loss of a beloved guinea pig can affect you, then you are always welcome to start a thread in our Guinea Pig or General Chat section.

Sometimes, it can help to start a diary about your feelings, but also about all the little things that you are missing, about snatches of shared things and precious snatches of memories, especially if you are inconsolable.

If you struggle with the grieving process to the extent that you are unable to get on with your daily life or sleep, or move on after a suitable time, please contact a pet bereavement service. There are free and anonymous phone lines in many countries available that can help you cope with your loss. Pet bereavement can happen to anybody; there is no shame in it!

This link here gives you an overview for available services the UK: SupportLine - Problems: Pet Bereavement: Advice, support and information

Sleep well little one

RIP Piggy
x x
 
So sorry for your loss.
Many of us here understand the pain and sense of loss you are going through.
Grief is hard but we only grieve when we have loved.
Reflect on all those good memories you have of your boy.
Asking ‘why?’ is a normal part of grieving.

Be kind and gentle with yourself as you work through the grief.
It takes time so be patient with yourself as well.

We are here for you.
 
So sorry to hear this. Sleep tight little piggie. Xx
 
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