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One Guinea Pig Has Died. What Do I Do With The Other?

Katie <3

Katie <3

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I'm not sure on which forum this should go in so I'm putting it here as I want to know if anyone has any ideas of her death. Last week my guinea pig, Astra died. She was three years old and that morning I left to go on holiday and whenever I came back I was informed she was dead. She was found at night so I believe Butterscotch knows her sister is dead. She was perfectly happy, chirping and popcorning when I left and when I looked at her last night she appeared normal and there were no physical signs of illness. The real question is what I do with Butterscotch. I don't want to get another guinea pig as, while harsh to say I know my studies are important and caring for them sometimes got in the way. As of right now Butterscotch is running around the pen nibbling grass but is now quite skittish. I'm currently just planning to keep her and care for her the way I was before but I want to know the best options for her.
 
I’m so sorry that you lost Astra. That must have been a shock for you.

It really is kindest to find Butterscotch a new companion. At 3 she could have a few years ahead of her on her own and could be terribly lonely. Piggies are herd creatures and do best in pairs or small groups. I understand that you don’t want a continual cycle of piggies so would you be prepared to find her a similar age companion? Or Would you be prepared to surrender her to a rescue who may then be able to find her a companion and rehome her as part of a pair. I know how difficult this is for you.
 
Sorry to hear you lost one of your piggies but if you really don’t want to get another as a companion please ask for help at your nearest rescue centre. They will be quite understanding if you don’t want to keep your single piggy. It’s great that you have realised and admitted that you find it difficult to find the time to look after Piggies at the moment. That’s. A big step so be proud of yourself for thinking about their needs too.
 
Thank you for replying I've taken in what you said and I believe that it would be selfish of me to keep her on her own. I'm thinking of taking on another guinea pig and am looking at rescue centre websites now but I still want to wait a couple days to give her time to mourn and how she takes it.
 
I am very sorry for your loss!

While some guinea pigs don't seem to be mourning, they will still need the constant stimulation and interaction with others of their own kind for the long run. It is something that you cannot replace, especially when you are busy studying.

Sadly, Northern Ireland is not an easy place to find a new companion, as there are very few rescues, and none that we can recommend. All the best with your research!
 
I'm so sorry about your pig! I don't know what to do if my pig was to die! My advice is the same as everybody else's.
Either adoption or give Butterscotch up
 
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