One Of My Guinea Pigs Just Died, What Now?

[SaudSaudesen]

Hey, yesterday the youngest guinea pig who was 2 years old just died, now it's only one left who is 7 years old. She has already seen another buddy of her die who was a male, and the one who died now was a she. She isn't eating and drinking and doesn't go out of her house. What should I do now with her to make her feel better, because she seems really sad.

 

[Mother Hubbard]

Hi and welcome to the forum. I'm sorry you lost your young guinea pig, I would probably be concerned that your other piggy might be ill also. It's important you start syringe feeding your guinea pig straight away if she's not eating, crushed up pellets mixed with water and left to cool works well. But I personally would get your girl to a vet for a full health check. Additionally I would put a small teddy bear in her enclosure for company, it's nice for them to snuggle up to something soft as it reassures them.
If you go to the guinea pig guides for advice on how to syringe feeding.

 

[SaudSaudesen]

Okey, it seems like a have to buy some stuff then from the internet, but then it might not come before after new year because of the christmas post and I noticed now it has something around her eyes, something like when humans cry and the tears solified, you know maybe what this is? And she doesn't go anymore with her backfeets, just kinda jumps, and she has began to hit her head up in things, very weak but she still does it, never seen her done that before

 

[Mother Hubbard]

You don't need to buy anything from the internet, as I said I advise getting her to the vets for a full check, please do this quickly, your piggy could be in pain.
Guinea pigs discharge a white milky fluid from their eyes which they often use to clean themselves with, could it be that?

How long have you had guinea pigs?

 

[SaudSaudesen]

4 years, but this one has never been sick, and the first one I had with it got sick and we noticed it too late and couldn't get the medicine in time to get it healthy, but I will call the vet now.

 

[Wiebke]

Hey, yesterday the youngest guinea pig who was 2 years old just died, now it's only one left who is 7 years old. She has already seen another buddy of her die who was a male, and the one who died now was a she. She isn't eating and drinking and doesn't go out of her house. What should I do now with her to make her feel better, because she seems really sad.

Hi and welcome

I am very sorry for your loss!

Please start syringe feeding and watering any guinea pig that is acutely pining. See a vet promptly to make sure that there is no underlying health issue that is coming to the fore because of the stress of the loss. Find her company as quickly as possible, even if it is another piggy or piggies in an adjoining cage.
Lists of good rescues in several countries that for the most part offer dating at the rescue are in the bereavement guide.
Not Eating And The Importance Of Syringe Feeding
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide

Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig