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Jessica W

Jessica W

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I lost one of my girls today. Completely out of the blue. I took my other girl to the vet's and she's got the all clear, what I'm worried about is the one that's left was the more shy, quite one in the pair. She got all her confidence from Pebbles and i have no idea what to do now as they were my first pigs :/ . Any help and advise would by very welcome.
 
Jessica W said:
I lost one of my girls today. Completely out of the blue. I took my other girl to the vet's and she's got the all clear, what I'm worried about is the one that's left was the more shy, quite one in the pair. She got all her confidence from Pebbles and i have no idea what to do now as they were my first pigs :/ . Any help and advise would by very welcome.
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Hi and welcome!

I am so sorry for your loss! Sadly, guinea pigs can die at all ages seemingly out of the blue from heart attacks, sudden acute heart failure or strokes. You are welcome to post a tribute to Pebbles in this section if or whenever it feels right for you.

What is Pebbles' companion called and how old is she?
This detailed guide here gives you all the tips of what you can do now, what to look out for in the ext few days and what your options are for the longer term: Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig

Right now, Pebble's companion is most likely grieving and withdrawn. Please monitor her food intake (weigh daily before you feed her dinner) and if necessary, step in with some syringe feeding (mushed pellets will do). I have made the experience that a bit of syringe feed can stimulate the appetite and encourage a pining guinea pig to start eating by itself again. As long as a bereaved guinea pig is eating by itself, it is not acutely pining and still has the will to live.
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide

Your longer term options very much depend on where you are located. We have got members from all over the world. You can help us to discuss the pros and cons of your relevant options with you in more detail if you please added your country, state/province or UK county to your details; this enables us to always tailor any advice and recommendations straight away to what is available and doable where you are. Click on your username on the top, then go to personal details and scroll down to location. Thank you!
 
I am so sorry for the loss of your little girl. Can't add anymore to the post above. Just wanted to say how sorry i was for your loss

Sleep well little one

RIP Pebbles
xx
 
Wiebke said:
Hi and welcome!

I am so sorry for your loss! Sadly, guinea pigs can die at all ages seemingly out of the blue from heart attacks, sudden acute heart failure or strokes. You are welcome to post a tribute to Pebbles in this section if or whenever it feels right for you.

What is Pebbles' companion called and how old is she?
This detailed guide here gives you all the tips of what you can do now, what to look out for in the ext few days and what your options are for the longer term: Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig

Right now, Pebble's companion is most likely grieving and withdrawn. Please monitor her food intake (weigh daily before you feed her dinner) and if necessary, step in with some syringe feeding (mushed pellets will do). I have made the experience that a bit of syringe feed can stimulate the appetite and encourage a pining guinea pig to start eating by itself again. As long as a bereaved guinea pig is eating by itself, it is not acutely pining and still has the will to live.
Complete Syringe Feeding Guide

Your longer term options very much depend on where you are located. We have got members from all over the world. You can help us to discuss the pros and cons of your relevant options with you in more detail if you please added your country, state/province or UK county to your details; this enables us to always tailor any advice and recommendations straight away to what is available and doable where you are. Click on your username on the top, then go to personal details and scroll down to location. Thank you!
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Her name is Forest and she's 5 years old. she had a good night she ate all her favourite veggies and a few nuggets so fingers crossed she will continue to eat :) thank you so much for all the help and advise. I have also put my location on :) thank you again x
 
I'm really sorry for your loss, and I really hope that Forest continues to behave like herself. You did really well getting her checked at the vets just in case.

Popcorn free Pebbles x
 
Jessica W said:
Her name is Forest and she's 5 years old. she had a good night she ate all her favourite veggies and a few nuggets so fingers crossed she will continue to eat :) thank you so much for all the help and advise. I have also put my location on :) thank you again x
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If you want to think about suitable company for Forest, the best place to contact is Cavy Corner sanctuary and rescue in Doncaster. Cavy Corner | Facebook

Glad that she is hanging in there!
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. It's a shock when they suddenly head to the Rainbow Bridge with no warning. As @Wiebke has said the best place to try for a companion is Cavy Corner. Good luck Forest finding a new cage mate.
 
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