Why Did My 2 Guinea Pigs Die 1 Day Apart?

[mills066]

yesterday i came home to the dreadful news of one of my guinea pigs dying, and then today i come home once again to the same thing, my other guinea pigs death. i was totally not expecting this. they were out door guinea pigs with a healthy diet. the first one appeared to have had mites, he was given treatment for this previously. we are not sure on the age as adopted them about 6 months ago. would love if anyone could help

 

[Wiebke]

Hi! I am sorry for your loss.

Unfortunately only a post-mortem at the vets can give you a clue to what is the cause, whether it is an illness contracted from wild rodents, changes in weather, sudden fright etc.

Because of the time interval, it is more likely a deadly virulent infection or something poisonous in their environment or food, but all we can do is guess.

 

[Merab]

So sorry for your loss.

 

[VickiA]

Very sorry for your losses. As Wiebke says, without a post mortem it would be difficult to know the cause of death. Popcorn free little piggies.

 

[Hoppity.K]

Oh no... how awful. So sorry for your loss. RIP little guinea pigs & popcorn free over rainbow bridge x

 

[Tiamolly123]

I am so sorry, to lose one is devastating, my heart goes out to you.

 

[Freela]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing two pigs in 2 days must be particularly devastating. Due to the timing, I would wonder if the deaths were caused by an infectious disease (as prey animals, guinea pigs hide illness very well and many illnesses have a rapidly progressive course... the last two pigs I lost appeared fine the night before, a little off in the morning, and passed away by nighttime.) Alternatively, I would wonder if perhaps something in the environment (something they ate, were exposed to and breathed in, etc.) was a factor. Unfortunately, it is really hard to determine for sure without a vet postmortem (and even then it may not be possible to uncover.) Many ((HUGS)) to you, I'm so sorry!