Today, our boy Buffy suffered a stroke,vet gave meds but things got worse. To end his pain and suffering we put him to sleep to join his sister we lost a year and a half ago to cancer. We still have one baby, we don't no what to do to help her now, she is 5 years old and spent her own life with her brother and sister. Is there anything to help, like putting a mirror so she doesn't feel alone? I don't no what to do. Any advice would be appreciated
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I am sorry for your loss.
Ultimately nothing will replace the companionship of another guinea pig. Toys etc are not a replacement and won’t stop loneliness. She will need time to grieve though.
The best thing is to get her a new companion. She could still have 2 or so years of her life left and that is too long for here to spend on her own. If you want to end the cycle, then fostering is a good way to get her a new companion to see out the rest of her life with but you can then hand the foster piggy back once your girl passes.
Take your time though, she will be ok on her own for a little while while, both you and her grieve.
Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig
Ultimately nothing will replace the companionship of another guinea pig. Toys etc are not a replacement and won’t stop loneliness. She will need time to grieve though.
The best thing is to get her a new companion. She could still have 2 or so years of her life left and that is too long for here to spend on her own. If you want to end the cycle, then fostering is a good way to get her a new companion to see out the rest of her life with but you can then hand the foster piggy back once your girl passes.
Take your time though, she will be ok on her own for a little while while, both you and her grieve.
Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig