Advice Needed - single piggie!

[laura_dungar]

I originally bought two male guinea pigs that were paired together from a breeder, after about a year one of them sadly passed away, so i tried to find a friend for the piggie that was left behind, didn’t want him to get lonely!
I purchased another male piggie and started the bonding process, but quickly realised they didn’t get on and their personalities clashed massively. I ended up building two separate cages so they could see each other everyday still.
Last night, my original piggie passed away, leaving again, another male piggie by himself.
Should i start a bonding process again with another guinea pig?

 

[Piggies&buns]

I’m sorry for your loss.

Yes, you will need to find a new friend for your piggy but provided he is eating and otherwise ok, the same guidelines apply as if they were living together - he should be ok for up to four weeks while you find a new friend for him.

The best way to ensure compatibility, if you have the option, is to go to a rescue centre and get their help in finding a new friend for your boy.
If you don’t have that option then purchasing another piggy, attempting a bonding and accepting that there is a risk of failure with an on spec bonding.

 

[laura_dungar]

I’m sorry for your loss.

Yes, you will need to find a new friend for your piggy but provided he is eating and otherwise ok, the same guidelines apply as if they were living together - he should be ok for up to four weeks while you find a new friend for him.

The best way to ensure compatibility, if you have the option, is to go to a rescue centre and get their help in finding a new friend for your boy.
If you don’t have that option then purchasing another piggy, attempting a bonding and accepting that there is a risk of failure with an on spec bonding.

Thankyou so much

 

[CTWC]

Hi sorry for your losses Your piggy will need a friend as said above but take a little time for yourself too

 

[Merab]

So sorry for your loss.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve