Aisling
Junior Guinea Pig
Hello everyone,
I had two female guinea pigs, both about 5. Unfortunately one of my girls, Lou, passed away suddenly two days ago, leaving her cagemate, Chomper, alone. We let Chomper see Lou so that she understood what happened as I figured if we didn't she would just be looking for her. She didn't seem distressed or anything so maybe she knew it was coming. So far Chomper seems to still be eating ok and still gets excited when she is being fed or thinks she's being fed. She isn't drinking a whole lot, but looking back Lou always drank a good bit more water than Chomper.
Up until now, Chomper and Lou had been living in our shed (there are no harmful fumes in the shed and we bring them inside most weekends or if it's going to be especially cold) however I am now going to be moving Chomper inside more or less full-time.
I want her to be comfortable and happy in her old age, especially as she is now alone and I am looking for advice and ideas on how to do so.
Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
I had two female guinea pigs, both about 5. Unfortunately one of my girls, Lou, passed away suddenly two days ago, leaving her cagemate, Chomper, alone. We let Chomper see Lou so that she understood what happened as I figured if we didn't she would just be looking for her. She didn't seem distressed or anything so maybe she knew it was coming. So far Chomper seems to still be eating ok and still gets excited when she is being fed or thinks she's being fed. She isn't drinking a whole lot, but looking back Lou always drank a good bit more water than Chomper.
Up until now, Chomper and Lou had been living in our shed (there are no harmful fumes in the shed and we bring them inside most weekends or if it's going to be especially cold) however I am now going to be moving Chomper inside more or less full-time.
I want her to be comfortable and happy in her old age, especially as she is now alone and I am looking for advice and ideas on how to do so.
Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.