Grieving guinea pig

[Dollyandmarmite]

Hello all,
Unfortunately one of my Guinea pigs (dolly) passed away yesterday. I had her for three years and bought her at the same time as my other Guinea pig (marmite).
I am unsure what to do now as marmite is still eating however her water has not gone down. She is biting her cage and seeming restless. They would cuddle up in their hides together and dolly was the more sociable one. I have been hand feeding marmite with treats and getting her out to cuddle a lot. I have also been moving her to every room that I am in. I know that keeping a Guinea pig on their own can be harmful for them. However I do not want to get another. I am in a dilemma as to what to do.

 

[Piggies&buns]

I’m sorry for your loss.

Don’t worry about the water not having gone down. She won’t dehydrate herself. The need to drink comes first so if your piggy is still eating and maintaining her weight then she is definitely getting enough fluid from her diet.

The guide below explains how to look after a grieving piggy.

It is difficult if you wish to end your piggy keeping cycle but she is rather too young to never have another friend. Human interaction isn’t enough and with potential 4/5 or so years ahead of her, it’s too long for her to be alone.
Perhaps give it a couple of weeks (provided she is still eating ok) and have some time to think.
The alternative is to let her go to a rescue centre so she can be rebonded and rehomed. That’s a difficult decision though so don’t rush into anything.

Looking After a Bereaved Guinea Pig