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Junior Guinea Pig
Hi,
Joe lost his buddy Bob today. Bob started showing us Saturday he did not feel great, he was a bit tired and just... Off? Hard to explain, you just know your pig. Sunday night he had a clearly laboured breathing and we went to vet this morning. Lymphoma, and there really wasnt something to discuss but the decision is always disgusting. I'm very much in chock even though I know these pigs is pray-animals. He was happy, eating and begging for food. Ate his basils at the vet. And thats how I want to remember him - as my little happy feet.
I'm gonna miss this little dude sososo much, as will his best buddy Joe. These two have been together their whole life - 4,5 years. They are each others everything. Joe was at his side to the last breath and I can tell by his acting and looks that he misses his Bobby.
We now have three boars living in separate cages. Joe and Chip always had a thing for each other. I dont know yet if its a good or a bad thing, but I'm curious about try to bond them to live together. My feeling is that Kongo just wants to have his food, and are pretty happy to just be a neighbour. Food first.
I guess this is pretty much up to every individual, but can anyone give me some thoughts about the grieving time frame? How much time should I give Joe to settle without his best buddy? Days, weeks?
I guess that Joe will bounce back quicker than me. He actually seems pretty fine besides from a sad aura.
Whats your experiences?
If I try to bond Joe and Chip I want them to last, and I guess these last days had been quite stressful for Joe...
Spider Bob and hungry Joe Friday night
Joe lost his buddy Bob today. Bob started showing us Saturday he did not feel great, he was a bit tired and just... Off? Hard to explain, you just know your pig. Sunday night he had a clearly laboured breathing and we went to vet this morning. Lymphoma, and there really wasnt something to discuss but the decision is always disgusting. I'm very much in chock even though I know these pigs is pray-animals. He was happy, eating and begging for food. Ate his basils at the vet. And thats how I want to remember him - as my little happy feet.
I'm gonna miss this little dude sososo much, as will his best buddy Joe. These two have been together their whole life - 4,5 years. They are each others everything. Joe was at his side to the last breath and I can tell by his acting and looks that he misses his Bobby.
We now have three boars living in separate cages. Joe and Chip always had a thing for each other. I dont know yet if its a good or a bad thing, but I'm curious about try to bond them to live together. My feeling is that Kongo just wants to have his food, and are pretty happy to just be a neighbour. Food first.
I guess this is pretty much up to every individual, but can anyone give me some thoughts about the grieving time frame? How much time should I give Joe to settle without his best buddy? Days, weeks?
I guess that Joe will bounce back quicker than me. He actually seems pretty fine besides from a sad aura.
Whats your experiences?
If I try to bond Joe and Chip I want them to last, and I guess these last days had been quite stressful for Joe...
Spider Bob and hungry Joe Friday night