Lara.Turnerx
New Born Pup
My guinea pig (Mike) unexpectedly passed away today on the way home from a vet check-up after being told everything was okay. As you can imagine, this was a massive shock to me and my partner as he isn’t even two years old.
We are now left with Mike’s brother; Wilson who is the same age. We let Wilson say his goodbyes and have since taken Mike to the vet whilst we wait for him to be cremated.
Wilson is eating fine, drinking, running round & playing. He’s never been much of a social guinea pig in the sense that he wants to be picked up or stroked. He enjoys the occasional head rub and likes to be talked to, but he prefers this from the safety of his cage.
What would be the best step going forward? We have considered getting another guinea pig but this just feels like we’re trying to replace Mike. Plus, we’re worried about trying to bond Wilson with a new Guinea pig.
In addition, when does the cycle end when you get a new pig every time one dies to avoid loneliness? Surely, you’ll always have a guinea pig as a pair are unlikely to pass away at the same time.
The heartbreak of losing Mike has massively discouraged us from having pets in the future, and the thought of losing Wilson too is awful. Therefore, we only want what is best for his own well-being so that he can live a long, happy life.
Any advice is welcome and much appreciated.
We are now left with Mike’s brother; Wilson who is the same age. We let Wilson say his goodbyes and have since taken Mike to the vet whilst we wait for him to be cremated.
Wilson is eating fine, drinking, running round & playing. He’s never been much of a social guinea pig in the sense that he wants to be picked up or stroked. He enjoys the occasional head rub and likes to be talked to, but he prefers this from the safety of his cage.
What would be the best step going forward? We have considered getting another guinea pig but this just feels like we’re trying to replace Mike. Plus, we’re worried about trying to bond Wilson with a new Guinea pig.
In addition, when does the cycle end when you get a new pig every time one dies to avoid loneliness? Surely, you’ll always have a guinea pig as a pair are unlikely to pass away at the same time.
The heartbreak of losing Mike has massively discouraged us from having pets in the future, and the thought of losing Wilson too is awful. Therefore, we only want what is best for his own well-being so that he can live a long, happy life.
Any advice is welcome and much appreciated.