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My guinea pigs death

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Hi, so recently I have lost one of my Guinea pigs due to a rectal prolapse (I think) and I am just devastated that this happened, because I was hoping she would live the the max (8 years) I also have this emotional problem and a depression disorder, so please comment and tell me how to get over her death, it has been very painful to think about and I’m still in shock and can‘t believe this happened. Please tell me what you think I should do to get over it! Thank you!
 
I’m so sorry for you, sending big hugs at this sad time x
It‘s terribly sad when you loose a beloved pet. I lost one of my piggies Bill in February and I’m still very sad and miss him at times. When you own a pet you get so much pleasure and love from them, unfortunately at some point they do get the call to Rainbow Bridge. This will happen at some point, it makes it so much harder for us when we feel that a pet could have lived longer and not lived out all it’s life. There’s no easy answer when it comes to bereavement, it hurts and it takes a while to accept what’s happened. Take each day at a time, as time goes by you will be able to remember all the lovely times you had together without it hurting so much as it does now x
Sleep tight little piggie x
 
So sorry for your loss.
Grief hurts because we have loved.
There is no easy formula to overcome a bereavement but remembering all the good times does help.
I lost my beloved Jemimah last week so I know how grief feels. As @Bill & Ted has said take each day at a time.
Perhaps you could get a little notebook and each day write down one happy memory- or more.
This will help you focus on the good things.

Have a look through the bereavement guides on the forum - sorry I can’t link them for you.
We are here to support you so do post as often as you need to
 
DM260620 said:
Hi, so recently I have lost one of my Guinea pigs due to a rectal prolapse (I think) and I am just devastated that this happened, because I was hoping she would live the the max (8 years) I also have this emotional problem and a depression disorder, so please comment and tell me how to get over her death, it has been very painful to think about and I’m still in shock and can‘t believe this happened. Please tell me what you think I should do to get over it! Thank you!
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Hi and welcome!

I am ever so sorry for your loss. Sadly a rectal prolapse is one of those - rare - things that can happen - and always our of the blue. :(

Sadly guinea pigs can die at any age from an unforeseeable and therefore unpreventable medical problem; there is nothing you can do about that and it is not your fault, just bad luck.
When the chips are down, we only have our pets on loan with a contract that can be cancelled at any time. But we have also got the wonderful gift to make each day special and fill it with love. You can never live with the expectancy of a piggy living to a certain age but you can live with the attitude that every new day with a beloved pet is something to treasure because it gives you something special and makes each day worthwhile.

Pet bereavement is a recognised mental health issue that can happen to anyone but if you have already got pre-existing problems then you are generally more prone to have issues with the grieving and with gradually processing it.

The best you can do is talk, whether that is on a dedicated line or in a suitable and monitored group, either online or in person. That is by far the best therapy.

You may find our grieving guide very helpful; it also contains links to articles and resources as well as tips on how to find them wherever you are as well as many more practical tips and ways to help you to slowly process your loss: Human Bereavement: Grieving, Coping and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children
 
DM260620 said:
Hi, so recently I have lost one of my Guinea pigs due to a rectal prolapse (I think) and I am just devastated that this happened, because I was hoping she would live the the max (8 years) I also have this emotional problem and a depression disorder, so please comment and tell me how to get over her death, it has been very painful to think about and I’m still in shock and can‘t believe this happened. Please tell me what you think I should do to get over it! Thank you!
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I’m so sorry! i also have a depression disorder and found it very hard to deal with the loss of of one mine a few years ago. Know that it will get better even if it takes a while, and please don’t blame yourself in anyway as i’m sure you gave your guineas the best life possible.
some things that might help are:
- talking to her or writing to her (sounds silly but it does help) even if it’s just to cry it can help get any thoughts and emotions out.
- talk to someone about how you’re feeling, and don’t let them invalidate your feelings as they are very real !
- i know this one sounds odd, but i find children’s books about the death of a pet (there’s one about a guinea pig passing away but i can’t remember what it’s called) really do help in coming to terms with it gently, which can help when mental health isn’t at its strong point.
all the best x
 
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