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gdiaz982

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It’s been a really tough journey for me. Sadly, my two guinea pigs have passed away. I wasn’t home and I’m not too sure of what happened, but they had passed when I came home. I absolutely love animals and it’s been devastating for me to be an animal owner and just have my pets pass time and time again no matter how well I take care of them. I’ve made the choice to no longer own animals, as I feel as if I am just not meant to have any. The sadness and guilt I feel having my pets pass is indescribable. Regardless, I would love to thank this community for being here, even if it was for a short time. I hope butters and micky are in a better place🫶🏻☁️9BF1F5EC-6E1C-44FA-8874-45E179570EA2.webp
 
RIP little ones, sleep softly at the bridge. These small ones are fragile, but they have big personalities and are easy to move. I'm hoping that in time some needy piggies will find you and comfort you ❤️
 
I’m so sorry you have lost both your piggies. What an awful shock for you. Sending you massive hugs.

Popcorn high together forever over the bridge. ❤️
 
Truffolo said:
RIP little ones, sleep softly at the bridge. These small ones are fragile, but they have big personalities and are easy to move. I'm hoping that in time some needy piggies will find you and comfort you ❤️
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Sorry, that should say "easy to love"
 
BIG HUGS

I am so very sorry. What a traumatic shock fo you!

Please urgently check your carbon monoxide levels in your home. Two healthy piggies dying unexpectedly at the same time means that you are looking not necessarily at an illness but rather at an environmental or poison angle.

Guinea pigs have very small and more sensitive airways so they react quicker to high carbon monoxide levels, which are odourless but can be fatal for humans, too. It is important for your own health to please check whether that is the case. In winter, it is one of the biggest environmental indoors killer for small pets; especially in rented accommodation or homes without working gas alarms. A sudden fall in temperatures can result in a sudden rise in gas levels.
We tend to deal with at least one or two cases of monixide poisoning each winter on here but the majority of deaths go sadly undetected.

My thoughts are with you.
 
What a terrible shock. I lost both my boys in 1 weekend a couple of years back sometimes a pair of piggies just can't live without each other. Take time to process how you're feeling. Never is a big word but maybe a break from pet ownership is what you need.

As wiebke said I would check your carbon monoxide levels and invest in a good alarm if you haven't already got one
 
I sincerely appreciate all the kind words everyone. It really makes me cherish this community and I’m so glad to have found it. I hope one day to own piggies again, but in the meantime, I think taking a break like you guys suggested will be good. When I am in a much better space, both mentally and physically, I hope to be the best pet owner I can be. As for the monoxide levels, I will for sure look into that. Thank you again for being such a wonderful community 🫶🏻💗
 
gdiaz982 said:
I sincerely appreciate all the kind words everyone. It really makes me cherish this community and I’m so glad to have found it. I hope one day to own piggies again, but in the meantime, I think taking a break like you guys suggested will be good. When I am in a much better space, both mentally and physically, I hope to be the best pet owner I can be. As for the monoxide levels, I will for sure look into that. Thank you again for being such a wonderful community 🫶🏻💗
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Give yourself time to grieve. It is OK to not be OK for a little while after something like that. We are here for you if you hit rock bottom or need a community hug.
 
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