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New Born Pup
This week, one of our three guinea pigs suddenly passed away. Chai, who was only 3 years old, had appeared healthy and in good spirits until she began to fumble around the cage as if she were partially paralyzed. Shortly thereafter, she had a seizure and passed away. Her death came suddenly, and we had no idea it was going to happen.
Now, I need advice regarding the two remaining pigs, Mocha (Chai's sister) and Latte (a younger, smaller pig), who do not get along well. Latte is a timid pig that Mocha constantly bullies by randomly nipping at her and stealing her food. Latte is now hiding all the time, and when Chai was around, she kept Mocha in check, and Latte was not bullied nearly as much.
At present, I am unable to get another guinea pig. Therefore, I was wondering if it would be a good idea to rehouse Mocha and Latte separately? I feel like they would be happier in either away from each other or in a bigger pig family, to limit the bullying.
A photo of them:
Chai being a potato:
Now, I need advice regarding the two remaining pigs, Mocha (Chai's sister) and Latte (a younger, smaller pig), who do not get along well. Latte is a timid pig that Mocha constantly bullies by randomly nipping at her and stealing her food. Latte is now hiding all the time, and when Chai was around, she kept Mocha in check, and Latte was not bullied nearly as much.
At present, I am unable to get another guinea pig. Therefore, I was wondering if it would be a good idea to rehouse Mocha and Latte separately? I feel like they would be happier in either away from each other or in a bigger pig family, to limit the bullying.
A photo of them:
Chai being a potato: