Our Guinea pig passed away suddenly

[Dedeandedie]

Hello,

We are brand new to posting on here but come directly here for help and support for our two little pigs Edie and Dede all the time!

Tonight our beautiful little piggie Dede very suddenly passed away. She has a very swollen moth and couldn’t swallow, she keep gagging and was very limo but her throat was clear. We rushed her to the vet but she died on route.

Our little Edie doesn’t have a clue what is going on and only saw her sister very poorly. Dede has stayed at the vets ready to be cremated and now we can’t stop crying because we should have brought her home to lay with Edie for night! We feel so guilty and sick at our poor little fuzzy ball Edie being so confused. The problem is she is a grumpy old girl and doesn’t like anyone else other than her Dede and my partner who is her favourite. She sits there and licks her every night. Dede was my beautiful girl (we let the pigs pick their humans)

Is there any tips for my little Edie and how to support her? Because she wasn’t able to say good bye.

Thank you in advance

x

 

[Wheekallweek]

Aw I'm so sorry to hear this. Perhaps a snugglesafe and a teddy to snuggle with? Lots of cuddles with your partner too, perhaps some floor time and some new toys to get her thinking about something else?
RIP Dede, it's so hard to see them upset when they lose a companion

 

[Popcorns & Wheeks]

Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear your beloved Dede has passed away. I agree with the above, maybe a teddy, new toys to avert her attention and plenty of attention from you and your partner.

I know this is probably the last thing you're thinking of but maybe another piggie friend? I know you say she is a grumpy girl but I had a piggie just the same and had to put her with a new friend. It was the best thing I could have done cos she was back to her happy, grumpy self again. If that makes sense. Again, sorry for your loss, sleep tight Dede ❤.

 

[Wiebke]

Hello,

We are brand new to posting on here but come directly here for help and support for our two little pigs Edie and Dede all the time!

Tonight our beautiful little piggie Dede very suddenly passed away. She has a very swollen moth and couldn’t swallow, she keep gagging and was very limo but her throat was clear. We rushed her to the vet but she died on route.

Our little Edie doesn’t have a clue what is going on and only saw her sister very poorly. Dede has stayed at the vets ready to be cremated and now we can’t stop crying because we should have brought her home to lay with Edie for night! We feel so guilty and sick at our poor little fuzzy ball Edie being so confused. The problem is she is a grumpy old girl and doesn’t like anyone else other than her Dede and my partner who is her favourite. She sits there and licks her every night. Dede was my beautiful girl (we let the pigs pick their humans)

Is there any tips for my little Edie and how to support her? Because she wasn’t able to say good bye.

Thank you in advance

x

Hi and welcome

BIG HUGS

I am very sorry for your sudden loss.

Edie will have known that Dede was very ill and struggling but the suddenness will have thrown her. Please do not feel guilty about not bringing Dede home for a goodbye. It is not always possible anyway.
Edie will however need her time to grieve - no quite as long as you but a few days. As long as she keeps eating and drinking, then please let her and accept if she is more withdrawn during that time or wants more cuddles from your partner. Some piggies can be very selective about which human they like.

Any further plans depend on whether you are planning to end your guinea pig story or would like to continue after Edie.

Here are our tips on what you can do for a bereaved companion in the medium to longer term: Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig

Our singles guide contains a chapter on challenges you are facing with a bereaved single, different options you have (next neighbourship through the grids is one) and also how it comes out when single piggies transfer their social needs onto you (or in your case, likely your partner): Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities
Here is our grieving guide for owners. You and your partner will hopefully find it helpful in dealing with all the strong emotions in the wake of your rather traumatic loss - including the strong feelings of guilt and soul-searching at the onset of the grieving process, which are usually stronger after an expected death: Human Bereavement: Grieving, Processing and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children

Please be kind with yourself over the coming days and weeks and take the time to think through your options. We are here to help with bouncing practical ideas and helpful tips to allow you to work out the best solution for your personal situation.

 

[Bill & Ted]

I’m so sorry you lost Dede, sending you hugs x
At some point you may feel it’s time to reach out to a rescue and see if they can find Edie a new friend. Old girls can be grumpy but they can take on a new lease of life with a new companion, don’t discount a neutered older boar either, they are lovely and can make for a very stable relationship

Treasure your memories of Dede, she will have known how much you all loved her

Sleep tight little lady

 

[Merab]

So very sorry for your loss.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve