So long, Comet.

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My beloved Comet has unfortunately passed away today, and I can remember when I first came across this website. I was not a registered member, and we had all come here to look for advice on what to do for them. She died so unexpectedly that none of us could have seen it coming. She was in perfect health (Shiny fur, all kept up nice.) and we found her laying on her side with a worm protruding from her side. Our mother scooped her up, and she let out her final breath before taking the trip to Rainbow Bridge. We have a male guinea pig, whom was in the same litter and is his sister, Bo. He has been coping quite well and is eating ( we gave him some carrots to help him cope with his loss, those are his favorite!). Can anyone explain to us how our beloved Comet has died? It just happened today and she has shown no sign of being ill. Please help us figure this out before It spreads to Bo.
 
I know this will sound stupid, but could I put a similar looking guinea pig near our male and try to pass it off as Comet? It feels like a good solution for our family as a coping mechanism, like Comet was never lost and never took the journey.
 
Mother3Fan said:
My beloved Comet has unfortunately passed away today, and I can remember when I first came across this website. I was not a registered member, and we had all come here to look for advice on what to do for them. She died so unexpectedly that none of us could have seen it coming. She was in perfect health (Shiny fur, all kept up nice.) and we found her laying on her side with a worm protruding from her side. Our mother scooped her up, and she let out her final breath before taking the trip to Rainbow Bridge. We have a male guinea pig, whom was in the same litter and is his sister, Bo. He has been coping quite well and is eating ( we gave him some carrots to help him cope with his loss, those are his favorite!). Can anyone explain to us how our beloved Comet has died? It just happened today and she has shown no sign of being ill. Please help us figure this out before It spreads to Bo.
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Very sorry to hear of Comet's passing.
Like me today, they can be totally normal and then go downhill very quickly, the only way of really knowing the reason is a post mortem, I've only had this done once at the vets when we were both confused.
You could try ringing your vets tomorrow and see if they would do that for you.

Bless, take care
 
Mother3Fan said:
I know this will sound stupid, but could I put a similar looking guinea pig near our male and try to pass it off as Comet? It feels like a good solution for our family as a coping mechanism, like Comet was never lost and never took the journey.
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You can do that if you wish, but I find just doing something in their memory would help (painting a picture, making a photo album, growing a plant or painting their name on a rock)
Unfortunately you will need to come to terms with the fact that Comet is gone, you can remember the happy times you had together x
 
I'd like to thank you all so much for the support and love you've all been sharing on this post. Bless you all <3
 
Another question I have-- our male is coping well, but often when we let him out to play, he always looks for Comet (the female that passed.) and when he can't find her, he no longer wants to play. What can we do? We've relocated him to the living room as we are unsure of getting a new partner for him.
 
So sorry for your loss - it's an awful shock when a death is so sudden.
Look after yourself as you grieve.
It's so lovely that you are thinking of your boy's needs while you are still grieving.
He will be ready for a companion quite soon - guinea pigs do grieve but differently from us.

If you are in the UK you could check out the Rescue locator and see if one is accessible to you that does boar dating.
Is he neutered? I assume so as he lived with a female so another sow is an option - possibly 2 baby girls?

Anyway - welcome to the forum and we will give you all the support we can
 
The Rainbow Bridge is very busy today! Sorry for your loss and me and my 4 piggies send hugs
 
Mother3Fan said:
I know this will sound stupid, but could I put a similar looking guinea pig near our male and try to pass it off as Comet? It feels like a good solution for our family as a coping mechanism, like Comet was never lost and never took the journey.
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No They would know the difference, piggies dont just go on looks alone

I am so sorry for the loss of your piggy.. A little concerned over mention of this worm thing? What was that please? Are they outdoor piggies?

Sleep well little one

RIP Comet
x x
 
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