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my guinea pig had a bladder stone, we had it removed through surgery. However, his genetics made him more likely to keep having them come back, so he grew another one. We stayed away from calcium all of his life and fed him a balanced diet. We couldn't do the surgery on this one though - he had too much scar tissue there, and he probably would die. even if we did get the stone out, he would have regrown it. this was over a month ago. He still was moving around and eating yesterday, though visibly worse. (He was on pain medication and some others) our other guinea pig began dominating him a while back. We thought he had possibly until early January to live. He died on Christmas night, and I didn't tell him goodbye. I am still a little bit in shock that he's dead, and I feel like I'm dreaming. He just turned 4 a little over one month ago.

Our other pig, about the same age, is still healthy. he is overweight as he had taken some of our dying pig's food. my parents say to keep him, but I feel as if he has a year or two left. We can't replace the other one because he's four. I want to keep him and tell him how much I love him, but I feel like he won't live a full life with us. My parents won't let me give him away, I'm scared. what do I do?

I miss my pig. They were the only ones I could talk to, because I have no friends. I'm crying hysterically writing this and I hate life. iA(N{PO WVR"JAWRCm[a-wjrmias0penbr liujasenbc roslfe;pcmjnsoindcfoescfnoisednfocsdncfslkmdcf
 
First of all, I'm very sorry for your loss- I have lost two guinea pigs due to bladder stones too, so I understand the terrible predicament of bladder stones returning and the further issues this causes.

Please look after yourself, and reach out to a trusted friend or family member if you feel your mental health worsening. I have found this forum guide incredibly useful in the past: Human Bereavement - Grieving, coping tips and support links for guinea pig owners and their children

When it comes to looking after your remaining piggy, he will need a friend in the future. I couldn't quite make it out in your post- why isn't it possible for you to get another piggy at the moment?

I understand your situation might make finding him a friend very difficult, but if you read through these guides it should help you look after him for now:
Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig
Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities

Again, please be kind to yourself and seek extra support from mental health professionals if you need it. I'm very sorry for your loss. ❤
 
I’m so sorry you have lost your piggy. Sending you a massive hug. I’ve also lost a young piggy to a bladder stone. It’s such a shame. But you did all you could. He knew he was loved. Please take care of yourself. ❤️
 
I’m so sorry for your loss. You’ve clearly done all you could you help your poor piggy. Sometime we just can’t save them.
Your other piggy will need company. will You could consider taking him to a rescue/shelter to see if they could find a date for him. Piggy dating is usually the best way for a boar to find a new friend.
Please do reach out for help. We all need help at times dealing with a loss like this.
 
because he's 4, I just don't know if we can get another companion.
He's too old to get another baby with him, and I don't know if he would bond with a new older one. I want to give him to a shelter or someone who could care for him with other pigs, so he can live for a longer time.

Thank you guys for responding to this. This is the first real loss I've felt, and it feels awful. I want to make it the best for the other one who still has time.
 
Don't worry about your boar's age- I've successfully bonded older boars with very young ones, and it can give them a whole new lease of life.
Asking a reputable rescue to help you with bonding is your best bet- you may even be able to 'foster' a suitable guinea pig from them who you can give back to the rescue when your boar passes away so that you don't have to continue the piggy cycle.
If you have the space on your heart and home, there is no reason why your boy shouldn't be able to welcome a new friend.
When you feel ready, have a good read through the posts on the bonding page- they are very informative and disprove many common myths about older boars and bonding. :) Behaviour, Bonding & Bereavement Guides
 
I am so sorry you lost one of your piggies to a bladder stone, it’s such a cruel illness when you think they have recovered only to find another has been produced. There is sound evidence that stones can be inherited, but also so many other factors and sometimes just bad luck.

Please see if you can find your remaining piggie a little friend. Age has no reflection on bonding, it all depends on character, if they like each other then that is what matters to them. I lost one of my piggies, to either a kidney stone or kidney tumour. Either way it was inoperable. We didn’t find out until a week before he became poorly again so we made the decision to have Ted pts

Take good care of yourself, just because you have sadly lost one piggie doesn’t mean this will happen to your other x
 
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