He rapidly deteriorated over night, yesterday I thought it was Aneamia but it turned into chest problems and he passed away int arms half an hour ago. It was so unexpected.. I'm utterly heartbroken he's been my protector since things started going wrong he's been the comfort and love I turn to whenever. The amount of times he made me smile when I didn't want to. He was the only reason I'd stay living here. He was my light in my darkness and now I'm left in the darkest state without him. He's the only love I get and to feel his soul leave was agonising I know he's out of his pain but I can't believe he's gone I don't know what to do without him. I bet everyone will think I'm pathetic that he's just a pet but to me he wad my life line... How do you plod through the dark with no light?
"It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit"
-J.R.R Tolkien
I know how you feel - two of my piggies died in the space of 2 days (they were both very ill with some sort of virus) and I felt utterly heart broken. Guinea pigs have a habit of hiding their illness until it's too late to do anything - it's a survival technique. He was probably sick for a very long time. It's a long shot, and you probably think I'm a right horrible person for posting this - but have you considered buying another guinea pig? It'll never be the same, I know, but if you can show love to another animal doesn't that give you another reason to keep on living? I know my advice isn't very good, but yeah...stay safe x
I know how you feel - two of my piggies died in the space of 2 days (they were both very ill with some sort of virus) and I felt utterly heart broken. Guinea pigs have a habit of hiding their illness until it's too late to do anything - it's a survival technique. He was probably sick for a very long time. It's a long shot, and you probably think I'm a right horrible person for posting this - but have you considered buying another guinea pig? It'll never be the same, I know, but if you can show love to another animal doesn't that give you another reason to keep on living? I know my advice isn't very good, but yeah...stay safe x
Yes its an annoying survival technique, i knew he must have had it for a while i just keep thinking maybe i would have seen anything. Im pondering getting more, they're such beautiful creatures. Atleast i did have intention on getting some, but i feel bad thinking about it right now. I didnt think id die with him just feel lost, i seem to keep crying. My mum thinks im pathetic. I think the feeling when he left and the pain he was in keeps going through my mind and start the crying again... he was always so lively and purky and to have seen him that way i think is more painful. And then when he was gone and still holding him and him just being still. Inm glad you understand.
I think its mainly just its the final book on top of the pile, since i left hospital its been everything going wrong and im sort of like, whyd you take him now when i need him. And im angry because i missed a lot of time with him, then i could have been more ready rather than it feeling so sudden.. thanks for the replies x
"It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit"
-J.R.R Tolkien
I don't think you're pathetic. Pets seem to have a way of knowing their owner/family are down and need a smile, which they're usually able to give. *cuddles lots*
I'm sorry for your loss. I recently lost one of my two Russian hamsters overnight, for no apparent reason so I understand somewhat.
"...that incremental suicide of turning your life into a dream, to make being awake as similar to sleep as possible. Drowsily, lazily, dry-mouth your way through the day's ceremonies, fumble your way back into the dew-bather you never really left, draped in brown, brown now all around, the haze!" - Russell Brand on drug addiction.
"Si ma êkh gûndo piyiamásko...ándo bírto barruno. Bírto, bírto barruno."
I'm sorry for your loss *hugs you*
It's hard to lose a beloved pet, i know that all too well. I had one of my piggys put to sleep a few months ago as she got very ill all of a sudden. I still miss her a lot.
I agree that maybe you should get a new guinea pig. It won't be the same but it could turn out to be just as good as with your old one. Sadly, guinea pigs don't live that long and you gave him a good life with lots of love
Yes im feeling more settled today, im going to get new piggy's. I think it was just that he was 2 and a bit so still quite young, it was sudden and unexpected. Then seeing my best friend in so much pain was probably more hurtful, the way he went was traumatic (not like major but i think you understand what i mean) and just everything since ive been home has been going wrong and then he's taken away from me when i least expected it. im having happier memories of him now rather than yesturday when i was just swamped by his pain and the way he died. Although i do get caught out, i walked into his room this morning and went 'hey scamp!!' and he wasnt there. And when id normally get him out and hug him and let him play and run around.. i was sort of pottering. I think thats why i should get new one so i have someone to fill that little gap, not the same way as you mention. Its just heart sinking but im more levelled about it today. It more disbelief now really one minute there next minute gone. I talked about him so much, i think i was thrown because my home life isnt the nicest of places and the one staff member i liked at the unit i was in told me to concentrate on him and i think that was another component. He was just very special and the suddeness threw me. Thank you for the considerate replies, i was worried id get some not nice ones, but thank you everyone x
"It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit"
-J.R.R Tolkien
