What happens if you have two guinea pigs and one dies?

If one of your two guinea pigs dies and for whatever reason you don’t want to get another, it’s best to give your single guinea pig to a friend who already keeps guinea pigs, or, failing that, to a local pet sanctuary.

What to do when one of a pair of guinea pigs died?

When a guinea pig dies, it is important that the remaining guinea pigs are able to say their goodbyes, if this is at all possible. Place the passed Guinea Pigs back into their cage or hutch, for just a few minutes for this to happen. They may ignore their friend or look from afar, or nudge them to try and wake them.

How long should I wait to get another guinea pig after one dies?

Guinea pigs know when one of them dies. You have to see how well your sister is dealing with her bereavement. Unless your remaining girl is acutely pining and needs company as a life saver, it would be good if you waited for at least two weeks anyway.

How do you bring a guinea pig back to life?

Bury the body in the garden, and perhaps leave some flowers and a small, home made, clay grave stone, on the top of his grave. Say a gratitude poem or/and if you are a religious person, say a pray for your deceased fury guinea pig companion.

Where do you put a dead guinea pig?

So, what can you do with a dead Guinea Pig? Burial and Cremation are the two main options available to you. You can bury your Guinea Pig in your own garden or a place that is special to you/your Guinea Pig with permission from the landowner.

How can I save my dead guinea pig?

Burial and Cremation are the two main options available to you. You can bury your Guinea Pig in your own garden or a place that is special to you/your Guinea Pig with permission from the landowner. Alternatively, if you are looking to get your Guinea Pig cremated you should talk with your vet.

How much does it cost to cremate a guinea pig?

The cost for this service ranges depending on the size of each pet, from $80 for very small pets such as hamsters and guinea pigs, up to $280 for much larger pets weighing 130 lbs.

How long does it take for a dead guinea pig to go stiff?

Be aware that rigor mortis, the stiffening of the joints, typically begins within 10 minutes to three hours after death and can last as long as 72 hours. Again, temperature will affect this process.

Should I give my guinea pig a companion?

Guinea pigs are sociable creatures and rarely like living on their own. I would suggest you find a new young male companion for him. definitely don’t give him a female companion or you will end up with babies – litter after litter and imho, when there are so many guineas looking for homes already, that’s not being a responsible pet owner.

What’s wrong with my guinea pig?

The problem with guinea pigs is that being at the bottom of the food chain, they rarely show they are ill (which would mark them out as easy prey) until it’s often too late. So, please don’t feel bad about what happened. Guinea pigs are sociable creatures and rarely like living on their own.

What to do with a lonely male guinea pig?

It’s certainly worth speaking to a rescue about the options. Another idea would be to offer to foster other male guineas, which could be kept in a cage next to Milo. That would give him company, but without the commitment of taking on a new pet long term. Best of luck to you, whatever you decide.