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Virgil passed away last night after a short (and I do mean short) battle with an unknown neurological problem. Less than a week ago she began having seizures when she was picked up. That passed quickly, but I made a vet appointment anyway. Yesterday, the day of the vet visit, she ate nothing all day but the antibiotics the doctor gave her via syringe. By yesterday evening she could barely walk. By last night she could hardly move. This morning she was gone.
I’m reminded all over again why I vowed not to have any more Guineas after my little pal Rodney passed years and years ago 😥 They’re so small and fragile. Once they get in a rut like that it’s almost impossible to pull them out of it. Virgil was only a year and a half old. Even though she was always smaller and thinner, kind of a runt, she was always happy and active and I had expected to have her around for at least double that amount of time…
What really breaks my heart is that Dante keeps looking for her little sis. She’s running around the cage, whistling for her right now. She even turned the plastic igloo over trying to find Virgil. They’ve been together most of their lives, so I’m sure she doesn’t understand what’s going on. Wish I could explain the circle of life to a Guinea pig 😥
Sorry, guys. This is a really negative post for me, but I feel a little better now. It’s been stressful lately and losing Virgil like that just kind of took the cake. Thank you for listening.
🙁 It’s always tough losing them. I’m very sorry for your loss. Feel free to vent here–many of us have been through similar things, sad to say.
I’m so sorry, Megani! Furry friends have such a short lifespan compared to us, it’s so hard. And they don’t understand when they lose a companion, either. You can’t explain it to the ones left behind, and that hurts even more.
Big hugs!
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Here’s a picture I took of Virgil about two weeks ago, when they were both happily popcorning around the backyard in their playpen. She was a sweetie with a lot of personality in that tiny package. I’m really going to miss her.
She looks like she was a sweetie; she looked smart, too! I’m sorry she died, megani, but remember you gave her a good year and a half of life. *many hugs*
I’m so sorry. *hugs*
Guinea pigs are very special little guys. But you are right – they can be so fragile. You did everything you could for her – she was lucky to have you.
Im sorry about your little piggy. They sure dont live long enough but its even worse when you are not expecting it. 🙁 Are you going to get a companion for Dante? Or is it too soon?
Thank you, everyone. Your warm thoughts help a lot.
I’ve been giving Dante lots of love and attention today. I let her out to play around my room but all she did was make her “come here!” whistle and run everywhere looking for Virgil. Poor girl. She’s having some timothy hay now while I do housework. Makes it easier to concentrate on something else.
Ski, I’m seriously thinking I might have to get another Guinea, if only for Dante’s sake. I hadn’t planned on it but it is just too sad seeing Dante like this. It’ll have to wait a few weeks though. I can’t imagine getting another one sooner than that. Sigh. 🙁
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