2 guineapigs dead, 1 still living, will it die?
A cat got to two of my guineapigs last night and now the one left is all alone, i heard somewhere that when both a guineapig's mates die then it will die in a month or so, is this true and even if i do get new mates for it, will it still die?
I already lost two and don't want to lose the other one.
I already lost two and don't want to lose the other one.
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"i heard somewhere that when both a guineapig's mates die then it will die in a month or so,"
Not even remotely true. Rubbish.
Look into same-sex mates (or fixed opposite sex) for the pig in question. Make sure you 1) give the lone pig extra attention, care, and love in the meantime; 2) weigh him or her regularly to make sure he or she is holding weight; supplemental feed if not and 3) make absolutely sure, of course, the cat can't get to the remaining pig and/or any new mates you secure.
Not even remotely true. Rubbish.
Look into same-sex mates (or fixed opposite sex) for the pig in question. Make sure you 1) give the lone pig extra attention, care, and love in the meantime; 2) weigh him or her regularly to make sure he or she is holding weight; supplemental feed if not and 3) make absolutely sure, of course, the cat can't get to the remaining pig and/or any new mates you secure.
I'm very sorry for your loss. Have you been able to secure the cage against the cat, or was it damaged in anyway? If that were an issue in any way I would fix that as first concern.
The cage wasn't broken but they have a open pen to run around in, around the cage and i think that's where the cat got them but I'm going to make sure the one left over will be kept in it's cage tonight, no open pen.
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Yes, my guineapigs are housed outdoors and the cat was relevantley new to the area and housed outdoors, my dad dosn't allow me to keep them inside.
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Yes, my guineapigs are housed outdoors and the cat was relevantley new to the area and housed outdoors, my dad dosn't allow me to keep them inside.
Last edited by laura605 on Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:08 pm, edited 1 time in total.
If your guinea pig is still housed outdoors, I wouldn't get anymore guinea pigs until you have a safer situation.
Your poor remaining guy is probably traumatized by what happened. You should bring him inside. He is likely more scared by all the different noises and just the slightest hint of another predator.
edit: even though your guinea pigs were just killed because they were forced to live outside?
Your poor remaining guy is probably traumatized by what happened. You should bring him inside. He is likely more scared by all the different noises and just the slightest hint of another predator.
edit: even though your guinea pigs were just killed because they were forced to live outside?
I agree with sus. I don't think getting new guinea pigs is a good idea because they might be able to go to homes where they could live indoors, and in the meantime maybe you could be extra attentive to your remaining pig, and possibly bring him inside.
I say possibly because I don't know your circumstances, but if you want this one to live he should be brought indoors. If you are unable to bring him indoors don't get more pigs that might be killed outdoors.
If you are able to be very attentive to your pig he might be okay without mates. Lynx provided some really good links and suggestions. It will be important to monitor him whether he is alone or with new guinea pigs regardless, and I imagine that would be easiest to do if he were indoors near the family.
(Sorry if your guinea pig is a girl, I wasn't sure).
Sorry again for your loss.
I say possibly because I don't know your circumstances, but if you want this one to live he should be brought indoors. If you are unable to bring him indoors don't get more pigs that might be killed outdoors.
If you are able to be very attentive to your pig he might be okay without mates. Lynx provided some really good links and suggestions. It will be important to monitor him whether he is alone or with new guinea pigs regardless, and I imagine that would be easiest to do if he were indoors near the family.
(Sorry if your guinea pig is a girl, I wasn't sure).
Sorry again for your loss.