We've had two guinea pigs for the past five years. We got them when they were just babies, both female- Rapunzel and Cinderella. Unfortunately, Rapunzel died last month. Even worse, it happened while we were away on vacation and a relative was taking care of them. She died rather suddenly on the first morning of our vacation. Our daughter was heartbroken, and felt bad that she wasn't there when Rapunzel died, but she knew that five years is pretty good for a guinea pig to live.
We worried how it would affect Cinderella. They had been together for five years and we thought maybe Cinderella would become lonely and/or listless. She actually has become more friendly and, if possible, more active! She was always more social than Rapunzel, but now she runs to the edge of the cage and stands up squealing whenever we come near her cage. She gets more attention now and I think she is enjoying it very much!
Our two girls - Petey and Ralphy were sisters. When Ralphy died it was also very sudden and DH & I were on vacation. Ralphy was always much more social and Petey very skittish. I've really noticed now how quiet Petey is - I don't know if it's because Ralphy is gone or if Petey was always just very quiet with Ralphy doing all of the squeaking.
I miss having my little squeaky pigs - Petey doesn't even squeak when she is hungry
I just keep hoping that maybe she will get better as time goes on.
