Murphy dead!

[faafaa]

Guys I can't take this anymore. What am I doing wrong? He was eating and popcorning 12 hours ago! We went out for the day and he was gone when we got back. I'm done. Henry is going to have to be a solo pig. I can't deal with this anymore nor can I continue to put Henry thru the stress over and over again! You all are going to have to help me keep Henry happy.

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[3piggles]

Oh faafaa I'm so sorry You and Henry need a solid break. You need time to regenerate. So many hugs ♡♡♡

I would fill Henry's cage with things he likes to do. Try tubes, a piece of fabric in a pile, draped over something to make it more interesting, etc. If you are going to be gone a lot, leave the TV or radio on for him to hear human voices. If you can turn the TV so he can see it, he can see motion and not feel alone. Some pigs like plushies. Momo dragged hers around with her, but never slept with it. Just try a whole lot of things, and go with combinations of what he likes best.

As for what happened to Murphy, remember, you got him after he'd been sick. He'd gotten a clean bill of health, but that only means the obvious problems were under control. He could have had an underlying problem that caused what was found, and that problem finally won. I had a seemingly perfectly healthy pig develop a severe URI and die within a matter of hours. No warning. The best vets can't find everything, especially if they don't have any reason to look. They listen to the heart, lungs and breathing. They check the skin and feel for any obvious abnormalities. They don't do x-rays, CT scans or MRIs. They don't test for UTIs. They found and treated one problem. They obviously didn't find the worst problem.

Also consider that Murphy had a wonder last segment of his life thanks to you and Henry. Henry may have realized Murphy wasn't okay, and given him a friend to spend his last days with. Morty did that with Molly, which of course I totally misinterpreted as lust for a while. But as Molly went blind, Morty doted on her. You said Murphy and Henry became fast friends immediately. They both knew, and they both needed the other. Henry willing come around to being open to a new friend. Take all the time you both need. Hugs ♡♡♡

[jolovespiggies]

Oh sweetheart I am so very sorry to hear this and can only agree with everything 3piggles has said. You didn't have him from the first and you certainly gave him a good life. please don't beat yourself up hun, it is not your fault and you are a lovely person.

Hugs
JO xx

[glittze2001]

So so sorry to read this faafaa. Piggies hide signs of illnesses so well so please don't best your self up over this. Xxx

[Bean]

Oh no, what a shock - I'm so sorry, Faafaa, what a rotten thing to happen. Hope Peter isn't too phased by it, but I can imagine how upsetting it must be for everyone after all you've been through in the last few months. Hang in there and don't blame yourself - you gave Murphy a lovely home, he just probably hadn't recovered from the illness he had before you got him. xx

[SiLamb]

{BIG HUG}

When I just had Harry, I would talk with him as much as I could. Maybe if all four of you could speak to him every time you walk past him.  How involved are they with him?

I really like the idea of having a TV or radio on near Henry.  

[jolovespiggies]

Hope you are feeling a bit better today love, you are in my prayers.

Hugs
JO xx

[3piggles]

How are you and Peter getting on? Is he doing okay? Lots of hugs ♡

[faafaa]

Thanks for the kind words. I still feel awful about the whole thing. I'm giving Henry lots of extra cuddles and free roam time, which he seems to be loving. I stuffed a paper bag full of shredded newspaper for him, but he isn't real interested in that. He has been eating well, I give him veggies in my lap now. This weekend I will be going to by him some more toys and things so I can have a rotation of stuff for him.

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[3piggles]

Hang in there. You didn't do anything wrong, and it's unfortunate that the bedt pet parents take the losses the hardest, and stop parenting. Don't beat on yourself. Hugs ♡

[jolovespiggies]

I am sending you a big warm virtual blanket to wrap yourself up in love. I am also sending lots of hugs.

Jo xxx

[faafaa]

Thanks everyone. Sorry I haven't been around much. Work has me very busy.

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[jolovespiggies]

Hope you are OK love.

Hugs
JO xx

[faafaa]

I am Jo. Just busy trying to get used to everyone's schedule.

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[jolovespiggies]

I am so glad you are OK love, losing a little one is always so hard.

Hugs
JO xx

[3piggles]

Glad Henry's liking solo pigginess

[jolovespiggies]

We had a piggy like that and once her partner had gone to the bridge, she would not tolerate any other piggy.

Hugs
JO xx

[faafaa]

I'm just so worried to stress poor Henry with all he has been through. As long as I think he's thriving I'm not changing anything! :-)

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[SiLamb]

I don't blame you one bit

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[cookie72]

Faafaa, I'm so sorry too hear of your piggie's sudden death. I can totally identify with that. My Potroast was six years old, in seemingly perfect health. One day this June I was in there spot cleaning their cage and she was absolutely fine...an hour later I went in to feed them some green peppers and and she was dead. She was just laying there not moving but she was still warm...it had just happened. I was so shocked and started crying hysterically and petting her begging her to wake up, it was awful. I questioned my every move that night thinking did I do something wrong...did she choke on something...I think it's maybe harder to take when it's sudden and unexpected like that. But you can't blame yourself for it. From what I've read here you're a great guinea pig mama and Henry is lucky to have you. And maybe he will thrive just fine as an only piggie.