My poor bun PTS this morning, advice....how long do I leave him with his sister?

LainiT said:

My little Maverick went in for his eye removal this morning, the vet rang at midday to say they'd taken his eye out and there was a huge mass behind, some kind of tumour and it was kinder to let him go while he was under anaesthetic.

Bless him he's only 7 months old, and was a real character and full of fun. We shall miss him dearly but I'm now worrying about his sister. They were at the vets together, brought them both home 15 mins ago. I'd read on here about the partner needing to say goodbye so Maverick is in the kitchen with Ellie now (which is where they've been living for the winter), she came over, had a sniff and then went off to hide where she always does in her quiet times.

How long do I leave him there? ...she's just been out to sniff him again, should I be in there or leave her to her own devices?

Feeling pretty rubbish and clueless at the moment they were SO devoted to eachother.

Please help if any advice to give. thanks.

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Oompa-Loompa said:

I'd think if she's sniffed him then hopped away she has already realised that he's gone, I'm not sure though as I don't have any experience of this (yet)

So terribly sorry about your loss 7 months is way to young to go, but life can be so cruel sometimes

Sending vibes for Ellie and hugs for you xxx

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catherine09 said:

So sorry for your loss, binky free Maverick, taken far too young

I've always been told they need some time alone with the body to accept, I take the body out soon after they've been and investigated/sniffed it. This may be right or wrong but it really upsets me watching a bereaved partner realising their mate is gone so I keep it short and sweet.

Mind you, I am talking from past experience of guinea pigs. When Misty went to the bridge in December we found her lay on the floor of the wendyhouse with Sweep sitting next to her. We just took her out pretty much immediately and buried her, it was obvious she had been gone for a few hours so we felt that Sweep must know.

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