Our beloved guinea pig Norah died suddenly. Fed her and her sister Rumi in the morning, both fine and eating. Went to change their water bowl at lunch time and Norah was just lying there, extremely weak, floppy, but breathing and had a heartbeat. Bundled her up in a blanket and went straight to the vets. Was waiting in the waiting room to be seen, felt like a lifetime but was probably only two minutes. She was doing agonal breathing when the vet took her off me and had died before the vet got her to the exam room. Horrible experience, and in surprised at how upset I was. My son on the other hand, totally devastated, has cried every night since. We picked up another rescue the next day (Suki) to keep Rumi company, which has helped a bit. Just so sad, she was only two. Vet said looked healthy in all other areas, had food in her mouth so had been eating, healthy weight, healthy teeth, no masses, hydrated etc. Just, died. Anyway, I know, it's only a guinea pig, but she was so lovely and it's been rough for my 6yo, as it's his first pet loss. Just wanted to share, as awake at silly o'clock and feeling a bit sad.