My 5 yr old's guinea pig just died what should i say to him?

Question

he really liked him he had him for about 8 months but when i took the piggie to the vet and she died my son didnt act sad. he kinda acted like something strange was happening and he had lots of questions i told him about animal heaven and that he wouldnt see the piggie again but that the piggie loved him. i told him that he would have fun in animal heaven and that he will be ok. was that ok to tell him? i think im more sad than he is.

Answer 1

He's just a little kid. He doesn't understand much. I think you explained it well enough and since he's not acting upset I wouldn't talk about the guinea pig anymore. Chances are he won't remember much.

Answer 2

I think you handled it quite well. By simply answering his questions without long, detailed explanations, he didn't freak out and has accepted that his piggie is somewhere else - still happy.

As he gets older, his questions will change and you can deal with deeper philosophical issues when he brings them up.

Good job on handling a tough issue with kids.

Answer 3

Ok this is what you do.... Since you already gave him "The Talk" Ask him if he wants another guinea pig! He will probably forget about it.

Answer 4

wow 8 months there must be something wrong with that guinea pig? im just wondering how did he(or)she die so fast ?because i got a guinea pie that won't die. i think he's like 10  or 11 years

Answer 5

Get him one that looks just like it and pretend its the same one. HAHAHA!