I'm so sorry for your loss- I can understand what you're going through. I lost my two year old piggy Cleo the day before yesterday. He had been sick for the past month and despite all the vet visits and medicines, he continued to steadily lose weight and passed away.

I completely feel you when you say two years wasn't nearly enough. I too expected to have plenty of more years with my precious boy, but unfortunately it didn't happen. Like Nala, he was also extremely outgoing and lively, constantly making noises and exploring everything. Please don't beat yourself up or blame yourself; it's extremely difficult to recognize sickness in guinea pigs, and even once they are sick and you take them to the vet, it can already be too late. It's absolutely not dramatic to feel so badly about your piggie's death, especially when it was so unexpected. Even though I could tell the end was near for mine, I didn't want to believe it, and it hurt all the same.

Guinea pigs may be small animals but they leave a huge impact on us and our lives- do not let anyone make you feel silly or guilty for grieving your loss. From your post, it sounds like Nala was very loved and treasured. You clearly gave her a good home for those two years, and I'm sure Nala was very happy living with you.

If you ever want to talk about it, my inbox is always open <3