A NEW thread on Snowball (update)

[Amysmom]

I have started a new thread on Snowball because its getting confusing for people to know which one to look on as there were 2 about him recently.

Unfortunately its doesnt look like Snowball is going to make it.:0

Last night we noticed his head is really tilting to the left side and he just doesnt look right so we took him to see the energency vet at our usual practise.
Bonnie and Rosie are on holiday so it was a man we havent seen before.He examined Snowball and said his chest is very raspy still but his gut sounds good-he has been passing formed poos since yesterday afternoon and they have got bigger.He said the head tilt could be a sign of brain disease or it could be because hes very weak.He has lost weight also.He said in his opinion it could be time to call it a day as we have been trying very hard with him but the secondary infection isnt improving.

We really want Rosie to have a look at him on Monday before we decide to take the decision to put him to sleep.The vet assured us hes not in any great pain and thet we can double his anti biotics so we can hit the infection hard.
Snowball seems to have given up wanting food now, its hard to get the syringe into his mouth but we are continuing with it.

I would be grateful if people dont bombard us with advice and things that 'could' be done.We are confident that our vets know what they are dong and its obvious now that Snowball has an underlying disease.His head has always tilted slightly which could be early signs of brain disease.

 

[PottyForPiggies]

I'm so sorry to hear that sweetie, poor Snowball Still keeping our fingers and claws crossed for him.
Sending lots of hugs to you and healing wheeks from Treacle, Casper and Junior <3 x

 

[gogoguineas]

Oh my goodness! poor boy! 8...
The only other thing I know of that causes a head tilt is an ear infection. But underlying diseases are just that, they can lie dormant until a piggy is unwell and then they rear their ugly heads, just like in humans.
Bonnie and rosie sound like nice vets I hope you can see them and get their opinion so you can make the best informed decisions possible. It's a tough call but I'm sure they'll advise you and you know your pet.
Big hugs to snowball, i really hope something can be done for him.

 

[Amysguineapigs]

I'm writing this on behalf of Amy whose extremely upset that we have just had to have Snowball put to sleep-he was deteriorating even more.

I rang the vet we saw this morning who was just finishing off emergencies at their oher branch and he kindly said he would wait for Snowball to be brought to him.He is a lovely vet who didnt even charge us for this mornings consultation.

Amys dad came out of work and took him because we just couldnt deal with it.
It has been a very upsetting day but at least Snowball is at peace now.

We will miss him very much.8...

 

[Abi_nurse]

So sorry to hear about Snowball. I hope you come to the right decision for Snowball. Thinking of you.

x.

 

[gogoguineas]

Oh no that's awful
So sorry he didn't make it, but if he was getting worse then you did the right thing. You did everything you could.
Big hugs to you all and rip snowball xx

 

[sport_billy]

Really really sorry to read this. Hugs to you and Amy x

 

[Little Hobbitsis]

Sorry to hear this. It sounds like you, and your vets, did everything they could for snowball.

 

[Amysmom]

Snowball always had a slight head tilt and with him being deaf I wonder whether he could have had a tumour that was slow growing perhaps and this affected his brain and stopped him from eating and as the tumour grew this caused his head to tilt even more-I'm only guessing but before he was taken to be put to sleep his head was tilted right over,his one eye was shut and his little mouth was open-this was the deciding factor for me along with not wanting the syringe in his mouth.

I'm certain that we gave Snowball the best possible chance but at the end of the day he wasnt improving.

 

[Sue G]

I'm so very sorry about Snowball, I've been following the threads and had really hoped he would be alright.

My thoughts are with you.

 

[AndreaJane]

Such sad news, after all the heartache everyone's had this month I was so hoping he'd pull through. You know you did everything you could for him. Poor dear Snowball. Rest in peace little man. x

 

[1st-time-mum-sarah]

Poor snowball, I've just read the other thread and you did everything you could. May be be at peace now xx

Hugs to you and Amy xx