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A New Tragedy

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I'm very sorry to have to inform the forum that Jemima died this evening.

A few hours after we got home from the animal hospital last night, she suddenly became ill.

I don't know what happened. Her symptoms were much the same as Casran's.

Maybe she has been hiding the same medical problems as Casran. Maybe she picked up something at the vets. Perhaps there is something hereditary or genetic at play here. Who knows. Maybe she just wants to go with Casran.

All I know is that Jemima had no desire to fight what was wrong with her. And within 24 was pretty much lifeless. I tried to perk her up with water and critical care but it was obvious she wanted me to let her go. I wrapped her in warm blankets and stayed with her until she fell quietly away.

Casran is just as ill. I don't think he's much longer for this world either.

I know this thread should be in the Rainbow Bridge forum but I don't want the friends who have been following events to miss this news.

I feel so empty. I don't know what I did to deserve this. My soul is destroyed. These events have taken me apart, and I don't know how to go on...
 
Oh no I am so sorry! What a shock for you :( I don't know what to say, after all you have tried to do for them :( There must have been something going on with her & she was hiding it :( I am so sorry, you must be in pieces. If you want to ring me you have my number xx
 
oh bless you, that is so sad.. so sorry for your loss.. sending you big hugs xx
 
I wasn't expecting that at all, what a shock. I'm so sorry. Sounds like atypical Pneumonia maybe (known as walking pneumonia) which can strike very quickly.
 
Dawn, I am so sorry. This is utterly devastating for you. Is there someone close by who can come and be with you?

You have done nothing to deserve this. Life is truly cruel at times and there is no reason to it.

You have gave two wonderful piggies the most amazing life. They wouldn't have had the same amount of love or adoration anywhere else.

Jemima would have taken comfort having her Mom with her. You have done all possible for Casran. I wish I could help with the pain in your heart you are going through, my thoughts and love are with you buddy. If you need to chat I'm here as are your many friends here x x
 
I can't express with words how very sorry I am... Sending you tons of love, dear. You didn't deserve this at all.
Please stay strong x
 
I am not 100% sure, and I could be completely wrong. My Rosie had it a few years back but my other pigs who were in the same room didn't get it. Never say never though, maybe one to run past Sarah?
 
I'm so sorry . What a cruel world we live in . Please take heart in the fact you look after your Guinea Pigs extremely well.

Sending you lots of hugs.
 
What a terrible shock for you. Sending you huge hugs my heart goes out to you xx
 
I'm so sorry to hear this, when pets die it is like your family die I understand this. When my dog got run over I had to go off work I was so sad, it is terrible and so painful but it gets better. I promise. Do what your piggies would want you to do and try to smile and carry on and be happy that they were in your life X
 
Oh I'm just so shocked and sorry to read this. Some piggies hide their illnesses really well from even the most attentive and eagle eyed piggy mums. Popcorn free beautiful Jemima. Hugest hugs to you Dawn and Casran x
 
BIG HUGS

I am so sorry that you have got such a nasty punch in the stomach. Like @helen105281 said, it sounds suspiciously like atypical/"walking" pneumonia, which strikes out of the blue and generally much quicker than any meds can kick in. We all dread it!
There is nothing you can miss, as by the time you see the first symptoms, it is already fully developed; it comes on in a very short space of time. :(

It is no fault of yours and you are not doing anything wrong. It just the cosmic bad luck that is having a dance with you at the moment! Jemima would have known that Casran is very ill and that could have been enough to lower her immune system for what was there to strike. :(

It is tough when you can brace for it, but truly soul destroying when you can't; and it throws any of us when it happens, even when we can rationalise it - but we can never rationalise your feelings! They take their own time to catch up. Please give yourself time to grieve and to come to terms with it all. You have to digest the shock of the loss as well as the pain of the loss itself - twice over!

You can pm me whenever you need; I am likely up and about once or twice during the night with nursing one of mine.
 
I'm truely sorry for your loss.you have been a most attentive piggie mum.Both Jemima and Casran know how much you love them.thinking of you at this sad time..xx
 
What a terrible shock! I am so sorry to hear the news and I can't begin to imagine what you're going through. Massive hugs to you and Casran :(

Popcorn free at the Bridge, beautiful Jemima x
 
I just don't know what to say, I feel so awful for you. How terrible. Life sometimes seems terribly unfair.

Hugs to you and sleep well Jemima x
 
Although life can appear cruel at times, it tests us and throws challenges our way. I know sometimes it appears like there is no reason for these events but it's part of life, makes us stronger and truly appreciate what we have.

I often struggle with heartache and stress but then I appreciate that I would rather have something wonderful in my life and lose it than not have it at all. I often relate this to my animals as a life without animals isn't a life I want. Don't concentrate on the heartache think of all the good times and the wonderful life you gave her, without you that life would never have been possible. Look after yourself and remember we're all here here for you.

Sleep well Jemina... You'll be sadly missed
 
Truly sorry, what an awful blow. I can't imagine how you must be feeling :no:
Big hugs, there's a whole forum of people who are here for you to lean on until you can get over this awful time x
 
Dawn, I'm so sorry to read this - a dreadful shock. My heart goes out to you, and I wish there was some way I could help. RIP sweet Jemima.
 
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