Absolutely Gutted

[shersher78]

I'm so sorry to hear about Shambo...he is lucky to have you! I've become a bit teary eyed here reading your posts as i've never experianced a loss before or a sick piggie. I'll still pray for a miracle! All the best...

Thank you. I certainly didn't wish to upset anyone but I have also gotten teary reading some of the posts on this forum. I think as piggy lovers, we can all identify with the pain & hurt when someone loses a piggy or has one who's not well Thank goodness for groups like this, it certainly helps to be able to share your thoughts and feelings with like-minded people

 

[Piggly]

Thank you. I have 1 in particular that we were advised to have put to sleep in March 2012. She had a bladder stone removed & ended up getting a mouth and throat full of ulcers due to the Baytril she was put on after the surgery, amongst other problems & it really was touch & go but I was very fortunate to have a vet who was very persistent & thanks to her, Rillo is still here. She still suffers with chronic cystitis & has an ovarian cyst now but she's not bothered by it & at 5 1/2, I'm reluctant 2 put her through any more surgery. I think that's why I was so hesitant with Shambo, I thought if she could pull through, he'd sail through but that was before we discovered it had affects his neurological system.
I feel much better now knowing that yes, I have done the best thing. We buried him about an hour ago so I think that has helped, as well as reading everybody's kind words on here, which are very much appreciated x

The very best thing we can all do for our piggies is keep them at their happiest - I remember someone on here mentioning that it all about the quality, not the quantity of life for a little animal.

I'm pleased for you that Rillo is doing well! We have two elderly pigs in our house, a sow who is around 6 years and my boy who is approaching 5. They are quite different though, she wobbles around on stiff legs, but she is always a very happy looking pig stuffing her face with hay! Whereas you would think Eddie is still a one year old sometimes.

I was very upset at the passing of Eddies friend Reggie earlier this year so I understand your loss. I plan to print off my favourite photo of him to put in a little wooden frame I have, that way I can always remember him

 

[Piggly]

Thank you. I certainly didn't wish to upset anyone but I have also gotten teary reading some of the posts on this forum. I think as piggy lovers, we can all identify with the pain & hurt when someone loses a piggy or has one who's not well Thank goodness for groups like this, it certainly helps to be able to share your thoughts and feelings with like-minded people

Don't worry - many of us have been there; its far better to talk about it. Helps us remember our piggies too! (I was a bit weepy too reading the messages!)

 

[guineapig-al]

Hi, Shersher 78, did Shambo's burial go alright?
Thanks,
Alexis

 

[shersher78]

Hi, Shersher 78, did Shambo's burial go alright?
Thanks,
Alexis

Yes thanks, he has been laid to rest in his little pot with 2 pink & white oriental lilies planted with him

 

[guineapig-al]

@shersher78 pink and white oriental lillies must be lovely flowers. You gave little Shambo a beautiful an proper burial. He's resting now. Take care of yourself, it's been a tough week for yourself and your family. When you feel better, why not post a photo of the little burial pot with the lillies so the forum members can see