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An Honest Opinion Is Needed Please

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If a pig has been going downhill for a couple of weeks and has seen the vet, had anti biotic s which did nothing, and is now struggling to even drink.from a syringe (he was drinking ok yesterday but food was an issue so was being force fed) ... can a vet actually do.anything at this point? My own experience with countless pigs and vet visits is that when they get to this stage it's pretty much too late and you end up with no pig the next day but a large vet Bill. I really don't know whether just to keep him warm or rush off down the vets
 
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This is always a difficult one! A lot depends on the quality of your vet and on what chances of recovery/quality of life you (and your vet) think your piggy has; also the amount of pain/acute discomfort your piggy is in.
This assessment differs from person to person and from case to case; there is no right or wrong. We all make that assessment and any ultimate decisions with the welfare of our piggies first and foremost in mind.

If your piggy is struggling to swallow water, it sounds that it is already quite weak indeed. :(
 
I'm not the best to answer this but I’ll give my opinion as a relatively new GP owner. I personally haven’t experienced a loss yet but i would give it my best shot at trying to get him better. If the vet actually says that there is nothing more that can be done then I’d make my peace with it and give him all my best until the end comes! So sorry that your experiencing this! *BIG HUGS*
 
It is very worrying that he can't swallow water. If he could swallow then it would be a good idea to see an experienced vet as mentioned on the other thread but quality of life is most important and any vet who sees him will assess him based on that. Please get him seen by a vet as soon as you can even if it is to help him to the bridge (based on what they can do of course).
 
What a hard decision, not one I would want to make, I have only had one piggy death and had him at home with me (mainly because the emergency vet was full) but I'm glad the decision to put him to sleep was out of my hands he had pain relief and I was able to cuddle him right to the end- in the same circumstances I would probably do the same as long as I knew there was nothing else I could do to save him
 
I will be thinking of you! It is always a very hard and heart-breaking decision. :(

Any vet worth his or her salt should able to discuss the pros and cons with you, so you can come to an informed decision that will ensure that your heart and your mind can be at peace eventually. I have been in similar situations myself (last with my Nia last month), so my heart is going out for you!
 
Good luck at the vets, what ever decision you make I'm sure it will be in the best interests of your little guy. :hug:
 
Unfortunately they found a lump... unsure exactly where (pancreas, liver or stomach) so I was advised to let him go as he probably wouldn't last the weekend. So so sad as loved that little one so much
 
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I am ever so sorry for the bad news, but you made the right decision.
 
I'm so sorry. You made the right decision though as it would have been painful.

Am glad you know what was causing the weight loss though so you can have some closure.

Night night Pip.
 
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