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My poor, gorgeous little boy went to sleep last night. He had lost a lot of weight and the vet had been hoping to operate thinking it was his teeth.

Tuesday I took him to the vet and came home with gut stimulants and metacam and critical care food. I stayed up all night feeding him with a syringe. Wednesday we did the same but noticed his weight had dropped despite him taking all the recommended food. Thursday I took him back to the vet who told me to just keep feeding him to prepare for operation on Friday.

Friday he had dropped another 30g and was below 800g. He was admitted for subcutaneous fluids and intense feeding and they managed to put 50g on. I picked him up Friday and he was to stay in Saturday for the same again to prepare to operate on Monday.

This time when I went to pick him up the nurse told me he couldn't fight any more, there was obviously more to it than his teeth because of the continual weight loss. I tried everything, have stayed up with about a half hour sleep every night since Tuesday. It just wasn't enough for my wee boy.

I made the call to end his pain and to be honest when I saw him he had really given up too. I had a lovely cuddle and he managed to give me one last kiss.

I brought his body home with me last night to let his buddy say goodbye and to give me one last night with him.

I had intended on a plant pot burial but just couldn't bear him not being in the house with me. We took him to a wonderful pet undertaker this morning to be cremated and he managed to get his paw prints and made a lovely frame with a lock of his hair tucked in the back.

We are going to make a special place on our mantel for my wee boy.

I just hope and pray I did all I could.

He comes home for his last time on Tuesday. I'm trying to focus on my other 2 to make sure they don't go downhill.

Popcorn free my gorgeous boy.

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I was going to have my piggy buried but like you I couldn't do it so I had her creamated. I have all the piggys past & present above the cages, when Molly was cremated. I had her put in a envelope & put in a photo frame with the hair & footprint. It makes me feel she's safe & loved.
I think it helps with the grieving.
Hugs coming your way, you were very brave to have him put to sleep & not hang onto him for yourselve.
 
Very Sorry to read your sad news. You did everything you could and he would have known. He's gone and I can sence he not be forgotten. It's hard very but you did him proud. Happy Popping Angus. x.
 
I am really sorry for the loss of your little piggy, you did all you could and he would have known how much you love him. He was such a handsome piggy. I am so very sorry for your loss. Huge Hugs

Sleep well little one

RIP Angus
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I am very sorry for your loss. You did all you could and have not failed Angus. Sadly it is not in our power to preserve every life that is dear to us. All we can do as responsible owners is to give our beloved ones a chance. The rest is out of our hands.

RIP Angus
 
I hadn't seen your post before. I'm so sorry that you lost Angus. You cared deeply for him, did all you could and got him veterinary treatment. Sometimes you just can't save them. I hope the others are coping ok. Popcorn free handsome Angus.
 
VickiA said:
I hadn't seen your post before. I'm so sorry that you lost Angus. You cared deeply for him, did all you could and got him veterinary treatment. Sometimes you just can't save them. I hope the others are coping ok. Popcorn free handsome Angus.
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Thank you, we did absolutely everything for my poor baby so we can take comfort in the knowledge that we tried. He will always be a big part of our lives he was so special.
 
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