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Thought I best start a new thread as some people are getting a bit confused on the other one.
Anyone last night noticed Rodney was quite wet when I gave him his metacam, tbh I though he had just wee'd on me. however this morning even worse, he was soaking and was clear it was coming from his mouth.
Took him to emergency vets earlier where they gave him fluids and an anti-sickness injection. He is home but is still sicking up the critical care I give him and just looks really drawn. His weight has dropped over a 100grams since yesterday and he is a worryingly 730g now. Obviously if he is still alive tomorrow will take him to c&r clinic although I'm not expecting him to make it, and even if he does I am starting to think it maybe time to put him to sleep as he has been fighting illness for so long and his quality of life cant be great and I think I maybe just adding to his pain, its just one thing after another it seems and maybe he is better off if I call time.
It's extremely upsetting and its something I hate to think about, but if he isnt enjoying life anymore than its something I have to seriously think about now. :-(
 
So sorry to hear this. Poor Rodney. It's very hard being a pet owner as sometimes we have to make tough decisions. I am sure you will make the best decision for Rodney as you have done previously. Sending good thoughts to you and Rodney.
 
I've put him out in the garden incase it is time. Let him enjoy the outdoors.
He just sicks up any critical care I try to give him and I don't want to stress him anymore.
 
Poor Rodney :( I really hope he pulls through. It sounds as though you're doing everything you can and I'm sure he knows he is loved x
 
HUGS!

It is always a very tough time when you are very near the line with an ill piggy and don't know yet whether he has the strength to pull through or not. Keep hand feeding him little but often as long as he takes it and hydrate him with dioralyte from the pharmacy.

You will know when his time has come; as long as he is still interested in food, there is hope yet.
 
Poor Rodney. Guineas can't actually vomit, so if this is happening there could be a major problem. When you say he is 'sicking up' is he spitting it out? As Wiebka says, keep trying with the hand feeding and rehydration if you can. I really hope you can get him to Simon. xx
 
Being a sunday everywhere is shut now, I'm just giving him water with a pro-biotic and the occasional very little amount of critical care. HE does a vomitting motion, then liquid/foam comes out of his mouth, or food if I have just given him some cc. He is absolutley soaking from the discharge, I didnt notice before but its coming out of his nose too. If he is still alive tomorrow then obviously I am taking him in but he is so weak I cant see it happening.
 
I would stop feeding him; it sounds like he is not able to swallow anymore. It doesn't look good, I am sorry. Just make him as comfy as you can and if he is in a real discomfort, please see an out-of-hours vet; you can get the number from your regular vets' answering machine.

Sorry, I have never come across the expression "sicking up" before (not being a native speaker), I read it as sucking up.

HUGS
 
The only time I have seen what you describe was with my Buzz when he had Pneumonia. He wasn't being sick as they can't but it was fluid coming up. He sadly didn't make it, as it just hit him too quickly.

It is worrying if he can't swallow, I agree with Wiebke about the emergency vet.
 
He's already been this morning. Nothing they could do really. I couldn't afford to hospitalise him (£130 for 6hrs) so a min of £260 plus the 60 it cost for that visit and then other drugs on top during his stay. I hate to put a cost on his life but it's simply money I haven't got and she said even if he did stay his chances still were not good.
Had a cuddle with him earlier and will say my goodbyes before bed :-(
 
I'd really get in touch with an emergency vet asap too. If there are fluids coming out of his nose it is really very serious indeed and he is not in a good state.

We experienced this with one piggy, who had a heart problem and couldn't shift the fluids from his lungs. Sadly we had to make the decision and have him put to sleep as he was suffering and was slowly suffocating. We tried diuretics to remove the fluids from his lungs, but he was old and his organs failed. But from what I've seen your boy is a lot younger?
 
Only just seen your last message... didn't press Post Reply quickly enough.

Will keep my fingers crossed for you!
 
I know. But even if we had/do have him put to sleep we still can't be with him. We found that out when del was put down. At least he might pass away in his own enviroment. Cuddling him now and just not holding it together. Been through so much with him.
 
I'm.so sorry. could you stay up with him tonight? or bring him into your bedroom? i would still be inclined to call the vet to help with any pain x
 
Yes, it does depend on the vet. Ours doesn't, but they do it in such a way that they are given gas (same stuff as before an operation, but a higher dose - which is why they can only administer it in the operating theatre) and then an overdose of something else. (I'm sorry, I'm not sure about the exact names.)

In a way I felt it was comforting because to them it just feels as if they are going into an operation.
 
Sorry just seen your msg becky. We are unsure of Rodney's age as he was a rescue but he is about 5 we think but depends if the age the rescue Centre said was correct or not. As I said already been to vet this morning and all she mentioned was a possible side effect of metacam being responsible.
 
Hmm... I've obviously not seen him, but if there is fluid coming out of his nose it really sounds like pneumonia, respiratory infection or heart problems to me and he desperately needs a diuretic to get rid of the fluids as he will otherwise drown. I've never heard of Metacam having this kind of effect at all, can anyone confirm?
 
Oh think I just replied to your other thread, not realising this is a newer version.

Poor Rodney does sound in a serious condition.

I know its late now but could the emergency vets maybe give him a diuretic to try &get rid of the excess fluid or some pain relief if needed?
I know the decision is yours &you know if he's strong enough to pull through or not. But if you do decide to take him for his farewell visit to the vets, just ask if you can be with him in his last moments.
I always ask to be with them when mine go-I dont think its the norm for the practice I use,but they always let me stay with them.

I have a modified laundry basket for those nights I ended up sleeping either on the sofa or in my bed with them by my side when they were poorly as they are normally in the hutch in the shed,but come in for cuddle time.

So sorry you &Rodney have to go through this.
Thinking of you, hugs for you&Rodney &a chinny tickle for him too.
Luv the girls &I. Xx
 
It is with a very heavy and broken heart that I bring the sad news Rodney passed away at 11.20. Under the vets guidance Rodney was euthinased to ease his suffering. I wasn't allowed to be with him which justs adds to the pain. I will bury him in the back garden with his brother tomorrow. Thanks for all your support.
God speed little fella, you will be sorely missed.
 
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