Casran: An Update

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Will be thinking about Casran and fingers crossed for him. I won't be able to check the thread til later, but I hope he has an upturn x x
 
:( Oh no! Poor little Casran. So sorry that he's not feeling so good lately. Sending healing vibes and Wheeks, and hoping he improves soon. :tu::tu::tu:
@TheAurora how is he today?
 
The hardest day ever.

Totally drained.

Not sure how Casran has managed to hang in there.

We've really battled through together.

Casran wee wee'd about 10 gallons of water today, saturating towels and blankets, but sounds like he's drowning.

I sat him down today and told him that if it's all getting too hard and he needs to let go it's okay, that it would be hard but I'd be alright.

He just looks at me with those black eyes...

@7squeakers. @Wiebke @sport_billy @Teddybear22 @Adelle @Caron's Cavies @Critter
 
BIG HUGS

It is always so hard when you come close to the line with a beloved piggy of yours - having to decide when to pts is always something I really hate; I always prefer when that decision is taken out of my own hands by circumstances. :(

You will know in your heart when the time has come. Until then, Casran knows that he couldn't be loved any more!
 
Hugs to you Dawn and to your darling boy. He has been so brave (as have you). This is the time when our love of those little creatures is tested to its limits. You have such a strong bond that I am sure you will know what to do for the best for him. This is the hardest part of pet ownership. We are all with you for support x
 
Now! You know that you have thought the worst, even when your amazing vet has felt he has improved; so maybe your special lion isn't quite ready to give up his fight. I've been there nursing a poorly, special pig too many times, and sometimes you just know they are slipping away. If that's what you are facing now, please understand that you have done everything a piggy mum could have done. Cuddles and extra special love and attention have been lavished upon him, and it has been particularly hard after the death of your other piggie.

I hope to hear that the lion is still fighting in the morning. but if the worst happens, he has had the most wonderful time with you @TheAurora and it is very clear that you loved and cared for each other very much. Piggie parenthood means that these times happen all too often, but are gut-wrenching and heart-breaking all the same and more......

Huge hugs and vibes sent x

We love you little lion :luv::luv::luv:.... keep fighting if you can :box::box::box:
 
Poppy'sMum said:
It might be the diuretic @helen105281 for advice. Are you syringing him water little & often? He could be dehydrated.Can you get him to see Sarah tomorrow? xx
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I agree, definitely worth mentioning to Sarah. I don't know what dose he is on but even lower doses over a period of time can have an effect, especially on potassium levels. I tend to give extra fluids when mine are on them, usually Dioralyte, but check that with Sarah and see what she says.
 
:hug: Sorry I've not been around much but I've been following Casran's story and just want you to know that we're all here for you.

Come on, gorgeous boy xx
 
helen105281 said:
I agree, definitely worth mentioning to Sarah. I don't know what dose he is on but even lower doses over a period of time can have an effect, especially on potassium levels. I tend to give extra fluids when mine are on them, usually Dioralyte, but check that with Sarah and see what she says.
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Can you advise @TheAurora Helen as to whether she should not give anymore tonight? I've no experience of them, I'm afraid :( x
 
I think it is important that you let him know that you will be okay if he feels it is time to be with Jemima.

I do believe that with such a strong bond between you both he could be staying because he loves you so much that he is worried to leave you.

Let him know that you will always miss him and will be sad for a while but you will also have wonderful memories in your heart which will keep him and Jemima close to you always. Tell him that he can rest easy knowing that all your friends on the forum will look after you.

All my love and hugs to you both xx
 
Poppy'sMum said:
Can you advise @TheAurora Helen as to whether she should not give anymore tonight? I've no experience of them, I'm afraid :( x
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Don't worry hon, I am carefully giving him his dose of diuretic and noting exactly the ml of water he is taking in every day. I know they can have this effect and it shows they are working. I'll look into the Dioralyte - think I've taken this myself, dehydrated in Africa x
 
I have my fingers crossed for him. I have been thinking about you both today, hugs to you both, it sounds like he hasn't quite given up yet, hold on there x
 
I'm sorry it's been a tough day dear... Both of you are in my thoughts :hug:
 
I'm sorry I wasn't there last night, I had been thinking about him at work.
The possibility of a sudden drop in potassium levels rang a sad bell with me, from this happening to a friend of ours who had terminal cancer. He had swelling (water), which meds reduced quickly, causing a sudden drop in potassium levels.......
can you give him a little bit of banana?
It's one of those things that can be hard to get right, even by medics at times. Have you spoken to your vet yet today? I'm sorry to ask questions at such a rough time
Huge hugs to you. You have both been fighting so hard. Only you and he knows when the time comes to let go :hug:
 
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Sending love and thoughts. How is the Lion? x
 
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