Deano

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JamesC

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Just thought I'd stick up a pic of my buddy Deano who died just before Christmas. He was only 8 months old but had always struggled with his breathing a bit and been ill a few times. Despite our best efforts and many trips to the vets, in the end he got what they think was an ear infection.

I took him to the vets straight away when I noticed he wasn't right, holding his head to one side. They gave him antibiotics and other injections (I can't remember everything that they said) and that evening I spent a couple of hours hand feeding him and helping him drink etc. They said they expected him to improve overnight.

Unfortunately the next morning he was not well at all, just lying on his side. I got him ready to go to the vets, knowing what would happen when we got there, but in that short time he went. I hope he knew I tried my best for him and I think he had a happy, albeit short life.

His favourite things were parsley and coriander (though I had to be mean and not give him too much!). He also loved his little blue house. He liked being stroked on his backside and would look after his buddy Monty. Often when we put the food in he'd come out and grab a piece of something, take it to Monty and then come back for more. Oh and he really liked it when we cut him some fresh grass from the garden.

Cheers Deano.

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I am very sorry that Deano didn't have longer to live. He was a cute boy and much loved.
Please don't blame yourself; you did your best for him and gave him love and care.

RIP Deano - propcorn free from pain again at the Rainbow Bridge!
 
I'm so sorry that you lost him so young. He was a handsome chap and you clearly gave him a very good life. Don't blame yourself. Popcorn free Deano x
 
Thank you. We tried everything and followed every vets instruction to the letter, doesn't stop me feeling like I wish I'd noticed something was wrong sooner. We handled him every day though but he just went downhill so fast.

One thing I forgot to mention was his love of running through tunnels, though I guess that's true of all Guineas!
 
Please don not blame yourself, piggies are good at hiding illness. You did all you could and loved him so much remember that.

Sleep well little one

RIP Deano
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