• Discussions taking place within this forum are intended for the purpose of assisting you in discussing options with your vet. Any other use of advice given here is done so at your risk, is solely your responsibility and not that of this forum or its owner. Before posting it is your responsibility you abide by this Statement

Feel Like I'm Going To Break :(

Status
Not open for further replies.
funnehmare

funnehmare

Adult Guinea Pig
Joined
Aug 26, 2012
Messages
1,702
Reaction score
681
Points
675
Location
Berkshire
Rushed Caesar into the vets this morning, he isn't looking good. Currently in an oxygen tent and is slightly more stable than this morning. Long term prognosis is bleak. I'm waiting for further updates from the vets.

Stanley's pneumonia returned a third time last week, it is proving very hard for him to shift, we are now on a course of different anti biotics, probiotics and a mucolytic. He is better but by no means out of the woods.

I feel like I'm doing something wrong, I feel like a terrible owner and that my babies are suffering and there is nothing I can do. I can't face losing another so soon after Churchy and Taff. I am trying hard to stay positive but I feel like there is no light at the end of the tunnel.
 
What you are going through is awful so no wonder you are upset and worried. I understand you thinking but there is no way you are to blame for your little ones being poorly. Please do not think that. It is just bad luck. I really am so sorry Caesar is poorly. I have my fingers crossed for him. I wish Stanley all the best too. You are doing all you can and you are being amazingly strong.
 
BIG HUGS

I am so sorry that you are having such a rough time. It's certainly not your fault, but the feelings of guilt and inequality are a normal expression of your love and responsibility and are actually a testament to what a good mummy you are! It is also par for the course to feel very down about it; we all would in your shoes and have done so when we have had a bad spell with our own piggies.

Sending vibes xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
Oh no :( It isn't your fault at all. You are doing the right thing by taking them straight to the vets which shows your love. You are a fantastic mum to your boys x
 
It's because we love them so much that it hurts so much when these thing happen. Please don't blame yourself - I hope all goes well.
 
That's a lot to be going through.

For your boy with Pneumonia has your vet considered diuretics in addition to the meds he is on? it really helped when my Buzz had it.
 
Jeni, I am so sorry. Huge hugs and love from the two of us x

Any news on Caesar?
 
Update form last night, tests show massive fluid retention around his heart, he effectively is a heart pig, but one of those cases that don't present until they do. So she started him on medication straight away, which thankfully he has started to respond to. He his picking up and becoming more stable. I made the decision to have him stay the night and Molly left the oxygen at a low level for them. I think he has been making a nusiance of himself and getting up to mischief with Truffle as she said he has been quite a character. The one ray of hope I had whilst rushing him in was that despite being very floppy and cold he was attacking the newspaper with some vehemence!

Update from this morning, he is still doing well. They have given him another dose of meds and will be monitoring him till I come in with Stan for a check up this afternoon, hopefully with a view of bringing Caesar and Truffle home. His condition will be life limiting as we aren't sure how much of the fluid will remain. Molly did mention draining it by needle under anaesthetic, but really only when we have no options left due to the major risks. I know I won't put him through it and when we come to it I will let him go peacefully. I feel like I should have noticed something before and maybe I could have caught it earlier. He has only been with me since the summer and I have no idea how old he is so maybe knowing wouldnt have made much difference. I'm just glad to have more time with him however much that will be. I have a creeping fear that I will lose him the same way I lost Taffy and Churchill. Vet check up and then a few days later they go. Maybe because I spend so much time with them (they took over my office so it is more a piggy room than mine now) that I notice the little changes in their behaviour. I don't know but I'm so scared of it happening again. I can't face history repeating itself again.

Sorry for rambling so much and having an emotions purge on you all. Thank you so much, all of you, reading your comments has brought some much needed strength. There are no people like piggy people, a truly amazing bunch. I love you all xx
 
I'm so sorry that the diagnosis is what it is, but at the same time it has been found and he can be helped for now. He is in the best hands with you both and your vet *hugs* x x
 
what a worry :( sounds like he still has some fight in him though :love: sending lots of vibes and hugs. x
 
Huge hugs Jeni. You are doing all you can, this is the worst part of piggy slaving. It does sound like he is battling away. You are doing amazing x
 
Despite picking up and being able to come home, my boy is fading :( I've just given him a syringe feed, a gentle cuddle and a kiss goodnight. He is eating a little, he isn't showing signs of discomfort and sleeping snuggled up in his cosy. He seems at peace being at home. If he is still with us tomorrow I will be helping him on his final journey.
 
I really am so very sorry you have to make such a sad decision. I have been in your position and my heart goes out to you. x
 
I'm sorry you're going through such an awful time right now. You've done everything you possibly could for all of your piggies and I hope you find some solace soon.

My thoughts are with you and your brave little guy x
 
Caesar was helped to the bridge this morning. My little man is gone. I'm broken.
 
I am so sorry.. There is nothing you could have done, you again left no stone unturned and her had a wonderful vet to try and help him Jeni. I really am sorry, I wish there was a way to ease the pain. Huge hugs and love from us both x

Sleep well Caesar
x x
 
So, so, sorry :(
Sending massive hugs to you from me and the boys x

Popcorn free little Caesar x
 
I'm so sorry to hear this :( Poor little man. You can be comforted in the fact that you did everything you could for him and he was loved dearly until the very end. Sleep tight little man x x
 
i really am so sorry :( making that decision is incredibly painful, even when you know it is the right one. sleep tight now caesar x
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top