First visit to the vet

[MintyAndGarry (TEAS)]

Because they're little devils at pulling the heart strings!

It might be worth splitting the dose into two and give them 12 hours apart (more or less). Pigs' metabolisms work so fast that things move through them so quickly. I had an arthritic boy who responded better when he had his in two doses rather than one.

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Because they're little devils at pulling the heart strings!

It might be worth splitting the dose into two and give them 12 hours apart (more or less). Pigs' metabolisms work so fast that things move through them so quickly. I had an arthritic boy who responded better when he had his in two doses rather than one.

I would agree, splitting the dose means more continuous pain relief!

Don't hesitate to call me again if you need a chat xx

 

[MargaretB]

I'm so sorry to read this. I'm hoping and praying that little Chip will pull through. *Hugs* x

 

[JoHamer]

Poor little Chip died this afternoon. We decided to take him back to the vet because he just seemed to be suffering, he died in the car. Thanks to all of you for your love, help and support.
At the moment I feel consumed with grief, guilt, sadness and despair.
I hate to say this but I feel almost angry towards my other big healthy boys. I know it won't last. I'm just going out to get them some lovely fresh food. I know Chip had the best of everything, I will miss him terribly. Goodbye my lovely boy

 

[MintyAndGarry (TEAS)]

So sorry to hear this. Don't feel guilty - you did everything you could for him and gave him the best care. Piggies are little and can be so subtle when it comes to bullying or ganging up on one of their own. Although boys can live in threes successfully, it is difficult to do and pairs normally fare better.

Be safe in the knowledge that little Chip is now pain free and his little spirit will always be close by. I understand your feelings towards the other boys, but they were only doing what came naturally to them. It is a huge learning curve with piggies and I often think back to my early ones and know that I would have done things differently with the knowledge I have now. Take time to grieve - the little things leave huge wholes in our hearts when they leave us, but you will feel better in time. x

 

[shiny]

I am so sorry to read this about little Chip. You did all you could. Don't be cross with your other guineas though, he may have had an abnormality somewhere which meant that he was very unlikely to survive. Sometimes groups of animals will reject a individual in this situation.

I hope you are ok, it's so hard to lose one & especially a baby

 

[MargaretB]

I'm so sorry you lost Chip. Sleep peacefully, little one. The emotions you are feeling are normal and will pass and you did your very best for him. x

 

[piggyfan]

I am so so sorry to hear you lost Chip. I have been following your thread and really hoping he would make it. What a tragic thing to have happened. You will be hurting as it is so painful. Just take each day as it comes.

 

[sport_billy]

I am so sorry, have only just caught up with this thread. I was hoping Chip would make it. Please remember that you did everything you could and fought so hard for your little boy. Huge hugs to you, the pain will ease I promise. Take care x

RIP Chip
x x

 

[JoHamer]

You are very kind and have helped me enormously. Chip was the result of a mating between his Dad and a daughter left together for too long. Cheeky, one of the other boys was also Chip's half brother. The family I had them off seemed to have lots of different animals but apparently all the guinea pigs are dead now. Luckily Cheeky seems beautiful and healthy as does his friend Charlie.
Still thinking of a few what if's, if only. I never realised what complicated lovely creatures guinea pigs are. Chip has been my profile picture on facebook for some time now and that's how I hope I will remember him in time.
Thank you all again.