shersher78
Junior Guinea Pig
It looks like it's the end of the road for my beautiful boy Bubbles. Shambo, his father, sadly had to be put to sleep in May due to paralysis following the removal of an eye. As some of you may be aware, Bubbles experienced a sudden protruding eye (damage or foreign bodies could not be detected) a couple of months ago. An x-ray showed nothing obvious but his tooth roots were filed down as a precaution. He came home and although antibiotics & the dental work did not solve the problem of the protruding eye, Bubby seemed much happier. We even affectionately referred to him as 'Bubby Big Eye'. Unfortunately Sunday evening he was very puffed up, which I know is not a good sign when it comes to my guins, so Monday, we took him to the vets. A bit of Metacam & home we came and despite syringe feeding him, it was obvious things were not good. Returned to the vets Tuesday, where they gave him antibiotics & stronger pain relief. He stayed there overnight but began to refuse the syringe feeding, which is very unlike him. Phone call Wednesday morning saying Bubby was not looking very good at all & in their opinion, the kindest thing would be to have him put to sleep. I informed the vet I would be right up & would discuss it with him after I had seen Bubbles. The poor little mite looked so thin & was just huddled at the back of his pen. It was obvious to me that my little boy would not be getting better this time but I picked him up & he snuggled into me.
After being with Shambo, when he was put to sleep, I knew I couldn't handle being with Bubby while they gave him the injection so I decided that if this was it, I'd rather he was comfortable, in familiar surroundings with people who loved him.
Yes, I've bought him home. He has strong pain relief so I know he's not hurting. I'm trying to syringe feed him but he just won't take it. My little boy has obviously had enough now and despite being weak, he is very content lying on me & pulling himself up further to my face every so often to check I'm still there. His breathing is shallow and I don't expect him to last the night but I will remain with him, talking to him & stroking him gently, keeping him comfortable. When I look at his little eyes, I know I'm doing the right thing. He has had a little 'farewell' with the guinea girls & the kids & my other half have said their 'Goodnight' to Bubbles. I will keep him company until he falls asleep & joins his Daddy x
After being with Shambo, when he was put to sleep, I knew I couldn't handle being with Bubby while they gave him the injection so I decided that if this was it, I'd rather he was comfortable, in familiar surroundings with people who loved him.
Yes, I've bought him home. He has strong pain relief so I know he's not hurting. I'm trying to syringe feed him but he just won't take it. My little boy has obviously had enough now and despite being weak, he is very content lying on me & pulling himself up further to my face every so often to check I'm still there. His breathing is shallow and I don't expect him to last the night but I will remain with him, talking to him & stroking him gently, keeping him comfortable. When I look at his little eyes, I know I'm doing the right thing. He has had a little 'farewell' with the guinea girls & the kids & my other half have said their 'Goodnight' to Bubbles. I will keep him company until he falls asleep & joins his Daddy x
