Bristolbelle
Junior Guinea Pig
I got Fudge from a rescue in April, she nad her sister Toffee were four year old sisters. I was told at the time Fudge may have a limited lifespan as she had tumours on her mammaries. I chose them because being special and needing a bit of extra care fittied in precisely with the residents of the care home I work at where I wanted to offer "pet therapy".
Unitl last night all was well, I had noticed a few more bumps but had been told to expect that, as Fudge already had a few when I got her. I had also been told to keep close watch on her general health and wellbeing. Unitl last night she was first in the food bowl and would squal and squeak for all forms of attention especially if she smelt grass or veggies! Last night she was slow to take her veggies, and did not wheel at all but I wasn't too concerned, we all get off days. this morning was much more worrying, she was totally lethargivc and he only effort she wasmaking was to crawl away and hide, he eyes were a little watery and semi-closed, she was not raising off her haunches properly and did not eat or drink at all for several hours. I rang the vet and told them her history and that I thought she might be passing over, they gave me an appointment at 2.30 were the vet and I made the collective decision that in few of the multilple lumps any invasive procedure was likely to be unsuccessful, and that she should be euthanised.
Fudge bought so much happiness to the residents sof the care home I work in, I don't know how they will react. I have decied to let her sister go back to the rescue as I have some health issues I need to sort out at the moment. Maybe in a few months time I'll look at adopting some more. Fortunately
one of our volunteers at work has guinea pigs and she has offered to bring hers in, so we will still have "pet therapy".
Thank you Fudge - now go roam free......God bless xx
Unitl last night all was well, I had noticed a few more bumps but had been told to expect that, as Fudge already had a few when I got her. I had also been told to keep close watch on her general health and wellbeing. Unitl last night she was first in the food bowl and would squal and squeak for all forms of attention especially if she smelt grass or veggies! Last night she was slow to take her veggies, and did not wheel at all but I wasn't too concerned, we all get off days. this morning was much more worrying, she was totally lethargivc and he only effort she wasmaking was to crawl away and hide, he eyes were a little watery and semi-closed, she was not raising off her haunches properly and did not eat or drink at all for several hours. I rang the vet and told them her history and that I thought she might be passing over, they gave me an appointment at 2.30 were the vet and I made the collective decision that in few of the multilple lumps any invasive procedure was likely to be unsuccessful, and that she should be euthanised.
Fudge bought so much happiness to the residents sof the care home I work in, I don't know how they will react. I have decied to let her sister go back to the rescue as I have some health issues I need to sort out at the moment. Maybe in a few months time I'll look at adopting some more. Fortunately
one of our volunteers at work has guinea pigs and she has offered to bring hers in, so we will still have "pet therapy".
Thank you Fudge - now go roam free......God bless xx
