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Ginny not eating and diarrhoea

Roclibrarian

Roclibrarian

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I'm heartbroken. Poor Ginny has not eaten or drank anything for 48 hours. Saw a vet yesterday who gave metaclopramide and sub cut fluid. I've been giving her fibreplex, metacam, emeraid and critical care. I've also been massaging her tummy, and sat her on a heat pad.
Overnight she developed diarrhoea which really stinks (smells like cow muck). Took her to the emergency vet this morning. She had injections of baytril, ranitidine, stronger painkillers and sub cut fluid.
Tried giving her more critical care when we got back, but she's chewing really slowly now as she's spaced out from the painkillers. She's sat exactly where I put her in the cage staring at the wall :soz:
My heart is breaking for her, I can't stop crying. She's only 4 in a couple of weeks, I've told her she's got another couple of years to go yet!

Here she is from a few weeks ago

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Poor girl! You are doing all you can for her; sadly that is often not enough when you are dealing with a runaway problem or your piggy going into organ failure. Can you have her seen for more sub-q today during day time hours?

Here are our tips on what you can do for her; they cover crisis care as well as when that cannot stop what is going wrong:
Emergency, Crisis and Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
A Practical and Sensitive Guide to Dying, Terminal Illness and Euthanasia in Guinea Pigs
 
The vets did say I can take her back at anytime so they can try and get some food down her. She is shivering now and feeling not as warm to touch. I'm starting to wonder if it's time to put her out of her misery? I'm scared that I'm not giving her enough chance to pull through because I can't deal with it.
 
Roclibrarian said:
The vets did say I can take her back at anytime so they can try and get some food down her. She is shivering now and feeling not as warm to touch. I'm starting to wonder if it's time to put her out of her misery? I'm scared that I'm not giving her enough chance to pull through because I can't deal with it.
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Hi!

Please heat a snuggle safe half time to keep her comfortable. But I am sad to say that she is most likely dying. Feeling cold to the touch is generally a sign that blood circulation is no longer working properly. :(

If you want to cut short that process as multi-organ failure is a complex and rather physical process, then that is perfectly alright. your vet will insist on a check, though, before they will consent; for obvious reasons.

Please take the time to read this guide here. I have discussed all the typical symptoms and the ethics around this issue, which you may find useful at this difficult time as I have specifically written it to help people in a situation like yours with judging and making any necessary decisions: A Practical and Sensitive Guide to Dying, Terminal Illness and Euthanasia in Guinea Pigs
 
She was spoilt rotten for 4 years, I'm holding onto that thought. Luckily Luna seems to be carrying on like nothings happened. I'll keep a close eye on her for a few days while we both get over it. I think she's just pleased she can have veg again as I'd been keeping them off it for a couple of days!
 
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