Guinea pig losing battle to cancer...

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Chunky_Pig

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My precious 3 year old piggie is going downhill very, very fast. The difference between today and yesterday is very saddening, her death is coming far faster than anyone thought- inluding the vet.. Unfortunatly normal vets are closed today and tomorrow, and emergency vets are 1 hour+ away for euthinasia. I'm currently cuddling with her under a blanket because that what me and her used to do every single day since we got her back in november 2022. She's not squeeking or arguing like she used to, her body is cold and she barely responds to anything anymore, she just lays up against my neck. I'm not sure what to do for her.... I knew this was supposed to be her last christmas, but I didn't think she might die today or tomorrow...
 
I'm so sorry, it's never a good time but this really is the worst time.

Remember not to spare the painkillers, you can't do harm at this stage.


Eta: cancer can be so rapid in pigs. I've only had one with cancer knowingly and it was unbelievably fast, don't be too hard on yourself, it's so hard to judge.
 
I'm so sorry. 🤗 Piggies can go very fast, which is a mercy for them but devastating for their owners. Is there anybody there for you irl? If not, don't hesitate to come back on the forum. I suppose most people are celebrating Xmas but some people like me will be around.
 
Merab said:
My heart goes out to you at this painful time.
If her body is cold then it sounds as if everything is shutting down.
Keep her warm, cuddle her and let her go peacefully.
To pass away enfolded in love is a precious gift.
Hugs 🤗
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Unfortunatly piggles has passed, the whole family is devistated. I regreat not seeing the signs earlier and euthinizing earlier, it was a long struggle that hurt to watch. She died in my arms surrounded by family. My parents have taken her for a final ride to the cremation place in the town over. Worst christmas eve ever...
 
I'm so sorry to read you lost your beloved piggie, rest easy Piggles .
 
I'm sorry Piggles has gone. Piggles is now pain-free and at peace.

Please know that some of what looks like a struggle to us is the body shutting down during which your guinea has lost consciousness and is no longer aware. I only learnt that on this forum after the last of my guineas had passed.

I regret a lot about my guineas too, about things I didn't know or realise. And especially around their passing.

Piggles knew and felt your love before she lost consciousness.
 
Morning I am so very sorry for your loss 🌈
Remember she felt all of the love you have for her as she crossed The Rainbow Bridge 🌈 and that will have comforted immensely 🌈
 
I’m so sorry. Piggles had a wonderful life with you and she passed surrounded by your love. ❤️
 
I’m so sorry. You took care of her so well, right until the end. You are clearly a very loving owner and you gave her so many happy days. She sounded like a lovely girl. As others have said, she will have felt your love.

You did all the right things and were working closely with the vet. Sometimes things can change for piggies so quickly, it really knocks you for six as a caring owner. Lots of people here know how painful and shocking it is and we all have huge sympathy for you.

Take care of yourselves as you grieve at this difficult time, and in time I hope you will be able to reflect on what a great life you gave her and be proud of the special bond you clearly had. As people often say on here - feel sad, but don’t feel bad- because you gave her nothing but love, and she knew that.
 
Sorry to hear you have lost your little one so suddenly. She will have felt your warmth and containment comforting her. It's very sad. Rest easy over the bridge little Piggles 🌈
 
So very sorry for your loss.
You allowed her to pass away peacefully and without any stress in her own home.
That’s a precious gift.
Holding you in my heart ❤️
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve
 
Sorry for your loss. It is so very sad when they leave us. At least she died surrounded by love. RIP Piggles 🌈
 
Chunky_Pig said:
Unfortunatly piggles has passed, the whole family is devistated. I regreat not seeing the signs earlier and euthinizing earlier, it was a long struggle that hurt to watch. She died in my arms surrounded by family. My parents have taken her for a final ride to the cremation place in the town over. Worst christmas eve ever...
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Regret is part of the grief. It means you cared.

Pigs are very hard to make a call on, even with experience. I've been taken by surprise several times.

I've seen far too many piggies die, and there are worse ways to go than at home being loved and cuddled.

You did good.
 
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