Victoria09
Junior Guinea Pig
I recently lost my piggy Waffle, its been the hardest thing ive ever been thru. He was brought to our home with a friend, they would fight so terribly, they would hurt each other. My sister adopted out the friend, and waffle stayed. I decided to bring him into my room for a while, but that while ended up being permanent. I had no knowledge on guineas, it was my first time actually having one. I fed him everyday treats and made sure he was loved, he didnt like being petted much, but he would come out and wheek for feed time, and stand on his little legs. Every morning he would wake up when I would wake up and look for me. and I would make sure I fed him and his water was full before leaving work. On Thursday my son let him roam around the room after I had mentioned it wasn't safe yet because I had boric acid in an area behind my dresser for bugs, he only did it to wash out his cage. It wasnt intentional. but he was fine that day. On Friday morning, I noticed he didnt come out and I felt like something was off. I saw he had all his hay there and fresh water and I called out his name. I saw him move. and assumed he was just resting and had already ate. My son called me later on when he got home from school that he was not active and had diarreah, While I was at work, I ordered some critical care and syringes and had my sister feed him.
when I got home from work I noticed he wasnt good, and I wrapped him up and rushed him to the Vet hospital, where they told me he was very ill and his stomach was really big. they gave him IV and pain meds with vitamin C, we had him in the heating pads and blankets, and he fell asleep, they wanted me to pay 1,200 for in hospital treatment and kept asking about money. and I didnt have it, I paid $400 for meds and stuff for at home treatment, on my way home, he had seizures and let out a cry and passed in my arms, and ill never forget that moment. it still haunts me today, I been unable to eat or sleep or do anything for 4 days now, My heart is so heavy and I feel so guilty. I also feel terrible he was alone with no furr friend, I also found out they are not supposed to eat carrots, and my baby loved carrots. I was so uneducated on guineas, and I failed him. I cant take it back but I miss him so much. I dont know if ill ever forgive myself, but this is so hard on me. I wake up everyday and look at the same spot where I had him, thinking he will magically reappear. I miss you waffle and I love you.
when I got home from work I noticed he wasnt good, and I wrapped him up and rushed him to the Vet hospital, where they told me he was very ill and his stomach was really big. they gave him IV and pain meds with vitamin C, we had him in the heating pads and blankets, and he fell asleep, they wanted me to pay 1,200 for in hospital treatment and kept asking about money. and I didnt have it, I paid $400 for meds and stuff for at home treatment, on my way home, he had seizures and let out a cry and passed in my arms, and ill never forget that moment. it still haunts me today, I been unable to eat or sleep or do anything for 4 days now, My heart is so heavy and I feel so guilty. I also feel terrible he was alone with no furr friend, I also found out they are not supposed to eat carrots, and my baby loved carrots. I was so uneducated on guineas, and I failed him. I cant take it back but I miss him so much. I dont know if ill ever forgive myself, but this is so hard on me. I wake up everyday and look at the same spot where I had him, thinking he will magically reappear. I miss you waffle and I love you.
if that appeals to you. No more pain, there are lots of other guinea pigs over there for him to play with and run around with, and he can eat as much carrot as he likes.
