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Well I didn't expect that, I too am very impressed that it was spotted. Poor Cookie, I hope together you can come to a solution that works for Cookie and she is feeling much brighter soon
 
Poor Cookie, sending lots of gently hugs for both you and Reach and to little madame Cookie. Fingers crossed for you all xx
 
I'm really pleased that you've got a diagnosis at last. I hope you can find a way to overcome it without any heartache
 
Poor Cookie. xx
At least the vet had found the problem, and hopefully it can be sorted for Cookie, or the bone will go back to normal. I hope it's the latter, big or small operation- still worrying.
Sending vibes!
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pleased you have a diagnosis. Really Hope Cookie adapts and heals soon. Sending love from myself and Honor to you all...sounds like you could all do with a hug x Sending healing vibes x
 
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Oh the worries these precious little furries cause us ...especially when they are getting on in years!

The good news is that the problem has been identified (let's acklowledge it guys - it might not be a nice proganosis but it's an absolute tribute to your vet to get a diagnosis of that particular type of issue - well done Rosie).

The bad news is the prognosis isn;t looking good for Cookie without surgery (and all sorts) to try and rectify it - wiith no guarantees. Not the decision you would wish to be facing especially given Cookie's age.

Ignore this if you wish but I wouold like to make the suggestion that Rosie contacts Simon with the Xrays etc and they share knowledge - it maybe between the two of them they can come up with a less risky/less invasive solution to trim her teeth in a way that assists recovery from the bone problem without resorting to full mandible surgery

In the meantime - obviously supportive care is a necessity.

Sorry it wasn't better news for you all - but at least you know what you are having to deal with.......and hopefully a workaround solution can be found.

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I know this news was a double edged sword, yes we know what it is but to me it feels like it is going to be a no win situation. We have a time frame in our heads that may shift depending on Cookie's quality of life over the next few days but I think we will have to say Goodnight to our precious girl.
Rosie seemed hesitant on the operation and is a skilled surgeon, the lack of guarantees and putting Cookie through the extra pain and stress for something that may not work doesn't seem right. We love her too much to see her suffer anymore. I know Rosie is hoping cookie will work through the the pain to a solution - but Cookie is a bloody minded piggie :) and I don't think she will. We are going to go Steroid and Vetergesic Monday as per Rosie's plan of action but think that is the last roll of the dice. Others may choose the operation and hang on to every glimmer of hope but at times I think you have to say enough is enough.
It will have been a week and that is enough, sometimes Euthanasia is the right choice and we are not going to take the decision lightly but I remember the words off someone when I first joined TGPF someone said 'Better a day too soon than a minute too late' and while this is going to kill me as our hearts is already breaking watching her go through this, it will be the kindest thing we can do for Cook's.

Thank you all for your support, it means so much. x
 
Cookie has had her morning syringe feed of mashed up pellets and will be coming out in 30 mins for some more. We have had to let her drop 30g and are maintaining that weight of 970g as opposed to 1kg. We couldn't get enough in her before she fights off the syringe to put the weight back on she has lost at the vets.
She is doing as she as done all week, sitting her sqube looking unhappy. She is on a high dose of Metacam so I hope is not in pain, but it is something that worries me...
I don't know how Debbie manages syringe feeding so many, it is as tiring and emotionally draining as I remember it to be with Pitch. I am going to puree up some veggies later for Cookie to have as a treat.
 
Oh Lee, i totally understand what your saying and only you know what is right for Cookie. I had the same struggle with Haven, more ops that are not guaranteed to work, or even that she would survive the op with her age and failing health. I totally agree with what your saying and I think you are doing the right thing setting limits as such, only you know how much Cookie can cope with.

What ever happens, You and Rach are wonderful parents and love Cookie so much and she knows that....and sometimes as you say euthanasia is the right and kindest thing at the end of all this. I hope you know you have a ton of people here who are here to support you all through this what ever happens on Monday etc. Sending hugs to you all x
 
i feel for you. it is so emotionally draining. sending all the vibes i can for cookie. i really hope she improves. x
 
I completely understand where you are coming from Lee and that saying is something that I live by too. You need to do what you know is right for Cookie as it is you and Rachael who know her best and how she will deal with things.
 
Lee I really am so sorry to hear little Cookie is not doing too well. You and Rach are being amazingly strong throughout this. If her time here is too much of a struggle then you will know. I just desperately hope some miracle can happen to help her through this. I know how special she is too you. Xx
 
Oh lee, how utterly heartbreaking. All my thoughts are with you and Rach. The spencer household are keeping all our fingers crossed for a miracle over the weekend.

Sending big hugs x
 
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We're hoping for Cookie to pull through, she seems like a strong little girl. Fingers and paws crossed!
 
Sending all the love and vibes!

So sorry too hear about Cookie, but you will know the best decision for her! Wishing Cookie tonnes of luck and hope she will recover! She sounds like the strongest little piggie. I'm sure she has had the most amazing time with you!

I can't even imagine the pain you are going though but I'm hoping everything works out for the absolute best!

You can do it Cookie!
 
I think anyone on here who knows even the slightest bit about you and Rach will know you love your piggies to bits and will 100% support your decision.
So sorry you're having to go through this x
 
The right decision will always be the hardest, Cookie is such a fighter and I'm sure you, Rachel and Cooks will know when the right time has come for whichever route you take. Your love for Cookie is shown through your actions and no one can be in any doubt that you are doing the very best for her. Whatever path you take, you have us behind you.

I will be keeping you in my thoughts and hoping that Cookie will find a way through this xx Massive hugs to you and Rach
 
i can totally understand not wanting to put her through anymore. you know her best. you can tell how much you love her and i know you would always do what is right for her, however hard that would be for you. more hugs x
 
So sorry to read this sad news :-(, hopefully Cookie will be able to find a way she can eat without causing to much pain. I do agree sometimes you have to look at the overall picture. It's a big operation with very little guarantee's.

Hugs and gentle tickles to Cookie, get well soon. X
 
BIG HUGS

What an awful decision to have to make; it is always my personal nightmare when it happens with one of mine. Whatever you decide, I know that you are putting Cookie's interests and quality of life before your own feelings. I'd so hoped that she would pick up again! :(
 
Just caught up with this thread - thinking of you at this difficult time. Fingers and paws crossed that Cookie pulls through but, if and when the time comes, I hope you can find the strength to do the kindest thing for her.
 
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