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Help I Think Coco Is Dying

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I still have her.
I've managed to get a little food into her.
I'm waiting one more day for these poop results.

She is making this really wierd noise constantly. Like a gush of liquid in her throat. (like the sound when you push water from a syringe really quickly)
biting at everything when she isnt just sitting all puffed up and miserable.
& I'm positive she starts getting alot worse at the day goes on and is a little perkier in the morning.
It's bizarre.

That last video I posted of her snottering everywhere is pretty much constant after about 5pm (shes doing it right now).....but doesn't happen alot during the day at all (maybe twice?) ....

Thanks everyone :)
@furryfriends Excellent Adventure Sanctuary thanks so much, it does sound awful like her. :/ x
 
I have no advice, just want to say I am thinking of you and her, it is awful when we don't know what is wrong and going on. hugs x
 
haha, i don't feel it. But thank you. :)

see because shes puffed up, does that mean she's in pain? even though she's had pain killers? x
 
I dont have any further advice to add I'm afraid, I just want to say that you and Coco are in constantly in my thoughts. You're doing an incredible job of looking after her and being strong x
 
Coco&Luna said:
haha, i don't feel it. But thank you. :)

see because shes puffed up, does that mean she's in pain? even though she's had pain killers? x
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Yes, puffing up is a sign of pain - and like with humans, pain can get so bad that regular painkillers are no longer enough. :( :( :(

I know how hard it is for you, but please consider pts under those circumstances. It is always so much tougher to make the ultimate decision when the case is not quite clear; it is a balancing act between the wellbeing/comfort of your piggy and any realistic chances of recovery as well as your natural desire to hang onto her as long as there is still a small chance of recovery left. If you are in doubt, please have a talk with your treating vet and ask for his assessment. The ultimate decision lies with you at all times, though.
 
Thanks so much guys.
Shes shaking her head now and has a head tilt to the left....but it comes and goes. I dont understand how she can have an ear infection, she's been on antibiotics for weeks.
Yeah, I have her booked in for tomorrow at 3. She's clearly suffering right now, but what's the bet she suddenly perks up tomorrow when go to take her. It's hellish.
I'm struggling so much with this, i keep changing my mind because she seems better sometimes.
& I'm so worried that i'll do it and regret it because i know i'll torture myself over it for months & months if i do and if i don't I'm prolonging everything for her.
PLUS, i still dont have those bloody sample results back and it's making everything harder because it's giving me hope and keeping everything at a stand still while she sits miserable.
sorry I'm ranting. I feel like I'm gunna burst & nobody understands why i'm acting so nuts because it's 'only a guinea pig'
I'm feeling so guilty too because thoughts keep coming into my head like hoping she'll die so i don't have to make the decision. That sounds so bloody awful. :(
I actually can't eat or sleep and I'm failing this trimester in uni miserably.
I am not made to have pets at all....
 
A friend of mine told me that it is better a day to early than a second too late. I used to beat myself up like you are, and still do to some extent but I now know that the decision to PTS is the ultimate act of kindness we can do for our animals. If you decide to PTS now it is not a decision that you should regret.
 
Totally agree with Helen. Ask the vet what he thinks is best to do. Don't beat yourself up about hoping she will die. You just want her pain to end. I will be thinking of you both tomorrow. Sending the hugs x
 
Apologies for missing this thread! I would have gave you my support sooner!
You have been through so much and have been doing so well! I'm so sorry Coco isn't well yet :(

It's so hard to make the decision to have our loved pets put to sleep! But never ever feel bad for it. Sometimes it's the kindest thing to do and the best for them :(

You will have full support in whatever you decide to do!
Sending huge hugs to both you and Coco xx
 
Thank you.
I feel more confident in my decision, when you guys, who i've given all the info as i get it too feel the same way that pts isnt the total wrong decision right now.
ugh, you never know, i might bottle it again tomorrow depending on how she looks, but i feel more certain that it's the right thing to do than I ever have yet.
x
 
Just saw this... I'm so sorry you're having to go through all of this...
Sending lots and lots of strength for you and for Coco. I'll have both of you in my thoughts...
 
aww my heart goes out to you,the decision is a tough one indeed,
you will only "bottle it" if its not her time to go & an answer can be found, but if it is time for her to visit "the bridge" you will know that it is & that in helping her get there more peacefully & relieving her of any pain, discomfort & stress will be your final act of kindness.
The torment of the decision nearly breaks me every time i have had to go through it with any of mine, a decent vet will guide your decision & the final choice is yours, but you look at them & know deep down whether it is the right time or not.

You love them & want whats best for them, they are such addictive & adorable creatures, they have us wrapped round their little paws & in their own little way they live on forever in our hearts.
You're such a good piggy slave to her& obviously love her dearly, this is what makes these decisions so painful- because you care so much,

Thinking of you & coco at this difficult time,

Big hug from me, with licks & squeakies from the girls. xx
 
((HUGS.)) I've been following Coco's story and am so sorry that you are dealing with this. When we lost Linney she was unable to swallow as well and would simply just drool. In her case, she passed on her own very quickly (within a day of those final symptoms starting.) I've been in the position of having to put beloved pets to sleep and know how hard it is. Just know a lot of people are thinking of you and Coco.
 
I'm afraid I don't have any words that haven't been said already, but I just want you to know that I'm thinking of you and that whatever decision you take will be fully supported. Massive hugs for you xx
 
Facing up to pts is takes courage, but then you are not doing it for yourself but to spare your girl any further suffering. It is always a tough decision to make, and anybody of us is always very relieved when it doesn't become necessary. :(

I decided to pts Nia last May when she struggled to swallow after deteriorating very quickly over the weekend with what turned out to be very painful trouble from a misshapen kindey. It was really not kind to her to put her through any more of the same for the sake of the few more days she would have lived with help of a maximum dose of painkillers. Swallowing problems are generally the sign that a piggy is very weak.

I am very sorry that you are still in that quandary where it is fully up to you to decide when to draw the line.

Thinking of you!
 
The poops results came back completely clear.

Thank you guys so so much, I really needed the kind of advice you offered me the past couple of days.
I'm so grateful.
My beautiful little girl was pts at half past 5 yesterday evening.
I miss her horribly already.

Again, thank you so so much guys, your such wonderful people.
X
 
I am so so sorry you had to make that heartbreaking decision. You tried everything possible, and in the end made a very kind and selfless choice to help her.
Coco is no longer suffering, but she will always be in your heart x
 
I'm so sorry... as people already said, you did everything you could and this was the best for her. Big big hugs for you.
RIP Coco, popcorn free.
 
Pebble said:
It should be easy to transfer back as you consulted Glen on a particular condition - but he may not wish to see you in the future
Given Glen's experience I would consider brokering a deal with him that you use your vets for routine stuff (and in the vent of an emergency) but that you will commit to him with all the travellling etc that entails on the more serious issues requiring his knowledge and experience.....
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I realise vets may get a bit irritated if you go elsewhere for advice, but at the end of the day, you have the animal's best interests at heart and I have never had any problems in seeing another vet if I felt it was necessary to get the best and most informed advice for my guinea pigs. After all, vets are private healthcare for animals and a business, so I am sure they would never refuse to see anyone with an animal that is ill and needs advice. Professionally, they should also not have any objections to you seeking a second opinion, as is your right. You are spending the money and you have every right to seek a second opinion.
 
I am very sorry for your loss, it is always very hard making a decision like that. You have always had your guinea pig's comfort in mind and gave her every chance to recover, but sadly in this case, it was not meant to be. She is out of pain and any further distress. I am sure in time, the pain will get less and in your own mind you will come to terms with making the ultimate decision, to save her any more pain. Rest in peace, little Coco.
 
You and coco fought a good fight. I think you made the best and most loving decision to let her go. So sorry for your loss. X
 
I'm so sorry. You did absolutely everything you could for your little bundle of fur. Big hugs to you x
 
What sad news, you don't everything you could for little coco but it wasn't meant to be. Popcorn free little one, big hugs x
 
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