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I can't cope with my Fuzzypeg anymore

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thanks everyone. i spoke to vedra today so that was excellent.

peg has an ulcer in his mouth. right at the top and near the front which is handy, as i don't need to insert the back pad buccal wires to get to it... just the incisor ones which i am totally confident with.

i have put something called adcortyl in orabase on it which will reduce swelling, redness, pain etc. basically i think it's like bonjela for children. it's in vedra's book and she describes it as an oral paste.

i am now giving him diryolite (spelling?!) rehydration salts in water and also critical care mushed up with his nuggets.

i am sure it's this little ulcer what's putting him off his food. apparently this oral paste will start working soon and within a couple of days the ulcer should vanish so if i can just keep him going... i know his teeth are all sorted so i'm sure it's this ulcer. i wish peg wouldn't give up so quickly. but it must have been uncomfortable.

i'm ok now... i've been in tears much of the day but i'm happily syringing peggy every hour and a half. i hope he pulls through. he is such a tough cookie that death by mouth ulcer really isn't an option.

charlotte x
 
Thats good you now know what the problem is. Poor wee man. Ive had ulcers before and it certainly put me off my food. It sounds as though your are giving Fuzzypeg the best in care and I'm sure once the gel starts to work he will pick up.. COME ON FUZZYPEG! Everyone is willing you to get better. You can do it!
 
You must be so relieved to know what the reason for his problems is, and that it is something that can be tackled!

I'm sure that Fuzzypeg will pick up as soon as eating doesn't hurt anymore!

Keeping my fingers crossed for your problem boy!
 
Keeping fingers crossed here, Charlotte. I hope he's feeling the good effects of the Adcortyl in Orabase soon, I am quite sure once he sees improvement in his comfort in eating he will pick up.

My dental pig was just the same - Tuppy would give up very easily whenever her teeth were troublesome, she got very depressed about her oral problems. Often it is the most characterful, stubborn, strong ones who fall the hardest when ill.
 
Oh crumbs Charlotte I have only just caught up with your thread, I am so sorry to hear about Peg's recent run of bad luck. I have everything crossed here for you, keep up the good work you are doing a cracking job - we all know just how hard looking after a poorly piggy is, so keep your chin up, we are all thinking of you and your gorgeous boy.
 
It sounds like you've got things sorted to mend Peg.

I hope the dioralite helps too...

Good luck!x>>x>>
 
Well I've just given Peg some more critical care and dirolite anmd put him to bed.

He's not too impressed with it but I did get most of it down at least. He does seem to hold the mushy food in his mouth without swallowing and I really have to stimulate his chin and stroke him quite vigorously in order to make him swallow. I almost feel like I'm being a bit rough with him rolleyes but otherwise the critical care will just sit in his mouth whilst he acts like a wet fish!

He seems better tonight than last night. I hope it's not the final flicker. I just need to heal that ulcer and I am sure he will start eating his solid foods again on his own.

Fingers crossed.

Charlotte x
 
I know you feel like you're being mean but he needs to keep some strength to get beter when you sort out the ulcer. At least he's not spitting it out like Bertie used to at times...:{
 
Charlotte, do you alternate mouthfuls of water and Critical Care? I found with Tuppy - who was stubborn with her feeds at first - that giving her a mouthful of food, followed by a dribble of water, encouraged her to swallow. I was also sure to give her a mouthful of water at the very end, to clean her mouth out a bit. The holding-food-in-the-mouth thing does them no favours, but it seems commonplace in pigs with oral and dental trouble.
 
I've just caught up with this thread, i'm truly sorry to hear little Fuzzypeg was going thru yet again more problems with mouth/toofies :(
I'm glad you've got to the bottom of the problem now, please know that we're sending you all

HUGE HUGS, WHEEKS AND MINI KISSES xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>
 
How is the brave little man this morning? Did you manage to get some sleep? hope he is feeling better, best wishes and fingers crossed for you and fuzzypeg (which i might like to add is a FAB name!)
 
Hello everyone,

I'm very sorry to say that my darling little boy died this morning in his sleep.

I loved him so much and I'm so very upset that he didn't make it. I was feeling confident last night after his critical care and water but my lovely boy just gave up the ghost.

Charlotte x


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I am so very sorry for your loss.

You fought so hard for him - he had the best Mum around by the sounds of it.

RIP special man - you will be very much missed.
 
I have just caught up with this thread, and I read all 5 pages and now I had to see it is too late.

RIP little Fuzzypeg!

At least he does not have to suffer any more...
I send you a hug, Charlotte, you must feel really worn out and tired (I know what it's like), but you obviously did all you could. :Ayociexp118:
 
Charlotte I'm so sorry - only just caught up with this thread. You did everything you could for Fuzzypeg & I'm so sorry that he didn't make it. Big hug to you x
 
I am so sorry; I was coming on to catch up with him only to see the bad news! You must feel so gutted right now! 8...8...8...

You did your very best for him; but it was Fuzzypeg's to decide when it was time for him to go.

BIG HUG

My offer still stands
Wiebke xx
 
I am really sorry for your loss charlotte, thinking of you and i know how heart breaking it is when they pick up and start looking a tad better. RIP fuzzypeg and may you find all your favourite veggies over rainbow bridge.
 
Oh Charlotte I am so very sorry for your loss, it sounds like you did a sterling job. Sleep well little Fuzzypeg.
 
Very sorry to hear he didn't make it.

Sleep well gorgeous boy.8...
 
Oh Charlotte that's so very sad. Like everyone has said you did your absolute best for him and that's all you can do.

Thoughts are with you honey. He was very lucky to have a lady like you take care of him for so long.
 
Charlotte i know he knew just how much he was loved by you....... he was obviously a lot sicker than he let you know :(
HUGS and loves from us all xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>
 
He was a most precious little chap. Lots of *hugs* to you, Charlotte. xx
 
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