I just checked they gonna open 8 in the morning and I don’t care if I don’t have an appointment I’ll be there at 8
If makes it through the night
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If makes it through the night
Please do NOT give any paracetamol!
I am very sorry, but I can't tell you whether he is going to make it through the night or not. But a) paracetamol is not good for guinea pigs b) it doesn't do anything for his breathing and c) if his body is indeed closing down, then he won't be able to process any medication anymore.
You can help him more by placing a bowl of steaming water nearby and then please do some calming down exercises for yourself, if you know any. Otherwise send him you loving thoughts and gently caress him with them.
If he makes it overnight can they cure him of the flued in his lungs?
Unless you have dumped several syringes' worth into him without giving him the chance to swallow, he won't have got all that much fluid up his nose (where it ends much likely than down his lungs where he has a coughing reflex to bring it up).
No I didn’tUnless you have dumped several syringes' worth into him without giving him the chance to swallow, he won't have got all that much fluid up his nose (where it ends much likely than down his lungs where he has a coughing reflex to bring it up).
But I think this is his last hours
He is trying To walk but he can’t
It’s truly painful to watch
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I'm so sorry you're going through this xx
I am ever so sorry; watching a piggy is always totally heart-breaking! The first time is the worst because you are not braced for just how physical the process often is. When we think of death, we have this vague image of peacefull slipping away in one's sleep. This actually happens only rarely.
Please be strong for your boy and keep in mind that at some point he will be no longer fully or at all with it long before the body goes. It will hopefully not last all that long, especially when the heart is going first. Please be aware that oxygen starvation from a failing heart may cause fitting; we call this 'running to the Rainbow Bridge' as your boy will by then be nearly there. It can be very upsetting if you don't know this.
Watching it can be worse than going through it yourself because you feel so helpless. Once he has crossed the line of no return, there is nothing you can do for him except to keep him nicely warm but not hot (to counter a failing blood circulation which means that he will feel cold) and as calm as possible where he feels at home while he is still with it.
Take good care of yourself, too, and let your boy make his journey carried by the wings of your love!
I am going to bed now as I have a very busy week ahead.
You may find these guides here very helpful if you lose your boy:
Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig
Human Bereavement - Grieving, coping tips and support links for guinea pig owners and their children
Tnx. I appreciate it
PiggyPoo
Teenage Guinea Pig
Must be very difficult for you! Sending hugs xx
I really appreciate u being here for me Tnx a lot
But Darcy isn’t the only one I should think of Marcy too
When should I remove Mr Darcy
I read somewhere that the others get anxious if u remove them with them register it
I wanted to keep him with me but I felt like he wanted to go back to the cage and his house be close to Darcy and I felt this is the right thing to do but I’m sitting here just next to them
Is that what it was ? Him trying to walk or run
I thought he want to be in his house
And now I thing he is dead but I don’t wanna disturb in case he is not
Tnx a lot I appreciate all good energy thoughts hugs
God knows I need it
Is that what it was ? Him trying to walk or run
I thought he want to be in his house
And now I thing he is dead but I don’t wanna disturb in case he is not
HUGS!
Just touch him very gently to check whether he still reacts.
I will
U have no idea how much I appreciate u taking the time helping me Tnx a lot I be for ever thankful
But when should I remove him from the cage when I’m sure he passed away
Cuz I read the others should register that the other is dead
Give them time to come across and say goodbye; take him either out once they have been or leave him for an hour max if he is being ignored - in this case, his comrades have already taken leave of him.
When you take his body out, do so either in a cosy, which you cover or wrap him gently in a clean old towel to allow his body to settle and cool overnight.
he has passed away in his house his favorite spot But Marcy is sleeping and it half pst 1 in the morning here
Should I leave him or take him out
I m Gonna have him in a box with a blanket on and we have a funeral tomorrow and burry him in the garden with the kids
PiggyPoo
Teenage Guinea Pig
So sorry, he’s passed away! At least he’s no longer suffering. I’d keep him in until Marcy has acknowledged his death. Xx
How do they do that? Acknowledging the other ones dead
But Marcy is sleeping and it half pst 1 in the morning here
Should I leave him or take him out
I m Gonna have him in a box with a blanket on and we have a funeral tomorrow and burry him in the garden with the kids
Wake Marcy up and show him his companion; then him take him out for the night.
If you go to bed and marcy is finding him unexpectedly dead, he might try to resuscite your boy, which can become a bit gruesome if he persists; you may find the result very upsetting.
Then go to bed.
Please read the looking after a bereaved guinea pig guide and please also read our grieving guide. You will find most of your questions answered in there.
Good night! It is after midnight here, too!
Marcy just walked passed/over him to get out of the house they usually stay InTogether
And he is making noises like every time he complains
Not the I want veggie sound or I’m sexy and I know it but the other one
Is that how he acknowledged it!
Tnx a lot and goodnight
Lady Kelly
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I am so terribly sorry for your loss, you did absolutely everything you possibly could and it very much sounds like a skilled vet would have been hard pushed to help so I don't think paying the unexperienced vet would have helped unfortunately. It is exhausting dealing with a piggy going through this but you need to be kind to yourself and now the round the clock attention has stopped I hope you have managed to get some sleep. Even if it is out of exhaustion rather than feeling calm. Take your time, you will need time to process everything that has happened
No I haven’t been able to sleep at all
I have been going through all the “what if’s” I’m my mind
What if I took him to the vet on Friday
What if I caused it by wrong syringing
What if?
I’m so worried about Marcy now cuz it said I have to have a fleece or something of Darcy in their house but I don’t and honestly I think I should change and clean it all since he had an infection
He licked Darcy and then lay down next to him but it was 4:30 and I took Darcy out put him in the box Incase I fell sleep so I don’t know if Marcy has had a satisfying goodbye
I hope so
Never thought Darcy be the one to go first he was the strongest healthy one the smart one
He was Mr Darcy
RIP my little oneI appreciate all your advice,helps,good and kind words
U guys stood by my side in a really dark time and was big help I deeply appreciate it all of u specially Wiebke
I know I was a rack,a nagging rack Tnx a lot
U guys stood by my side in a really dark time and was big help I deeply appreciate it all of u specially Wiebke
I know I was a rack,a nagging rack Tnx a lot
I appreciate all your advice,helps,good and kind words
U guys stood by my side in a really dark time and was big help I deeply appreciate it all of u specially Wiebke
I know I was a rack,a nagging rack Tnx a lot
And a special Tnx to lady kelly for your heartwarming words means a lot I guess I need to be sure wasn’t my fault since I blame my self for not noticing it earlier and thinking it’s just a diarrhea and would get better with the medication and not taking him to the vet earlier
All these what ifs
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I’m ever so sorry for your loss of Darcy but please do NOT blame yourself. In your case, the inexperienced vet wouldn’t have been able to have done anything anyway (apart from take your money) and you really shouldn’t blame yourself about the syringe feeding. From Wiebke’s description, it sounds like he was in his way already.
I once watched a piggy of mine die and it’s heartbreaking. (((Hugs))) to you and Marcy xx
I once watched a piggy of mine die and it’s heartbreaking. (((Hugs))) to you and Marcy xx
Tnx a lot I really do appreciate it,deeply