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I had to let Mr. Snuggles go💔

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Dana1429

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Hi everyone, Today I had to euthanize my 7 year old guinea pig. Last week he had trouble walking so I took him to the vet. I was given medicine and critical care and he bounced right back. This morning I woke up to him having seizures and drove him straight to the vet. My heart completely shattered that he just kept seizing. The vet told me it was possible that he had a brain tumor and that I didn't really have any options because of his age. The vet also told me that further treatment wasn't very unlikely to help him. I can't believe that I had to let him go. I don't know how to deal with this. He was perfectly happy last week and I feel like I missed something. Is this normal? I know he was old but I just can't wrap my brain around this.
 

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Hi everyone, Today I had to euthanize my 7 year old guinea pig. Last week he had trouble walking so I took him to the vet. I was given medicine and critical care and he bounced right back. This morning I woke up to him having seizures and drove him straight to the vet. My heart completely shattered that he just kept seizing. The vet told me it was possible that he had a brain tumor and that I didn't really have any options because of his age. The vet also told me that further treatment wasn't very unlikely to help him. I can't believe that I had to let him go. I don't know how to deal with this. He was perfectly happy last week and I feel like I missed something. Is this normal? I know he was old but I just can't wrap my brain around this.
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BIG HUGS!

I am very sorry for your loss! But what a great age to live to!

Sadly when the end comes for the very elderly, it tends to come very quickly and often as an emergency pts (putting to sleep).

You can sadly never choose what is giving way first but is in my own long term experience about having to race half of my elderlies to the vets as an emergency euthanasia. The first time it can come a terrifying shock because of its sheer speed and how hard it hits.
With the immune system no longer at full speed and as flexible, issues can blow up seemingly out of nowhere and get really bad really quickly. Otherwise is generally one of the major organs goes into failure all of a sudden. :(

Fitting is something that is very hard when you are standing by as there is nothing you can do apart from what you have done. You feel very helpless. It is very difficult to say what has caused it all of a sudden; and not even a post mortem may necessarily be able to give you the answers you want.

You may find this guide link here helpful to come to terms with what has just happened: Human Bereavement - Grieving, coping tips and support links for guinea pig owners and their children
 
So sorry for your loss... Its very sad especially when it happens very suddenly x
 
So sorry that you have lost Mr Snuggles
Sleep tight little one x
 
So sorry for the loss of your lovely Mr Snuggles.
He lived to a wonderful age - a tribute to your love and care.
Look after yourself and take time to grieve.
Welcome to the forum- you will find a lot of support here
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had my elderly boar euthanased last thursday. He was nearly 7. We knew he was terminally ill but it was still tough to have him pts. They never live long enough. 7 is a great age, you will have lots of happy memories to hold onto. Xx
 
So sorry you had to let Mr Snuggles go. I lost my piggy George at 6 and half , no matter how old they are it always feels to soon.
Sending you hugs and take care of yourself.xx
 
I am so sorry for your loss, Wiebke has gave you some links to take a read of. PTS is always a heartbreaking choice but one we make with nothing but the love we have for them in our hearts, even though it hurts so much inside we spare them the suffering and can help them when they need us the most. Massive hugs to you x

Sleep well little one

RIP Mr snuggles
x x
 
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