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Jenwah

Jenwah

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I need your help. Birt is currently at the vets, he was diagnosed with cellulitis last week and has been on a course of antibiotics and anti flammortry - he was up and down all week. Went back today, told our vet and last night was the worst he has ever been, it was like he give up and wasn't moving so was caked in his wee and poo. I would clean him and give him
Some food but he kept rejecting the food. I started syringe feeding him recovery which he took too.

I left him at he vets for an X-ray - they have just rung and she has said his whole
Leg joint has disintergrated possibly from a bone tumor and the best thing to do is put him down. He's still in vets and they're letting me take him home for the weekend and try and syringe feeding him and give him strong pain relief but they think the best thing to do is put him down.

I'm devastated. This poor pig has had the most rubbish of lives and I just hope I have him a nice life for a while since rescuing him from pets at home Just wish I could do more
 
So sorry, what a horrible decision to try and make. Whatever you decide, just remember you've gave him a good life while he's been with you. If he's ready to go he'll let you know. :hug:
 
Xxxxxxx I'm devastated . I don't know if it's wise to ask for amputation - I would make him a little wheel so he would easier for him. He's not even 2, I can't let him go but I know it's not fair to leave him in such pain
 
I have heard of amputation in piggies.
If you feel in your gut that there's something can be done for him and you don't feel like he's in a too much pain, I wouldn't give up. But if you feel like he's just not himself and he's in a lot of pain, with no hope of this being fixed, then perhaps the kindest thing to do would be to help him to sleep..
 
I spoke to the vet again, she said that the first X-ray that they thought was cellulitis was the start of the tumor, and since 2 weeks his leg joint has disintegrated - she said she understands how heartbroken I am and how I want to give him a wheel but she said this type of tumor is so aggressive it's probably spread. Plus he had diarohea slightly yday and she said that that isn't a good sign. I'm bring him home for the weekend and will nurse him. But the way it's looking I think it's going one way
 
Poor wee pig. All you can do is keep him happy and pain free until the decision has to be made. He'll let you know :hug:
 
Oh how devastating - I have tears here :(
I've lost piggies to tumours and know how horrible it is not knowing how long you'll have them for...it's so hard to take in news of this kind as they still look so perfect from the outside.
My heart truly breaks for you and little one is so young :soz:
We're here to support you through this very sad time, give little fella a gentle cuddle from me x
 
you have given him the best life.is there any hope?amputation to the leg.what ever you decide ,thinking of you at this emmensley difficult time?:hug:
 
I am really sorry to hear this, the worst possible news. He has known love with you and the final act of love we can make for our pets is to spare them any further suffering, my heart really goes out to you. With it being an aggressive cancer unfortunately it may spread beyond what the vet can deal with. Please make sure his pain relief is strong enough for over the weekend to keep him pain free palliative care is vital. Spend as much time with him as possible, I am really sorry we have had to have 4 of our girls PTS, it is the worst choice ever but I am glad that i had the chance to help them when they needed us the most.

Sending you a big hug and your little one lots of love x
 
How terrible for you. So very sorry. It sounds as if its time to say goodbye even though its so hard
 
BIG HUGS

I am so sorry - what a rubbish diagnosis!

You are doing your best by loving Birt and by putting his happiness and wellbeing first.

Please keep in mind that it is not the length of time, but the quality of life that is what matters, especially with rescue guinea pigs from a very bad background. Love and happiness transcend time. Try to create some special memories with Birt, but be prepared to spare him any unncessary suffering. Letting a beloved piggy go is sometimes the last, most loving gift we can give our pets.
 
My heart goes out to you and to Birt. I've had to make decision to PTS 2 of mine in the last 2 months. It's truly the hardest decision to make but it is the kindest act of love we can do for our piggies. when I was wavering over the decision about Mr Ted my Mum gave me the wisest words. She told me that I had to love him enough to let him go. I'll never forget those words and it did help me make that decision with Connie last week. Hugest hugs xx
 
I'm so sorry it's not better news. As others have said it is quality over quantity of life that is important and he will know how much you love him. Letting them go is the kindest gift we can give them.
 
Everyone.. I just wanted to say Thankyou. Thankyou for your kind words and well wishes.

I have stayed with Birt all day long in the hopes he picks up, or he ( I know this will sound mean ) but go to Rainbow bridge on his own. I feel his life is in my hands and I am playing God. Unfortunately he hasn't. He looks like he has given up. His little back legs are spread out behind him. His breathing varies sometimes it fast and I think it's his time, then it's slow and shallow and I think I hear a last breath but he carries on fighting. He literally will not lift his head for any food or water. I gave him a little ice cube but he didn't bother with it, not bothered with the recovery food. I gave him his pain killers and he squeeled when I moved him.

I try wetting my finger and rubbing it on his lips so he's getting something but he just rests his head into the fleece.

I am trying to weight everything up but I just don't know what to do.

The vet booked him in to be PTS on Tuesday next week. Do I leave him until then? Surely this isn't a life for him?

Or do I go to the vets tomorrow and send him to he bridge.. But what's if he did pick up over the weekend, and I made the wrong decision.

This has got to be the most horrible decision i have ever had to make.

Right now looking at him. My heart tells me to go the vet tomorrow.

I've asked for guidance and I'm not a religious person but I need help
 
I'm so sorry but I think you need to go to the vets as soon as possible. I know how hard it is to make that decision but it really is the kindest option.
 
I can't imagine what a horrible thing to have to go through. I'd be devastated, but if my pig was in the condition yours is, I think maybe the kindest thing would be to help him on his way, sooner rather than later for his own sake. Poor little thing doesn't sound like he's got the same quality of life left. But I understand you wanting to hold off on the chance he gets better. But I think you need to go with your gut... from what you've said, there's been no improvement, I think maybe he's ready. I'm so sorry
 
Go tomorrow, but I'm praying that he goes tonight, at home, painlessly and with you. Hugs from Liverpool, and you did everything you could, so regret nothing.
 
I am so sorry that Birt is so unwell. By not eating and drinking his little body will basically shut down in time. However what you do not want meantime is that he is suffering. I would suggest that you do take him to the vet tomorrow and show him that final act of love by helping him over the Rainbow Bridge. I believe that heaven needs another piggy angel and has chosen Birt so don't feel sad. Ask your vet to give Birt a sniff of gas before to ensure he goes peacefully. Tell him you will always love him and remember him.

Hugs to you both. xx
 
image.webp Hey everyone .. You are all so kind and lovely people. I'm so lucky to be apart of such a caring forum. Thankyou again.

Birt has gone to rainbow bridge. I'm going to miss my little pumpkin so so much. But he's out of pain and hopefull running around with Agnes. Just Gertrude is on her own now
 
@Jenwah I'm so very sorry for your loss. Birt was clearly very well loved and will be missed. Hugest of hugs to you. Popcorn free, restored to full health, lovely Birt xx
 
So sorry. You really did everything you could and he'll know how much you love him. It's nice that he passed away at home with you though. X
 
So sorry to read about your beautiful Birt.
You are an amazing owner and Birt was so lucky to be loved right up until the end.
 
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