I really think I'll be saying goodbye sometime soon...

I'd get her checked out, people say only boars get bloat, but one of my girls has had it, never been the same, it's as if all her tummy muscles have gone & she has a saggy tummy.
I know the feeling, Lol.
 
dannif_piggies said:
So Honey is home, but I'm still concerned about her. This morning she was 750g, when I got her home and weighed her, she's 736g.

She's been fed 27ml of critical care at the vet and I was told she's been nibbling on hay and pellets today too.

The X-ray showed a potential bladder stone, however they couldn't quite see so are going to ask the main exotics vet there kate (the vet that did Honeys spay) on Monday.

She's been given pain relief, and I've been adviced to give her vitamin C supplements, so I'll will be getting them tomorrow.

She seems a bit brighter than she did this morning but I'm concerned about the additional weight loss, despite her being fed.

£110 later and I don't feel any more knowledgeable on anything 😪
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Must be very frustrating but your vet sounds good so no new findings is probably good news! 14g loss just sounds like she peed on the vet or didnt like being away from home, please dont worry, just enjoy your time with her and try have a nice weekend until you see the expert x
 
Critical care in my experience can cause bloat,swallowing air when taking the syringe.also ive given 45mls of critical care at one feed and my piggie had severe bloat,so i give a maximum of 25mls in one feed.feed more frequently throughout the day if piggie is very unwell.i hope your piggie rallies round.:hug:
 
Oh I do hope the nurses were making sure there wasn't air in the syringe 🤦🏻‍♀️ I'm trying to feed her a little more, but I'm not even sure if she's chewing, she chews for a bit then stops, but I don't feel like it would all be gone with the amount she's chewing 😪
 
At 11.10 Honey was helped across the rainbow bridge. My heart is shattered. Right now I can barely form a sentence so I will produce an in depth rainbow bridge post, but I thought I should update you all. Honestyly thank you so much to everyone for all the incredible support, especially after the past 6 months. Just thank you 💖💖
 
Oh no! I had hoped she would really round again like she has before. This time the call from the Rainbow Bridge was too strong and with your help she is there now. She is out of pain now and playing Zoomies, popcorning and making new friends. Have a hug just cos you need one. :hug:x
 
Betsy said:
Oh no! I had hoped she would really round again like she has before. This time the call from the Rainbow Bridge was too strong and with your help she is there now. She is out of pain now and playing Zoomies, popcorning and making new friends. Have a hug just cos you need one. :hug:x
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I knew this morning we didn't have long, she's not suffering anymore and she was so ready to go. He wasn't moving, or lifting her head but when I lent down to kiss her head she snuggled into my neck and shoulder.
 
I'm so sorry to read this. You must be heartbroken. Honey is now free from pain and popcorning across that rainbow bridge to join all the other angel piggies. Big hugs to you. XX
RIP Honey. 💕
 
Tiamolly123 said:
I'd get her checked out, people say only boars get bloat, but one of my girls has had it, never been the same, it's as if all her tummy muscles have gone & she has a saggy tummy.
I know the feeling, Lol.
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My sow had bloat. I managed to get it gone within a couple of hours. Spinach caused it, only 2 leafs
 
dannif_piggies said:
At 11.10 Honey was helped across the rainbow bridge. My heart is shattered. Right now I can barely form a sentence so I will produce an in depth rainbow bridge post, but I thought I should update you all. Honestyly thank you so much to everyone for all the incredible support, especially after the past 6 months. Just thank you 💖💖
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I'm so sorry to hear this, i just replyd to someone on the thread and didnt realise 😔. My thoughts are with you. I'm still a bit down about losing Abbi my gerbil, feeling all the what ifs. If you need any help just message us all ☺
 
Oh I'm so very sorry it was her time to go. We get so involved with their constant care, you feel at a loss not having to do that all the time, never mind the actual grieving itself. Sending hugs, popcorn free little Honey x
 
There's part of me feeling guilty about her ordeal today at the vets. Like her last day was spent alone with strangers. It's almost as if she stayed strong through the day to come home to me one more time and then it was just time to go. I really couldn't have done any more for her through. She just laid there, head down, legs stretched out, she looked comfortably ready. She was in my arms having a snuggle the whole way there, and the whole time she was in a snuggle blanket, her absolute favourite. The vet tonight actually said her bladder was very full, so she was no longer passing urine. I cannot explain to anyone how when I looked at her little face, she was so so so ready, she looked old and tired, and just lifeless by the end of the consultation, in the short time we were in there, I believe she was already passing. I'm so touched by her last free willed movement was towards me to give me one last cuddle. Guinea pigs truly are incredible.
 
I always feel guilty when I lose a pet, whether they've just passed by themselves or whether I've had to take them to the vets, which is usually the case. I'm trying to accept that guilt is a normal part of the grieving process for us - I always think 'what if ...' and similar thoughts. Honey knew your love, right until the very end and that is a precious memory to keep hold of. Try and be kind to yourself, although I know that is easier said than done. I had to have our 15 and 3/4 years old dog put to sleep on Tuesday, so I do understand partly what you're going through.
 
Janey said:
I always feel guilty when I lose a pet, whether they've just passed by themselves or whether I've had to take them to the vets, which is usually the case. I'm trying to accept that guilt is a normal part of the grieving process for us - I always think 'what if ...' and similar thoughts. Honey knew your love, right until the very end and that is a precious memory to keep hold of. Try and be kind to yourself, although I know that is easier said than done. I had to have our 15 and 3/4 years old dog put to sleep on Tuesday, so I do understand partly what you're going through.
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It really is the hardest part of owning an animal. You build such a bond with them, and then one day it's gone. She helped me through grieving for Treacle and my dog Crystal passing, and now she isn't here through grief again and it's just weird. Her and Willows cage looks so empty. Absolutely heartbroken.
 
I am so so sorry, you couldn't of tried any harder to keep Honey with you & she tried her best to stay with you. In the end it wasn't possible. Don't feel Guilty you know you tried so hard. She loved you so much.
Love to you dannif, Honey, sleep tight
 
Hi There,
I have just read about Honey, my heart goes out to you and Honey thinking of you both. It doesn't matter what size our pets are they are so precious to us. You are doing your best for Honey. A big hug to you and honey.
 
Sorry for your loss and so sad to read of Honey's passing. I can understand how you feel, I lost my George in November after caring for him for 6 months with meds and top up feeds. You form such a strong bond with them.
You tried so hard for her but sometimes the call of the rainbow bridge is just to strong.
Sending hugs to you and Willow.
Sleep tight little Honey.xx
 
I just came to catch up with this thread and saw that you have list your beautiful Honey.
I am so very sorry.
Even when part of you knows the end is near it is still devastating to lose a beloved piggy.
Be gentle with yourself and allow yourself time to grieve
 
I'm so very sorry for your loss.you did your upmost.referring to bloat please do not worry no air would be in syringe,just some piggies naturally swallow air when cc fed.thinking of you at this very sad time.:hug:
 
((HUGS.)) It's hard watching animals age and decline, especially since the life cycles of little guys are so quick compared to our own. It seems like just yesterday they were little fluffballs popcorning around and suddenly they are old ladies and gents. :(
 
I've only just seen a lot of the recent wishes on this post. When I posted this I knew I didn't have long, but just 1 week later she was gone.
As this thread and others I've made for Honey she just kept bouncing back. But the "blips" were getting worse, and more and more frequent. I thought I'd prepared myself, but it's just not possible. The bond I had with this little old lady was second to none. She trusted me like a best friend would. Whilst the other pigs would scurry at a loud noise, maybe a sneeze or something, she would stay put in the hay rack looking confused at what all the fuss was about. It's so bizarre, she was the quietest pig, no squeak anymore, that was lost years ago, but since her passing, it seems so quiet. She was such a bit part of this household. Even my dad who doesn't have much to do with my piggies (he just kind of lets me do my thing🤣) was a big fan of Honey, and I know he would often come into my room and speak to Honey and you'd always get a head lift from her and she'd stroll over to you, with the big wide eyes looking up at you, and if you put your finger infront of her, be sure to receive a kiss.


Update on Willow: she is neighbours with Lois and Laine, and it's made her grief resolve itself a lot quicker than it would otherwise. If anyone saw my "bonding a trio" thread, I tried putting Willow with my pair, and she was submissively squeaking, to then retaliating with what I believe to be fear aggression, and so Lois and Laine reacted back. There was a lot of being up on hind legs and showing teeth so I stopped the bonding, however, now they are side by side, and with some time, I'm hoping to get Willow a husboar, and hopefully in the long run, make a 3 sow, 1 boar, little herd.
For the meantime Willow is holding up well, getting back on with survival.

Thank you once again to everyone
 
So sorry :( Just seen her RB thread.

Sending lots to love you you and little Willow x
 
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