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I think Garry may be dying...

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Hi guys,

Sorry I've not updated for so long...I've just been dealing with crap!

Garry is still with us, still in pretty much the same situation. He's had procedures done on his teeth but he's not gained any weight yet although he is maintaining what he's got.

His vet seemed to be giving up on him so I have decided to take Debbie's advice and have booked him in with Simon on Thursday. Hopefully we can devise a plan for Garry's (hopefully) long future.

He is eating porridge at the moment, after a small bowl of science recovery - which he prefers to CC! Fussy pig! His eyes are bright and his fur is shiny so I am remaining hopeful for the foreseeable future!
 
Very glad to hear Gary is still with us...

Good luck with Simon, I have heard excellent things about him! Gary will be in the best hands!
 
Thanks

He is such a funny little pig with his quirky ways. When he doesn't want any more food, he puts his nose under his paw! And when he's hungry, he's got his nose in the air, sniffing for any sign of his dinner! And when he's done eating, he just flops down on my lap and has a little snooze. Such a cutie! I just hope Simon can help him some more.
 
Fingers crossed! At least you are taking Garry to one of the most experienced guinea pig vets and he couldn't be in better hands!
 
sending good vibes garry's way what a little star he is ;) & you for giving him loads of tlc xx
 
Well, the receptionist knows I know you as I mentioned you had recommended them to me! I am really rather nervous about tomorrow but am optimistic that something can be done. Garry has just been eating for 20 minutes - science recovery on top of squidgy nuggets - and he seems to be managing OK. I just wish he could get his weight up!
 
fingers crossed for Garry he's strong willed he's come so far xx
 
Sending hugs and vibes to Garry from me and my gang - keeping everything crossed for you. x
 
Hey,
Me, my partner and our piggies Tibolt and Tommy send warm thoughts and carrots.
x
 
MintyAndGarry said:
Well, the receptionist knows I know you as I mentioned you had recommended them to me! I am really rather nervous about tomorrow but am optimistic that something can be done. Garry has just been eating for 20 minutes - science recovery on top of squidgy nuggets - and he seems to be managing OK. I just wish he could get his weight up!
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I'm sure you will find Simon very helpful and easy to talk to. Just give him all the info about what has been happening so far.
 
furryfriends said:
I'm sure you will find Simon very helpful and easy to talk to. Just give him all the info about what has been happening so far.
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They have contacted my other vet and got them to send Garry's history over so I'm sure Simon will have read it. Basically, Garry is in the same situation as he was almost three months ago so I feel like I am starting again. Fingers crossed for a good outcome, but I will let you know as soon as I have any news.:)
 
Thinking of you Emma, and ofcourse of Garry. I'm sure you're helping him in ways you wouldn't even know, just by being the most amazing piggy mummy that you are. Lots of love and I'm sending get well vibes too xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
Do we know what time the appointment is?
Wishing Garry healing wheeeeeeeeks and loves xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>
Emma i wish we had a Simon here in OZ, his thinking outside the box has really given so many piggies and buns extra time x)
Good luck sweetie HUGE HUGS XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
Well, Debbie is definitely right...Simon is brilliant!

There is good news and bad news - Simon says he should be able to help Garry with his teeth. He has trimmed the front teeth and taken a bit off the back ones which weren't too bad. The bad (and worst news) is that Garry is an arthritic pig so all I can really do is make him as comfortable as possible. We have a bottle of Metacam to give Garry on a permanent basis. Simon also said that Garry's teeth seem to be more chalky than they should be.

So really, Garry's teeth are the least of his problems. For the time being, he is OK in himself. If I can keep his arthritis pain under control with the Metacam and he's still as keen to eat whatever he can as he is now, then he's not going anywhere for the foreseeable future.
 
I'm glad you got on alright with Garry at the vets :)
Poppy has arthiritis in her back legs and she manages really well getting about, she bunny hops a bit - I was trying a joint inflammation medicine Vedra recommended, however, it dosen't seem to make much difference :( Are his teeth a problem that will keep needing sorting?
 
tattyruncy said:
I'm glad you got on alright with Garry at the vets :)
Poppy has arthiritis in her back legs and she manages really well getting about, she bunny hops a bit - I was trying a joint inflammation medicine Vedra recommended, however, it dosen't seem to make much difference :( Are his teeth a problem that will keep needing sorting?
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His teeth will need to be looked at regularly and trimmed until he decides to start eating hay, grass or some other kind of roughage that will wear his teeth down.

G is hunched and not long like a pig should be and there is suspicion that his jaw may also be slightly arthritic which is why he's not been wanting to eat the food a pig should. He shuffles rather than walks but I'm hopeful that he'll be OK on the Metacam.

However, he is snoozing on my lap right now and seems comfortable so I'm not giving up on him just yet!:)
 
sending hugs to you both so happy he's ok & you can help garry xx
 
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