Is that the best case?

[nbhalla19]

I have a guinea pig who is 6 years old. Few months ago I noticed she wasn't moving as much/had trouble moving. I took her to the vet. He said she was in the final stages of her life and to just make her comfortable. Little after that she has stopped moving. Like she eats but I have to put food right in front of her. Later I'll come and she'll be faced in different direction but can't move around unless I pick her up to move her. Her head is fine she will eat. For water I have to give through syringe. I asked vet about pain meds and he said it won't really improve quality of life. Is putting her down the best option? I really didn't want to, but it's been 3 months since she's stopped being able to move, and it seems putting her down is the best option. She's basically paralzyed. I don't think she can really feel her lower body/and only part of her top body.

 

[velveteenery]

So sorry you're dealing with this, sending support. I had to make the choice to put one of mine down, it's such a tough decision. That seems weird that vet is saying no pain meds. I know there are some great guides and recommendations in End of Life and Bereavement Support Center section of this forum! Particularly this thread - I read it through multiple times as my sweet Sass was getting sicker and sicker. It helped a lot.
A-practical-and-sensitive-guide-to-dying-terminal-illness-and-euthanasia-in-guinea-pigs

 

[weepweeps]

I’m sorry your piggy is poorly. Sending healing vibes and hugs to you. I hope this guide helps.

Looking After Guinea Pigs With Limited or No Mobility

 

[Truffolo]

Sending comforting vibes

 

[Wiebke]

The RSPCA Hillingdon, Slough,

I have a guinea pig who is 6 years old. Few months ago I noticed she wasn't moving as much/had trouble moving. I took her to the vet. He said she was in the final stages of her life and to just make her comfortable. Little after that she has stopped moving. Like she eats but I have to put food right in front of her. Later I'll come and she'll be faced in different direction but can't move around unless I pick her up to move her. Her head is fine she will eat. For water I have to give through syringe. I asked vet about pain meds and he said it won't really improve quality of life. Is putting her down the best option? I really didn't want to, but it's been 3 months since she's stopped being able to move, and it seems putting her down is the best option. She's basically paralzyed. I don't think she can really feel her lower body/and only part of her top body.

Hi

HUGS

It is always most difficult in these not clear-cut cases where the full responsibility is resting on your shoulders. We are unfortunately not allowed to tell you; all we can do in that kind of situation is to help you find where your heart and mind stand.

You may find that answering the questions in this link here will help you to find the solution that is right for you and give you some peace of mind, whichever way to want to proceed. I have written this guide for those struggling with having had to make the final decision without much warning or under traumatic circumstances and are now questioning themselves and for those who are confronted with a situation where there is only one 'right' answer but the answer must be right for you in order to not suffer any major feelings of guilt because you have gone through it all beforehand.
Operation or Terminal Care/Euthanasia? - Helpful Questions to Ask Ahead or in Hindsight

My heart goes out to you.