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Just had to take piggy to the emergency vets - help please?

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furryfriends (Excellent Adventure Sanctuary) said:
If he goes to Simon I would have him here for syringe feeding and could take him to Simon for appointments or if I had any concern whatsoever about him. I have a very close working relationship with Simon and all the staff at the Cat and Rabbit Clinic. If he needed to be the vets during the day he could be, and I could collect him just before they close for overnight syringe feeding. I really don't think you could do any better than see Simon as he's so very knowledgeable and experienced.
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Thank you. I have got an appointment with the Cambridge vets tomorrow at 11.40am - I may well change my mind. I am literally torn.

It's as if he got back in his cage and then just went back to how he was, sitting at the back and not normal.

Do you do boar dating? I'm wondering if he is just lonely and that there might not be anything medically wrong with him? I will still get a second opinion from a specialist of course, whether that be simon or cambridge.
 
Its the cambridge veterinary group - I have booked an appointment with simon's wife at 11.10.
 
Sorry for the sparse posts - I am trying to run a busy shop that is having walls knocked down and managing builders while calling vets etc all at once.

I will call and cancel the appointment with Cambridge and put Graham in the hands of you and Simon if thats ok! x
 
That would be great, I will give you a quick call if thats ok? I'll get out of the madness of this shop and call you in a couple of mins on your mobile if your available?
 
I had a piggie that just stopped eating. I had only had him for 3 days I got him from rescue. Simon checked everything and there was nothing the matter with him. Debbie syringed fed him and he is doing brilliantly now. You will meet him, he lives with Debbie. I had him as a friend for my girls and we think they bullied him, so having a friend isn't always the answer.

I am scared to get them another friend now :0
 
I'm so thrilled you've taken Debbie up on her offer you really are doing the best thing. I'm no vet but personally I wouldn't have really be sure of the vets methodology so far. But like * say there not specialists. Piggies like to feel secure and consistency is key with them, only when I know there ok and on the mend would I stop syringe feeding and this is be weighing daily to gauge how much syringing is actually needed. He'll be so much better settled in the one place rather than going in and out all the time with an experienced carer and vet and consistent syringing. Thhis would have prevented him needing fluids etc and caused him less stress.
Some piggies are harder to break than others to get eating again but you've been a wonderful mummy to graham and * really are doing the right thing, always trust ** instinct .
 
I thought I would update you all with Graham's appointment!

We thought our other vet was thorough - I can't tell you how amazing Simon Maddock is!

He checked Graham over for nearly half an hour! Thankfully, he could not find anything at all that is wrong with him :(|) He said he is in amazing condition, especially considering that he hasn't been eating correctly! (graham was trying to lick the button on Simon's uniform :)) )

The only possible thing that would be next to investigate, if he doesn't pick up a bit is a possible bladder stone, as he has had sediment in his bladder before, but there is no obvious sign of that at the moment.

I am so happy that he is ok!

I have left him in the capable hands of Debbie at Furry Friends and hopefully he will start to eat on his own and maybe find a friend!
 
Sounds like it may be company he's pining for, hence his stubbornness with his eating (or lack of).. finding a new friend could be just the medicine he needs ;)
 
This is like Deja Vu to me, it is exactly the same story as Buddy. Did you meet him at Debbies?

Debbie is a true life saver :rose
 
A quick update before I head to bed:

Graham seems much brighter and is nibbling at hay and veg. I just popped upstairs and he was at the dry food bowl. Not sure if he was actually eating any but was definitely showing an interest. He is moving around the cage much more too and taking notice of the other piggies in the room.
 
Thank you so much Debbie, you really are a truly caring and wonderful person. Any vets bills etc for his visit back yesterday just let me know.
 
Sadly Graham passed at 7pm this evening.

Debbie and myself have discussed his passing and it just goes to show how complex these little creatures really are.

Graham looked like he was picking up, and within hours he was just still, peaceful and was on his way to the bridge. :(

I can't believe I have lost both of my lovely little piggies in such a short time. I am truly heartbroken. I honestly think Graham had given up and really did not want to carry on without his friend. My mind is whirring round with questions. Can Guineas get viral / contagious illnesses that can be passed to one another? I just don't know how I can lose them both so quickly. This is going to be very hard for me to accept.

I just want to say thanks to Debbie, as she done more for him than I ever could have with the syringe feeding. Debbie really is a dedicated lady.

I feel a little comforted by the fact that I feel we did everything we could to try and find out if anything was wrong, and I also feel comforted that a specialist such as Simon checked Graham over and was able to confirm that there was nothing that he could see, that could have been treated any sooner.

I am empty, and I feel lost. :( RIP Graham and Bear. You really were the best of friends x
 
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Charlie84 said:
Sadly Graham passed at 7pm this evening.

Debbie and myself have discussed his passing and it just goes to show how complex these little creatures really are.

Graham looked like he was picking up, and within hours he was just still, peaceful and was on his way to the bridge. :(

I can't believe I have lost both of my lovely little piggies in such a short time. I am truly heartbroken. I honestly think Graham had given up and really did not want to carry on without his friend.

I just want to say thanks to Debbie, as she done more for him than I ever could have with the syringe feeding. Debbie really is a dedicated lady.

I feel a little comforted by the fact that I feel we did everything we could to try and find out if anything was wrong, and I also feel comforted that a specialist such as Simon checked Graham over and was able to confirm that there was nothing that he could see, that could have been treated any sooner.

I am empty, and I feel lost. :( RIP Graham and Bear. You really were the best of friends x
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I'm so sorry for your loss :0.
 
Oh I am so so sorry, I have been following his story over the last week and am so sad to see this news. Sweet dreams little Graham, now reunited with Bear.
 
I am so sorry - you tried everything and more x
 
I've just got in and logged on.. Charlie, I'm so sorry for your loss, we can only guess, he couldn't bare to be away from his friend. Hugs girl, I know how it feels to loose a much loved pet - I've given Treacle an extra big cuddle, she seemed a bit off colour yesterday, but more herself today...
RIP Graham x
 
Sleep well little guy, reunited with your very special friend Bear!

I had felt so hopeful yesterday morning, and it's scary how quickly these little furries can suddenly decline.

Sending you both love and hugs.

Have fun at Rainbow Bridge darling Graham. You and your little mate will be having a ball i'm sure!

x
 
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