BonBon2010
Adult Guinea Pig
I know, Liquorice past on 14 months ago, but she was one of a trio, and I know I shouldn't have favourites, but she was. She loved attention, cuddles, she could sit for hours in my lap. She used to lick my face, and follow me around.
This image speaks volumes. You can see her personality seeping out of every inch of her. She tried so hard to stay with me, but in the end, her body let her down. I miss her so much :'(
Then there Treacle. She couldn't be more different that her friend. Was never keen on lap time, she just wanted to run around the flat. After Liquorice's passing, she changed. She started licking my face, and enjoying her time on my lap, although she could never sit still for long, as soon as she wanted a pee, she'd be climbing up to my face and sniffing my face.
I found it hard watching her deteriorate
after 12 days, and a steady weight loss, despite syringe feeding, it was decided that since she'd started to shut down, and was no longer interested in food, she'd spit it out, along with her meds, and syringe feed, it was time to call it a day. Old age is a horrible thing, it robs us of our energy and youth, as it did my little friend.
She'll never be forgotten...
The Roller Coaster of a Beloved friend
It amazes me just what a rollercoaster is, with regards to a pet when suffering a long term illness, disease.. On a good day, they look and seem as though they're winning the battle, on the bad days, you feel wrenched, worried whether they can actually cope much longer, then the next day they're good again, and you breathe a sigh of relief and feel good that you held out another day.
But, when the bad days out weight the good, and it seems your pet is increasing struggling to pull themselves out of the depression which comes with their illness or disease, you wonder whether it's mentally too much as well as physically?
Making a pet comfortable when they feel like crap, really does help them, even if you struggle to see the benefits, after all, they need the comfort and encouragement, just as much as a family member when they face a life threatening issue.
Letting a friend go after a long illness is not failing them, they've given it their all, and when the time comes they will let you know. Just remember when making that tough decision, you're allowing your friend to go peacefully, and just because they're no longer there in the flesh, doesn't mean they don't carry on in your heart.. remember they'll always be watching over you ♥
This image speaks volumes. You can see her personality seeping out of every inch of her. She tried so hard to stay with me, but in the end, her body let her down. I miss her so much :'(
Then there Treacle. She couldn't be more different that her friend. Was never keen on lap time, she just wanted to run around the flat. After Liquorice's passing, she changed. She started licking my face, and enjoying her time on my lap, although she could never sit still for long, as soon as she wanted a pee, she'd be climbing up to my face and sniffing my face.
I found it hard watching her deteriorate
after 12 days, and a steady weight loss, despite syringe feeding, it was decided that since she'd started to shut down, and was no longer interested in food, she'd spit it out, along with her meds, and syringe feed, it was time to call it a day. Old age is a horrible thing, it robs us of our energy and youth, as it did my little friend. She'll never be forgotten...
The Roller Coaster of a Beloved friend
It amazes me just what a rollercoaster is, with regards to a pet when suffering a long term illness, disease.. On a good day, they look and seem as though they're winning the battle, on the bad days, you feel wrenched, worried whether they can actually cope much longer, then the next day they're good again, and you breathe a sigh of relief and feel good that you held out another day.
But, when the bad days out weight the good, and it seems your pet is increasing struggling to pull themselves out of the depression which comes with their illness or disease, you wonder whether it's mentally too much as well as physically?
Making a pet comfortable when they feel like crap, really does help them, even if you struggle to see the benefits, after all, they need the comfort and encouragement, just as much as a family member when they face a life threatening issue.
Letting a friend go after a long illness is not failing them, they've given it their all, and when the time comes they will let you know. Just remember when making that tough decision, you're allowing your friend to go peacefully, and just because they're no longer there in the flesh, doesn't mean they don't carry on in your heart.. remember they'll always be watching over you ♥
It's hard to find the right ones though..