Missing Freja...

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We took Freja to the emergency vet on Friday because I noticed a lump on the side she has had a limp for a week. I've been giving her baby ibuprofen and massaging with ointment thinking it was a sprained muscle or something like it (advice from vet and the rescue I got her from). Unfortunately it was a really big internal tumour that now pushed her shoulder blade out and blocked movement of her front paw. The x-rays ruled out all options and the vet said it couldn't be surgically removed because it wrapped around her shoulder and there are too many blood vessels and nerves there. To be sure it would not grow back he said thay would have to take off a good portion of her side and there was no way she would survive that...

So she was put to sleep. I've never had to do that to a pet before and it was awful, I'm still crying. I wish I would have known more and been able to see signs before. These are my first piggies.

I'm a little sad the others don't seem to miss her, but I guess I'm glad too. I don't want them to be as miserable as I am...

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BIG HUG

I am so sorry that you lost poor Freja so soon! Sadly, with a diagnosis like that, you would not have been able to save her, even if you had had guinea pigs all your life! Internal tumors is not something you would think off in the first place and is not something that is easy to pick up on.

Feeling so miserable and guilty is normal after having had to put a pet to sleep; it is the other side of our caring and loveing them so much!

The others will miss her, but they will get on with life as a group more easily than if they were just on their own. I find that a big blessing; having a mourning guinea pig and having to find it a new companion when you are not ready for another one yet, can be quite harrowing.

You have given Freja a lovely and loving home at an age when that couldn't be expected.
 
Freja is beautiful

i know just what your going though i had to make the heart breaking choice this time last year 8...

you were there when needed the most for your little one & gave all the love in the world to Freja

run free at the bridge little one
 
I'm so very, very sorry to hear that you have lost Freja so soon :( Big hugs to you at this sad time

Sleep well at the Bridge Freja and know that you are loved and missed xx
 
Thank you for your kind words. I knew my time with Freja would be limited as she would be five in April, but I was hoping limited would mean a year or two and not 5 weeks...

Yes, she was beautiful, some kind of semi with very, very soft fur. Her tummy was checkered with two white, one brown and one black square, and she had the cutest little pink lower lip. She was the tamest of my lot and the only one who really liked cuddles.

I'm back to three and I think it will stay that way for a while. I'm glad they have eachother, like you said, Wiebke, I'm not ready to find a "new Freja" yet...
 
So sorry for your loss.

Freja is very beautiful and I'm sure she is popcorning away at rainbow bridge.

RIP Freja. x x x
 
you'll know when the time is right to find a forever piggie

it is never replacing the one you have lost because she will always have a special place in your heart :(
 
ollie said:
you'll know when the time is right to find a forever piggie

it is never replacing the one you have lost because she will always have a special place in your heart :(
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You have said exactly what I wanted to say as well!

Petra, you will know when there is one that is destined for you - don't rush it; it has to feel "right" the way Fflur felt right for me.

But there will be a time when a special piggy, like Freja was so very special, but in a different way, will turn up and you will know in your heart of hearts that you want to give it love and treasure it for whatever time to are given.
 
I am so sorry petra about freja she was a lovely piggy and she was lucky to have such a caring owner in you, it is a shame you couldn't have had her longer but some stars are shooting stars and pass quickly through our lives but make a big impression! You did the best thing for her and you were very brave and put her needs first.

Big hugs to you! Pm me if you want a chat!
 
OMG no way. :(

I remember us all trying to find a name for her. I am so sorry she wasn't well and you wasn't with her long but she knows how much you love/d her and she knew you did all you could.

Big big hugs. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
I'm so very sorry. What a beautiful piggie Freja was and it is no wonder she had an extra special place in your heart. It is so very hard coping with the loss of a pet whether it be sudden or expected. To know that you can share your feelings with others who truly understand your grief will be of some comfort to you.

Run free at Rainbow Bridge beautiful girl and watch over your mummy who is heartbroken that you are no longer with her.
 
Dear Petra i'm so so sorry to hear about sweet Freja 8...8...8...
RIP Freja run free at the bridge, no more pain now brave little girl, popcorn freely with all the other piggies and have fun running around in the lush grass and munching on dandelions, you'll be forever in mummies heart xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) and loads of loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Another little star now twinkling in the sky .......... :(


Petra i'm so sorry you had to make that decision, you did the right thing for Freja, you thought of her x>> HUGS and loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
You are all so sweet! You've made me cry, and I'm at work!

I miss Freja so much. I "see" her in the cage all the time, and just a simple thing like cutting veggies for a treat can have me in tears. I used to cut four pieces (they don't share....) but now I only need three.
 
I'm so sorry Petra, I was also shocked to see this news, and so sad for you. Freja was a beautiful girl who had a truly special life with you. Sending you lots of big hugs.

Rest well, darling Freja. xx
 
I have just caught up with this thread Petra I can't believe it... I am so sorry for your loss, she truly was a wee angel and I'm sure she is popcorning freely right now.

You did the best thing for her and who have thought at 4 she would have found her forever home were she was loved so deeply :) xx

RIP little one!
 
Thanks, again... Yes, shocked would be an appropriate word! I had just started to get used to having four and then I have to get used to three again... It just feels very unfair. Some piggies live years and years in appauling conditions, but Freja, who finally found a good home, was not allowed two months...
 
Some things are just not fair... At least, Freja had those few happy weeks!
 
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