Devonjayburt
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Its been 2 days since I found my estimated 8 year old pig passed away in her hut and I’m ready to talk about her . I know 8 years right .Wow. My story with pigs started with buying 2 from a pet store (not a good choice as they were not properly breed or cared for in most cases). I wanted my kids to have a simple pet to start off with. The pigs ginyu and gizmo were always fighting over treats and eventually ginyu passed after 8 months .Fairly young but gizmo being more dominant of the two seemed still full of life .So I decide gizmo needs a friend welcome “Oreo”.
Oreo was a rescue pig from the shelter where I live . She was labeled at the shelter as “Rambo”.lol .my daughter picked her cause of her long Peruvian hair was so beautiful. Also to note that the label stated the pig had moved several times and it’s last owner actually passed away and the pig was unattended for a number of days. Estimated age was between 3-4 years old . So we got Oreo . Gizmo only lived for a few days after I got Oreo .
I will not buy pet store small animals anymore .
Being an older pig I decided not to get another one because of age differences . So I buy a kitten . Luna . Neither ever had a problem with each other it was great . Oreo never bit me like my first two piggies . I hand made a cage for her . Had her for about 3.5 years and started to notice some changes .
Eating less hay , less pellets ,only enjoying fresh fruits and veggies . About 2 years ago I stared using urine aid supplements and vit C supplements. She always enjoyed them too. My kids grew apart from Oreo . So she stayed in my room beside my bed .she had own heater beside cage as it get cold in the winter where I live . I kept the cage the same over the past 6 months because I could tell her sight was either gone or going . Could tell it was Time when gave her last treat . She seemingly struggled to perch on her ramp to take the treat from my hand . Still she took it as usual and munched on it . Checked water bottle and was still full when I usually change it .
Other than that there was nothing I could do . could not see any pain or discomfort . I’ve read that a lot of piggie owners have witnessed the last run . My pig just passed in her home curled into a ball with the door pointing at the wall . Oreo only pointed the door at the wall when she wanted to be alone . There was no struggle no hesitation on my pigs part .
As I fed my cat supper and waited to hear Oreos usual chirp for her treat , I got no reply . It took less than a day for my dear Oreo to pass but she did it . It was just the end . After losing the pet store piggies so fast and having Oreo go the distance was so different . I know Oreo was around 8 years old .Even had some grays around her mouth . Just curious if other piggie owners have had this happen with an elderly pig .it seemed peaceful but I never really did get a last goodbye but maybe I’m selfish .
Oreo was a rescue pig from the shelter where I live . She was labeled at the shelter as “Rambo”.lol .my daughter picked her cause of her long Peruvian hair was so beautiful. Also to note that the label stated the pig had moved several times and it’s last owner actually passed away and the pig was unattended for a number of days. Estimated age was between 3-4 years old . So we got Oreo . Gizmo only lived for a few days after I got Oreo .
I will not buy pet store small animals anymore .
Being an older pig I decided not to get another one because of age differences . So I buy a kitten . Luna . Neither ever had a problem with each other it was great . Oreo never bit me like my first two piggies . I hand made a cage for her . Had her for about 3.5 years and started to notice some changes .
Eating less hay , less pellets ,only enjoying fresh fruits and veggies . About 2 years ago I stared using urine aid supplements and vit C supplements. She always enjoyed them too. My kids grew apart from Oreo . So she stayed in my room beside my bed .she had own heater beside cage as it get cold in the winter where I live . I kept the cage the same over the past 6 months because I could tell her sight was either gone or going . Could tell it was Time when gave her last treat . She seemingly struggled to perch on her ramp to take the treat from my hand . Still she took it as usual and munched on it . Checked water bottle and was still full when I usually change it .
Other than that there was nothing I could do . could not see any pain or discomfort . I’ve read that a lot of piggie owners have witnessed the last run . My pig just passed in her home curled into a ball with the door pointing at the wall . Oreo only pointed the door at the wall when she wanted to be alone . There was no struggle no hesitation on my pigs part .
As I fed my cat supper and waited to hear Oreos usual chirp for her treat , I got no reply . It took less than a day for my dear Oreo to pass but she did it . It was just the end . After losing the pet store piggies so fast and having Oreo go the distance was so different . I know Oreo was around 8 years old .Even had some grays around her mouth . Just curious if other piggie owners have had this happen with an elderly pig .it seemed peaceful but I never really did get a last goodbye but maybe I’m selfish .
but 8 is a fantastic age and of course you’re not being selfish xx
