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My little lady Faradi has lymphoma

Powerpigs

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Hi all. I've been inactive on the forum for over a year due to life getting in the way. But now I'm here again, seeking maybe some sympathy for my sweet little lady Faradi, who has sadly been diagnosed with lymphoma today. She's happy in herself, eating and enjoying life with her partner in crime Ohmi. She has been prescribed Metacam by the vet. The lumps on her throat don't seem to bother her, although they are quite big already.

I can't believe I'm about to lose her soon :(
Here she is enjoying lap time with Ohmi.
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So sorry to hear this. I lost an old 7 year old boar to this is 2018. I was gutted, especially because other than that, he was fully healthy. He had a hard lump in the neck area
 
Sorry you had a bad diagnosis. All you can do is give Faradi happy days. As long as she is pain free and with her friend and you then I’m sure that’s all she will need. When the time comes I hope it’s a peaceful passing.
 
I’m so sorry. My nearly 14yr old cat Rosie actually got diagnosed with the exact same thing today (her stomach/bowel area) and I haven’t got long with her either :( Along with my 7yr old piggy Jess being on palliative care with her kidneys :(
I hope you have lots more special time together like I’m hoping I do with my special girls. Big hugs xx
 
Hi and welcome back!

BIG HUGS

I am very sorry about your diagnosis. Sadly there is no recovery. The time you have left ranges between a few days to mostly weeks; a few months is rather rare. In advanced stages opiates and steroids can be given, but it is always a weighing up of how far you want to take things and where you draw the line... :(

Please re-set the clock to zero and see every extra day you have with Faradi as a precious gift; make the most of it in terms of enrichment and love. Love transcends time; a moment of time can be filled by a lifetime of love. While this is a bitter-sweet time, it is within your control just how bitter or sweet it is going to be.

You may find these guides here helpful in this difficult time:
A Practical and Sensitive Guide to Dying, Terminal Illness and Euthanasia in Guinea Pigs
Human Bereavement: Grieving, Coping and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children
 
So sorry for the sad news. My girlfriend's pet past away 3 y ago due to the Lymphoma. All I can say spent as much time with her as possible and make each minute count.
 
I’m so sorry for the sad news :( I’ve lost two piggies now to lymphoma and one to another type of cancer. All I can suggest is to spend as much time with her as you can, take lots of photos and make memories x
 
Oh my . . Sorry to hear about Faradi. . Course you know she's poorly . . Luckly piggie doesn't. Time now to spoil and love each day. . Send you all lots tlc. Xx
 
So sorry to hear about Faradi.
I recently lost Jemimah to an abdominal mass - getting the news was awful.
You can give her lots of happy todays and make lots of good memories in whatever time you have left.
Holding you in my heart
 
I'm so sorry for the sad news. Cherish the time you have. Sending huge hugs xx
 
Aw, what sad news about Faradi, I’m so sorry for you, sending hugs x
Make lots of lovely memories with her and Ohmi x
 
Thank you all for your lovely words, they mean a lot xx

Faradi is still a happy piggy, she is enjoying her Metacam and extra cuddles and treats. I have spoilt her rotten for the past few days. The lumps have grown a bit I think, but mostly they don't seem to bother her. Only when she is washing it seems that it's a little hard for her to reach her face, bless her. She is also holding her weight quite steady, I'm weighing her every day now just in case.

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Powerpigs said:
Thank you all for your lovely words, they mean a lot xx

Faradi is still a happy piggy, she is enjoying her Metacam and extra cuddles and treats. I have spoilt her rotten for the past few days. The lumps have grown a bit I think, but mostly they don't seem to bother her. Only when she is washing it seems that it's a little hard for her to reach her face, bless her. She is also holding her weight quite steady, I'm weighing her every day now just in case.

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I’m glad she is still happy
 
Aw, she’s gorgeous I hope you have lots of happy days together x
 
It is time, I have booked a vet appointment for today for Faradi to be pts. :soz:

She has been a happy and active piggy despite the lumps growing. Yesterday evening she suddenly looked quite poorly just before her evening Metacam, and I decided to go ahead and book the time. Maybe a bit early as she perked up right after her med, but I don't want her to suffer any longer than necessary. The lumps are huge now, and they seem to get in her way a bit, and the fact is that she's not getting better. This way she'll get to pass in peace, with the help of our regular vet, before she gets any worse.

Here she is enjoying her last evening lap time with Ohmi.
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I’m so sorry for you and your loved Faradi and Ohmi - when we own pets we have to take the bad time as well as enjoying the good time. It is always difficult. You are putting Faradi’s well being before your own and that proves just how much you love her. You have all those wonderful memories. Look after yourself x x x
 
Powerpigs said:
Hi all. I've been inactive on the forum for over a year due to life getting in the way. But now I'm here again, seeking maybe some sympathy for my sweet little lady Faradi, who has sadly been diagnosed with lymphoma today. She's happy in herself, eating and enjoying life with her partner in crime Ohmi. She has been prescribed Metacam by the vet. The lumps on her throat don't seem to bother her, although they are quite big already.

I can't believe I'm about to lose her soon :(
Here she is enjoying lap time with Ohmi.
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I'm so sorry about your news. I hope Faradi has a gentle transition to her next life, surrounded by love. X
 
I’m so sorry you have to say goodbye to your beautiful girl. I had to make the same decision a couple of weeks ago with my Rosie the cat that also had aggressive lymphoma in her tummy and it’s the hardest decision I’ve ever made. We’re all here if you need us. Massive hugs, thinking of you both today xx
 
I’m sooo sorry. It’s a very tough thing but you are doing what’s right for your Faradi. Hugs and take good care of yourself and Ohmi.
 
I’m so sorry the time has come, but better a day too soon than a day too late. Thinking of you all x
 
I am so sorry to hear your sad news. You are doing the right thing for Faradi, sending you hugs at such a difficult time.
 
I am so sorry that this time has come but you are doing the kindest thing for Faradi. I will be thinking of you at this difficult time❤️
 
Thank you everyone for your kind messages and for thinking of us today.

Faradi is now popcorning free at the rainbow bridge. I gave her lots of treats before the vet appointment, and tucked her in with some carrot and dandelion after she was gone ❤

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I am so sorry for your loss. You loved her enough to listen to her and to let her go. That’s a very special kind of love. Bug hugs x
 
Just catching up with the forum and saw this sad news.
It’s a tough decision to make but one made out of love.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve
 
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