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Oh no! Not Rainbow too!

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Fudge and Rainbow :)

Fudge and Rainbow :)

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Rainbow seems ill. :( She's sleepy and not eating veg. :( When I hold her she tries to get away so she's not too bad but if she turns out like Fudge, I don't know what I will do! 8... This is all my fault, I don't know what I've done! 8...
 
Could they of eaten something dodgy hun?
Your at the vets tomorrow, take both of them xx
 
I'm sure it's not your fault :( just monitor/keep and eye on her and if you think she's deteriorating take her along with Fudge tomorrow to the vets x
 
Oh no,what a worry.Please don't blame yourself,i'm sure it's nothing to do with you,could they have something contagious.Sending (((hugs)))
 
Millie's-Mummy said:
Could they of eaten something dodgy hun?
Your at the vets tomorrow, take both of them xx
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They were on burgess excel blackcurrent and oregano. When I went to buy them it, the shop had run out so I just got the normal flavour. I know you have to change food gradually but because it was just a different flavour, I thought it would make no difference?! Maybe it's that. 8...

They also had leak last week, I put up a thread panicking because I thought it was bad for them once I had fed them, but was told it wasn't. Was it this? 8...
 
It may be a wee cold that they have, it will not be the food change so please do not worry yourself about that.
 
Fudge and Rainbow :) said:
They were on burgess excel blackcurrent and oregano. When I went to buy them it, the shop had run out so I just got the normal flavour. I know you have to change food gradually but because it was just a different flavour, I thought it would make no difference?! Maybe it's that. 8...

They also had leak last week, I put up a thread panicking because I thought it was bad for them once I had fed them, but was told it wasn't. Was it this? 8...
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I don't think the Excel would have affected them much, I have took the Oh god I have no food approach and changed it never had a problem.

If it was just a bit of leek I don't see it would have did much, not something I would recommend feeding but after a week it would truly be out their system.

Do you have the pigs outdoors or indoors?
 
flintstones said:
I don't think the Excel would have affected them much, I have took the Oh god I have no food approach and changed it never had a problem.

If it was just a bit of leek I don't see it would have did much, not something I would recommend feeding but after a week it would truly be out their system.

Do you have the pigs outdoors or indoors?
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They have been living in a hutch in the shed. Always have done but I'd been bringing them in on the cold nights. They are now permanently inside. Wont let them go back out until after winter.
 
Fudge and Rainbow :) said:
Maybe it's just their age? :( They are coming up 6 very soon.
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Pigs slow down, but I don't believe they go rapidly downhill like fudge has but thats just my opinion (when I seen the vet I asked about older pigs, and he said they slow down over time, as like you I was concerned iit maybe age related). I know I would want them checked out too be sure.

Do you weigh you them?
 
flintstones said:
Pigs slow down, but I don't believe they go rapidly downhill like fudge has but thats just my opinion (when I seen the vet I asked about older pigs, and he said they slow down over time, as like you I was concerned iit maybe age related). I know I would want them checked out too be sure.

Do you weigh you them?
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No I don't weigh them but at the last visit, the vet was thrilled with Fudge's weight and said it was tremendous. :)

It may be something to do with her cysts. :( She has 3 large cysts and has had them for about 3 years. Got them checked out straight away but because she wasn't in any pain, vet told us she was fine. A few months ago we went back to the vets as I was worried about the size of one. The vet took a sample and said it wasn't cancerous. Maybe one of her other 2 were and its spread. The vet said they couldn't be removed because of where they are and she'd probably not survive surgery because of her age. :(
 
Fudge and Rainbow :) said:
No I don't weigh them but at the last visit, the vet was thrilled with Fudge's weight and said it was tremendous. :)

It may be something to do with her cysts. :( She has 3 large cysts and has had them for about 3 years. Got them checked out straight away but because she wasn't in any pain, vet told us she was fine. A few months ago we went back to the vets as I was worried about the size of one. The vet took a sample and said it wasn't cancerous. Maybe one of her other 2 were and its spread. The vet said they couldn't be removed because of where they are and she'd probably not survive surgery because of her age. :(
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Bette had a cyst and my vet also said it was fine, but that is my only experience with them.

When you weigh your pigs, its too look for weight loss. It sometimes gives an early indication of something being wrong. Bette was losing alot of weight before any other symptons thats how I knew something was wrong. I would recommend weighing them in future, I do mine fortnightly.

I wouldn't panic, just keep them warm and comfortable thats all you can do till morning. Then take them both to the vet your best to get them both checked out. xx
 
flintstones said:
Bette had a cyst and my vet also said it was fine, but that is my only experience with them.

When you weigh your pigs, its too look for weight loss. It sometimes gives an early indication of something being wrong. Bette was losing alot of weight before any other symptons thats how I knew something was wrong. I would recommend weighing them in future, I do mine fortnightly.

I wouldn't panic, just keep them warm and comfortable thats all you can do till morning. Then take them both to the vet your best to get them both checked out. xx
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Thanks for your help. :)
 
Definitely something amiss there, not an age issue. It could be that moving indoors has triggered an illness, it would typically be a respiratory infection, common with temperature changes. Don't take that as to mean you are to blame, I'm not saying that, you did right in bringing them in, I've no doubt about that. It happened with a pig I adopted a few years ago, he was outdoors at the rescue, moved straight indoors here, he developed a very minor respiratory infection which thankfully cleared up with treatment in a matter of days.

As Rainbow is not eating, have you got a syringe to feed with? It would be something I'd aim to start sooner, as they need the strength from food to help them past any illness. I can email you a factsheet if you need any advice on syringe feeding, I will stay online for another ten minutes just in case you do, but will then be offline until morning.
 
Laura-CCC4 said:
Definitely something amiss there, not an age issue. It could be that moving indoors has triggered an illness, it would typically be a respiratory infection, common with temperature changes. Don't take that as to mean you are to blame, I'm not saying that, you did right in bringing them in, I've no doubt about that. It happened with a pig I adopted a few years ago, he was outdoors at the rescue, moved straight indoors here, he developed a very minor respiratory infection which thankfully cleared up with treatment in a matter of days.

As Rainbow is not eating, have you got a syringe to feed with? It would be something I'd aim to start sooner, as they need the strength from food to help them past any illness. I can email you a factsheet if you need any advice on syringe feeding, I will stay online for another ten minutes just in case you do, but will then be offline until morning.
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Yes please. I feel awful. 8...
 
Ok, send me an email at [email protected] and will get it sent off straight away.

I will keep my fingers crossed that she will make it until morning and the vet can get her on the right treatment plan. xx
 
Ok, sent. Will take myself off to bed now, but will be back online in the morning and will see how things are going. Good luck. xx
 
awww hon, i just caught up with this, I'm so sorry, please dont think its anything you have done, just keep loving your babies, and fingers crossed the vet can advise you as to what is going on.


Good luck through the night love, thinking of you and fudge & Rainbow, massive vibes being sent xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
I'm sorry...but we here on GPForum have awaited......and now need to be blunt...and someone has to say say something....and I guess it;s me.


Please take your guineapigs to the vet....WTITHOUT FAIL TOMORROW


In view of their history you are now getting dangerously close to the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. If this is the info you need to persaude your parents to act....(and I'm sure you have your piggie's best interests at heart) then please Pm me.

Honestly..I DO know how difficult it is for you, in view of your situation, but I canot believe that you would leave your piggies as they are.They need vet treatment..and have EVERY CHANCE OF A FULL RECOVERY


There are rescues near you (eg Millhaven) who will look after your piggies and pay the vets bills if you (or rather your parents) can't. It's not a bad thing....and certainly nothing to be ashamed about.

Fudge (and now Raibow) really WANT TO LIVE.......

Please please please...........give them the chance

xxxxx
 
Pebble said:
I'm sorry...but we here on GPForum have awaited......and now need to be blunt...and someone has to say say something....and I guess it;s me.


Please take your guineapigs to the vet....WTITHOUT FAIL TOMORROW


In view of their history you are now getting dangerously close to the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. If this is the info you need to persaude your parents to act....(and I'm sure you have your piggie's best interests at heart) then please Pm me.

Honestly..I DO know how difficult it is for you, in view of your situation, but I canot believe that you would leave your piggies as they are.They need vet treatment..and have EVERY CHANCE OF A FULL RECOVERY


There are rescues near you (eg Millhaven) who will look after your piggies and pay the vets bills if you (or rather your parents) can't. It's not a bad thing....and certainly nothing to be ashamed about.

Fudge (and now Raibow) really WANT TO LIVE.......

Please please please...........give them the chance

xxxxx
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They've gone to the bridge. I'm sorry. 8...
 
Pebble said:
I'm sorry...but we here on GPForum have awaited......and now need to be blunt...and someone has to say say something....and I guess it;s me.


Please take your guineapigs to the vet....WTITHOUT FAIL TOMORROW


In view of their history you are now getting dangerously close to the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. If this is the info you need to persaude your parents to act....(and I'm sure you have your piggie's best interests at heart) then please Pm me.

Honestly..I DO know how difficult it is for you, in view of your situation, but I canot believe that you would leave your piggies as they are.They need vet treatment..and have EVERY CHANCE OF A FULL RECOVERY


There are rescues near you (eg Millhaven) who will look after your piggies and pay the vets bills if you (or rather your parents) can't. It's not a bad thing....and certainly nothing to be ashamed about.

Fudge (and now Raibow) really WANT TO LIVE.......

Please please please...........give them the chance

xxxxx
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Everytime I read this, I feel so awful. You must all think I'm a horrible piggy mum and cruel for not taking them to the vets. 8... We were going to go today because it was impossible yesterday, the snow was too deep. The day before then we decided against it as we thought it would stress Fudge out and she wanted to be kept in the warmth with Rainbow and Petal. :0
 
I'm sorry...but we here on GPForum have awaited......and now need to be blunt...and someone has to say say something....and I guess it;s me.


Please take your guineapigs to the vet....WTITHOUT FAIL TOMORROW


In view of their history you are now getting dangerously close to the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. If this is the info you need to persaude your parents to act....(and I'm sure you have your piggie's best interests at heart) then please Pm me.

Honestly..I DO know how difficult it is for you, in view of your situation, but I canot believe that you would leave your piggies as they are.They need vet treatment..and have EVERY CHANCE OF A FULL RECOVERY


There are rescues near you (eg Millhaven) who will look after your piggies and pay the vets bills if you (or rather your parents) can't. It's not a bad thing....and certainly nothing to be ashamed about.

Fudge (and now Raibow) really WANT TO LIVE.......

Please please please...........give them the chance

xxxxx





This is the first time i have been seriously dissapointed in this forum and the "we here on TGPF" don't include me thanx for speaking for my mind i love coming on here no one is judgemental and everyone is helpful or so i thought, this poor girl yes 'girl' had asked her parent's to take them vet's she came her for advice and support, she does take them to the vet when needed and maybe they should of gone vet's but you don't need to say it like that it is just cruel, i am sure she wishes now that she took them but they werent babies and she looked after them well enough to live til nearly 6 yrs should be giving her a medal she is only 14 grrrr
 
We don't think you are a horrible piggy mum. You did all you could do and as you say the weather was terrible yesterday. I am sure there is none of us here who make the right decisions all of the time. Maybe the vet could have helped if you could have gotten there but there is no guarantee on that. It may have been too late anyway. I am really worried that I am going to miss something with my two boys because I find it hard to health check them, hopefully I won't. Try not to worry and try not to beat yourself up over it x
 
That post was abit harsh :(
You are not a bad piggy mum hun, you were trying to do what was best for them and I understand with the weather conditions it was not easy to get to the vets right away.
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I'm so sorry you've lost your darling piggies. You must never blame yourself for their leaving you. The snow and cold around here is really bad. I can understand you wanting to keep them snuggled in the warm. If you had taken them and they had died, you would have blamed yourself for taking them into the cold and stressing them. They are still together, which means one hasn't been left without her sister. RIP ladies. Your still a very caring piggie mum. Give lots of snuggles to your baby.
 
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