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Palliative Care - Penfold

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My Poor little man has been poorly for the last 6 weeks, he had a dental and improved. I've been helping him maintain his weight. Today we went back to the vets, Penfold had the full works. Sadly it's not good news my little man's kidney's are severly compromised one is chalked full of stones, the other has some function. This little man has only been with me since September, he's just over a year.

After speaking with the vet, I decided to bring home it didn't seem fair to put him to sleep well he's still doing everything piggy @helen105281 your friends advice was right if they can still do all things piggy then all we can do is support him until it's time to say goodnight.

As always this is the worse part of piggy ownership..

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I'm sure Penfold will appreciate your fantastic care until he can no longer be a proper piggy. Sorry that the news wasn't better. Just treasure what time you have together.
 
so sorry the news wasn't good. i hope he can remain comfortable, happy, and do all things piggy, for as long as possible. x
 
so sorry the outlook for Penfold is grim. I hope you can have some special cuddles and times with him in the time he has. sending some vibes for strength through the ether...
 
Ahh I'm sorry to hear that :( My son's got a boar called Storm, he has kidney and bladder stones, he's providing palliative care for him as well.
 
I am so sorry Jo :( What an awful diagnosis, I think you are right to keep him for now while he is still happy. He has a wonderful mum to care for him. Love from the both of us x x
 
Kerrie74 said:
Ahh I'm sorry to hear that :( My son's got a boar called Storm, he has kidney and bladder stones, he's providing palliative care for him as well.
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So sorry to hear about Storm, how is he coping? I took Penfold back on Friday to have him put to sleep but after further discussions with the vet decided not to go ahead. Instead we decided to increase his pain killers which he is responding well to. My little man is on Tramadol, I believe it's better for the kidneys and very effective. My P had a uretre stone he was also given Tramadol to help with the pain.

I've had to leave Penfold with my mum but she is keeping me updated as I'm currently in France for my birthday really missing him but I know we have all bases covered.

Not the best picture but this is my little man in his temporary cage, munching breakfast. Excuse his little bald patch he has one on either side as it was shaved for the ultrasound.

 
He has his good and bad days, thank you for asking, he's not had painkillers for a couple of days again which is good, he's got loxicam and a vetergesic. My son went with the intention of having Storm pts because of the state he was in the day before however on the afternoon he was due to go he was acting and looking completely normal and was being naughty lol so my son decided against and asked for the vetergesic.
 
So sorry to hear Penfold is struggling. I know how you feel as we have a boy on borrowed time at the moment too (tumour somewhere causing bowel/bladder issues).

Long may he continue doing the piggy things. I know exactly what you mean, as long as they are enjoying doing the normal stuff then they are best off at home and being kept comfortable. If/when that changes then we know the time has come to give them some help over the bridge.

Big hugs to you and your little man. It's so incredibly hard but we do it because we love them so much.
 
Aw bless it is really difficult as my little man's kidneys are already compromised (blood tests showed this) the vet predicted he would have about two months maximum. He could of course go down hill before this or live longer there is just no way of knowing. Just need to take each day as it comes. I hope Storm also has many days ahead!
 
MerryPip said:
So sorry to hear Penfold is struggling. I know how you feel as we have a boy on borrowed time at the moment too (tumour somewhere causing bowel/bladder issues).

Long may he continue doing the piggy things. I know exactly what you mean, as long as they are enjoying doing the normal stuff then they are best off at home and being kept comfortable. If/when that changes then we know the time has come to give them some help over the bridge.

Big hugs to you and your little man. It's so incredibly hard but we do it because we love them so much.
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I know it is so difficult you never know when the time is right you can only look to them for clues. Palliative care is so hard as you know the outcome, it's just a matter of when. It's certainly the hardest part for me - we can only do our best. I'm so sorry that your little one is on borrowed time also, it's not pleasant but at least we can help them when the time does come and spoil then everyday like it's there last!
 
flintstones said:
I know it is so difficult you never know when the time is right you can only look to them for clues. Palliative care is so hard as you know the outcome, it's just a matter of when. It's certainly the hardest part for me - we can only do our best. I'm so sorry that your little one is on borrowed time also, it's not pleasant but at least we can help them when the time does come and spoil then everyday like it's there last!
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You are so right, the waiting is the hardest thing. Not helped by the fact he lost his best buddy the other week too. But until that day comes then H and Penfold shall live like kings, with all the love in the world :) Because that's the best we can do for them and what they deserve. x
 
Sadly Penfold went downhill, and I decided to let my little go.

Sleep well Pen, you where only with me a short time but you were a special little pig. You must have been in agony for such a long time. I know now 'why' you acted how you did,and how hardy you where. Breaks my heart to know you were hiding all that discomfort.

Now you enjoy being pain free, me and the girls miss you and love you always.
 
i'm so sorry you have had to let him go. it's so painful even when you know it's the right thing. sweet dreams penfold, you will be very much missed x
 
Oh Jo I am so sorry, you did everything possible for him, I know this doesn't make it any easier. Massive hugs from us both mate x x x

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Oh sleep well Penfold. Your mamma cared for you very much and I am sure you knew it.

Huge hugs to you, it never gets any easier does it? You did the utmost you could have and he was loved and cared of as much as anyone could have asked for. x
 
I'm so so sorry Jo, I know how hard you fought for little Penfold. Sweet dreams precious little man. Hope the terrible twins are ok.
 
It never does get any easier, I always torture myself trying to ensure I am doing the right thing. Pen made it evident it was his time, he was a very unhappy little guy. I'm relieved to know he's no longer suffering, but that doesn't stop the sadness. Seems so unfair but this is all part and parcel of owning pets.

Thanks everyone for your kind words.
 
I'm so very sorry for your loss, but Penfold was a lucky piggy to have you as his mum and to give him the best possible chance. Sleep tight little fella x
 
So sad :( Guinea pig health seems to be such a lottery, some have hardly any time and yet others can go on for years. Sleep tight x
 
Oh Jo I am sorry to hear this news and I thank you for taking the time to advise me on a topic that you were struggling with yourself at the time, it really can't have been easy. Penfold clearly had a loving home with you but you are right, he is now at peace and pain free, it's what he needed. Huge hugs for you x
 
Lady Kelly said:
Oh Jo I am sorry to hear this news and I thank you for taking the time to advise me on a topic that you were struggling with yourself at the time, it really can't have been easy. Penfold clearly had a loving home with you but you are right, he is now at peace and pain free, it's what he needed. Huge hugs for you x
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Honestly since Friday I've been fighting with myself should I or shouldn't I? I end up torturing myself as that last trip is the final end. Truth is, I spoke to the vet last night and I knew we where at the end @Adelle she also gave me some very good advice and said I would know when the time came. When I walked into that vet room today I knew in my heart it was his time and it's a relief knowing he's not in pain. Honestly when it's Peter's time you will know just enjoy the time you have with him. :)
 
You done the right thing for your little man, it was clear how much you loved him. Xx
 
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