AnnNPhoebe
Junior Guinea Pig
Pig went 8 days with no bleeding from his tumor ulceration point... until 10/4-which is actually St Francis of Assisi day. So I took Pig for the blessing.
The bleeding episode really impacted him badly... he was slow and lethargic with little appetite, actually passing up his fave cilantro. First time I could see in his eyes just how sick he’s feeling (watch video). It’s getting to where I don’t like to leave him alone for too long, fearing he will bleed out. Pretty sure he’s knocking the scab off during preening. I almost want to somehow bandage the area... but it might just make him more attentative to the area, I’m sure he’d force it off.
Anyway: today I wake to find him biting on his cage- so he has bounced back for now. His appetite is also back, but he does seem anxious - this is unusual for PIG.
I’m sure the blessing and holy water helped
Add days to his life and time for me to enjoy him.
The bleeding episode really impacted him badly... he was slow and lethargic with little appetite, actually passing up his fave cilantro. First time I could see in his eyes just how sick he’s feeling (watch video). It’s getting to where I don’t like to leave him alone for too long, fearing he will bleed out. Pretty sure he’s knocking the scab off during preening. I almost want to somehow bandage the area... but it might just make him more attentative to the area, I’m sure he’d force it off.
Anyway: today I wake to find him biting on his cage- so he has bounced back for now. His appetite is also back, but he does seem anxious - this is unusual for PIG.
I’m sure the blessing and holy water helped
Add days to his life and time for me to enjoy him.
