Poorly older pigs

[AliP]

I have 4 pigs left in my heard. Two have been unwell for months now. They are 6.5 years old and 5. I have had them checked at the vets and decided to let them live out their days happily with their friends rather that try invasive treatments. But it’s hard because they are continuing to soldier on despite being thinner and thinner, and I wonder if I should do more to help them.
I can’t believe they are still on the go, I am so glad but it’s hard watching them dwindle isn’t it.

 

[CTWC]

Hi @AliP my heart goes out to you that's for sure and I'm sure many members have been in a similar situation sadly
I can only say that you know them better than anyone and if you can keep them pain free and they are still doing their general guinea pig things, perhaps more slowly but still being guinea pigs then I think they are ok as such, you know if they are suffering and I can tell you are a loving person and you wouldn't let that happen. Cherish each moment, make memories, have an enriching time with them each day, take lots of photos and just be with them

 

[Merab]

So sorry that your elderly piggies are struggling.
Make lots of good memories and take lots of photos.
Ensure they are warm and comfortable and have all their favourite foods
You clearly love them very much so I think you will know in your heart when it’s time to let them go.
I hope they decide to pass away peacefully in their own home.

 

[AliP]

Hi @AliP my heart goes out to you that's for sure and I'm sure many members have been in a similar situation sadly
I can only say that you know them better than anyone and if you can keep them pain free and they are still doing their general guinea pig things, perhaps more slowly but still being guinea pigs then I think they are ok as such, you know if they are suffering and I can tell you are a loving person and you wouldn't let that happen. Cherish each moment, make memories, have an enriching time with them each day, take lots of photos and just be with them

Thank you for your message. It’s the thinness that’s such a worry. Georgie seems to get pain intermittently whilst Poppy sounds like she smokes 40 a day. I have booked each of them for euthanasia and cancelled it because they are so up and down.
I’m so glad to still have them but wish I could make them better!

 

[AliP]

So sorry that your elderly piggies are struggling.
Make lots of good memories and take lots of photos.
Ensure they are warm and comfortable and have all their favourite foods
You clearly love them very much so I think you will know in your heart when it’s time to let them go.
I hope they decide to pass away peacefully in their own home.

Thank you, I really hope so too. They spend a LOT of time together since being ill, they are like two little birds.

 

[Truffolo]

They are so sweet

 

[AliP]

I know, very brave too!

They are so sweet