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AmyP&M

AmyP&M

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Hello everyone, I posted this forum this morning about Pippa Weak And Refusing To Eat? when I got home she had gotten much worse. She couldn't walk, stand up or lift her head and was flinching. She was in very bad condition. We made the decision to have her put to sleep so we've took her to our local vets and had it done. Were devastated for her, she was such a kind loving guinea pig. We think she may have had a stroke. I'm kind of doubting our decision now because I just read up on it and it said piggies can recover if its their first. Was it the right decision? She had been through a lot of pain and stress throughout this last month with her poorly mouth.

We put her body in with her cage mage after she was put down so she can accept it There was a lot of licking but I think she understands. Were very sad she honestly was such a brave girl throughout all this commotion with her teeth she never once got frustrated with us. I wasn't sure if this was the right thread to post this in so sorry if its not.
We loved her very much and were so sad her little life came to an end with such suffering.

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So sorry for your loss, reading your previous thread I think your girl just had to many things against her, and given her weak condition she was unlikely to rally. Please don't doubt your decision.

She's at peace now, sleep well beautiful girl.
 
What a beautiful girl. I agree, I don't think you made the wrong decision. Poor piggy just had too many things going wrong and it was the kindest thing you could do for her. She'll know how much you love her. X
 
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Most of us doubt our decision when we let them go, i went over it in my head for a whole year when i let my 14 year old little yorkie go to the bridge- she was a rescue and i only had the pleasure of knowing her for 18 months. On the flip side, those of us who keep trying until the piggy leaves us on their own accord, also regret not helping then sooner. My boar died at the vets after going into organ failure at the age of around 2/3- it all happened within 24 hours, but i still wish id let him go sooner.

You made the decision because you didnt want her to suffer, and thats because you loved her.

Sleep tight little one x
 
I am very sorry for your loss. You did for her what you could and you have made the right decision. I have read your other thread, and it sounded like this was the kindest decision and the one I would have made in your place, too. In my opinion it is much more likely that the infection in the jaw has gone further into her ear (balance centre) and maybe even her brain rather than her having a stroke. However, you will never know unless you have a costly post mortem done.

It is very normal that you question yourself and have feelings of guilt or failure after having a piggy pts or losing it after a major battle for its health; it is the start of the grieving process, and any loving pet owner suffers from this to some degree or other. It actually means the opposite to what you are feeling right now - you have NOT failed her! But it takes some time for your heart to catch up with your head and also to deal with the actual loss that leaves a big hole in your daily routine. You also have to brace for having the blues once the adrenalin is running out in the next few days.

You are doing the right thing with her companion. Here are our tips on what you can do. If you need support or help with finding the right solution, please feel free to start a thread. Rainbow Bridge Pets

You are welcome to post a tribute in our Rainbow Bridge if and whenever it feels right for you. Some of us feel better when sharing their feelings while others need to time grieve for themselves and some find it simply too depressing; you handle it as is appropriate for you.

PS: Sorry for many of us not being around today; we had our big anniversary forum meet.
 
I'm so very sorry for your loss. The decision to PTS is the hardest one to make but ultimately the kindest one. You clearly cared very much for her and did your best for her. Popcorn free little one. Hugs to you x
 
Sorry for your loss, its always hard saying goodbye and its natural to question decisions once they are made but our hearts and gut instinct is very good at making the right decision so don't doubt yourself, RIP sweet girl x
 
So sorry for your loss. You did the right thing for her. PTS is such a difficult choice to to make and a choice we always make with nothing but love in our hearts for them. You helped her when she needed you the most. To question the decision is natural and what if's are a huge part of grief. Please feel free to write a thread for her in our Rainbow Bridge section it is where we can all write memorials for piggies we have lost.

Huge hugs

Sleep well little one
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