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This afternoon I found Charlie in his hutch, not moving, breathing heavily and looking pretty awful.

I took him to the emergency vet who said it looked like a diabetic coma - it seems he may have been diabetic for some time, as he has been drinking a lot but gradually losing weight. But as he was eating, moving around and seemed happy, I didn't think anything much of it.

They kept him in to try to bring him round with fluid and glucose, but 5 minutes after I left him he got worse and they put him to sleep (I had given my consent for them to do that if he didn't improve). So by the time I got home, they had already rung and told my husband he was gone :(

It was awful to see a lovely, lively pet lying there so listless and in distress. He truly was in an awful state and I wasn't too surprised by the eventual outcome, but it seemed only fair to let the vet try to revive him before we made the final decision. I am just glad it was me that found him and not my daughter whose pet he was. She is 7 and has had him since she was 3, and she's upset enough as it is.

So RIP Charlie, I hope you are happy in animal heaven.
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So sorry about Charlie! :(

Hope your daughter is ok!
 
I am so sorry for your loss! Charlie was a beautiful boar. It is always devastating when you fight in vain for a pet's life. Let your daughter design a marker for Charlie's grave; that can help a bit!

RIP Charlie
 
Thanks everyone. I have promised my daughter that we will frame a picture of Charlie for her and she is going to draw a picture of him which we will laminate and keep. We don't have a grave - we decided to let the vet take care of him rather than bring him back as we don't have a very big garden and I though a funeral might freak her out even more.

My son has kindly said he will share the remaining guinea pig Jack, but chances are that we may adopt another soon so she can be involved in that process which will help I expect.
 
i'm so sorry for your loss, rest in peace charlie x
my sisters guinea pig passed a couple of weeks ago while she was away, so my mum had to tell her when she got back, so i kind of know how you feel. hope your daughter is ok xx
 
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I know you will, but please include your daughter in the grieving process and don't assume she'll get over it quickly. My daughter, who we adopted 6 years ago, is still mourning the dog in her foster home who died and she was never included in the family grief. This has been very hard for her over the years. The Blue Cross have a pet bereavement line that were very helpful when we tried to help our daughter with this.

RIP dear Charlie, popcorn free in heaven x x
 
I'm so sorry for your family's loss, Charlie was very handsome and obviously very loved.

Rest well, dear Charlie. xx
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP Charlie, beuatiful little one.
 
Oh no i remember Charlie, i'm so sorry 8...8...8...
RIP Charlie run free at the bridge little man, enjoy the dandelions and clover and munching on the lush green grass you'll be forever remembered by your whole family and your mate Jack xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) for you all from us xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Another little star now twinkling in the sky .............. :(

extra cuddles for your girl from Velvet, Onyx and Glynis xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>
 
Glynis said:
Oh no i remember Charlie, i'm so sorry 8...8...8...
RIP Charlie run free at the bridge little man, enjoy the dandelions and clover and munching on the lush green grass you'll be forever remembered by your whole family and your mate Jack xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) for you all from us xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Another little star now twinkling in the sky .............. :(

extra cuddles for your girl from Velvet, Onyx and Glynis xx>>>xx>>>xx>>>
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Thanks Glynis. I'm sure Charlie is in a better place now, he was such a happy lively boy and seeing him in the state he was on that last day was heartbreaking.

The good news is that Jack is absolutely fine, he doesn't seem to be grieving at all! He hasn't stopped eating or drinking, is happy for me to pick him up, and has even been in the run nibbling the grass as usual. We are keeping an eye on him, but given his age and the fact that he seems contented, he may remain as a lone piggie for his remaining days.
 
I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Run free at the bridge beautiful charlie and watch over your family who will miss you dreadfully..
 
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