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helen105281 said:
With Star it was more drastic weight loss. No matter how much she ate she was shrinking daily.
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I think Cagney is getting that way too, she is eating (not masses but is eating) but no weight is going on. She is very hollow around her haunches as well. Thank you for sharing Helen x
 
I am so sorry :( I've just lost my very special once in a lifetime piggy so I know what you mean. It affected me so badly I couldn't go to work the next day, my eyes were like tennis balls they were so swollen & the stress meant I spent the day in the loo :( It's heartbreaking. If it were me I would try & arrange it so you can be there with her at the vets & also have the time to grieve afterwards, unless there is a sudden deterioration where you have to take her in quickly. If the vet says it will be days then you can prepare yourself. Unfortunately the teeth chattering might be a pain response, so if you can get Tramodol as well as Metacam that would alleviate any discomfort she might be in. So sorry, will be thinking of you & your darling girl x
 
Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know we helped Cagney over the bridge late last night. She gradually got worse with her breathing and I knew that despite her enthusiasm for life, there was no way I could leave her like that. The wonderful vet at Emm View said her heart sounded very muffled and even the high dose of frusol was not making a difference.

I am gutted, she was munching on hay all the way over and had an explore around the table before putting her paws on my tummy and asking for cuddles. I know I have done the right thing though.

I sadly have to face work today so dare not go online again until tonight where I will share how wonderful she was with you all.

Farewell my best friend. Be in peace now. X
 
So sorry for your loss but you have done the right thing for her. Work will be a blessing in disguise as it will keep you busy for a while. Hope you are ok x
 
sorry to hear this….big hugs!
I had one of my piggies pts last week so i know how you feel, but be assured you done all you could for her and never let her down…..which is the least we owe them.
she knew she was loved right till the end, and i believe her asking for a cuddle was her way of telling you it was ok.
we are all here for you to talk to if need be xx
 
I am so so sorry :( You did absolutely the right thing, a peaceful passing is the last gift you have given her of being such a wonderful owner. Popcorn free at the Bridge Cagney, share the green grass & find my sweet girl & give her piggy kisses from me x
 
Huge hugs to you. I hope you have been ok at work and will be ok for the Thursday meeting.
It's a massive wrench, but you certainly did the right thing, beyond a shadow of a doubt. She was struggling in the end, and you saved her from the stress of the final few hours when the body can no longer support her. You did the kindest thing, and she also had the chance to enjoy those lovely nibbles and your cuddles.
It is heart breaking, but this way was easier for her.
Massive hugs :hug:
 
Guinea Slave said:
Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know we helped Cagney over the bridge late last night. She gradually got worse with her breathing and I knew that despite her enthusiasm for life, there was no way I could leave her like that. The wonderful vet at Emm View said her heart sounded very muffled and even the high dose of frusol was not making a difference.

I am gutted, she was munching on hay all the way over and had an explore around the table before putting her paws on my tummy and asking for cuddles. I know I have done the right thing though.

I sadly have to face work today so dare not go online again until tonight where I will share how wonderful she was with you all.

Farewell my best friend. Be in peace now. X
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BIG HUGS

I am so sorry, but glad that she could be spared the unpleasantness of her body closing down. It is just very upsetting for you; especially as things have suddenly speeded up so much.

Wishing you all the best for getting through today!
 
Oh no, I just logged on to she how she was doing. I am so sorry, you did all you could and she couldn't have been loved as much by anyone else

Massive hugs x x

Sleep well sweet girl

x x
 
Just snuck into a meeting room...thank you so much for your messages.

I know its the right decision but my mind keeps wondering to when she was put to sleep, was she scared? Was she in discomfort...all the things your brain does to torture. When she put her paws on me to ask to be lifted up I just died. They would not let me be with her..some health and safety thing. I then keep panicking that did I give up on her too soon. Who knows, the brain does weird things to you when grieving and I wish I could see sense. Heart of hearts I know it was the right thing but you always wonder dont you?

Work has been a welcome reprieve to be honest and I cleaned out her pen last night so I did not have to endure that awful moment when you go down in the morning and everything is still the same as you left it. I think I was all cried out last night so whilst I looked like hell this morning I think people just think I had a bad nights sleep...so no explaining needed thank goodness.

Must go as tearing up again...so much for being strong! Thank you, this forum is a true inspiration and really demonstrates the power of friendship and love thank you. x
 
Huge hugs. It was the right call to have made as awful as it was. You put her first, you would never choose this pain willingly. You are a credit to your girl remember that. The 'what if's' are guilt and is natural, I know they are horrid to deal with.

Take care x
 
Liquorice did the same to me :( When I took her to be pts, she pushed her head into my hands as though she was scared and wanted me to take her home. I still get a bit upset when I think about it as I feel as though I let her down. But, she was really ill, and there was nothing either me or the vet could do, they'd felt a mass in her stomach, which I put down to her strange eating habits, as she'd developed pica (eating inanimate things like carpet fluff).
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. You know you did the right thing - but I know that doesn't make it any easier . She is at peace now .
 
lawz said:
sorry to hear this….big hugs!
I had one of my piggies pts last week so i know how you feel, but be assured you done all you could for her and never let her down…..which is the least we owe them.
she knew she was loved right till the end, and i believe her asking for a cuddle was her way of telling you it was ok.
we are all here for you to talk to if need be xx
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I am so sorry Lawz for your loss.

I hope so, thank you x
 
Poppy'sMum said:
I am so so sorry :( You did absolutely the right thing, a peaceful passing is the last gift you have given her of being such a wonderful owner. Popcorn free at the Bridge Cagney, share the green grass & find my sweet girl & give her piggy kisses from me x
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I hope they are all eating grass and lying in the sunshine together. No doubt creating the havoc only happy guineas can do! Xx
 
That is a lovely thought! :D I have her ashes here, she was my favourite piggy, the most friendly one we have ever had & I still cry every day :( Her mum is pining for her & there is nothing we can do & that makes it worse as she looks just like her xx
 
BonBon2010 said:
Liquorice did the same to me :( When I took her to be pts, she pushed her head into my hands as though she was scared and wanted me to take her home. I still get a bit upset when I think about it as I feel as though I let her down. But, she was really ill, and there was nothing either me or the vet could do, they'd felt a mass in her stomach, which I put down to her strange eating habits, as she'd developed pica (eating inanimate things like carpet fluff).
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Oh that's so sad. It's those last moments when you say goodbye, just tear me apart. Such a similar situation. We just have to think of them at peace now don't we? But it doesn't make it any easier. I wish we could just forget the bad memories and keep the good ones Xx
 
Poppy'sMum said:
That is a lovely thought! :D I have her ashes here, she was my favourite piggy, the most friendly one we have ever had & I still cry every day :( Her mum is pining for her & there is nothing we can do & that makes it worse as she looks just like her xx
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Argh that makes it worse! So so sad.

Cagney was a lone pig but she could see the others (her choice). Whilst there was no love lost or bond with them, the last remaining two are strangely quiet and want cuddles tonight. Have brought them inside so we can support each other. How do they know ?! I really hope you and your little girl are ok. Hugs xx
 
Yes she has a friend & she was quiet the first couple of days, they both were then she seemed a lot brighter & the last few days she has been quiet again. There's nothing I can do about it as she has a friend, they were a trio, but I am worried about her :( Thank you for the hugs, it's incredible how much such little creatures can touch our lives like they do & it's nice that we can all talk to one another & not feel silly about it as we all understand how much we love our piggies xx
 
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