Sickly boy. Need to vent

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Just need a space to vent amongst like minded folk.

My boy Walt has became ill suddenly. Breathing heavy, sounds raspy and congested and he's barely eating, he's only managed a few tiny bits of kale. Now I'm stuck in work, miserable waiting to hear from my brother who took him to the vets for me. The thought of him having to be PTS without being able to see him one last time is killing me and being stuck here having to try and hold in my emotions because no one will care/understand. I'm assuming some of you know how callous certain people can be because it's "just a guinea pig". Drives me crazy.

Anyway, apologies for rambling, just needed to get it all out. Loving thoughts for my wee fat man even if only to pass peacefully ❤
 

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I’m so sorry for your predicament. The waiting and hoping/fearing must be awful. My thoughts are with you as you wait for news.
 
I’m sending healing vibes Walts way. I really hope he can be sorted out with some medicine. He’s gorgeous.
 
So sorry to hear about this. Hope all goes well at the vets and it is positive news. Thinking of you
 
Vegetable_Monster said:
Sorry to hear this . Hope he gets on the mend . Seems as it's so hot lately . He hasn't overheated has he? He's just thought before a vet thinks he has to be put to
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Vegetable_Monster said:
Sorry to hear this . Hope he gets on the mend . Seems as it's so hot lately . He hasn't overheated has he? He's just thought before a vet thinks he has to be put to sleep?
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I did consider this to begin with but him and my other boy are in the coolest room in the house, fan on, no fleece etc. and my other boy is totally fine. I fear it's a respiratory issue
 
Hugs and healing vibes for Walt.
Hope it doesn't come to PTS...maybe the vet could keep him in for treatment until he improves/you are back to look after him x
 
Sending hugs to you at this awful time. I hope your little man pulls through and your vet gives him treatment. It must be awful stuck at work wondering what’s happening, especially if people round you think “it’s only a guinea pig” Fingers crossed he’s back home with you tonight and recovers well x
Walts such a gorgeous boy, he reminds me of my rainbow piggie Bill 💙
 
I'm heartbroken to say he passed while he was at the vets. I don't think my brother really understood what they said the issue may have been so I'm phoning tomorrow. Can't believe it, my wee sweetheart
 
loverdoll56 said:
I'm heartbroken to say he passed while he was at the vets. I don't think my brother really understood what they said the issue may have been so I'm phoning tomorrow. Can't believe it, my wee sweetheart
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BIG HUGS

I am so very sorry for your loss. Walt must have already been very close to death (whether that is respiratory or his heart failing) for that to happen. Guinea pigs can sadly go downhill frighteningly quickly sometimes. :(
But of course you'd wish that you could have been there with him, as any loving owner would.

You may find the information via this link here helpful when trying to make sense of it all (including your own feelings and soul searching) over the coming days and know what you can do for/need to look out for any companion: Death, Dying, Terminal Illness, Grieving and Bereaved Companions: Information and Support for Owners and Their Children
 
I'm so sorry, your love for Walt shines out of this post so clearly. Look after yourself and hold those memories close. 🧡
 
Sorry for your loss. I completely understand how you feel. My boy Billy who passed a few months ago was with my mum when he went. My mum has a great exotic vet near her who specialises in guinea pigs, and as he’d been off for a while, and local vets weren’t able to help, I asked her to look after him for a week to get him to the vets to find out what was wrong. He was diagnosed with kidney stones and unfortunately didn’t make it through the high stakes emergency surgery. It was tough not to be able to have said goodbye in person before his surgery, but I made the decision that was best for his care. You made the right decision for your piggy, and even though you weren’t there physically to say goodbye your piggy would have known how much you loved them.
 
I’m so sorry for your loss x
 
I'm so sorry to read this. I have been in the same situation where I was at work and my OH at home with a pig who was sinking fast. I did not get home in time to say goodbye and it hurt a lot.
The size of the pet has no bearing on the intensity of your feelings, we love them all no matter how big or small.
 
Wiebke said:
BIG HUGS

I am so very sorry for your loss. Walt must have already been very close to death (whether that is respiratory or his heart failing) for that to happen. Guinea pigs can sadly go downhill frighteningly quickly sometimes. :(
But of course you'd wish that you could have been there with him, as any loving owner would.

You may find the information via this link here helpful when trying to make sense of it all (including your own feelings and soul searching) over the coming days and know what you can do for/need to look out for any companion: Death, Dying, Terminal Illness, Grieving and Bereaved Companions: Information and Support for Owners and Their Children
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Thank you for the link, it's the one thing that helps me get through a death is knowing I still have another wee mite just as confused as me that needs as much love as possible
 
h_and_piggies said:
Sorry for your loss. I completely understand how you feel. My boy Billy who passed a few months ago was with my mum when he went. My mum has a great exotic vet near her who specialises in guinea pigs, and as he’d been off for a while, and local vets weren’t able to help, I asked her to look after him for a week to get him to the vets to find out what was wrong. He was diagnosed with kidney stones and unfortunately didn’t make it through the high stakes emergency surgery. It was tough not to be able to have said goodbye in person before his surgery, but I made the decision that was best for his care. You made the right decision for your piggy, and even though you weren’t there physically to say goodbye your piggy would have known how much you loved them.
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So sorry about your wee Billy ❤ thank goodness for this forum and all you folk who understand how hard it can be, I hope you're healing now after your loss
 
loverdoll56 said:
So sorry about your wee Billy ❤ thank goodness for this forum and all you folk who understand how hard it can be, I hope you're healing now after your loss
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Thanks, it’s been difficult, but I have lots of lovely photos and videos to look back on. I still miss him loads as he was a big part of my life.
 
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