Sleep Peacefully Now, Ham Pig

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Hammond (who inevitably became known as "Ham Pig") was rescued from a pet shop in a severely wasted state, nearly seven years ago. Despite stunting, he became a joyful pig with a heart of gold, and who loved his neighbours and snuggles.

I lost Ham Pig yesterday morning to a severe case of bloat - and I blame myself for causing it and not catching it earlier. A busy week meant that I overlooked the warning signs, and there was nothing left to do but put him to sleep.

I'm so sorry, Ham Pig, that you had to spend your final night in such severe pain. I hope you know I loved you, and appreciate the lessons you've taught me. Things just aren't the same in the pig barn without you here. I hope you're now resting in peace with the others we've had and loved who have passed on. xx

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I'm very sorry for your sad loss. After a bad start in life, you've given him a great long life & you'll have many fond memories to look back on. R.I.P. Ham. xx
 
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful piggy. Huge hugs to you at this sad time, don't beat yourself up bloat can come on very quickly.

RIP Ham Pig
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I am very sorry that you have lost your beatiful boy!

If it is any consolation, I lost my 5 yeasr old Ceri to severe bloat out of nowhere and despite prompt treatment and round-the-clock nursing and care not even two weeks ago; in the end I had to pts, too. She just didn't react to any meds and the bloat contnued to get worse. Severe bloat is one of the real nasties you can come up against as a piggy owner and it is always very much of a toss-up whether a piggy makes it - and makes it in the weeks afterwards when bloat often maes a return. :(

So please don't blame yourself too much - older pigies are more liable to bloat as their digestion can become more dalicate. You have given Ham a very happy and long life that he would otherwise not have had.
 
Thanks to everyone for your kind words. Wiebke, I was so sorry to hear about Ceri - this was my first experience with bloat and (as you also found) it was so unexpected and just impossible to treat. My condolences.

It's been so good to be able to post here and hear from people who accept that it's OK (and healthy) to grieve for our piggies - I think they're too often still seen by many in Aus as "just guinea pigs", which makes it hard for those of us who love them! Thanks again :)
 
So sorry. Dont beat yourself up about it. You gave him a great life. Big hugs to you
 
I still beat myself up over Liquorice's death :( If I could wind the clock back, maybe I could have saved her, stopped her from panicking and bolting off the bed injuring herself, but I can't, but I did make a last few months comfortable and as happy as she could be. She never lost her love for life, even at the end, she loved me.
Don't beat yourself up, hugs x
 
I am sorry for your loss. I lost my old house rabbit to bloat, it comes on so fast that often there is nothing you can do. I'm sure he is thankful for how much you loved him.
 
Thanks again, everyone. It's the most devastating thing to lose a piggy (or bunny, etc.) so suddenly, and worse when you can really do nothing to help. It's been so beneficial to hear from others who understand and accept that.

BonBon, thank-you for sharing your story about little Liquorice, and Rigby I'm so sorry for the loss of your bunny to bloat. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but I guess with each loss we learn. I think the most important thing is that we simply loved them to begin with.
 
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