Still In Shock (might Be Upsetting For Some)

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I just can't believe that my Amy is gone. I know that URIs can be difficult to treat and piggies don't always recover, so I had braced myself for the possibility that she would get worse and pass away, but the way that she died has really shocked and upset me.

She suffered a large stroke and it was one of the most upsetting, distressing things I have ever seen. I am, however, glad that I was there when it happened because it meant she died being cuddled in my arms. It all happened so quickly and I just keep seeing her struggling. What makes it worse is that I thought she was perking up a bit because she was starting to move about the living room, which I now think was the beginnings of the stroke, and so I went to put her back in her cage and prepare their dinner, but then she suddenly got much, much worse.

I was so unprepared for her passing. She was only 3 and a half years old and a picture of health. She seemed perfectly fine Friday night. I can't believe she's gone.
 
I'm really sorry to hear about your Amy. My Capy suffered a stroke in the vets care after a routine teeth trimming and I can't imagine having to see that, I'm so sorry you had to witness it x
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I am really sorry, can I just ask what signs told you it was a stroke?
 
I'm so sorry for your loss,its never good when our animal friends pass especially if its suddenly and you think they are getting better,its always a huge shock.
I still think of mr piggles my baby boy piggy who passed about this time last year i still think of him most days,so i know how painful it is when you lose a friend,albeit animal..
I hope your pain lessens and your lil one is no longer suffering but no doubt pop corning over the rainbow bridge,
Take care and I'm truely sorry for your loss x
 
I'm so sorry. The same thing happened to Ludwig (the boy in my avatar). I was rushing him to the vets and he started having a fit. It was traumatic to watch. I was trying to get my dad to drive faster and by the time he was there he was twitching occasionally otherwise limp and gasping. There was nothing I could do but put him down. The image still haunts me and when I had to put my boy down 2 weeks ago I kept picturing Luddy's death over again. :(

I'm so sorry you had to witness something similar (hugs)
 
helen105281 said:
I am really sorry, can I just ask what signs told you it was a stroke?
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I had her on a blanket on the coffee table to feed her, but she really didn't want to take it and then started wandering around with a sudden burst of energy, but I kept having to grab her because she was going to walk off the table, and then she buried herself in my dressing gown. I assumed she was eager to get back to River&Ace, or perhaps even needed the toilet. As soon as I put her back in I noticed she was sort of limping to one side.

I said to my Dad that she was having trouble walking and he said to keep an eye on her. And then she very quickly got worse and she started dragging herself and she seemed a bit frantic. I called Dad in because something was obviously very wrong and then she couldn't move her legs at all and was moving around the floor like a snake. I think at this point she inhaled hay because she went into respiratory distress. We tried to get it out with little success. She was struggling to breath and by that time she couldn't move and was very limp. Then she died in my arms.
 
Thanks for answering, I was just trying to make some connection between this and her earlier symtoms, but it does sound like a stroke more than a fit.
 
One of my guineas ,Casper, had a stroke. He was only 2 1/2 and we came out to give him his antibiotics for a URI to find food all over his chest, all fluffed up and refusing to move. I brought him inside and popped him on my bed so he would be comfy and safe,and so I could assess him. He was so disoriented he kept trying to move but nearly threw himself off the bed a few times. He was so upset it was like he just couldn't understand why he couldn't move. I took him for treatment that night and he seemed to improve a little, but the vet made it clear to me that if the treatment will work, you'll see a massive difference overnight. We think he had another mini stroke in the night and I just cuddled him until he passed. He wasn't going to get better, there was no point in putting him through more stress.

It is the most devastating feeling. If they go when you aren't there, it almost doesn't seem as bad because you don't see their pain. But I honestly feel your pain because both our pigs were too young to go and we had to see them in pain. I haven't cried so much over a passing as I have for Casper. I have a video of him that same day earlier on, wheeking and climbing up me to say hello, it seems unreal that it can happen. Feel free to message me if you want to talk xx
 
I'm really sorry for your sad loss. I lost one of my piggies, Mousey 3 weeks ago & I know how devastating this can be. She was less than 3 & developed complications after apparently getting over an abscess removal op the week before. We seem to be having more than our fair share of losses on here in last few weeks. My thoughts are with you. R.I.P. Amy. xx
 
Thank you for all the kind messages x
 
How awful for you to have to witness your little one going through that. I believe you are in shock as it was very sudden. Please be kind to yourself. I hope you have support.
 
i lost two piggies suddenly. Just went to their hutches and they were just lying there twitching. By the time i got them to the vets they were gone. Have also lost birds and rabbits suddenly. When i lost fizz thought she was getting better then went downhill fast. It happens unfortunately and it hurts like hell. Just lost my mums dog last monday and she was fine the night before then the next day we had to get her pts.It gets easier with time but they all leave a big hole.
 
I just caught up on your thread in H&I, I am so sorry. You did all you could and were with little Amy at the end, she would have taken comfort in that. Having a loved pet pass away in front of you is very distressing and will take a while to come to terms with.

We are all here for you. Amy was very loved and cared for, I am really sorry.
 
I am so sorry. I am sure it was extremely distressing. I have had animal die before I could even get it to the vets, it was awful, you are so powerless and feel so dreadful :(
 
So sorry for your loss. I lost my Nutty in a very similar way (to a URI) and at the same age. It is the worst thing you can go through as a pet owner. Take comfort in the fact she had a wonderful life.

Thinking of you

~Amy
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. We lost our Basil last summer, had missed the signs that something was wrong because we had to move quite suddenly which was traumatizing for all our piggies, so they spent the first few weeks hiding and were really quiet, so it didn't occur to us that something else might be wrong with Basil.
What comforts me is that he had a good life with us and died here at home, with his friend Spotty being next to him. He died at only 2 1/2 years, but at least those were were good 2 1/2 years for him. It is always awful when these things happen and it takes a very long time to get over it.
 
I am very sorry for your loss; losing an almighty battle for the health of one of your pets can really whack you. Sadly, URI can kill even with the best of care - and you have certainly done everything! So please don't feel guilty or try to think about what you have done wrong or could have done more - that is normally a very early stage of the grieving process.

RIP Amy
 
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