Struggling To Let Tea Cake Go

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one of my lovely boys (nearly 6yrs old) has been classed as palliative care for a few months and I know his time is nearly up. His heart is now failing on top of kidneys failing and other issues. It is amazing he has kept bright and lively for so long. He is on various meds etc so I am not looking for other options, we have tried all sorts - it is his time. He has been such a big part of our family though and he isn't helping with still asking for food and pottering on!
A review appointment with vet is booked tomorrow and I feel I know what is coming. If u have any spare strength, please chuck a bit our way
 
Thinking of you today Laura. Its a difficult time for you at the moment but be strong. We are all with you xx
 
Throwing a shedload of strength &love your way. :luv:

Its a decision that's never easy to make - but in your heart you'll know when is best for Tea cake (he'll probably tell you anyway) if he doesn't choose his own time.

If its any consolation one of my previous girls had kidney failure &went on happily for months. But when her time came it was all very sudden &I knew it was time to help her over the bridge.

Hope all goes well with the review.
Gentle chin rubs for Tea cake &Big hug for an amazing piggy mum. Luv the girls &I. Xx
 
Hello. Not easy this but our piggies are here with us and cos of us. I'm so sorry that nature is catching up with the little guy and I do wish I had a magic wand to help. I'm not the best to advise but I offer a little and I hope it helps even if only a little. if it comes to quality of life you will feel the bond you have and what would tea cake want. if his time has come and you have to be so brave and tell him all about what a fantastic piggie he's been and make your voice and smell and touch easy for him as he goes to Rainbow world. my tears for you are a reflection how hard this is. To you Tea Cake your Mums struggling cos she cares but you know that dont you. x Sending you all love and tlc. Dave. x
 
Tea Cake is one lucky little guy.
You have done an amazing job making his life as wonderful as possible.
Remember you know him best - whatever decision you make will be the right one.
Huge hugs to you and the lovely Tea Cake.
 
Thank you everyone for your thoughts - really kind. We had vet review and as I thought, the vet feels that we have come to the end of medical options which are fair on his little body. So we have a couple of days to really spoil him (he is already pretty spoilt!) - lots of favourite herbs and grass and cuddles of course and then will say goodbye on Friday. He is battling on but really it is his time. If he goes downhill faster then we think, then of course I will take him in earlier but that is the plan for now. He is currently snoozing in his bed, looking comfy, oblivious to all this thank goodness.
 
I am so sorry Laura, this is not an easy choice, especially when he's still wandering around & eating well. You have to follow your heart, thinking of you at this difficult time, Hun
 
I am sorry Laura but l am glad that you have a clear plan. Friday will be so difficult for you, we will all be thinking of you xx
 
I'm sending all the love and strength I can muster, I'm so sorry you all have to go through this. No matter what happens he's the luckiest boy in the world to have someone who loves him so much and puts his needs first.

My thoughts will be with you all x
 
Well done on a difficult day and choice to have a little extra time with Tea Cake. It's gona be tough. I'm not takin away your grief or not wanting to divert things. i lost my best mate a rescue piggie PEDRO without warning. It hurt and i was shocked cos beside miss him so much I never said goodbye. Honestly I wish I could have 5 mins with him so much more than humans I've lost. So Guys pls pls give TC a massive love from a big softy. Love to you all. xx
 
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