Stuck In Turkey While Badger Is Ill

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So me and my SO went on a much needed 7 day break - a week before we left Boris passed away, which made me additionally anxious to leave Badger.

He has been subdued since Boris passed away and I tried to do all I could before the we dropped him off at the boarding place, but he'd lost weight.

The lady has emailed me saying he's lost even more weight, and she'll observe for a day or two more but will then take him to her vet (with my full permission).

I want to come home, he's I'll and I can't help him :( just feel so helpless at the moment and so useless.

I think it's his teeth and dental abscess playing up again, and the lady is aware of this, but I feel like such a crappy owner for not being there. I'm contemplating coming home early.

Urgh. Just needed to vent. It has been s really poor year for my piggies.
 
Oh I am so sorry, you must feel horrible being so far. Is the rescue aware that he has just lost his mate. I wonder if he's pining?
 
Tiamolly123 said:
Oh I am so sorry, you must feel horrible being so far. Is the rescue aware that he has just lost his mate. I wonder if he's pining?
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They are aware and she's being very lovely about it, we're emailing back and forth multiple times a day to keep eachother informed, and because he lost Boris recently she's giving him extra cuddles. I just feel terrible, even though I know he is in good hands :(
 
Don't feel bad about it, please. In no way is it your fault. I can't tell you to stop worrying, but I will say- stop blaming yourself. I'm really sorry to hear of your loss, best of luck:hug:
 
I am really sorry, it is so unfair you go away for a break and now little Badger gets poorly. It is not your fault just typical bad timing of the universe. He is in good hands as you say, the lady will get him to the vet. Have a hug, can understand it making you feel crappy. Please let us know how he gets on x
 
You have to have a break sometimes. I had to get my pet sitter to take one of my poorly piggies to be put to sleep while l was on holiday a couple of weeks ago. I felt really bad but realised that l badly needed a break and my pet sitter (bless her) coped just fine. Sometimes we think we are the only ones who can look after our piggies, but actually there are lots of caring people out there. Your pet sitter sounds great. So try and relax and enjoy your holiday and trust her to do the right thing x
 
Thank you all, I got an update today that he gained 7g last night. She doesn't seem hugely concerned as he's eating and acting ok. She said that he wheeked for his breakfast for the first time today, which is something.

It's just so typical of the year I'm having with the piggies, poor boy needs a break!
 
Of course it's okay to feel that way! It may sound silly, but do try and relax. Badger's thinking of food :) worrying to death about him won't help, the best you can do is keep contact, and keep calm.
Best of luck to you (fingers crossed for Badger):hug:
 
A gain no matter how small is better than a loss, and it sounds like he's in very capable hands.

You do need a break after all u went through with Boris, dont beat yourself up.

Xx
 
Had an update, he's down even more weight so he has lost about 150g in total in less than a two week period. He'd lost about 80g when I left him with the boarder and I put that down to Boris passing, no I'm not so sure.

She's taking him to the vets on Friday, I've requested an earlier appointment if possible or I'll lose my mind with worry. She said he seems to come alive when he's around other pigs, so it could still be grieving, but that weight loss seems excessive.

Very worried and find finding it hard to relax :(
 
Take a deep breath. He's going to see the vet, it'll be okay. Of course you're worried, anyone would be, but try and keep calm. We're all here for you, and the vet will get to the source of Badger's problem. Best of luck:)
Sending hugs x
 
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Take a deep breath. He's going to see the vet, it'll be okay. Of course you're worried, anyone would be, but try and keep calm. We're all here for you, and the vet will get to the source of Badger's problem. Best of luck:)
Sending hugs x
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The vet thinks it's his ongoing abscess problems causing him pain, so he's on Metacam. Only 3 days until I'm back in the UK and I can get see him! I've ordered correx to build him a 2x4 C&C when I get back, so he's got that to come home to at least! He's been moved in with other pigs around and the lady said that perked him up, hopefully he's on the mend x
 
I think that's a massive part of the problem too, he and Boris didn't live together for quite some time, but that was all due to Boris being very aggressive. They lived next to eachother in a divided cage and would always interact through that.

He was definitely subdued after Boris died, I don't think me and my partner then leaving for a week a week after helped much either...I'm the only owner he's had and he's very attached to me. Hopefully it's just pining and he springs right back when I get home!
 
He lost more weight today, he's being transferred to his normal vet an hour away as we speak. Hopefully they get to the bottom of it :(
 
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What did your vet say? xx
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I have no idea, it's a total disaster. No one is telling me what's being done despite promising to keep me in the loop, I'm having to get my sister to ring on my behalf - last they said they were examining him. That was last night and I still can't get through to them :( x
 
LydiaMinx said:
I have no idea, it's a total disaster. No one is telling me what's being done despite promising to keep me in the loop, I'm having to get my sister to ring on my behalf - last they said they were examining him. That was last night and I still can't get through to them :( x
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Bless u, that must be such a worry.Hopefully you'll get some information soon xx
 
Thinking of you and badger xx
 
Badger passed away yesterday at 3:30 pm at the vets. They don't know why, he dropped 300g in 2 weeks even with syringe feeding.

I'm heartbroken and just totally bewildered, both my boys are gone :(
 
LydiaMinx said:
Badger passed away yesterday at 3:30 pm at the vets. They don't know why, he dropped 300g in 2 weeks even with syringe feeding.

I'm heartbroken and just totally bewildered, both my boys are gone :(
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Oh no I am so sorry :-( he clearly had something major going on, either that or he just gave up after losing his brother.

He was in the best place possible and there really wasnt anything else you could do.

I am so sorry

Sleep tight little one xx
 
I'm so sorry to read this, I know how anxious you've been being away and feeling helpless. Maybe he was just lost without his brother. He's at peace now and with his brother again. X
 
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LydiaMinx said:
Badger passed away yesterday at 3:30 pm at the vets. They don't know why, he dropped 300g in 2 weeks even with syringe feeding.

I'm heartbroken and just totally bewildered, both my boys are gone :(
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I am so sorry, it does sound like there was an undiscovered illness that was the cause.We are all here for you.
RIP Badger xx
 
LydiaMinx said:
Badger passed away yesterday at 3:30 pm at the vets. They don't know why, he dropped 300g in 2 weeks even with syringe feeding.

I'm heartbroken and just totally bewildered, both my boys are gone :(
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So sorry for your loss. X
 
I am so so sorry for you lydiaMinx it must have been heartbreaking, you need a massive hug.
For them both to leave you so quickly it's so sad.
Sleep tight Boris & Badger play over the rainbow bridge together again.
 
I'm so so sorry. It sounds like a reaction to losing his brother. My Barney did the same after we lost Phoebe now matter how much he was syringe fed.
 
Omg I'm so so sorry :eek:
I've just caught up with your thread.
Badger knew he was very loved by you.
RIP Badger now reunited with Boris have fun together popcorning thru lush green meadows and munching on corn silks and carrot tops.
Another little star now twinkling in the sky.
Huge hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
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