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:( oh gosh, you poor poor thing! I am so so sorry to read about the latest piggyfan. Try not to panic too much about the MRSA, it is harmless UNLESS it gets into an open womb. As Amanda said most people actually walk around carrying it without knowing, i'm sure as hell I probably have it as I work with people who have it nearly every day! I would suggest wearing and apron and gloves when handling her as it is contagious, also you need to wash your hands with soap and water, alcohol gel doesn't kill it :)

Sending all my healing vibes her way.....poor little one. Big hugs lovely xxxxx
 
I have just read all of this and just wanted to say I'm so so sorry to hear what you've both been going through :(
Poor marble and poor you! You're doing all you can for her, you're a fine example of a caring owner. I hope marble starts to improve soon. Would amputation solve the infection problem?
Sending lots of healing vibes your way, look after yourself too xx
 
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I have just read all of this and just wanted to say I'm so so sorry to hear what you've both been going through :(
Poor marble and poor you! You're doing all you can for her, you're a fine example of a caring owner. I hope marble starts to improve soon. Would amputation solve the infection problem?
Sending lots of healing vibes your way, look after yourself too xx
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Amputation is to be used as a last resort. I do not want her to lose a leg as she already has one eye gone and I feel it would really impact on her balance. If they suggest it is better for her then I will agree. Thank you for your kind words.
 
I was holding Marble and noticed her ear was red and looked sore. I checked her tummy and there is a huge wound. My boyfriend has rushed her to the emergency vets. I cannot stop crying. I am so scared I will lose her and she is in so much pain. She got angry and tried to bite her bandage. She must be feeling so bad. I am worried sick.

I called my mum in tears and once she knew I was crying over Marble she was hard and said I need to be strong and prepare myself for the worse and to stop crying or I will be ill. My sister is not talking to me since last week she told me I cannot let Marble's condition get me down and I said how can she say that when she nearly lost her leg. She then said sorry I spoke and I replied good. This was all in text messages. Then she texted me again and said dont ever talk to me like that again. I replied who do you think you are. You are only thinking of yourself and I will talk how I want. We have not spoken since. I am so upset and my family make everything so much worse. Great birthday I will have saturday with my dad and sister not talking to me and my mum clearly not caring. Yes, I know I am being moany but all I want is Marble back to normal and well. Nobody in my family cares.
 
Oh my goodness you are going through it :( I am so sorry to hear Marble is so poorly lots of ((hugs)) for you, I will keep you both in my thoughts tonight & hope Marble will be okay x
 
I am so sorry to read this latest update, I think maybe your family don't want you getting upset over a guinea pig, I think you have to own guinea pig's to understand how we feel when they get ill.

I know you'll do what's best for Marble regardless. I want you to know we're all thinking about you and little Marble, and hoping she get's though this but if anything happens to Marble please remember you have went above and beyond for that little girl, she is so very lucky to have such a fabulous, caring owner.

What you and little Marble have been though is inspiration for everyone on this forum, I have everything firmly crossed for a good ending!.

Ps - I'm only a pm away if you need a rant. x
 
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flintstones said:
I am so sorry to read this latest update, I think maybe your family don't want you getting upset over a guinea pig, I think you have to own guinea pig's to understand how we feel when they get ill.

I know you'll do what's best for Marble regardless. I want you to know we're all thinking about you and little Marble, and hoping she get's though this but if anything happens to Marble please remember you have went above and beyond for that little girl, she is so very lucky to have such a fabulous, caring owner.

What you and little Marble have been though is inspiration for everyone on this forum, I having everything firmly crossed for a good ending!.

Ps - I'm only a pm away if you need a rant. x
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Couldn't agree more, sending lots of positive vibes for you all x
 
Oh no! Poor old Marble! Ignore your family - families are great at being unsympathetic in my experience! Unfortunately people see guinea pigs as disposable childrens pets :( You know that everyone here will give you all the support you need. We cannot give you physical hugs, but Matthew, the girls and Faisel can do that on our behalf :)

I'm not convinced that I can talk on the phone (damn social phobia!) but I can text any time of the day or night - 07795418249 if you need it.

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I am so sorry to read this latest update, I think maybe your family don't want you getting upset over a guinea pig, I think you have to own guinea pig's to understand how we feel when they get ill.
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I couldn't agree more! If I hear "it's JUST a guinea pig" one more time, I'm going to flip! How do you respond to that?!
 
Oh thank you so much Amanda. You are so kind. I will save your phone number.
 
Gosh yes! I would have felt so bad like I caused it too. It seems guinea pigs are just so vulnerable. Poor things. They are so fragile.
 
Marble is back. They pulled a huge scab off her leg which was causing her to stop healing. They still want to see her tomorrow. Thank you for all your support.
 
I've only just caught up with the latest on Marble, what a horrible scare you've had, but I'm so glad she's back home - where she belongs. You're an amazing piggy mum, and she sounds like a little fighter too, so I'm sending my best healing thoughts to her. And a huge hug to you, because I know how difficult it is. I'm sorry the family isn't supportive, but I'm thankful you have Matthew, because I know he cares.
 
Sue G said:
I've only just caught up with the latest on Marble, what a horrible scare you've had, but I'm so glad she's back home - where she belongs. You're an amazing piggy mum, and she sounds like a little fighter too, so I'm sending my best healing thoughts to her. And a huge hug to you, because I know how difficult it is. I'm sorry the family isn't supportive, but I'm thankful you have Matthew, because I know he cares.
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I couldn't agree more Sue, a big thank you from all of us to Matthew for being there. We can all sympathise and share your worries and fears but he's there to wipe your tears and hold your hand - and race off to the vets with Marble. Big hugs to everyone this morning.

Suzy x
 
oh dear, you poor thing. It is hard when your family appear to be ganging up, but texts do come across as odd sometimes, just take it with a pinch of salt if you can, no one can understand the love you have for your babies, how can they?

I also find you an inspiration, i really do not know how you have been able to cope over the last few months, but you have, so...who cares if you have a little moan...thats what we are here for and to support you because we understand your pain, and we totally get piggy love.

Sending positivie vibes for Marble, and a massive virtual hug for you x

Keep your chin up and keep going, your girly needs her mummy x
 
(((((hugs))))) for you and Marble. :laluot_29:
I'm sure your Mum does care Honey, she's probably finding it very difficult to see you so upset and this may have an impact on how she expresses herself. x
 
Thank you all you lovely people. Marble had her check up today. The vet said she is in so much pain which is why she is grinding her teeth and not eating. They cleaned her wound with saline solution and applied gel. On Friday they are going to leave the bandage off as they think the air getting to it will be better. We now have to inject her with pain relief as she is in a lot of pain. Thank goodness Matthew agreed to do that as I just could not bring myself to do it. I have a phobia of needles. Marble is so strong that she was fighting with the nurses despite three of them holding her and her having a sedation. They put the bandage up all the way to her under arm as it was rubbing there and causing her friction.
 
Poor Marble :( I hope the healing will be fast. You both have been through so so much.

Marble sounds like a fighter and hopefully she will be running around, popcorning and chasing the others soon!

Lots of love and hugs!
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Oh poor girl! Healing vibes for you Marble, :laluot_29::laluot_29::laluot_29:
C'mon, sweetie, keep fighting, you can do it. x
 
Marble is very weak and it is a real concern she is off her food as she is so thin. She does take the critical care well which is great. The stronger pain relief seems to be really helping her as she has not been grinding her teeth so much which she seemed to be doing in pain. She has a check up tomorrow and will have work done to her little leg.
 
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