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Think I'm going to lose her tomorrow...

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Hey guys

Ive been away from this forum for a long time. I have posted in the past about my 6 girls

Moet
Shiraz - Sadly died about 2 months ago, was fine one day, went ill the next. Booked vet but when we went to get her for the visit she had passed on. :0
Latte
Mocha
Corona (won piggie of the month a little while ago x) )
Lanson

Moet (the queen bee) is the one I think we are going to lose tomorrow. She developed a chest infection which kinda looked like hiccups. We took her to the vets who provided some meds. After 3 or 4 days the "hiccups" stopped. She wasnt 100% but I felt enthused by her progress.

She started to eat slowly again but it was so frustrating seeing her go from a piggy who ADORED her fresh veg to where she is currently.

She has practically eaten nothing despite our best efforts so I resorted to buying Lactol, a powered milk for small animales

I apologise in advance if you read this and get angry. I bought it from my local pet store who assured me it was fine and I even called the company who make it for their advice. I just wanted something inside her....

She was taking that without much fuss but today she just doesnt look well. She has had some very wet poos and I have tried to clean her up as much as possible without causing her distress.

I fear tomorrow I will open up the the covers to find her gone. It kills me to write that. We have her booked in for another vet visit (I would take her earlier but I REALLY cant face it without my wife - am i being selfish?!)

If they decide that its best for Moet to sleep I just dont know what I'm going to do. I want to say goodbye and be there for her but at the same time I cant bare to see a little creature who i LOVE with all my heart pass away.

I am breaking down as I write this. A man of 30. I just want her to be better. She is 4 this month and I honestly believe the sudden death of her sister has had an affect (despite being with 4 other piggies).

I just want you to get better Moet, I love you so much but I dont want you to suffer.

Have I failed her as her daddy? I hope I havent. I'm sorry to be writing this all out at 3am but I really cant sleep.

I want to go check on her but I dont want to disturb her if she is getting a good nights rest tucked up with tonnes of bedding and a hot water bottle (the special pet kind)

Anyway, I think I'm gonna go watch tv or something. I need to take my mind off of it.

Thanks.
 
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I'm so sorry your little guinea pig is poorly. It is heartbreaking watching them slip away. Fingers crossed, she may rally round in the night, and you can continue her treatment. x
 
So sorry to hear this. The wet poos might be because of the lactol - it's fine for babies but adult guineas don't really take well to milk (although I can understand you wanting to get something inside her). If you have pellet food, you can grind that up with a mortar and pestle, add some warm water to make a mushy paste, and feed her that (if she'll take it). Sometimes they will still nibble grass even if refusing other food. Keep her hydrated - gently syring water if you can.

It's such a huge worry when they are ill, I hope something can be done for her. If she's still fighting then fight with her - if you feel she just wants to sleep then let her.

Sending hugs

Sophie
x
 
I feel so much for you, it is very hard facing the loss of a pet. I don't think you have failed her at all, you were doing what you felt was best and trying your hardest to help her recover. No-one will be angry at all that you were misguided on the Lactol; unless you know about the fibre-rich powder/syringe feeds that work well for them when ill then you just go with what there is available.

Whereabouts are you? If Moet is still around this morning, try and syringe some fluids into her - ideally a rehydration solution such as Dioralyte. Other important parts to her recovery will certainly include syringe-feeding and may include a probiotic (not a probiotic yoghurt though).
 
I am so sorry that Moet is so poorly. Laura has given you some great advise there. I so hope that Moet is still with you today and that you manage to take her to the vets.

I know it isn't the same thing, but I have had to watch 3 gerbils and a hamster pass over and it isn't nice.

I do hope that Moet will be okay and no, you haven't failed her x
 
Rooting for you and for Moet.

Hope you can help her.

x
 
Hoping that you get a miracle and moet speeds to a full recovery! thinking of you
 
I'm hoping that you and she both managed to get through the night and that today brings news that gives you both the answers you need

Sending you warm wishes and strength xx
 
I am sitting here a broken man.

I hardly slept and this morning I came down to find Moet on her side, still breathing but not looking anything like her former self.

We have been havign cuddles for the last 2 hours as she gently slips away. I have gone through every emotion possible (except happiness) and have tried to make her as comfortable as possible.

She is with me right now and I have no idea if she is aware or if its just her lil piggie heart thats going.

I want to let her pass naturally but I am taking her to the vets now as I cant bare to think she is suffering.

Thank for the words guys. I have let the others say their gooodbyes and now its time for her to cross that bridge and join Shiraz.

Daddy will always love you and misses you so very very much x
 
in some kind of small mercy she passed whilst going to the vets.

They were very good and let me have some time with her. Next week when I'm not this snot filled wreck of a man I will post a nice little tribute in the appropriate section to my first 2 ladies Shiraz and Moet.
 
I'm so sorry to hear this - I'm sure she'll have known you were with her, and when you're ready to write a tribute to her, please do.

Sending hugs

Sophie
x
 
I'm so sorry you lost Moet, I know how difficult it is, my thoughts are with you xx
 
I am thinking of you at this very sad time. Take comfort in knowing that she passed peacefully with you by her side. When you are feeling up to it, please do post a tribute x
 
Really sorry to hear this. It's obvious how much you cared for her and she will have really felt that too. Big hugs x
 
I am so sorry for your loss; it's hard to lose a guinea pig despite your best efforts and it's very hard to see them dying. Just be there for her - she needs all your love right now to make it easier for her to leave.
 
Sorry for your loss. I was so hoping she'd make it.

RIP little one

:(
 
I'm so sorry for your loss- i too have got a broken heart over my pocca- it is so hard but i promise it gets better xxxxxxx
 
aaw its brought a tear to my eye this post.

what a caring person you are to care about your animals like this. i hope things get brighter for you xxxxxxxxxx
 
how sad :( she would have known you were there for her when she needed you the most xx
 
What a lovely, kind and caring man you must be, to write about your adored piggy in the way you have.
She was lucky to have such a good piggy daddy and will have passed knowing you loved her so much.
I will look out for your tribute, which will no doubt have me in tears as this has.
Another piggy angel in heaven tonight. x x
 
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